THE SKYLINERS - Since I Don't Have You | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION

[@walterpanovs]

Arguably the greatest doo-wop record of all-time. Gorgeously melancholy. #12 Pop and #3 R&B in 1958-'59.

[@johnniekight1879]

Check out "In The Still Of The Night" by the Five Satins. Recorded in the basement of a New Haven church. An absolute Doo Wop classic.

[@emerald1805]

Yes! “In The Still of The Night”.

[@susanliltz3875]

“The Drifter’s “ 1. Under the boardwalk 2. Up on the roof Two great early songs

[@silgen]

Another: Twilight Time by The Platters (1958).

[@vt5533]

Yes!!

[@subwaygoddess1]

At the Hop Earth Angel

[@OcotilloTom]

I'm 78 and grew up with this music...thanks for the reaction.

[@josephdownes4718]

If I'm ever on a desert island this is a song I'm taking and I am only 56/just beautiful Tom

[@robertknight2556]

Yeah, this song is the dog's bollocks. Heartwarming to find a new generation discovering this music. Robert, 75, uk.

[@sammybeck7794]

The Skyliners were my favorite band when I was a young boy. At the age of 13 this song because it is so beautiful would make me cry. They are still the best doo-wop band I have ever heard

[@redzone77p]

The great Jimmy Beaumont on vocals.

[@donnamikola48]

Another great song from the early 60s is "You Belong to Me" by the Duprees. Love these oldies!

[@jobill8487]

even better-Have You Heard? by the Duprees

[@luvutons411]

One of the best group of 5 singers of their time in 50s & 60s. Great music to slow dance too...🎶🎤

[@jessicalee7119]

I wonder if kids today even know what “slow dancing “ is!? They don’t know what they’re missing out on.

[@luvutons411]

@@jessicalee7119 Yes... unfortunately true..

[@robertszekely8686]

Definitely love this song. My favorite music is from the late 50s and early 60s even though this is before my time. I will always listen to music from this era.

[@KJ-4321]

Aw Shawn…fun again!!!! Lovvved your reaction! Your true appreciation shines through in your eyes & smile & everything about you!!! 😀

[@cristobalvalladares973]

This was before the high tech age. No massaging the voices. What's hitting your ears is pure talent.

[@luvutons411]

Definitely agree...👍

[@visaman]

Voice massagers?

[@vt5533]

💕♥!! I was under 6 years old back then but always remember and love this song. Such a classic. Such a different time way back when.... Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes to the comment below: The Drifters.

[@suzanneprock7286]

These are great song, I grew up listening to these wonderful classics, my mother would play them all of the time. I love the 50's and 60's, there is some awesome music from this era that people are really missing out on. Go all the way back to the 50's and move forward.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

I love hearing these old songs, I was 9 yrs old!👍👏👏👏💜

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

The is the type of music my father listened to when I was a child. Never heard this song before, though. I'm so happy you're taking some time to go back in time to the beginning of modern music. This is really cool, Shawn!! Motown was fire in the 60s!!

[@visaman]

It's on the American Graffiti movie soundtrack album.

[@rghilino6734]

What a great singing group

[@xJRx77]

Jimmy Beaumont had some voice, and the group had some great songs!

[@littleaeros4063]

I love watching you enjoy the great songs I grew up with.

[@FrankUli]

Shawn there was a time when I was going to 10 different reaction channels now I only go to 1 which of coarse is yours, your choices for music to entertain all of us is everything I want to hear, you rock hard , as always thank you for your time and effort entertaining me and the rest of your followers.

[@luvutons411]

So true...agreed 👍

[@KJ-4321]

Me too!!!!! 😀

[@lisar6510]

Well said❤

[@steverusso177]

Great dashboard radio music.

[@naturesounds-ib5dh]

check out Kisses Sweeter Than Wine, from 1957 by Jimmie Rodgers, fun song that tells a story

[@KimSimful]

I have that on a CD in my car! I made my own mix tape on cd back in the day off the internet. I got all my mom’s favorite songs!

[@gpxo11]

The Heartbeats-A Thousand Miles Away is another great doo wop ballad.

[@thomastimlin1724]

i was first indtroduced to this song from the soundtrack of the 1973 American Graffiti....beautiful ballad, the orchestra I love, and the vocals. I often sing this one with back up music in my key I did myself, in senior homes. Very Romantic song. there's even a clarinet you can he re in this! the soprano girl singer at the end is phenominal! Yes you can hear the passion from this singer in this song.

[@intothesunset3]

Beautiful song💖💖💖 I never knew who the artist was. Great reaction!

[@Colton-q7p]

The coasters had a lot of fun hit songs yakety yak, poison ivy, Charlie Brown. But my friend if you would like to hear them truly sing listen to zing went the strings of my heart. Absolutely amazing!

[@KJ-4321]

Oh yes! I can’t wait until he gets to those songs! 😀

[@RayEvans-j1q]

Great Song! First heard it on the American Graffiti sound track! Great double album full of great songs like this one!

[@KimSimful]

I saw the movie when it came out. It was awesome and SO full of great music.

[@suskiyt1]

It's always great to see young people enjoy the music I grew up with. The Skyliners are one of my favorite groups. Thank you Shawn for bringing back those incredible memories.

[@visaman]

It was a common practice back then for record company executives to add their names to the writing credits. It was part of the Payola scandal of the 1950s. If you watch the Sopranos, the character Hesh Rabkin was one such record label owner.

[@sixbladeknife44]

Hard to fathom someone not liking oldies, this one’s an undeniable classic 👌

[@sheilaholmes8455]

God I love this song.

[@michaellazzeri2069]

SIR ! -----------SPRING OF '59, I WAS 12 Y/O, IN 7THY GRADE, IN DENVER, COLORADO. -----------17 Y/O JIMMY BEAUMONT, RIP, ON LEAD, & 17 Y/O JANET VOGEL, HITTING THAT SOARING HIGH C , AT THR END ! -------IN THE GROUP PHOTO YOU HAVE, JIMMY B. IS ABOVE JANET .--------THE GROUP HALED FROM PITTSBUGH, BUT THE SONG WAS RECORDED IN NYC, WITH THE LENNIE MARTIN ORCHEATRA . THIS MASTERPIECE, & THE GROUP'S 2ND HIT " THIS I SWEAR ", ARE ALL-TIME CLASSIC DOO WOP FAVORITES. BOTH SONGS NEVER GROW OLD. RIP, TO ALL SWKYLINERS WHO HAVE PASSED. WE LOST JIMMY A FEW YEARS AGO ; JANET SADLY, TOOK HER OWN LIFE IN THE 80'S I BELIEVE, AFTER LOSING THE STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION. -----------MJL, 78 Y/O

[@subwaygoddess1]

Love this song! First heard it on the oldies station in the 70s

[@davidwalsh7128]

A perfect song. Great job finding this classic. Thank you.

[@TezgBandz]

Oldies are always on my play list! I grew up in southern California in the 90s and my brothers would listen to them 🤎🤎

[@jodyjackson5475]

Those voices ❤

[@KimSimful]

This always reminds me of American Graffiti.

[@Noelle0026]

Me too!!

[@rsuriyop]

For me personally, this was THE definitive song of the 50s. Thanks so much for reacting to it! Other great songs from around this time include "Come Go with Me" by The Del Vikings, "Little Darling" by The Diamonds, and "Since I Fell for You" by Lenny Welch (very similar to this song). Also, there's this great instrumental called "Honeymoon Swoon" by Werner Tautz. All highly recommended.

[@nj1639]

Dion and the Belmonts and Dion on his own. Do wop to folk.

[@jimhook9225]

Shawn, Shawn, Shawn......I was in high school in 1973 when the movie American Graffiti came out - most everyone from my generation loved it. It caused a 50's and early 60's revival, there were "oldies" stations popping up all over the radio dial and we all learned these great tunes that originally belonged to those a couple generations before us. American Graffiti has, without a doubt, the best soundtrack of any movie ever produced!!!! That sound track included Since I Don't Have You. If you wanna know what else to listen to from that era just make a list of songs from that sound track. BTW, you should check out the movie too - a cool, if somewhat exaggerated, glimpse into teenage life during those times.

[@hkblt3]

Love your reactions to all the oldies!

[@catherinebida2531]

One of my favorites of all time growing up. I am 81 and still love it .Wouldn't it be great to meet all these groups in Heaven?

[@patrickwellington4214]

The super high note at the rnd belongs to the female in the group,her name was Janet Vogel.

[@rayvanhorn1534]

Yeah Shawn, the Doo Woo era is chock full of fantastic music, & this is one of the cornerstones imo. Just so dang smooth & I could imagine being back then, dancing with my girl! (If I ever get a 50s car, this music is all I’m playing man. I love the ending too, the harmonies & when he hits “you” & she comes in with that power vocal…perfection. Have a playlist & I’d like to share a few if that’s ok, hope you consider reacting to them; “Sh-Boom” by The Chords, “Come Go WithMe” by The Del Vikings, “I Only Have Eyes For You” by The Flamingos, “Take Good Care of My Baby” by Bobby Vee, “Get a Job” by The Silhouettes, “The Stroll” by The Diamonds, “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinson, “It’s All in the Game” by Tommy Edwards & “Who Put the Bomp” by Barry Mann. Okay, I’ll stop 😅. Thanks for giving these songs of the past a listen, it ensures they don’t fade away.

[@WMalven]

Hey, Shawn, in the same vein, if you haven't run across it yet add the song, "Sea of Love," by Phil Phillips and the Twilights. Got to love that Doo-Wop.

[@reichensperger1847]

I love how Shawn went back to hear the finale of the song a second time. That's enthusiasm.

[@rbf3149]

It is the girl in the group doing the high notes while Jimmy doing you. Year 1958.

[@clifton8929]

Danmn Shawn, you're taking us old guys back to the School Dance at the gym, getting the courage to ask that one special girl to dance. Taking fire in Vietnam was less stressful.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

just such an awesome era of music !!!

[@jameslapham3274]

These old Doo Wop songs are just FUN to hear. Check out 'One Summer Night' by the Danleers, 'Twilight Time' by the Platters, 'Earth Angel' by the Penguins, and on and on. Great rabbit hole to just wander around in....

[@dagmar.6954]

The Skyliners are an American doo-wop group form the 50's-60's. They are best known for their 1959 hit "Since I Don't Have You". But they had other good songs such as "Pennies From Heaven", "It Happened Today", "Close Your Eyes", "Comes Love", "This I Swear", "Where Have They Gone?" etc.

[@andreaschmall5560]

This I Swear is so beautiful and my favorite.

[@armandogarza6181]

Good one man, these groups of yesteryear are awesome, right? Hopefully more are coming, cheers Shawn.

[@pappyjjones4647]

The greatest slow song ever recorded. I'm a little biased as I am from Pittsburgh. I grew up about 10 miles from McKeesport Pa where Jimmy was born. This is just one of many songs that came out of the Pittsburgh area.

[@Martin-wn6px]

I know that you like songs that are emotionally deep. I have a suggestion, if you should want to dive into it. Patty Loveless “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive “. The song wasn’t written by her but it parallels her life somewhat, so she has that emotion in it. The best version that I’ve found is on the KZbin channel stormsontheocean, it’s live. It’s bluegrass music which tends to have a deep emotion in the songs. I just subscribed with this account but I’ve been following you for awhile on my other account. You have good and fair reactions and I enjoy that. Keep up the good work and I hope that you take a chance on this song, I actually think it will blow you away. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍

[@intothesunset3]

An amazing song. I love that live performance...the album version with unofficial video on "antonio strohs" channel is also great.

[@Martin-wn6px]

@@intothesunset3the video is good also, if it’s the one I’m thinking of with the old photos. I’ve seen few people react to it but they focus on the photos instead of the song. I think he’d enjoy either one if he’ll only give it chance. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@intothesunset3]

@@Martin-wn6px Good point, about focusing on the song...the performance you suggested would be best! Sorry, I shouldn't have mentioned the other video (I confess to having a personal interest because I was born there)...the lyrics are so powerful and don't need photos. And that performance is amazing!

[@johnk275]

That video and song is so good. Shawn should give it a listen, he likes about everything but he’ll love this!

[@intothesunset3]

@@johnk275 I agree!

[@steverusso177]

From CT. Freddie Parish and the five satins " In the still of the night.

[@ShawnSalvadori]

Thanks, I have checked that one out!

[@M68BI]

Great choice!!!! Jimmy Beaumont was one of the greatest singers ever. I'm listening to this beautiful song over 60 yrs, never got tired of it and one of the greatest songs ever! THIS I SWEAR by them is 🔥🔥🔥 also. Kudos to everyone involved making this song superb. I suggest THERES A MOON OUT TONIGHT by the Capris

[@jeffreywolff329]

I enjoy your reactions with the music I grew up with late 50s thru late 80s you are bringing back memories for a lot of members thanks. I just told you how old I am. just listen to Don McLean version and it is great sounds almost original

[@luvutons411]

I was born in 60. I know what you've said..fabulous comment 👍

[@bobbyj5375]

Shawn, good stuff. Suggest:......"Tears on my pillow" by Little Anthony....."Only you" by Platters....."Blue angel" by Roy Orbison......"Bo Diddley" by Bo Diddley

[@ejcm55]

The era just wouldn't have been the same without this song.

[@ronnie237]

You gotta do That’s My Desire, Dion and the Belmonts.

[@emerald1805]

Before my time - but DooWop has always been my favorite genre! When anyone tells me they can sing - I suggest they show me, by singing some doo wop. Please react to the Del-Vikings - Come and Go With Me

[@markos_vault]

Such a great song, it's timeless so beautiful. Jimmy Beaumont was one of the greatest singers ever. I SWEAR is equally as good. You mentioned u take suggestions from KZbin but what about subscribers that were there for songs of the past. I suggested very good songs, they were never played I'm listening to music since 58, I can suggest many very good songs.

[@rbf3149]

They had another great hit, This I Swear.

[@deepfriedscotsman2860]

You should try The Chantels and their song called ( Maybe ) 1958

[@joelbusald6416]

I havent seen anyone react to the Fleetwoods

[@waltw4537]

Whoa. What is called The Real Thing! Hey try, the 4 Seasons tune "Candy Girl". Shawn, you from the East Coast? You get it. Thanks.

[@michaelbonell4458]

Ronnie Millsap did a nice cover.

[@kentclark6420]

It would be so cool if you did a reaction to 'American Graffiti'! (Why do I always spell it Grafitti?). If you love this music, you'll love the movie! It's as though you're transported back to the 50s.

[@Noelle0026]

Love this song! You should do “Sleep Walk” by Santos and Johnny. One of the greatest instrumentals from this time period.

[@librarylady13]

💖💖💖

[@catherinebida2531]

Check out "Blue Moon" by the Marcels

[@kowindsurf1590]

santo and johnny "sleep walking"

[@joelliebler5690]

Great original tune though my favorite cover is done by Art Garfunkel The silky vocals, production and horns towards the end is amazing!

[@billhibbs2964]

Anything by Dion & the Belmonts 50s/60s. But I'm recommending Abraham, Martin & John by Dion

[@patswanson2870]

Could you react to Little Darlin by The Diamonds. It was released in 1959.

[@ShawnSalvadori]

I have done that one :)

[@billyoliver4000]

Guns n Roses did an entire album of covers by bands that influenced them called The Spaghetti Incident. The cover of this song is from that.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Great reaction and song. Maybe try Gonna Be a Big Thing by the Sapphires.

[@williamfisher2906]

You probably should take a listen to " high on a hill " by Scott English. Great doo-wop sound. Poor timing. Recorded in 1964 when that genre was enjoying its last glimmer of attention. It had that 1958 sound in 1964 while the British invasion had already established itself.

[@larrywright6214]

Please react to The Righteous Brothers " Unchained Melody", if you haven't already. Also, some Country Music - Colin Raye " Not That Different"

[@silgen]

Guns n Roses did a fairly good cover of this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5K4ho14pqxni68

[@tedallen8391]

Have you seen her by the Chi-Lites

[@barbarabisson2551]

Do-wap

[@mzErica]

I like "This I swear " by the Skyliners, better than this song.