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)
Wildfire
The Nylons Lyrics
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I will wait for you
Breaking up a lonely world
I'll be satisfied
Making up another world
With you at my side
On the edge of town
I will wait for you
Breaking up is what we do
We're hurting too much
Making up is what we do
When we're needing to touch
I got ties-so do you
But I can't help myself
Whenever I see you
[Chorus]
Running to me with your burning love
Like a wildfire
I'm caught in the flame of your burning love
It grows higher and higher
Breaking up you say goodbye
And shakin' your heart
Making up another lie
Can't keep us apart
I got ties-so do you
To somebody else
I got ties-so do you
But I can't help myselfWhenever I see you
[Chorus]
Ooh...how it burns me up
To my very soul
Ooh...I can't get enough
When it's burning out of control
[Chorus]
The Nylons' song "Wildfire" is a powerful expression of love and longing, with lyrics that evoke passion and desire. The song is a story of two people who are in love but are forced to break up, yet they can't help being drawn to each other. The first verse sets the scene for the song, describing the singer waiting on the edge of town, ready to reunite with their loved one. The second and third verses focus on the ups and downs of their relationship, with lyrics that describe the pain of breaking up and the joy of making up. The chorus expresses the intensity of their feelings, using imagery of a wildfire burning out of control to convey the power and intensity of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
On the edge of town
I'll wait for you even if it's outside of the comfort zone.
Breaking up a lonely world
Two people coming together to end their loneliness.
I'll be satisfied
Both parties involved will be content with what they have achieved.
Making up another world
Creating worlds with each other to explore.
With you at my side
Together as one united front, nothing can take them down.
Breaking up is what we do
Breaking up and separating is part of life.
We're hurting too much
Although breaking up is inevitable, it still hurts both parties involved.
Making up is what we do
Making up after breaking up can also be a part of life.
When we're needing to touch
Sometimes, people need each other's embrace and touch to feel complete.
I got ties-so do you
Both parties are in a relationship, but they can't get enough of each other.
But I can't help myself
They are drawn to each other regardless of their current situation.
Whenever I see you
The attraction towards each other is too strong to resist.
Running to me with your burning love
The intense passion and love that the other person shares is undeniable.
Like a wildfire
The passion is burning out of control and is impossible to put out.
I'm caught in the flame of your burning love
The other person is completely immersed in the passion and love they share together.
It grows higher and higher
The love and passion between the two parties keeps growing stronger.
Breaking up you say goodbye
Despite loving each other, sometimes it's best to break up.
And shakin' your heart
Breaking up can be hard and cause emotional pain.
Making up another lie
In an attempt to be together again, sometimes people resort to lying.
Can't keep us apart
Their love is too strong to be split apart.
Ooh...how it burns me up
The intense passion and love can be overwhelming.
To my very soul
The love and passion are so strong that it can't be ignored and reaches deep into the soul.
Ooh...I can't get enough
The love and passion keep growing stronger and stronger.
When it's burning out of control
The love and passion between the two parties is too much and impossible to contain.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALIDES HIDDING, CHARLIE MIDNIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@billijomaynard8924
There have been many different members of the Nylons over the years, the ones in this video are Marc Connors, Claude Morrison, Paul Cooper and Arnold Robinson. I will list them all for you, including the members of the group now. The asterisk symbol (*) is by the names of the founding members. By the way Marc is the one with blonde curly hair and the lead singer for this song.
Marc Connors (tenor 1978-1991) (died March 1991)*
Paul Cooper (baritone 1978-1990) (died December 29, 2013)*
Claude Morrison (tenor 1978–present)*
Denis Simpson (bass 1978-1979) (died October 22, 2010)*
Ralph Cole (bass 1979-1981) (deceased, buried in Manitoba, Canada)
Arnold Robinson (bass 1981-2006) (died March 16, 2013)
Micah Barnes (baritone 1990-1994)
Billy Newton-Davis (tenor 1991-1994)
Garth Mosbaugh (tenor 1994–present)
Gavin Hope (baritone 1994-1997, 2006–present)
Mark Cassius (baritone 1997-2005)
Tyrone Gabriel (baritone 2005, bass 2006–present)
@ProSimex84
Mark was my moms best friend growing up, needless to say, I listened to a LOT of Nylons growing up. This is the sound of my childhood. Amazing stuff.
@ccbjertness
This is the sound of my childhood ❤️
@caughtinastorm
marc just has so much more energy than everyone els... i can't believe he's gone. such a talent to loose
@christydyke9100
Hard to accept that Claude is the only original Nylon left. Lord I miss those days,
@LadyHeathersLair
My above comment was meant for you.
@voiceman9884
Agreed. I first encountered them around 1985. As a bass singer I was always trying to be like Arnold. Can't believe they're all gone but Claude.
@garydunn3868
Agreed Christy. My wife and I were fortunate to see this line-up and a couple of others.
THE best a cappella group ever.
@LadyHeathersLair
True. I loved them back in these days. I am dying for Pentatonix to do an original cover, like Me and the Boys.
@jeremybdman
Amen Xav8rdan...RIP Marc...Miss him so much. The Nylons died when he did. Claude and Arnold can't hold them up.
@MaxMitchellVideos
Wow, fab, fab, fab. Talent to burn.