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)
I'll Be Home for Christmas
The Nylons Lyrics
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You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents beneath the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love, the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
The Nylons's rendition of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a touching and longing expression of a desire to be with loved ones during the holiday season. The lyrics begin with a hopeful promise to return home for Christmas, reassuring the listener that they can count on the singer's presence. The line "Please have snow and mistletoe" evokes a picturesque scene of a cozy family gathering, complete with snowfall and traditional holiday decorations. Mentioning the "presents beneath the tree" adds to the anticipation of the holiday season.
As the song continues, the singer acknowledges the impossibility of their physical presence, but clings to the hope that the love and warmth of their family will be felt regardless. The line "Christmas Eve will find me where the love light gleams" is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the idea that home is not just a physical place, but a feeling of safety and comfort. The singer accepts that they may only be there in their dreams, but the connection to their loved ones is still present and powerful.
Overall, The Nylons's version of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is a beautiful expression of the emotions many feel during the holiday season - the desire to be with those we love, and the acceptance that sometimes distance or circumstance means we can only be present in spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I promise to be home to celebrate Christmas
You can plan on me
You can count on me to be there
Please have snow and mistletoe
I hope you have a white Christmas and plenty of decoration
And presents beneath the tree
I hope there are gifts waiting for me under the Christmas tree
Christmas Eve will find me
On Christmas Eve, I'll be around
Where the love, the love light gleams
I'll be where the warmth of love shines bright
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll do everything just to make it home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
Even if I couldn't make it home physically, I'll still be there with you in my thoughts
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kim Gannon, Walter Kent
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