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)
O Holy Night
The Nylons Lyrics
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It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Til he appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices
O night divine, O night when Christ was born O night divine, O night, O night divine
Christ is the Lord, then ever we praise Thee
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
O night divine, O night, O night divine
The Nylons's song, "O Holy Night," is a beautiful spiritual hymn that praises the night when Jesus Christ was born. The lyrics describe how the stars were shining brightly, illuminating the world when the Savior was born. Before Jesus's birth, the world was in sin, error, and confusion, but when he arrived, the soul felt its worth. The arrival of Christ brought hope and rejoicing to a weary world. The lines "fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices" invite the listener to listen to the choir of angels rejoicing the birth of Jesus. The song highlights the importance of this divine night when Christ was born.
The song also emphasizes the significance of Christ throughout the world. The phrase "Christ is the Lord" proclaims Jesus's divine authority and power. The song prompts the worshipers to praise the Lord, exalting Him in everything they do. The miraculous birth of Christ made this night divine, inviting all of humanity to join in the celebration of the birth of Christ. This song brings significant hope to all who listen, reminding them of the worth of their soul, and to treasure the night when Christ was born.
Line by Line Meaning
O Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining
The night of Christ's birth is special and the stars are shining brightly in recognition of this event.
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth
This is the night when the world's savior was born.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
For a long time, the world was steeped in sin and error and it needed a savior to rescue it.
Til he appeared and the soul felt its worth
When Christ appeared, he gave the world hope, and people began to feel a sense of worth in their souls.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
A feeling of hope ran across the world, and people were happy about the new possibilities it brought.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
The future looks bright and new possibilities are ahead of us.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices
Let's bow in worship and listen to the angelic voices that announce the birth of Christ.
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
This is truly a divine night, for it is when the savior of the world was born.
O night divine, O night, O night divine
This night is indescribably divine.
Christ is the Lord, then ever we praise Thee
Jesus Christ is the Lord, and we will always be thankful and sing praises to him.
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
Once again, this is truly a divine night, for it is when the savior of the world was born.
O night divine, O night, O night divine
This night is indescribably divine.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adolphe Adam
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