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)
Little Red Corvette
The Nylons Lyrics
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By the way you parked your car sideways
That it wouldn't last
You're the kinda person
That believes in making out once
Love 'em and leave 'em fast
I guess I must be dumb
'Cause you had a pocket full of horsesTrojans and some of them used
But it was Saturday night
I guess that makes it alright
And you said what have I got to lose
[Chorus]
I say little red corvette, baby, you're much too fast
Little red corvette you need a love that gonna last
Guess I should have closed my eyes
When you drove me to the place
Where your horses run free
'Cause I felt a little ill when I saw all those pictures
Of the jockeys that were there before me
Believe it or not I started to worry
I wondered if I had enough class
But it was Saturday night
I guess that makes it alright
And you say baby have you got enough gas
[Chorus]
A body like yours ought to be in jail
'Cause it's just on the verge of being obscene
Hey, move over baby, come on, give me the keys
I'm gonna tame your little red love machine
[Chorus]
You must be a limousine
The Nylons's song Little Red Corvette is about a man who falls for a woman who lives life in the fast lane. He initially sees the signs that the relationship is not going to last, but he still pursues her. The first verse talks about how the woman parked her car sideways, showing that she's unpredictable, and how she believes in making out once, enjoying the moment and moving on. The singer knows he should have known that this relationship wouldn't last, but he thinks with his heart and ignores any warning signs. He then reflects on how he must be dumb because he got with her when she had a pocket full of horses, which could refer to drugs or condoms. But since it was Saturday night, he thinks it's all worth it and asks what he has got to lose. The chorus reiterates that the woman's little red corvette is too fast for a relationship to work.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that the woman took him to the place where her horses run free, and he started to worry when he saw photos of the jockeys that were there before him, suggesting that he feels inadequate. Despite this, he rationalizes that it's all okay because it's Saturday night, and the woman asks if he has enough gas in his car to keep up. In the third verse, the singer admires the woman's body, but he thinks it's too much and borders on being obscene, suggesting that he may not be comfortable with her wild lifestyle. Nonetheless, he asks for the keys to her car and says he will tame her little red love machine, implying that he can keep up with her.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I should have known
I should have known from your behavior that this relationship wouldn't last
By the way you parked your car sideways
I could tell that you weren't a cautious or careful person
That it wouldn't last
That this relationship was not built to last
You're the kinda person that believes in making out once
You're the kind of person who enjoys one-night stands
Love 'em and leave 'em fast
You like to move on quickly from romantic encounters
I guess I must be dumb
I realize now that I was naive for ignoring the warning signs
'Cause you had a pocket full of horses
You had many options when it came to sexual partners
Trojans and some of them used
You were not always safe in your sexual activities
But it was Saturday night
You used the excuse of it being the weekend to justify your actions
I guess that makes it alright
You used the occasion of it being Saturday night as an excuse for your behavior
And you said what have I got to lose
You used your carefree attitude to justify your actions
Little red corvette, baby, you're much too fast
I think you're moving too quickly in our relationship
Little red corvette you need a love that gonna last
You need to find someone who is looking for a more meaningful relationship
Guess I should have closed my eyes
I should have avoided seeing what was going on with your past sexual partners
When you drove me to the place where your horses run free
When you took me to the place where you have engaged in sexual activities
'Cause I felt a little ill when I saw all those pictures
I was disturbed by the pictures of your past sexual partners
Of the jockeys that were there before me
Of the other people you have been sexual with
Believe it or not I started to worry
I became concerned about my own safety in our relationship
I wondered if I had enough class
I began to doubt if I was an appropriate partner for you
A body like yours ought to be in jail
Your attractive physique may be considered inappropriate or offensive
'Cause it's just on the verge of being obscene
Your body may be regarded as indecent or improper
Hey, move over baby, come on, give me the keys
I want to take control of the relationship
I'm gonna tame your little red love machine
I want to change your impulsive behavior and make our relationship more meaningful
You must be a limousine
You seem like someone who is used to being served and getting what they want
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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