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)
Nobody Knows
The Nylons Lyrics
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Move down the road to get somewhere
We all gotta pay and the cost is high
What's yours or mine no time to care
You, you should know
You gotta let it flow
Baby you can't win the fight
Nobody's wrong nobody's right
Baby that's the way it goes
And where it stops nobody knows
Nobody knows
I hold on to you with all my will
Until the winds of change begin
So don't let go on the edge of fear
The game will make you play to win
Baby you should know
You gotta let it flow
Baby you can't win the fight
Nobody's wrong nobody's right
Nobody's wrong nobody's right
Baby that's the way it goes
And where it stops nobody know
Nobody knows
You stop you're done
You're in the red zone
You're on the run
You can't go home
You should know
You gotta let it flow
Baby you can't win the fight
Nobody's wrong nobody's right
Nobody's wrong nobody's right
Baby that's the way it goes
And where it stops nobody knows
Nobody knows
The lyrics to The Nylons's song Nobody Knows are filled with the struggles we encounter in life. The song expresses the idea that everyone wants to live in a life where everything is perfect, but the cost to achieve such a life is usually high. The opening lines convey the idea that everyone wants to live in a magical life where everything falls perfectly into place. The cost of living a perfect life is far too high, and we all have to pay the price. It is a reminder that life can be challenging, and the road to achieving whatever we want can be rough.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that nobody is right or wrong. It's an idea that can be applied in various situations, such as relationships, politics, and business. The chorus also emphasizes the idea that there is no real formula for life. Life is unpredictable, and one never knows what's coming next. It's a reminder that it's essential to let things flow and move on in life without holding grudges. The phrase "And where it stops nobody knows" emphasizes that we don't know what will happen in life, and it's best to enjoy the journey without stressing about the destination too much.
In the second verse of the song, the lyrics speak about holding on to something with all your will, and yet the winds of change inevitably arrive. It is a reminder that no matter how hard we try, things will change, and sometimes we have no control over what's to come. The song urges listeners not to give up and continue playing the game of life. As the song comes to an end, it reminds us that it's essential to keep moving, even if it means we can't go back home.
Line by Line Meaning
We all want to be in a magic life
We all desire to have a life filled with enchantment and wonder.
Move down the road to get somewhere
We have to keep moving forward in life to achieve our desired destination.
We all gotta pay and the cost is high
There is a high price to pay for success in life, but we all have to pay it.
What's yours or mine no time to care
In the quest for success, we often disregard the differences between what belongs to us or others.
You, you should know
You, as an individual, should be aware of the following points.
You gotta let it flow
You have to allow the natural course of life to take its own path.
Baby you can't win the fight
Engaging in a battle with life results in no victory as there is no right or wrong in it.
Nobody's wrong nobody's right
In life, there is no clear right or wrong path to follow; it is all subjective.
Baby that's the way it goes
That's just the way things are in life and we have to accept them.
And where it stops nobody knows
Life is unpredictable, and we cannot predict the ultimate destination of our journey.
I hold on to you with all my will
I am determined to hold onto you despite the challenges that may come my way.
Until the winds of change begin
I only wish to hold onto you until the inevitable winds of change arrive.
So don't let go on the edge of fear
I urge you not to let go due to fear or apprehension.
The game will make you play to win
Life is a game, and we must play it to win despite the high stakes involved.
You stop you're done
If you stop moving, you will not be able to achieve your goals.
You're in the red zone
You are in a dangerous and high-pressure situation.
You're on the run
You are constantly trying to keep up in life and achieve success.
You can't go home
Once you have set out on your journey, you cannot turn back; you must keep going.
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AbbyNYC-TheMMFamily
Something made me think of this song today, I love this album so much😍😍😍😍, thank you😙