THIS IS TRUE LOVE!! THE SKYLINERS - SINCE I DON'T HAVE YOU (REACTION)

[@SLam-ve3yp]

This is an era when you needed to be talented. There was no machine to make you sound better. You had it or you did not.

[@SavedChampion]

This says it all. My wife of 57 years just died. We were together since we were 16. I was married at 17 years old. I miss her so much.

[@catherinebida2531]

You will see her again for all eternity. God is good. Talk to her every day. Be good to yourself

[@Ed-jv3xu]

You will see her in Heaven 🙏 she is waiting for you

[@catmother4214]

The amazing Jimmy Beaumont. I've loved him for 60 years. I'm a Pittsburgher and saw the SkyLiners many times. Sadly he passed away a few years ago. ❤️❤️❤️

[@karenconklan7523]

Jimmy Beaumont, wonderful singer, grew up listening to these songs, great times.

[@carlosrugamas3987]

The girl with the High note, don't get no credit, she's amazing! Wow!!

[@barbarastrayhorn4667]

Back then you didn't sing unless you had talent. We got to listen to songs like this all day on the radio.

[@anthonyjselino9295]

Thanks for playing my music....I'm 73 years young....you two are great! Happy New Year.

[@robertknight2556]

Hi, Anthony....that made smile. I'm 75 (not sure about being 'young' - I feel pretty creaky these days!), but, yeah, this song is a piece of perfection of voice and song. Great to share this, wherever we are in the world. Keep well. Robert, uk.

[@larryl1427]

Some of us were around when this song was new. Keep up the good work.

[@joannevincent2035]

The year was 1959 - it was the height of doo-wop group pop music. Living in or around Pittsburgh PA we heard the beautiful voice of Jimmy Beaumont of The Skyliners singing "Since I Don't Have You". And there were great background harmonies and the soaring soprano climax featuring Janet Vogel. This song is seared into our memories and our hearts.

[@rexyoshimoto4278]

You're right. '59 was a crazy good year. I remember "Poison Ivy" by the Coasters came out that year, too. Acapella stuff was great. "Since I Don't Have You" reminds me of "Lovers Island" by the Blue Jays (1961) Or "The Closer You Are" by the Channels (1956). Street corner stuff. Sad that the music industry kept lookin' for the 'new song' and the 'new beat' barely gave air play after two songs sound alike. It's cool I can type them into KZbin and hear them once again. Did you ever hear "Paradise" by the Temptations (1962)?

[@feathersandspikes2166]

Janet Vogel replaced my mom, Barbara Volbrecht when the band split from the original members. On the single (45 rpm record) they put "Since I Don't Have You" and "Pennies From Heaven" on the flip side. Both were hits and the band broke up after that. The original drummer and back up singer (mom) left the group.

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

This song was also very big in NYC 🎶

[@stischer47]

@@PapaEli-pz8ff It was very big EVERYWHERE in the US.

[@handsomeman-pm9vy]

@@PapaEli-pz8ff And all over America.

[@carlosrugamas3987]

Jimmy Baumont!! What an amazing Voice!!!;))

[@mattcollier5957]

My all time favorite Doo Wop Smoocher, love this tune from 59, R.I.P Jimmy Beaumont, i have this on my jukebox. Best Wishes from England UK

[@darryndifrancesco8346]

This has always been my favorite single/song. I never tire of listening to it. It just gets you in the feels. Love your reactions to these oldies.

[@_WildBill]

This song is absolutely one of the best 50s songs ever written and recorded. I’m not willing to argue on that either

[@johngrisanti547]

Pure talent for the sole !!!! When music was music !!!!

[@darrellmfume4020]

listen to those Beautiful String Arrangements. shoutout to the Music Arranger who wrote those Strings on this Classic.

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

Nothing to hide behind back then. Either could sing or you couldn't. Brings back great memories. At age 71, I'm still feeling it. Thanks for sharing

[@ritaanderson4855]

And just think of it, Shawn and Mel, our generation had music like this--AND ELVIS TOO!! :-) :-)

[@mikecaetano]

When you're ready for more wonderful singing like that, check out these tunes: Nat King Cole "Mona Lisa", Johnny Mathis "Chances Are", Sam Cooke "You Send Me", The Flamingos "I Only Have Eyes For You", The Platters "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", The Five Satins "In The Still Of The Night", The Chantels "Maybe", The Crests "Sixteen Candles", and Little Anthony "Tears On My Pillow" among many others.

[@sarablack2547]

Great suggestions!

[@shellymarquez9320]

YES, YES, AND YESSSSSS! This ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️

[@joycewalbert1413]

Yes!Great choices!

[@matthewhudson5685]

Awesome playlist suggestions. Every one!

[@jimmykarlsson2567]

Wow!!! You know great music. Blue Moon, Book of Love, Heart and Soul, For your precious love and many others 😀

[@jonathanbrown4933]

The Skyliners put that together nicely.

[@billaccord717]

Being heartbroken never sounded so good!

[@RhiannaBarr]

Jimmy Beaumont (lead singer) was about 18 when he wrote this. The entire group actually wrote this song. They were all teenagers. Female singer Janet Vogel Rapp...who sang the whistle notes at the end,. Was 15 here. She later married an abuser and sadly killed herself in 1980..she was 36 years old

[@lajas46]

The Skyliners SINCE I DON"T HAVE YOU usually comes in the top ten best DOO WOP songs of all times

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

I was so young in 1959 but listened to this music. My parents and aunts played their best songs for us. I remember them dancing in the kitchen....memories that make me cry.....❤😢

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

I always remember the "Sock Hops" in the gym after the football or basketball games. Can't forget the Saturday night dances at the Armory in my hometown and the Tuesday night dances in the Armory in an adjoining town. They were always so much fun and tons of happy memories.

[@SandraJones-py1bd]

I was 11 in ‘59. I know my daddy played music all the time. I still remember this song and completely love music.

[@beeseewill2407]

In the 60s many many thought this group were black.What a shock when they came on tv singing this song.The falcetto amazing.It is beautiful.

[@CarolynStewart-v5q]

The look on Mel's face when she hears Jimmy Beaumont's beautiful vocals tells me she can't believe he's white. lol

[@pappyjjones4647]

The greatest slow song ever recorded. I'm a little biased as I'm from Pittsburgh. Grew up about 10 miles from McKeesport Pa where Jimmy was born.

[@SavedChampion]

Another tear to the eye.

[@topherming6565]

I love your taste in music. 😍😍😍😍

[@febash1702]

Her face at the end 🙂

[@marvinfrazier7531]

Jimmy Beaumont is the lead singer of the group and co-wrote this song. He recently passed away at the age of 76. He was from Pittsburgh PA.

[@sartsman]

Simply BEAUTIFUL. That's all.

[@victorcowboywest]

The Skyliners out of Pittsburgh, PA. Known for "SINCE I DIDN'T HAVE YOU"(1956) also "PENNIES FROM HEAVEN"(1956) in 1961 "CLOSE YOUR EYES "They were one many doo-wop groups. They've been in the VOCAL GROUP HALL OF FAME since 2002.

[@jrdlabs]

Jimmy Beaumont (R.I.P. 2017) and I are from the same Pittsburgh neighborhood. He was older, so I didn't get a chance to meet him until 2004, when the group came to Dallas for an oldies show that I emceed. We talked about the old neighborhood and some people and places we both knew. I cherish that memory. BTW, this song was a huge R&B hit, as well as a pop hit.

[@Mark-iv7np]

Jimmy Beaumont. I still get chills listening to this since I heard in the early 60s. One of the greatest doowop songs. Absolutely beautiful! This i Swear is also very good. There's a Moon out Tonight is another great doowop song by the Capris. Worth reacting to.

[@mathewsjoy]

You two really make my day even better! Love exploring "the oldies" with y'all, its a musical history lesson, and you make it fun. Thank you Shawn and Mel!

[@NoggintheNog37]

Lead singer is Jimmy Beaumont, along with Johnny Maestro of the Crests is the stand out male vocalist of the 50's, was still singing in his 70's too. Janet Vogel was female singer, and she was absolutely outstanding too. The falsetto at the end is all her.

[@GreatGarloo]

Janet Vogel was hitting those high "you's" at the end. Since I Don't Have You was recorded in 1958 and released in 1959. Janet was born in 1941 meaning she would have been around 16 when she sang on this song! Tragically Janet Vogel died of carbon monoxide poisoning in 1980. She was only 37 and left behind 3 children.

[@mikeysan01]

Never knew any of that. Thanks! Absolutely amazing a girl of her age was doing that on a song people will be blown away by when they hear it 300 years from now.

[@bvm3925]

I'm in my 70s now, but still have very clear memories of slow dancing at parties with my first crush. Wonderful songs bring back wonderful memories.

[@andrewmerrick1951]

Shawn and Mel you two truly do bring "good energy and good music." You two brighten up my day with your reactions. I am so glad you are doing reactions to the "oldies" I grew up listening to this music from my parents and grandparents as it was from their generation. These songs are bringing back so much good memories. They stopped making good music after the 80s. The great groups were in the 50s and 60s.

[@jeffmorse645]

There's just something magical about those 1950s and early 60s songs. They were complete class. No autotune, no over dubbing - everything done in one take. Its amazing.

[@GM8101PHX]

And it was just one room, no booths, maybe sound screens, but it was recorded at once, all musicians, singers, and backup vocal present for one take!

[@cars8709]

I can't tell you how much those of us who lived thru this music when it was "new", to see you folks appreciate music from so many years before you were even born. It is a real joy to listen to your comments and enjoyment of these doo wop songs. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@michaellazzeri2069]

Spring of '59, I was 12 y/o, in 7th grade. 17 y/o Jimmy Beaumont, with 16 y/o janet Vogel , et al, recorded this classic. it was a sure-fire slow-dance for my generation.-----Doo Wop, forever & Ever ! ---------MJL, 76 y/o

[@mcee8634]

Wow. Amazing. I never heard of this song or "I swear." I never heard of The Skyliners. These songs are easily, easily, among the greatest human romantic love songs I ever heard. Thank you so much for bringing it to my attention Shawn and Mel.

[@suzannejensen8218]

I love these songs that you guys are bringing back. It's great!! I am 72 yrs. old. This brings my childhood back. Blessings!!

[@patmulhall9165]

These were the most romantic dance songs - slow, slow with the little hesitation step. Oh wow! We were so in love and it felt so good to hold each other.

[@jimit6398]

The Skyliners had another big one, “This I Swear” not to be missed! Really enjoy your channel!

[@victorduffany7723]

This used to be so great for slow dancing. "Still of the Night" and "Blue Velvet" were great for that too. A lot of the time, it meant the start of a little romance. How do you like that high note he hits? NO AUTOTUNE

[@2eleven48]

Janet Vogel.

[@jimtownsend7899]

There's something really special about seeing people experience a classic for the first time. What's even more special is that even though I've been listening to this song all my life (I'm 65), I still get the same reaction as you just did. Next you need to listen to them sing "This I Swear is True".

[@almaconnor9171]

One of best recordings ever. I used to lay in bed as a kid at nite and listen to “the boys” on the corner, street corner doo op, and let me tell u, they were GOOD.

[@hall230]

It's AWESOME to see young people enjoying this music! I'm 41 & have loved this song since I first heard it when I was 11 years old! Lead singer Jimmy Beaumont & the lovely Janet Vogel Rapp, the high female falsetto voice that closes out the song, are looking down from Rock 'n'' Roll Heaven & smiling!

[@tensiacovino4676]

Can't describe how fullfilling it is to see the younger ones appreciate great music, amazing vocals and what they missed out on!

[@rettathomas837]

🩵🩵🩵 my mama, had this in a 45, my parents was huge music, lovers, thanks to them. I knew all their music and mines

[@TexasRose50]

How I wish music and singers could go back to those styles. True music and pure voices. Yep, I miss those days(years). Gone but not forgotten!

[@anthonyjselino9295]

Thanks for bringing it back!

[@edithmaxim2041]

I am so glad that I grew up in the 50's. The music was incredible.

[@60sbaby456]

Music and cars! Gorgeous

[@AmberRowe-gn5yd]

My Dad was class of 1962. I had an unusual knowledge of 50s nostalgia as a kid. 😂 he thought I was reincarnated lol! Born in wrong Era

[@rogerajohnson6495]

We used to love dancing with our favorite girl to this type of music. I really miss those days.

[@j-6998]

Those words were written by Joe Rock, the Skyliners manager (all from Pittsburgh Pa.) after his true love left him amd moved to another state. He wrote the words on a piece of paper as he was stopped at a traffic light one night. He had the Skyliners record it as this song arrangement in Pittsburgh. Jimmy Beaumont sang lead and the female singer Janet Vogel sang the high part at the end. Joe Rock also managed a white soul singer named Johnny Daye on STAX records who substitued for Wilson Pickett at a concert in Pittsburgh and toured with' Otis Redding and was with Otis the night he died in the plane crash. In fact, Johnny Daye was offered a ride on that plane by Otis that night. I played bass for J.Daye in 1968 when he had out the record "Stay Baby Stay" on STAX. Joe also wrote a song for Otis Redding that is on one of Otis's albums. Rock also managed another Pittsburgh white soul group called "The Jaggerz" They were also truly "Blue Eyed Soul" on most of their recordings the first o\in 1968 on "Gamble" records (in Philly) but were known mainly for their commercial "Pop" hit called "The Rapper" which really does not show their real talent singing white soul music. Soul music both black and white and Doo Wop was big in Pittsburgh as were the artists who did those songs. The Doo Wop PBS shows around year 2000 were made in Pittsburgh.

[@jennhen2675]

I was born in 1958 and grew up listening to this music with my Mom (Great memories). I still love this music. Listen to the pure voices, the diction and completion of the words they sing. You had to have pure natural talent given by God.

[@lisatonzi9728]

The Flamingos "I Only Have Eyes For You". THE most romantic song of all time. First dance at our wedding in July, 2002.

[@georgianalabella7852]

Three Words In And I Got The Chills an awesome Recording Stunning and Beautiful. And I Even Have Tears 😢. 😊. ❤This Is Music

[@realcoolbreeze]

This was a great oldie. It s great that you both recognize how nice this music sounds. Because back then - it really did sound to everyone then as fantastic as it does to you guys too.

[@tyayasgur]

All these oldies are "TIMELESS". Thanks for playing them and the great memories from yesteryear.

[@jamesc.stewart5459]

I’m a 77yr old man & we danced to this music all the time here in Baltimore. I love your O’s hat. Thanks for a great show

[@charlesvaughn2192]

The Skyliners also had another hit "This I Swear" which they claimed as their part in the Baby Boom generation.

[@ralphkern380]

Oooohhhh yesss. This was a top "tummy rubbin" dance song. A real belt buckle polisher. In my misspent youth -- these were the songs I waited for ----- Just upset that I can't "LIKE" this more than once.

[@BillSchwanz]

Beautifully done, true soul- no one can duplicate an arrangement better than this. Bill S.. 10:07 10:07

[@laurieschulte3025]

Jimmy lived right near me. A class act who loved the Pittsburgh/McKeesport area with all his heart. They were phenomenal.

[@lutz1114]

Loving the oldies with Shawn and Mel. Thank you so much for this walk down memory lane.

[@Oldsmobilerocket-if6sr]

My step grandfather played sax for them there from Mt Washington PA

[@craigreid7178]

Notice that everything is right on pitch - no auto tune just talent.

[@edwhitney4831]

I was listening to pretty little girl of mine ,on the outside looking in, the stroll, Jackie wilson,

[@glassontherocks]

I was six years old when this hit the airwaves. My parents wore these records out.

[@richiegangemi5258]

You two are fantastic...now that you fell into the Doo Woo era rabbit hole you will never want to come out...some of the best love songs come from this era...the Doo Woo groups of the 50s and early 60s can really bring it..❤

[@6644charlie]

Hawn and Mel, You have a winner with this one. A 1950's song from a group that was fantastic. Thank You for doing this one.

[@marygodwin4497]

1959 the best and last year of innocence. Music was phenomenal!

[@mccproc]

I am just an old Irish guy originally from Pittsburgh, home to the “Skyliners”. Every time I hear this song I Think of dancing with Marilyn Mulcahy in the 7th grade. I love Shawn and Mel. The expressions from both of you are priceless. I saw Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners live at many of the Pittsburgh Clubs over the years. Jimmy passed away a couple of years ago. Up until his death his beautiful voice was still strong . I truly thank you guys for keeping Doo Wop and the magical sounds of the 50’s alive I would love to hear both of you react to “ Rythm of the Rain “ by the Cascades. Very popular song back in 1961. Much success and God Bless you both.

[@elchicano65]

I was in the 7th grade and if it rained we were directed to the auditorium to dance. Man, how I prayed for rain - I knew I would get to hold my favorite young lady and sneak a kiss. We were so innocent and just being close enough to hold and feel a young lady's soft and warm cheek was just too much. Young guys learn to appreciate the smallest jester of affection from these early female encounters - it just stays with you as an adult. You learn

[@scottbuono2507]

The Skyliners??? Wow Great channel guy’s👍🏼Jimmy Beaumont could sing his a** off..another great one from them that MIGHT even be better than this one is “This I swear”..I’d never steer you wrong my friend’s keep up the great work👏🏼

[@ppresley9208]

Love all this old stuff ... thanks for bringing back great memories !! You guys are so much fun !!

[@brittongodman7769]

The great Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners. I was 5 when this came out and I can remember it from that time. These guys had some really great hits. RIP Jimmy........I believe he co - wrote this song while still in High School

[@NiennaT]

one of my favourite songs of all time. If you love this you need to listen to 'then you can tell me goodbye' by The Casinos.

[@mrburns1203]

Always great in concert!

[@jackie_jrml]

So I’m 40 and grew up listening to doowop/ this… my parents music. I may have not liked it then but I have such an appreciation now for this music. This is perfection right here. Beautiful! Chills. I forget what commercial this was used in.

[@orlandoprouty7962]

Jimmy Beaumont was one of the Most underrated singers of all time!!!!!!

[@michaelanzelino5068]

Love your reaction. And when the both of you exclaimed WOWWWWW, It gave me chills. This song came out the same year I was born - 1959 and the lead singer was Jimmy Beaumont. And watching young adults like yourselves appreciating this oldie but goody is just too much for words. Lets give love and props to the orchestration. Thank you Shawn and Mel for your love.

[@sueprator9314]

You are helping us appreciate this music in 2022 all over again! I was 10 yrs in 1959. Right or wrong, life was simpler then. People grew up, wanted a good job, a GREAT LOVE, and happy ever after. That is why there are so many love songs I think through the 50s/early 60s. Then in the 80s love songs came back. This song is a killer forever.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Remember this song as 5 yearsold in backseat of dads car probably 65 years ago Great memories .😊

[@ANNEAVES]

You guys look like you're having so much. It is heartwarming go see people really enjoy the music I grew up to. Carry on.

[@carlajeangilliland70]

Hey it's the 78 soon to be 79 year old grandma, before you started listening to this I was already singing it, lol, can;t tell you what I ate for breakfast this morning but can sing all the 1950,s hit songs at the drop of a hat lol. Oh and by the way it,s because of great music like this that all of you are alive and breathing on planet earth, because your parents or grandparents fell in love slow dancing to music like this back in the day.

[@1445coconut]

Watching ya'll experience these songs from my childhood is the best part of my day. True enjoyment of treasures in life.

[@Lakeshore14]

You two are knocking it out of the park, playing all the songs the baby boomers grew up on and love to this day. Thanks for your great reactions. This is the best music and my generation was blessed to listen to this every day. Thank you, thank you. 🥰

[@CarolynStewart-v5q]

Blue eyed soul Shawn and Mel.He sounds like Smokey Robinson! I was a little kid when this song came out but learned to love it years later. And with a full string orchestra to make it so beautiful.

[@hickokhaley]

I was 9 yrs. when this song came out. I loved this song, such a smooth voice. I'm 71 now and I had to chuckle when I saw the picture on the Album. I didn't realize the group was white. They were more of my oldest Sister's era. You're bringing back so many memories. Makes my day!

[@theresagallagher9161]

Never get tired of this song. One of my favorites. Great to slow dance to. Thanks for listening to this group. Another great one from them is This I Swear. 🥰😉👍💥

[@adriannechikawotablog5466]

Love The Skyliners! My dad (who was around 11-12 yrs old when this song came out) collected their singles and even the CDs today. They have all their music on Apple Music/Amazon Music/Spotify. They have another hit which I really love that you should check out - This I Swear (also 1959).

[@phillebo]

My sister was 7 yrs older and I "inherited" all of her 45's from the 50's. This was one of my favorites as a young kid. Thanks for doing this.

[@marysorsoli6453]

Best Doo Wop ever. This I Swear is another favorite of theirs.

[@LindaParker-c9d]

They really knew how to sing a love song back in the fifties!!!

[@hopemullins5013]

When music was music!! Great era!!

[@teresaprado7472]

Oh yeah. The music from the 50's is smooth and so good. Our parents had the best music back then. Slow dancing, romance. Classy. Thank you for taking us back to some. Great music.

[@edcastillo9342]

The legendary Jimmy Beaumont on lead vocals here..He passed away not that long ago....This song is on the American Graffiti soundtrack...The falsetto voice you hear at the end of the song is Janet Vogel....

[@danielmesery2904]

This is the music that the hippies, as kids listen to....☮️🇺🇸 Those we're the daze.

[@bperkins6]

"It happened today" another great one by them.