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)
Stars Are Ours
The Nylons Lyrics
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We see Orion rising
The stars are ours
The stars are ours tonight
They sparkle and shine so bright
Because you're mine tonight
The stars are ours
The moon that's up in the sky
Is shining for you and I
Because you're mine tonight
The stars are ours
We've come a long way from Andromeda
We've got a long way to go, I know, I know
Interplanetary wanderers
Like comets around the sun
We come and we go
The stars are ours tonight
They sparkle and shine so bright
Because you're mine tonight
The stars are ours
The moon that's up in the sky
Is shining for you and I
Because you're mine tonight
The stars are ours
Relax, the galaxies dance and spin
To the music of the spheres
No charted course for the space that we're in
The stars are ours tonight, to light the years
The stars are ours tonight
They sparkle and shine so bright
Because you're mine tonight
The stars are ours
The moon that's up in the sky
Is shining for you and I
Because you're mine tonight
The stars are ours
Because you're mine tonight
The stars are ours
Because you're mine tonight
The stars are ours
Behold the blue horizon line
We see Orion rising
The stars are ours
The lyrics to The Nylons' "The Stars Are Ours" explore the vastness of the universe and the intimacy of a love shared between two people. The song describes the beauty of the night sky and how the stars belong to both the universe and to the singer and their partner. The couple is like "comets" who have come and gone through space, but for this one moment, the stars are theirs to enjoy.
The lyrics pay homage to the mystery of space and the infinite possibilities it holds. "We've come a long way from Andromeda, we've got a long way to go," the singer admits. These lines capture the sense of wonder that comes with contemplating the enormity of the universe while also recognizing the smallness of our place within it. The final lines, "Behold the blue horizon line, we see Orion rising, the stars are ours," bring the focus back to the present moment, reminding the listener that while the universe is vast and unknown, they still have the stars to marvel at.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Stars Are Ours" convey a sense of awe and appreciation for the universe, while also celebrating the intimacy of a relationship. It is a beautiful tribute to the idea that, no matter how vast the universe may be, there is something special and unique about every individual's experience of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Behold, the blue horizon line
It is an announcement for everyone to see the blue horizon line, a signal for a new beginning.
We see Orion rising
It is nothing but the beauty of nature that is visible to the world - Orion rising signifies the time of the year.
The stars are ours
At this moment, the stars belong to us, as we stand watching them together.
The stars are ours tonight
On this particular night, the stars are here to brighten our lives.
They sparkle and shine so bright
The stars are more than just dots of light; they light up the sky with their charm and glow.
Because you're mine tonight
This refers to being with someone special tonight, someone who makes the stars shine brighter.
The moon that's up in the sky
It is talking about that bright, silver-colored moon that illuminates the night sky.
Is shining for you and I
The moon is shining for both of them, a romantic moment to cherish forever.
We've come a long way from Andromeda
This metaphorically means they have come a long way in their cosmic journey.
We've got a long way to go, I know, I know
Acknowledging that their journey is far from over, and they will continue traveling.
Interplanetary wanderers
They are like wanderers traveling through different planets.
Like comets around the sun
Just like the comets that come and go, their journey is not a destination, but a continuous cycle of travel.
We come and we go
They travel to the different parts of the universe, enjoying every moment of their journey.
Relax, the galaxies dance and spin
It is nothing but the beauty of the universe, the galaxies that are always in motion, never stopping.
To the music of the spheres
As the galaxies dance, they make a sound that is similar to music - the music of the spheres.
No charted course for the space that we're in
They do not know where their journey will take them, but they are excited to find out.
The stars are ours tonight, to light the years
The stars are here to light up their night and their years to come.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES PAUL COOPER
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