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)
Human Family
The Nylons Lyrics
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Right before our very eyes, people losing their lives
It's not a matter of right or wrong
Everyone who's alive has the right to survive
We're all in this together, my friend
Our indifference must end
We're calling out to you, wherever you may beEverybody take responsibility
This world was made for you and it was made for me
All of us are part of the human family
Can you imagine just how it feels
Knowing each passing day time is ticking away
No time to wait for a miracle
As we hold back the night for a glimmer of light
We need your love and your faith
You can listen before it's too late
We're calling out to you wherever you may be
Everybody take responsibility
This world was made for you and it was made for me
All of us are part of the human family
Stop hiding in the dark
Everybody face and fight the fear
Start reaching with your heart
Show the world that hope is finally here
We're part of one another
Can we do something to ease the pain
Do we know what it's worth to be part of this earth
So many we can't bring back again
And it feels so unfair to the people who careHow many tears must we cry
How many people must die
We're calling out to you wherever you may be
Everybody take responsibility
This world was made for you and made for me
All of us are part of one family
Calling out to you wherever you may be
Everybody take responsibility
This world was made for you, made for me
All of us are part of, all of us are part of
All of us are part of the human family
The Nylons's song "Human Family" is a message to society about the importance of coming together as humans and taking responsibility for one another. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the fear and uncertainty that many people are feeling in the face of global issues such as war, poverty and injustice. The song emphasizes that despite our differences and varying worldviews, we all have the right to live and thrive. The chorus then urges listeners to realize their power and take responsibility for instigating change in the world, rather than standing idly by. The bridge highlights the urgency of taking action in the face of limited time and constant loss of life. The final chorus repeats the message of unity and community, emphasizing that humanity is one big family, and we must all begin to act as such.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you afraid of what's going on
Do you feel worried about the state of the world?
Right before our very eyes, people losing their lives
Every day, people are dying and it's happening right in front of us
It's not a matter of right or wrong
Death and suffering can happen to anyone, regardless of whether they deserve it or not
Everyone who's alive has the right to survive
Every human being deserves to live, no matter who they are or where they come from
We're all in this together, my friend
We need to work together to solve the problems we face as a human race
Our indifference must end
We can no longer ignore the suffering of others or turn a blind eye to what's happening in the world
We're calling out to you, wherever you may be
We are trying to reach out to as many people as possible to encourage them to take action
Everybody take responsibility
Each of us has a role to play in making the world a better place
This world was made for you and it was made for me
The world belongs to all of us, and we all have a right to live in it
All of us are part of the human family
We are all connected as human beings
Can you imagine just how it feels
Can you put yourself in someone else's shoes and understand their suffering?
Knowing each passing day time is ticking away
Time is running out, and we need to act fast to make a difference
No time to wait for a miracle
We can't just sit around hoping that things will get better on their own
As we hold back the night for a glimmer of light
Even in the darkest of times, we need to hold on to hope
We need your love and your faith
We need everyone to believe in a better future and to love one another
You can listen before it's too late
We need to pay attention to what's happening in the world and take action before it's too late
Stop hiding in the dark
We need to stop ignoring the problems we face as a society
Everybody face and fight the fear
We need to confront our fears and work together to overcome them
Start reaching with your heart
We need to approach the world with empathy and compassion
Show the world that hope is finally here
We need to demonstrate that there is still hope for a better future
We're part of one another
We are all connected, and what happens to one person affects us all
Can we do something to ease the pain
What can we do to help alleviate the suffering of others?
Do we know what it's worth to be part of this earth
Do we appreciate the value of life on this planet?
So many we can't bring back again
There are so many people who have died, and we can't bring them back
And it feels so unfair to the people who care
It's difficult to accept the suffering that others endure, especially when we care about them
How many tears must we cry
How much pain and suffering do we need to endure?
How many people must die
How many more people need to die before we take action to prevent it?
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