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)
The Shoop Shoop Song
The Nylons Lyrics
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I wanna know
How can you tell if she loves you so
Is it in her eyes
Oh no, you'll be decieved
Is it in her eyes
Oh no, she'll make believe If you wanna know if she loves you so
It's in her kiss
Is it in her face
Oh no, that's just her charms
In her warm embrace
Oh no, that's just her arms
If you wanna know if she loves you so
It's in her kiss
Kiss her and squeeze her tight
And find out what you wanna know
If it's love, if it really is
It's there in her kiss
How 'bout the way she acts
Oh no, that's not the way
And you're not listening to what I say
If you wanna know if she loves you so
It's in her kiss
You gotta kiss her and love her and squeeze her tight
Whoa baby, oo
Kiss her and squeeze her tight
Find out what you wanna know
If it's love, if it really is
It's there in her kiss
How 'bout the way she acts
Oh no that's not the way
And you're not listening to what I say
If you wanna know if she loves you so
It's in her kiss
Yeah, it's in her kiss
"The Shoop Shoop Song" by The Nylons is a classic love song that emphasizes the uncertainties that come with deciphering love through physical cues such as body language, facial expressions or embraces. The song describes a person who is deeply in love with someone and is driven by the need to know if that other person shares the same feelings. The lyrics state the different things the person tries to look for in order to decode if the other person loves them or not, such as in her eyes and her face; however, the person concludes that the ultimate way to tell if someone loves you is through their kiss.
The song also highlights the difficulties that come with interpreting non-verbal communication during a romantic relationship. The singer points out the fact that the other person could easily deceive them with their expressions, and they must be cautious. The only way to be sure is to act boldly and kiss the girl, for genuine love is present in the kiss.
In summary, The Shoop Shoop Song highlights the complexities that come with interpreting non-verbal communication in a relationship to know if love is being reciprocated. It emphasizes the importance of physical expression, and the fact that a person can only truly know if the other person loves them through their kiss.
Line by Line Meaning
Does she love me
The singer is wondering if his love interest reciprocates his feelings.
I wanna know
The singer wants to find out for sure whether his love interest loves him back.
How can you tell if she loves you so
The singer is asking for advice on how to tell if his love interest really loves him.
Is it in her eyes
The artist wonders if his love interest's eyes reveal her true feelings.
Oh no, you'll be decieved
The artist warns of the possibility of misinterpreting his love interest's eyes as indicators of love.
Oh no, she'll make believe
The singer warns of the possibility of his love interest faking her emotions.
If you wanna know if she loves you so
The singer is giving advice on how to find out if someone loves you back.
It's in her kiss
The artist believes that one can find out if someone loves them by kissing them and feeling the emotion behind the kiss.
Is it in her face
The artist wonders if his love interest's facial expressions reveal her true feelings.
Oh no, that's just her charms
The artist dismisses the notion that his love interest's charms are indicative of her true feelings.
In her warm embrace
The singer dismisses the idea that his love interest's embrace is an indicator of her true feelings.
Oh no, that's just her arms
The artist suggests that his love interest's embrace is simply an embrace and nothing more.
You gotta kiss her and love her and squeeze her tight
The singer advises the listener to physically express their love to their love interest to find out their true feelings.
Whoa baby, oo
An expression of excitement and affection.
Find out what you wanna know
The singer urges the listener to take action and find out the truth about their love interest's feelings.
Yeah, it's in her kiss
The artist reaffirms that he believes one can find out if someone loves them by kissing them and feeling the emotion behind the kiss.
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.