The Nylons - Kiss Him Goodbye (Vinyl, 1987)

Taken from the album "Happy Together" (Canadian presssing, Attic LAT1233)

Believe it or not, this song only contains vocals and percussion! A well-known acappella cover of Steam's "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" by Canada's pre-eminent masters of the genre: The Nylons, formed in 1978 in Toronto! Despite an ever-changing lineup over the years, The Nylons have managed to retain their classic sound and continue to perform today! And yes, the Direct Metal Mastering gives the vinyl a very edgy sound, especially for an end-of-side track. :) Please let me know if you want to hear anything else from this album!

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[zombiedodge]

One of the most unusual and awesome freak hits of the eighties. This made it to #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 - actually higher than it charted in their home country of Canada, where it peaked at 21.

[terellison]

The Nylons...proof of what a magnificent instrument the human voice can be :)

[TopOfTheMoney]

I listened to these guys and saw these guys perform at a young age. I have loved them ever since.

[Terribleathletes]

This vocal group is a true testament to how times have drastically changed over the past three decades. Did these four men ooze sex appeal physically? No. But their talent was out of this world!!! If The Nylons would've tried to make music together in the 21st Century, people would've looked at the picture on the album cover and immediately blown them off. Absolutely pathetic how vanity has taken over every aspect of life, largely thanks to "American Idol" and "The Voice". That being said, a truly great performance by these four EXTREMELY talented men!

[Doobie]

I've thought 1987 was when pop music has reached its zenith.

[mattgillis]

If this version had been on now, with the big thing about acappella groups, such as Pentatonix and Home Free, I think The Nylons would have done well. This still remains one of my favorite "lost hits" of all time.

[valleayire]

Paul Cooper (the guy in the center of the album cover) passed away at his home in Battle Creek, MI yesterday. He was presently the director of the Battle Creek Cereal City Chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society. RIP, Paul/

[deederousseau]

Vocals and percussion. 'Nough said. Brings chills

[Selectrolux]

Reminds me of the summer of 1987 when this was on heavy rotation on the local radio stations.  I still have the 45 rpm record of this song.

[joshkimblecanada]

Thank You for this wonderful song.
Thank You Billy Newton Davis.
A great song.

[cantastic]

We used to perform the a capella version of this song back in my college days in 1987 where i sang the bass part, we were a group of 5... and i'm proud to say i still know my bass part until now that i am 57 years old... Mabuhay from the Philippines...

[jimfleming]

There are lots of people singing today who could have taken lessons from this group. 4 guys who knew how to sing and could do it better than anyone. Definitely the gold standard for vocal groups

[Passacaglia]

Arnold Robinson--the ultimate bass!  Miss you, man!

[larryanderson]

I saw these gentlemen in concert four times in Des Moines Iowa in the 80's/90's. Best a capella I've ever heard live

[michaelawinchester]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I have it on a tape I recorded from the radio back in the Day 😊

[gregorybaisden]

This is the best version of this song I have heard. Loved it back in the day and love it still. Would love for you to put Touch of Your Hand from this album up. Thanks

[Renserin]

Oh, I believe it. I came here because I heard the song on a rebroadcast of an old AT Top 40 broadcast. And I liked the acappella so much I wanted to look it up here, the moment I had time.

[joshkimblecanada]

Thank You for this wonderful song.
Thank You Billy Newton Davis.

[djdavemick]

I was visiting Canada for their 125th birthday (July 1, 1992), and hearing them sing this live at Canada's Wonderland was a great moment!

[gabstanace]

Fanstastic song! 1987 was glorious to popular music.