The Skyliners 1974

Jimmy Beaumont and the group in fine voice.

[@dianamcfarland1997]

ONE OF THE GREATEST DOO WOP GROUPS' EVER! DOO WOP LIVES ON FOREVER! GOD BLESS!

[@ralphpettorossi705]

As the story goes, when the Skyliners were booked at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, few in the audience knew they were white. Concert goers were apprehensive and reserved at first, but by the time the crescendo came, Janet Vogel hit those glorious highs, and Jimmy belted his string of "You-oo, you-oo's" , women jumped up and rushed the stage, in an emotional and appreciative sign of complete and absolute acceptance. If you remember and love this era's music, it was a wonderful time to be alive.

[@libralady1780]

YOU'RE SO RIGHT....."IT WAS A WONDERFUL TIME TO BE ALIVE!" (AND TO GROW UP............)

[@lindahardy1017]

@@libralady1780It surely was! This is my song since my husband passed in 2019!😢

[@sandraduke3457]

I'm 78 and this song still gives me chills. 😅 4/6/24

[@jeantrout6122]

❤

[@josefarina3812]

Top 5 groups of all time. GREAT MUSIC

[@chrisparis8961]

One of my favorite groups in the 60, especially Jimmy Beaumont! and of course the beautiful voice of Ms. Vogel

[@michaellazzeri2069]

RIP, Jimmy Beaumont, & All Skyliners who have passed. beautiful music is forever, & these 2 are among the very best, ever & ever. ----------MJL, 77 y/o

[@carlosrugamas3987]

Beautiful melodies!! why not make a movie about the whole group Skyliners. they deserve to be acknowledged by the younger generations.

[@carpetstains]

Awesome Jimmy Beaumont One of the greatest lead singers of all time andf this is real music that you can understand

[@KathyStewart-Gonzales]

Wow, does this take me back. I was born I fifty. I remember the songs of yester year, and will add my cousin Wynn Stewart to the list of music I was introduced to as Wynn was about fifteen years my senior. The voices of long ago have moved to the hear after with class, and I for one hope they greet me with all the voices of gods angels to boot. Blessings to all Kathy stewart-gonzales Lake lsabella california

[@ollierobinson4339]

Love this song

[@thomasfowler4832]

A fantastic group that doesn't get enough recognition never hear 60s on XM Radio playing this group and that's a shame

[@BillAustinMedia]

I was very young when I heard this song. There was so much soul in this I just assumed they were a black group. Love this song.

[@agochoa]

To me, Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners are like "The Temptations" of blue-eyed soul, and one of the best Doo-Wop groups of all time.

[@jaygolfu3202]

Ye thats right this song is so sweet just like dream^^**~~

[@kevinwillis7984]

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[@musemorris]

The late Janet Vogel's son is currently producing a movie about his mom and her career with the Skyliners. Let's all support it. This group makes me proud to be from Pittsburgh, PA. If you love music, you've got to love The Skyliners!!!!!!

[@joeyricci3796]

I bought it. It's sad that her husband was such an insecure, abusive jerk.

[@williamjburns2560]

Janet was one of a kind!

[@timothytimothyarts395]

Someone should do a documentary on Monroeville’s Holiday House. Many famous national Acts preformed there. Frank Sinatra- Sammy Davis-from The 50’s till the 80’s People should love it. Monroeville was a cool place back in the late 50’s.

[@raylightell1726]

@@timothytimothyarts395 have you seen your mom yet have to wait to go back 🔙🔙

[@robertmiller6268]

where is it? I'd like watch it!

[@toddmastria1]

Jimmy Beaumont and Johnny Maestro....2 greats

[@irafutterman5557]

Jimmy Beaumont, one of the best voices of Doo wop.

[@SlenderBaconsYT]

Jimmy Beaumont is truly a classic singer together with Johnny Maestro. Both are in a class of their own. I love and enjoy all their songs. They really put their soul in their songs.

[@dwtslvr]

21st century groups need to go back and listen to this type of music. The blend and harmony of the arrangements is unforgettable. So much heart in their performing. Cannot beat this style of music. Thank you to all those groups and single performers from this era.

[@marylouwiliams6028]

Nothing like this music today. It gives me goosebumps every time I listen to this. It's so romantic.😍

[@arlenegiudice1802]

Outstanding beautiful song.

[@vincentgrupposo3076]

One of the greatest groups of the 50’s 60’s so underrated, This I Swear was my wedding song

[@joemuscia9686]

Jimmy was a friend . I miss him and his amazing voice . the Skyliners were Pittsburgh's greatest attribute

[@senoragreenrouzier2619]

Love Love Love this SONG, I wore this Song out on my 45RPM Record Player. I had to buy another Record, “This I Swear is True” and “Since I Don’t Have You” I still get Chills just singing these Beautiful Songs. Brings back a lot of Memories.

[@elaynefranciscone3231]

They do not come much better than this group where Oldie's are concerned. Always a pleasure to listen to them. They will never be forgotten...

[@lindam5813]

I love this group and all of their beautiful songs. I’m so glad to be able to watch these wonderful songs. Such great memories❤️❤️🎼🎼

[@christinewolfrom3425]

Another great hit !! ❤️❤️

[@lindadee2053]

Definitely one of the top 5 doowop groups of all time. When Jimmy Beaumont was younger, he could sing any lead with the best of them. And their harmonies were just incredibly perfect, not to mention that they wrote and sang some of the most beautiful tunes ever! They were marvelous and uniquely special, and the beautiful music they made still lives on even six decades later.

[@denniszampani13]

Well said!

[@Gigimusicjams]

No one sings this like Jimmy !!! Beautiful!

[@jeffzapata]

I’ve never heard anyone with that kind of flexibility in their voice. The closest person to Jimmy’s talent was Aaron Neville and a guy from New Orleans, named Skip Easterling! Janet ... there simply is/was no one better!

[@jeffzapata]

I’ve never heard anyone with that kind of flexibility in their voice. The closest person to Jimmy’s talent was Aaron Neville and a guy from New Orleans, named Skip Easterling! Janet ... there simply is/was no one better!

[@TWayneD1020]

Amazing !! Thank you so much ❤ !!

[@Gigimusicjams]

What a Voice that Jimmy Beumont has. Love this song! This song is so romantic it makes me cry...

[@George-pp2hr]

Absolutely superb. Its there forever. Well done Jimmy Beaumont And The Skyliners, They are the golden greats.👍🇭🇲🦘🐨✌️

[@frankflaim8894]

Jimmy Beaumont and Johnny Maestro were in a class all by themselves during the doo wop and 60”s era. Could listen to them for hours and still do. May they Rest In Peace.

[@sonnyblack9028]

got that right!

[@SlenderBaconsYT]

100 percent agreement. They are the best

[@marylouwiliams6028]

Dang! They are such good singers. My heart is melting. It's so romantic. These songs will never go out of style. Timeless. Since I Don't Have You is my favorite. You, you, you, you. Ooooooh!

[@dannyhutchens8255]

This is my number one all time favorite song!!!!

[@Mister8224]

Dam, these guys are SMOOTH! I hope they had a long career. Who doesn't remember slow dancing to this make-out music?

[@walterdarnall4588]

Since I Don't Have You is my favorite doo wop song. I was only 10-1/2 years old when it came out in early '59 (recorded in December of '58). When I heard Jimmy Beaumont (and the current Skyliners) were coming to Sebring, Florida, I told my wife we had to go see them. After the show I shook Jimmy's hand and told him how much I appreciated that song. Little did I know as a kid I would meet Jimmy 54 years later! It was like going back into time -- a much better time, at that!

[@mercdan]

Saw them live, so glad I did, this is great, love the Skyliners, Thanks

[@biostobooks7637]

Oh, how I miss the Skyliners. They were the best. A special shout out to Janet Vogel. God bless you and I pray you are at peace.

[@larrykrauth970]

Aragon Stories yes Janet you were the best female vocalist ever

[@larrykrauth970]

Janet you were great we miss you .

[@kevinrothe361]

Ive been to a lot of oldies revivals in the 70's. I had the privilege of seeing a lot of great acts. The Skyliners were one of them. Beautiful harmonies.

[@CliffordKappes]

What a voice, Jimmy Bomont will be missed dearly

[@TodaysTomSawyer-lm8fu]

Music changed so much from 1960 to 1974. In 1974, a fourteen year old song was an "oldie" already!

[@Wolfsky9]

To those who have, like me, grown up with this group, I say it here: Donna Groom is drop-dead gorgeous, and she has a magnificent voice. Janet however, had the 1st " high voice", and she's also unforgettable. We miss you Janet, more and more as time goes by, but Donna carries on for you, with class, beauty, and the voice of an Angel. Wolfsky9

[@George-pp2hr]

Truly wonderful harmony from these fine people.👍✨🌟💫

[@yvonnejones8544]

In good voice, bless these people for bringing the world this music!

[@kingossie70]

Oh my God - I`m just blown away by the sheer genius of this all-time fabulous doo wop harmony vocals group - surely one of the very greatest of ANY era ! To have seen them live back in `74 would have been just as fantastic as being at any Elvis concert !

[@hollywoodjoe123]

GOD BLESS THE SKYLINERS FOREVERMORE , JOE NANIA also known as " HOLLYWOOD" JOE

[@jbhchan]

*Since I dont have you * is a great classic pop song from the late 50s era. It is truly an epic song from the past. The moment I hear this song all my thoughts will cease and my mind will wonder through the past thinking of the great old days from the late 50s.

[@jimrubinsak9972]

now we dont have you rip jimmy

[@Vincent50]

Wonderful performance. I remember seeing them on tv in 1973 or 1974 and they were so good. This song mom use to play when I was a little guy back then. That man can sing. My goodness can he sing.

[@walterhinkelman746]

48 years ago, a young and mustached Jimmy. RIP Jimmy, Janet & Wally.

[@xeuropn]

The best video I've ever seen of the Skyliners. Thanks.

[@jukeman4514]

The Skyliners were ahead of their time...Go with God, and be happy again Dear Jimmy and Janet.

[@Brenna944]

Damn, JImmy had a outstanding voice, may he Forever Rest Easy and in Peace*********

[@celsoghelardinogutierre3690]

Beautiful interpretation! Beautiful tuning, harmony. And, the music is beautiful too!

[@lianelayman7577]

Brings back a lot of memories of growing up in the 60's.

[@kimmorrison9169]

Great soprano Janet Vogel was the first Skyliner to pass away in 1980. What a voice

[@Wolfsky9]

Real vocal perfection from a group who knew how to do it, & still do today. RIP, Janet, & GBY Jimmy , Donna, & The Skyliners. Wolfsky9, 64 y/o.

[@devildawg1065]

Wow . Just a magnificent performance from everyone on that stage. Bravo

[@kingossie70]

We are now in the year 2012 and nothing today comes even remotely close to the sheer genius. perfection and harmonies of this incredible and timeless group !

[@miltonmoore8369]

Amazing how well their voices held up.

[@Frenite]

This was 1974, only 15 years after “Since I don’t Have You” came out.

[@fasx56]

Nostalgia and admiration for such a talented group, we all wish time would stand still when it involves things and people we love.

[@lindam5813]

Love their songs, and all the memories of those years 🎶🎼♥️🎤

[@tdshaker]

Janet was great. I love her. Jimmy Beaumont was very good, and just as good as Frankie V of the four seasons, or anyone else of that era singing falsetto, and back to full voice, in a song, Very difficult to do, Jimmy B was a great lead singer, none like him today. One of the best,

[@amyspalding1638]

You cannot understand the words in songs today😳

[@elaynefranciscone3231]

A great doowop group. Jimmy had a great voice and the songs were so beautiful. They were unforgettable! Always great hearing them!!

[@yolandavv]

Great Group. They are awesome. They really touch your heart!!!

[@anxiousone891]

One on my two favorite songs of all time. This song will truly last till time itself is through. I live about 10 minutes from Mr. Beaumont's home and have spoken to him a few times at Renzie Park and Clariton Park. Also have a couple of signed copies of his records. Listened to him many times on a local radio station WMCK in McKeesport Pa. hosted by the Great Terry Lee

[@johnwhitehead5457]

Make Music Great Again.

[@kingossie70]

Unquestionably the GREATEST doo-wop band of ALL time ! Don`t even try to argue !

[@fiddlerpin]

One of the greatest songs of all time. This song haunts me. That girl you could never get!

[@juan58102]

How much love these singers. Some times there are no words. I love all of you Juan

[@MrRJDB1969]

Beaumont sounds completely relaxed in this 1974 clip, as he did, when he and The Slyliners recorded, "Since I Don't Have You" & "This I Swear", in the studio back in the late 1950's. In later clips from 1980's, forward, he seemed less at ease on the stage. With that said, Jimmy Beaumont had an amazing voice, probably, in my opinion, one of the best from the late 1950's and early 1960's.

[@YellowstoneBound1948]

MrRJDB1969 That is what Dick Clark said, too. He went so far as to say that Jimmy had the "best" voice of the era. You would have to put that in some sort of context, but Dick obviously knew talent.

[@Steve52344]

+MrRJDB1969 A singer is not going to appear relaxed when they're trying to make their voice do what it can't quite do anymore. It's near impossible for many many singers to sound like they did in their prime. Vocal cords age. The nerves and muscles of the larynx can't respond to signals from the brain like they used to. Nerve cells die. Muscles get fatigued easier. You begin to lose pitch control and the higher vocal ranges. Beaumont left his mark. He could flex his voice with the best of them. He was GREAT, and that will NEVER die.

[@Wolfsky9]

Sir--sadly, that's the main reason I just can't bring myself to see " Oldies " shows, The Beach Boys, or Frankie Valli [ who must be 80 y/o ! ]. It's just to sad. -------Wolfsky9, 69 y/o

[@MrRJDB1969]

Steve52344 - I'm aware of how the voice changes with time and age. Thanks. I'm a fan of Mr. Beaumont, not a critic of the man. He and The Skyliners will be a favorite of mine long into the future.

[@Wolfsky9]

This is just a vocal treasure, for those of us who never had the chance to see & hear this magnificent group in person. . Gorgeous. Wolfsky9

[@boomerman52]

This song gets everyone on the dance floor at weddings! One of the best!!!

[@handiman5]

Where are class acts and voices like these today? We miss you guys and the great music you've produced! This music made sense and really helped to raise a lot of people to be wholesome, and decent. Thank you all!!

[@katiewong112]

Well said. I am so happy that I got this music “first hand” it was magical… made for good slow dancing, and everyone understood the lyrics…

[@mikegardens]

2:11 My favorite run. Could listen on repeat. The tone of Jimmy's voice get's me every time.

[@carolynsheppard3830]

MR Mabuse

[@82luft49]

Simply bravo, guys.You were always the best.

[@MrPARKBRAU]

This is the song that I fell in love to.....at least 36 times on the dance floor........Ah Yes, those were the days......thanks for posting....

[@Wolfsky9]

Just an all-time great vocal, & a real video treausre. Janet, you are so greatly missed! Wolfsky9

[@caisson71]

1960, Sophomore in High School driving a '55 Chevy. Never had it so good.

[@billarroo1]

Brings me back to school days, GREAT SOUNDs. Thanks

[@SacredSoldier13]

Janet's backing on the 13 yous and seeing her heart in it, her movements, gives me goosebumps.

[@coyotesong]

Captive Bolt (good handle btw!!!) ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!! but unfortunately, we don't see her do her epic work with some of the worst unimaginative camera work ever. Love her work on this song which I think would have been an otherwise pretty ordinary doo wop song without her dramatic vocal work. As I understand the story, she did it impromptu in the recording session, as she thought the session was over when she gave the song that unique vocal extra. Fortunately in the session they didn't turn the switch off right away.

[@gracecheri997]

How beautiful 🌷

[@marionschmidt4374]

Grace Cheri m’8

[@tommulrine6753]

Jack Taylor was an Army Captain at Ft Meade, Maryland in the late 60’s. He had his Gold record on his office wall - a great guy!

[@annazambrana8891]

I cry every single time I listen tothis song the memories

[@Wolfsky9]

RIP, Jimmy ! What a voice you had !! ----------------WolfSky9, 71 y/o

[@paulconcadora9395]

Thank you for sharing, really great to watch live, I appreciate it and enjoyed it very much,

[@alanbone5512]

Love this sound , loved this group ,

[@Frenite]

Nice mustache!

[@rontrivane]

Thanks for posting this. I’m Jimmie’s age and have enjoyed playing this song since they sang it. As always no matter what concert they sang it it still gives me chills when he and Janet hit those high notes.

[@kuriouslee]

his voice was still Good then

[@shilohbreigh3591]

So BEAUTIFUL!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Femalecommaman]

Wolfsky9 Janet Vogel was born in 1943. The group has had a lot of tragedy. Two of the original members have died - Janet Vogel (suicide) in 1980 (aged 37), and Joe Verscharen of cancer in 2007 (aged 67). Their longtime manager and producer Joe Rock, who also co-wrote "Since I Don't Have You", died on April 4, 2000, at age 63, after complications from quadruple bypass heart surgery. Terrible things for such a great group!

[@albertahayes9652]

you seem to have a lot of knowledge about the group.Where can i find out about Jimmy Beaumont i think he is fantastic but i cant find any info on him anywhere.

[@HeavenBound1]

Wally Lester died too.. April 21, 2015 - I think there is only one left.

[@thomasdamron2947]

I have always loved their songs. Just now learning of all this tragedy. So sorry to hear this, but thank you for posting. Sad.

[@johngalea4930]

Really tragic i live in tiny malta and when i learned jimmy passed away igot very angry there wont be singers like these anymore at least we still have their songs to cherish them till death do us part.

[@johngalea4930]

Yes there is only one still alive. From the original group what a cruel world but thank GOD and since i dont have you oneday we all meet again this i swore its true

[@groverwillcox4140]

no other soaring voice like Janet's voice.

[@DforDelinquent]

Bloody fantastic!

[@cesarluiz8791]

That's Nice great show i love the skyliners

[@MsKmw15]

I LOVE them and always will!!

[@terrymartin2180]

my heart and mind go back 55 years the best

[@danielmarin6811]

This I swear is true...San Diego Ca. Loves The Skyliners In 2019 & Forever

[@davidmakous4886]

I love Janet and Jimmy at the height of their skills!

[@HeavenBound1]

Always liked this tune! Very nice!

[@brucer12]

Thx for this video---great group--the sound track of our lives.

[@cynthia6637]

OH YES... I REMEMBER 1960 INDEED... I WAS JUST STARTING JR HIGH.. AT 13 YEARS OLD.. OF COURSE I REMEMBER THE BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE JUST STARTING MY TEENAGE LIFE... DANCING TO .. OH YES MY DARLING... "THIS I SWEAR IS TRUE" WHAT A FANTASTIC VIDEO RIGHT HERE INDEED.. TWO OF THE BEST SONGS EVER ..

[@cynthia6637]

OH YES SIR! FANTASTIC GROUP HERE! 1960! WOW, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG, JUST STARTING JR HIGH! LUCKY !!

[@adaminahernandez2030]

Beautiful,

[@Wolfsky9]

4 of the original 5 --------------Janet ------Jimmy, all in their early 30's . I turned 28 y/o on 9/24. -------How I wish I could have been there ! ---------------RIP, to all Skyliners, who have passed. --------------------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o

[@Wolfsky9]

janet hits that impossible " High C " so effortlessly it just gives me chills to this day. ---------------Folks, this is real singing ----------nothing fake--------------the lies of which, we'll not see or hear, ever again.---------------------------------Wolfsky9