Added: Sep 7, 2010
From: Nocaro
Duration: 2:38
The Skyliners were originally from Pittsburgh and they took their group name from a big band hit from the 1940's called "Skyliner" recorded by Charlie Barnet. Jimmy Beaumont was the lead vocalist and their recording of "Since I Don't Have You" is one of the all-time great recordings in rock and roll history. The lone female member of the group, Janet Vogel, provided the beautiful falsetto in the last chorus of the song. "Since I Don't Have You" peaked at #12 in March of 1959, but history has been kind to this recording as it tops many lists as the greatest doo-wop ever recorded.
Channel: Music
Tags: skyliners since i don't have you jimmy beaumont janet vogel
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='315' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings) Views: 71950 Comments: 60
mickeymousebiker1 Says:
Jan 12, 2012 - I wish I could have played this one for us (and slow-danced to it) before you left this world, My Eternally-Precious Barbra Rose. The two years we spent together went by all too quickly. In my mind, I can envision myself walking through the billowy white clouds to meet you with this song playing all around us. Barbra Jean "Rose" Ragan (June 23, 1967-November 22, 2010) -- Rest in the Loving and Comforting Arms of The Christ -- Forever! Barb - I miss you beyond words, I love you beyond Space/Time!
LeslieCTS Says:
Jan 12, 2012 - Memories like this put tears in my eyes just a beautiful song.
mrt57rn Says:
Jan 13, 2012 - I'm so proud 2 b from Pgh, PA...the Oldies Capital of the World.
TheFifeFlyers Says:
Jan 14, 2012 - Absolutely brilliant song.
pobrepaco Says:
Jan 17, 2012 - This song still gives me chills!!! Thanks for the memories!!
pbrucpaul Says:
Jan 17, 2012 - Real '50's. That guy had some voice.I like that steady piano beat.
HIGHSCHOOLHOP Says:
Jan 18, 2012 - The Skyliners were the best!
discodaddo Says:
Jan 21, 2012 - rjs549- let me drown with them!
CelestineMoonchild25 Says:
Jan 21, 2012 - For the longest time, I thought this song was by the Smokey Robinson and the Miracles...aren't their similarities in the sound?? One of my favorite songs of all time. I can't only listen to it once.
fiddlerpin Says:
Jan 23, 2012 - This song is timeless!
fiddlerpin Says:
Jan 24, 2012 - Was Janet related to Danny Rapp?
gingercarco426 Says:
Jan 28, 2012 - Unbelievable! Love this Music, Song, and Era!
Zapata1860 Says:
Jan 28, 2012 - i made love to my ex-wife too this song back in 1977 that was a great time no worries all i had was after school job at a hamburger joint life was fun!
cynthia6637 Says:
Jan 28, 2012 - LOVE THIS FANTASTIC SONG TO SLOW DANCE TOO 01-28-12
surfrecords999 Says:
Jan 29, 2012 - @fiddlerpin No. BTW, that was her married name.
darchylde612 Says:
Jan 29, 2012 - this song was nearly seven years old by the time i was born but i have such a love for it; it's timeless, ageless and eternal; 53 years later and this song moves me so. thank you skyliners for the many memories you have provided me with this beautiful song.....jimmy beaumont, you and your group make me feel like i'm 16 again whenever i hear this song. i cherish those memories. again thank you!
jojo2mag Says:
Jan 30, 2012 - I do love the places youtube brings me to!!
Vinnie1939 Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - I love the sweet, wonderful memories these songs bring from way back then. And there are many. It makes me almost hate to come back to the here and now.
G8GT364CI Says:
Feb 7, 2012 - We are so lucky to still be able to listen to music like this.
milton3272007 Says:
Feb 7, 2012 - I really enjoy listening to this since it brings back so many memories. I thank you for uploading this song for me.
jusbonin Says:
Feb 8, 2012 - One of the best groups of the "Oldies but Goodies" era. They had great voices and the two main songs, Since I Dont Have You and This I Swear are classics. We couldn't wait for one of these songs to play at a Dance or at a Party and go grab you a Girl and do your best to talk that talk! If you were lucky you; well you know!! You don't hear anything close to this kind of music these days. It's a shame we have to grow old!
Nickie0016 Says:
Feb 8, 2012 - One of the best vocals! I love their songs! Including Pennies from Heaven!
sargebehr Says:
Feb 9, 2012 - Ahhhh.....the great sounds of the 'doo-wop' fantastic '50's and my 'teen-age' years - I'm now approaching my late 60's, but tunes like this always revive so many wonderful memories of a different time long ago, but just 'yesterday' - when music was meant to be danced to and held in the arms of your love - now, if I could ONLY remember who that was - LOL!
rosamedina18 Says:
Feb 9, 2012 - I like listening to older music because it makes me think of what teenagers would have thought of their generations music. I love music in general and also appreciate the music we have today. I love to listen to peoples sorties of when they were young. Anyone want to share? Lol
leftyguns221 Says:
Jan 10, 2012 - You can't compare GunsNRoses to Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners. Just saw Jimmy at the Westbury music fair, he still sounds wonderful!