The Nylons
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The Nylons were an a cappella group founded in 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The original lineup included Claude Morrison (tenor), Paul Cooper (baritone), Marc Connors (tenor), and Denis Simpson (bass). The group initially gained traction with their cover of "Happy Together" by The Turtles, which became one of their signature songs. In 1980, they released their first EP Some People. Their debut album, The Nylons, was released in 1982 and peaked at number 8 on the Canadian charts. Throughout the 1980s, The Nylons continued to release successful albums such as One Size Fits All (1982), Seamless (1984), and Happy Together (1987). They appeared on various television shows including Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show. In 1992, they sang "O Canada" at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium preceding Game 6 of the World Series. The group underwent several lineup changes over the years; by 2017, Claude Morrison was the only original member remaining. The Nylons released a series of albums through different labels including Attic Records, BMG's Scotti Brothers imprint, and Shoreline Records. Notable releases include Rockapella (1989), Live to Love (2009), and Run For Cover (2009). They announced their retirement in 2016 and disbanded following a farewell tour in 2017. Claude Morrison was the last surviving original member until his death on 22 April 2025. The Nylons left a lasting impact on the a cappella genre with their unique style and enduring popularity.
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- Little Red Corvette
- Love Peace Harmony (A Letter to Santa)
- Late in the Evening
- Seven Day Fool
- Night Train
- Wrong and Right
- What a Fool Believes
- Hold On To The Feeling
- Make it Easy
- Huron Christmas Carol
- Secret Part Of Me
- Fastback Prelude
- Hey There
- Like Young
- Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
- Human Family
- Good Enough (To Love)
- Feel Like Making Love
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- Spider-Man
- Teach Me Tonight
- Amazon
- Nobody Knows
- Let it be
