The origins of the Nylons date back to 1978 when four experienced Toronto stage actors, Connors, Cooper, Morrison, and Simpson, used to get together in the back of a delicatessen to sing doo-wop together. They took their ensemble to parties and friend's houses and constant comments from people convinced them to take their unique a cappella act into the clubs. An acquaintence met at a party was about to open a new cabaret and invited them to debut there. They played there for six weeks, garnering rave critical and audience reviews. In 1979 Simpson retired from the group and Cole was brought on board. They very quickly established themselves as one of the area's classiest and most original ensembles and caught the attention of Attic Records. Their first album eventually went platinum in Canada (100,000 copies), and there followed four more releases on Attic that all sold at least gold in Canada (50,000 copies). They received the equivalent of a Dutch Grammy award and a gold disc for the One Size Fits All album and the Best Singer Award at 1986's Tokyo Music Festival. In 1987 Disney used their song That Kind Of Man in their feature The Tin Man, and their version of Up The Ladder To The Roof was used in the movie Made In Heaven. They also scored a second appearance on the Taft Broadcasting television show Throb after writing the theme song and a previous appearance on the program. In February 1991 founding member Connors left the group and in March of that year died of viral pneumonia. A new deal in 1991 with Scotti Brothers in the US and BMG in Canada saw the release of three more albums, and constant touring on either side of the border. Over the years various member changes have led to today's lineup of Morrison, Robinson, Mosbaugh, and Cassius. In 1997 they signed with Shoreline Records in the US, a label primarily devoted to vocal groups, and released the Fabric Of Life. Today they continue to tour the world to audience and critical acclaim.
Singles
1982 The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Attic) 1983 Silhouettes (Attic) 1983 That Kind Of Man (Attic) 1984 Take Me To Your Heart (Attic) 1984 Perpetual Emotion (Attic) 1984 Stepping Stone (Attic) 1984 Combat Zone (Attic) 1987 Kiss Him Goodbye (Attic) 1987 Happy Together (Attic) 1987 Chain Gang (Attic) 1989 Wild Fire (Attic) 1989 Drift Away (Attic) 1991 Call My Name (Attic) 1991 One Fine Day (Attic) 1992 Don't Look Any Further (Scotti Brothers)
Albums
1982 The Nylons (Attic) 1982 One Size Fits All (Attic) 1984 Seamless (Attic) 1987 Happy Together (Attic) 1989 Rockapella (Attic) 1991 Four On The Floor (Attic) 1992 Live To Love (BMG) 1993 Illustrious: A Collection Of Classic Hits (Attic) 1994 Harmony - The Christmas Songs (BMG) 1994 Because... (BMG) 1996 Run For Cover (BMG) 1997 Fabric Of Life (Shoreline) 1997 Perfect Fit (Windham Hill) [re-release of 1993's Illustrious]
Marc Connors (baritone; RIP 1991) Paul Cooper (tenor) Claude Morrison (tenor) Dennis Simpson (bass) Ralph Cole (bass; replaced Simpson 1979) Arnold Robinson (bass; replaced Cole 1981) Micah Barnes (tenor; replaced Cooper 1991) Billy Newton-Davis (baritone; replaced Connors 1992) Garth Mosbaugh (tenor; replaced Barnes 1994) Gavin Hope (baritone; replaced Newton-Davis 1994) Mark Cassius (baritone; replaced Hope 1997)
Go With It
The Nylons Lyrics
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In denial and you won't believe it
You take the easy way
What good is up without the meaning?
I could never go for that
It's something I'd never do
What about you; could it be you All caught up in the heat of the moment
Maybe baby, maybe you'll see
What you mean, mean to me
Someday, eventually
Since you went away
It's all I can do gettin' through the day
Told me to go with it, go with it baby
Now it don't matter what I do
Something is leading me back to you
I'm gonna go with it, go with it baby
It's not the way you planned it
All gone wrong and you just can't take it
You thought you had control
Of everything you were gettin' into
But things didn't go like that
When you ran into me
'Cause that is when your love had a meaning
I never want to give up the feeling
Just go with it
Baby just go with it
The Nylons's song Go With It is a love ballad that describes a situation where one partner in a relationship is in denial about their feelings for the other. The singer acknowledges that the other person won't believe the truth and instead takes the easy way out. The lyrics then switch to the singer's perspective, where they personally could never just go along with things and deny their feelings. They ask the other person if they too are caught up in the heat of the moment and if they'll someday see what they mean to each other.
The song then takes a turn where the singer admits that since the other person went away, it's been hard for them to get through the day. However, they were told to "go with it" and now it doesn't matter what they do, something keeps leading them back to the other person. They resolve to "go with it" and believe in their feelings for the other person, no matter what obstacles come their way.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a message of the importance of honesty and authenticity in a romantic relationship. It encourages both partners to be true to themselves and their feelings, rather than taking the easy way out or denying what they truly want.
Line by Line Meaning
I know the way you see it
I understand your perspective
In denial and you won't believe it
You are refusing to accept the truth
You take the easy way
You avoid facing difficult situations
What good is up without the meaning?
Success is not fulfilling if it lacks purpose
I could never go for that
I would not agree to that
It's something I'd never do
It goes against my beliefs and values
What about you; could it be you
Would you be willing to do it?
All caught up in the heat of the moment
Acting impulsively without thinking about the consequences
Maybe baby, maybe you'll see
Perhaps you will understand later
What you mean, mean to me
The importance and significance that you hold for me
Someday, eventually
At some point in the future
Since you went away
After you left
It's all I can do gettin' through the day
I am struggling to make it through each day
Told me to go with it, go with it baby
Encouraging me to follow my instincts and take chances
Now it don't matter what I do
No matter my actions, I cannot help feeling pulled towards you
Something is leading me back to you
A force or instinct is guiding me to reconnect with you
I'm gonna go with it, go with it baby
I am going to trust my intuition and pursue a relationship with you
It's not the way you planned it
Your expectations for the situation were different
All gone wrong and you just can't take it
Everything has gone awry and you are unable to cope with it
You thought you had control
You believed you had influence over the situation
Of everything you were gettin' into
All aspects of the situation
But things didn't go like that
The outcome was different from what you had anticipated
When you ran into me
When you met me
'Cause that is when your love had a meaning
That's when you found purpose and significance in your love
I never want to give up the feeling
I don't want to lose the emotions and connection in the relationship
Just go with it
Follow your intuition and take chances
Baby just go with it
Encouragement to act on instincts and pursue a relationship
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