This has to be one of the top do wop songs of all times. I can't believe how many groups were from the Pittsburgh area. I grew up about forty miles north of Pittsburgh and graduated in 1957 so you know we all loved this kind of music. I have fond memories of harmonizing as a tenor in our group called The Five Seniors in high school. Bring back the Happy Days. The Centurion
Gotta thank those oldies infomercials on TV that come up every Saturday evening... there's no simply no way I would have stumbled onto this song otherwise.
Actually......in 1957 Ford came out with a retractable hardtop car. A hardtop that turned into a convertible if you get the drift. The name: Ford Skyliner! So, who is to know....urban legend or not which reason for the name of the group? One thing is for sure....they were a fabulous group....that made the cut for American Graffitti....as well as lots of air time at my highschool where I was the Campus DJ.
To those of us who lived the Doo Wop era, these songs have a very special place in our souls. It's sad that the music is gone from the airwaves except for a few stations.
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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
I was just a young teen,13, but I made this Senior in High School, sell me this record for $5, at the end he gave it to me! Lucky Me! I Loved It! Awesome Group! Fab, Song! GIGI
@VigVix HAHAHAHA don't make me laguh!! I'm a music student and I perfectly know what real music is and I've heard it. When i heard GN'R version I thought this one is shit. HAHA!!!
@GnFnRs86 you keep tellin yourself that kid. And for the record, I believe it's spelled "laugh". Might want to brush up on your grammar and spelling as well ;)
This song has been a sad "anthem" of mine since I lost the love of my life -- My Darling and Resplendent Wife, Barbra. However, Barbra lives on within the music and lyrics of this great song (and, True Love Ways by Buddy Holly).
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT American music from the 'Burg'! We were sooooo fortunately to live in, and thru that great era! Get VERY emotional when listening to the PS, as brings back Wilkinsburgh Jr High, Pgh, . . .girls, ya know, and all the emotional 'rollercoaster' teens get into. Shame about Janet, watta sad story. And with Jimmy gone, damn-it, my heros are going!. Thanks for taking time uploading. CFN
@stans945 While that is true, English bands, at that same time, were creating an interesting amalgam of American and British sound, and they were getting ready to take the world by storm. The Ventures, The Shadows, The early Beatles, Chad and Jeremy, Peter and Gordon, Herman's Hermits --- all were carry-overs from American music from the late 1950s. Those folks helped to keep the flame burning. Many thanks, and God bless, to you all in the U.K.!
Janet Vogel Rapp's son Gavin is presently shooting an indie film of the story of her life, called "Since I Don't Have You." Find our fan page on Facebook. Thanks for your love and support, Skyliners fans!
Simply one of the greatest R&R songs ever recorded.I watched American Grafitti yesterday;the Wolfman played this song.
tippimail1 16 hours ago
This has to be one of the top do wop songs of all times. I can't believe how many groups were from the Pittsburgh area. I grew up about forty miles north of Pittsburgh and graduated in 1957 so you know we all loved this kind of music. I have fond memories of harmonizing as a tenor in our group called The Five Seniors in high school. Bring back the Happy Days. The Centurion
centurion2222 4 days ago
Gotta thank those oldies infomercials on TV that come up every Saturday evening... there's no simply no way I would have stumbled onto this song otherwise.
rkmugen 5 days ago
One of my all-time favorites.I probably said it before but thank you once more.
serpentinecreature 5 days ago
AWESOME SONG :)
Meya179 5 days ago
i had this play on my wedding day in 1964 my wife love this song so much......1956-1962 was the best years of my life
193848663 1 week ago
OH YES!
THIS WAS WHAT I GREW UP DANCING TO!
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??
JR HIGH-1960-1963' HIGH SCHOOL 63' -66'
LUCKY ME!!
cynthia6637 1 week ago 2
OMG..Great song! TY
ploesti8143 2 weeks ago
Another Great Belly Rubber Love It
Harley03Classic 2 weeks ago
Actually......in 1957 Ford came out with a retractable hardtop car. A hardtop that turned into a convertible if you get the drift. The name: Ford Skyliner! So, who is to know....urban legend or not which reason for the name of the group? One thing is for sure....they were a fabulous group....that made the cut for American Graffitti....as well as lots of air time at my highschool where I was the Campus DJ.
Sundance98rw1 2 weeks ago
This is the good stuff.
lovelymzc 2 weeks ago
someone accidently clicked the dislike button... it happpens
E23K13L7 2 weeks ago
a classic. 5 stars.
Petekiv 2 weeks ago
To those of us who lived the Doo Wop era, these songs have a very special place in our souls. It's sad that the music is gone from the airwaves except for a few stations.
MBrjn1 3 weeks ago
I want a red caddy
discodaddo 4 weeks ago
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
rosamedina18 1 month ago 2
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!
sargebehr 1 month ago
One of the best vocals! I love their songs! Including Pennies from Heaven!
Nickie0016 1 month ago 2
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!
jusbonin 1 month ago
I really enjoy listening to this since it brings back so many memories. I thank you for uploading this song for me.
milton3272007 1 month ago
We are so lucky to still be able to listen to music like this.
G8GT364CI 1 month ago
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.
Vinnie1939 1 month ago
I do love the places youtube brings me to!!
jojo2mag 1 month ago 2
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!
darchylde612 1 month ago
LOVE THIS FANTASTIC SONG TO SLOW DANCE TOO
01-28-12
cynthia6637 1 month ago
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!
Zapata1860 1 month ago
Unbelievable! Love this Music, Song, and Era!
gingercarco426 1 month ago
Was Janet related to Danny Rapp?
fiddlerpin 1 month ago
@fiddlerpin No. BTW, that was her married name.
surfrecords999 1 month ago
This song is timeless!
fiddlerpin 1 month ago
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.
CelestineMoonchild25 1 month ago
The Skyliners were the best!
HIGHSCHOOLHOP 1 month ago
Real '50's. That guy had some voice.I like that steady piano beat.
pbrucpaul 1 month ago
This song still gives me chills!!! Thanks for the memories!!
pobrepaco 1 month ago 2
Absolutely brilliant song.
TheFifeFlyers 1 month ago 2
I'm so proud 2 b from Pgh, PA...the Oldies Capital of the World.
mrt57rn 1 month ago
Memories like this put tears in my eyes just a beautiful song.
LeslieCTS 1 month ago
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!
mickeymousebiker1 1 month ago
You can't compare GunsNRoses to Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners. Just saw Jimmy at the Westbury music fair, he still sounds wonderful!
leftyguns221 2 months ago
suck it Axl and Slash
MisterReta 2 months ago
We used to call this "double clutching" music, referring to the slow dance style - not the manual transmissions in our cars back then.
;-)
ocoee96 2 months ago
I was 13 when this song came out. I get a little misty eyed whenever i hear it. Music just doesn't get any better. Thanks for posting!
dongmo1 2 months ago
I was just a young teen,13, but I made this Senior in High School, sell me this record for $5, at the end he gave it to me! Lucky Me! I Loved It! Awesome Group! Fab, Song! GIGI
gingercarco426 3 months ago
It's weird that most of the songs I listen to on youtube are oldies songs...and Im only 19...that says something about todays music >_<
AMA8o8 3 months ago 2
The originals will always be golden...Timeless.
Ur2ez4me81 3 months ago
1959 was around the time I purchased my first 45's and this is one! Still like the 50-60's sound!
mssijae1 3 months ago 2
This is one of the greatest doo wop songs ever! Thank you so much for posting.
DooWopFanatic 3 months ago 2
Guns N' Roses version is obviously better.
GnFnRs86 3 months ago
@GnFnRs86 clearly you haven't heard of real music
VigVix 3 months ago
@VigVix HAHAHAHA don't make me laguh!! I'm a music student and I perfectly know what real music is and I've heard it. When i heard GN'R version I thought this one is shit. HAHA!!!
GnFnRs86 3 months ago
@GnFnRs86 you keep tellin yourself that kid. And for the record, I believe it's spelled "laugh". Might want to brush up on your grammar and spelling as well ;)
VigVix 3 months ago
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@VigVix Jesus!! What an idiot you are!!! It was a typing error.
GnFnRs86 3 months ago
@GnFnRs86 Wouldn't be a GnR version had they not heard this. I like their version too but this was great in it's day and has held up.
jask9143 3 months ago
@VigVix it's a generational thing. I grew up with this music this was the beginning everything else came after ie "Gun N Roses" ;)
jask9143 3 months ago
@jask9143 Both versions are nice. I prefer GN'R's. Sorry for my english, I'm from Argentina.
GnFnRs86 3 months ago
Also Art Garfunkel sang this nice!
aleczko 3 months ago
13 yous that has always got me I keep thinking there will be more or less every time I hear it
athruz09ful 3 months ago
This song has been a sad "anthem" of mine since I lost the love of my life -- My Darling and Resplendent Wife, Barbra. However, Barbra lives on within the music and lyrics of this great song (and, True Love Ways by Buddy Holly).
mickeymousebiker1 4 months ago
I love Pittsburgh. I have loved this song forever.
proudgram61 4 months ago
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT American music from the 'Burg'! We were sooooo fortunately to live in, and thru that great era! Get VERY emotional when listening to the PS, as brings back Wilkinsburgh Jr High, Pgh, . . .girls, ya know, and all the emotional 'rollercoaster' teens get into. Shame about Janet, watta sad story. And with Jimmy gone, damn-it, my heros are going!. Thanks for taking time uploading. CFN
peanutzinuk 5 months ago
mi piace alla grandissima.
ComeQuandoFuoriNevic 5 months ago
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kylieemode 5 months ago
great love song to dance ceek to cheek
ferdinando1945 5 months ago
No doubt such a negative song, with strings!!! and 13 YOU'S at the end of it will NEVER sell! Dennis - ultimatevocalgroup
dennisUVGHRG 5 months ago
I'm English but must have been a magical time in the States when these classics were being released.
stans945 6 months ago
@stans945 While that is true, English bands, at that same time, were creating an interesting amalgam of American and British sound, and they were getting ready to take the world by storm. The Ventures, The Shadows, The early Beatles, Chad and Jeremy, Peter and Gordon, Herman's Hermits --- all were carry-overs from American music from the late 1950s. Those folks helped to keep the flame burning. Many thanks, and God bless, to you all in the U.K.!
mickeymousebiker1 4 months ago
I dedicate this song to my wonderful friend Tony B. I cant wait to see you again. From D.S.
donnarama1 6 months ago
Love This Beautifull Sad Song.....
rip Janet
desert3347 7 months ago
this song and( this I swear) are my favorite all time oldies.....god bless you for posting....tear jerker song......koma...
komakakolima3 7 months ago
I believe this song was recorded on Dec. 3rd, 1958. My birthday. This song has always been special for me. Never get tired of listening to it.
3819darien 11 months ago
Sweet! Thanks for posting.
Janet Vogel Rapp's son Gavin is presently shooting an indie film of the story of her life, called "Since I Don't Have You." Find our fan page on Facebook. Thanks for your love and support, Skyliners fans!
Best,
Buster "Joe Rock" Maxwell
Pittsburgh PA
drvinnievegas 1 year ago 9
This is one of the best ever! Thanks for uploading and sharing.
FoxRunMan 1 year ago
Beautiful...thank you.
tropicalpancake56 1 year ago
This is one of those songs that when I hear it come on...and I realize what song it is....I'm forced to stop and just let the music wash over me....
dovermoreno 1 year ago 27
rjs549- let me drown with them!
discodaddo 1 month ago