The Nylons are an a cappella group founded in 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Can… Read Full Bio ↴The Nylons are an a cappella group founded in 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, best known for their covers of The Turtles' "Happy Together", Steam's "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye", and The Tokens' version of the traditional "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".

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)

Love This Is Love
The Nylons Lyrics

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Darlin' cross my heart
I have but one wish
We'll never part
Believe me, I'm never gonna let you down
Whenever you need me
I'll be around

Love this is love

Can you tell that it's real
All I know is that it's feelin' like
Love, this is love, this is real

Without you I'd be a lonely guy
It's straight from my heart, girl
Never say goodbye
Hey baby from the look in your eyes
I feel a fever beginning to rise

'Cause love this is love
When your heart's on fire
And you're filled with desire
It's love, this is love, this is real

Why should I resist
When your kisses are like magic
Your lips taste sweeter than wine
If you leave I believe
That it really could be tragic
I'd be going out of my mind

Oh baby, never gonna let you down
Whenever you need me, I'll be around
Without you I'd be a lonely man
It's straight from the heart, girl

United we stand

Love, this is love
Can you tell that it's real
All I know is that it's feeling like
Love, this is love, this is real

This is it
There ain't no stopping it
Don't quit
Put all of your heart in it

Baby, oh, baby, oh
Without you, I'd be a lonely man
Oh
United we stand

Love, this is love
When your heart's on fire
You're filled with desire
It's love, this is love, this is real

Love, this is love
Can you tell that it's real
All I know is that it's feeling like
Love, this is love, this is real

Love, this is love
Can you tell that it's real
All I know is that it's feeling like
Love, this is love, this is real

Overall Meaning

The Nylons' song "Love This Is Love" is a romantic ballad that revolves around themes of eternal love and devotion. The singer pledges to his lover that he will never leave her and will always be by her side whenever she needs him. He proclaims that the love between them is real, and he can feel the fire of passion and desire burning within his heart. He urges his lover to put all her heart into their relationship, and never give up on their love.

The song is a beautiful tribute to the depth and intensity of romantic love. The lyrics convey a sense of pure, unconditional love that transcends all barriers and obstacles. The singer's promise to never let his lover down is a testament to the power of true love, and the importance of trust and commitment in any relationship.

Overall, "Love This Is Love" is a powerful and moving love song that celebrates the beauty and strength of romantic love. It reminds us that love is a precious and fragile thing that must be nurtured and cherished to thrive.

Line by Line Meaning

Darlin' cross my heart
I promise with all my heart

I have but one wish
There is only one thing I desire

We'll never part
I will always stay with you

Believe me, I'm never gonna let you down
You can trust me to always be there for you

Whenever you need me
I will be there for you whenever you need me

I'll be around
I will always be close by

Love this is love
This is true love

Can you tell that it's real
Can you feel the love that is real

All I know is that it's feelin' like
All I know is that the feeling is real

Without you I'd be a lonely guy
I would be alone without you

It's straight from my heart, girl
I am speaking from my heart