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)
Remember
The Nylons Lyrics
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I feel like a million ages tear us all apart
Though some are so far from me, forgotten almost
You are the one I remember most
We all have a star above us shining so bright
My memories are like the stardust lightening my night
Though you are so far away, but first and for mostYou are the one I remember most
If I'd to choose one day and throw the rest away
I would pick up the day you for the first time smile at me
If there's a place on earth I'd rather not return
The place I lost you is the saddest place I've been
I try to recall the faces deep in my heart
I feel like a million ages tear us all apart
And some are so far from me, forgotten almost
You are the one I remember most
If I could turn back time and make it all alright
I would go to the day you sweetly came in to my life
If I'd to change one thing don't know where to begin
Cause it's some change up all I feel for you inside
We all have a star above us shining so bright
My memories are like the stardust lightening my night
Though you are so far away, but first and for most
You are the one I remember most
Though you are so far away, first and for most
You are the one I remember most
The Nylons' song "Remember" reflects on the memories of loved ones who have been separated by time and distance. The song opens with a nostalgic tone, where the singer struggles to recall the faces and emotions that have faded away from memory. This nostalgia is further amplified through the repetition of the line "I feel like a million ages tear us all apart," emphasizing the pain of separation from loved ones. However, amidst this pain and loss, the singer finds solace in the memories of the person they remember most - the one who left a lasting impact on their life.
The second verse of the song introduces another layer of regret as it speaks of the memories that have been lost forever. The line "We all have a star above us shining so bright, my memories are like the stardust lightening my night," evokes a sense of longing and desire to hold onto the past. However, once again, the memories of that special someone emerge as the most vivid and cherished.
The chorus contains the crux of the song, where the singer declares that if they were to choose one day to relive, it would be the day this person first smiled at them. Similarly, if they were to change one thing, it would be the path that led to the loss of this person. The song's central message is about cherishing the memories of loved ones who have departed from our lives and celebrating their impact, regardless of distance or separation.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to recall the faces deep in my heart
I am attempting to remember those who are important to me and hold a special place in my heart.
I feel like a million ages tear us all apart
Despite the passing of time, distance and separation, I feel the strong emotional impact of it all.
Though some are so far from me, forgotten almost
Certain people who were once close to me feel like strangers now, so much so that I can hardly remember them.
You are the one I remember most
Despite the forgetfulness that haunts me, you remain the person who holds the strongest memory in my heart.
We all have a star above us shining so bright
Every single one of us is special and deserves to shine like a bright star in the sky.
My memories are like the stardust lightening my night
Just like stars in the night sky, my memories are precious and twinkle in the darkness of my mind.
Though you are so far away, but first and for most
Despite the great distance that lies between us, you remain the one I hold closest to my heart.
If I'd to choose one day and throw the rest away
If I had to narrow down my life to a single day, I would choose the day you first smiled at me.
I would pick up the day you for the first time smile at me
That day remains one of the most special and meaningful moments of my entire life.
If there's a place on earth I'd rather not return
There is one place that holds so much sadness and heartbreak that I would rather not see it again.
The place I lost you is the saddest place I've been
Losing you hurt me more than anything else and the place where it happened is forever filled with sadness in my mind.
If I could turn back time and make it all alright
If I had the power to change the past, I would go back to the moment when you first entered my life so that I could keep it forever perfect.
I would go to the day you sweetly came in to my life
That moment holds endless happiness and optimism for me and I would do anything to have it back again.
If I'd to change one thing don't know where to begin
There are so many things I wish I could change, but I know that everything I feel for you stays the same.
Cause it's some change up all I feel for you inside
Even if I could change everything in the world, the feelings I have for you would remain steadfast and unchanged.
Though you are so far away, first and for most
Despite the great distances that lie between us, you will always be the person who holds the strongest place in my heart.
You are the one I remember most
Out of everyone whom I have known or loved in my life, you are the one who stands out the most, with the most vivid and powerful memories.
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Thanks for the memories