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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.....❤😢

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Since I don't have you, is one of the top 10 love songs of all time if memory serves me it's actually the top 1 or 3 .

Jimmy Beaumont could melt the knickers off a frozen nun. Gawd what a supreme talent.

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.

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

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.

One of the very best voices of all time - Jimmy Beaumont, RIP

One of the ALL TIME classics of the "Doo Wop" genre, and an everlasting classic

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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. ❤️❤️❤️

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

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.

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!!!!

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

How does no one do music like this anymore???!!!??? Beautiful...absolutely beautiful.

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

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

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

"It happened today" another great one by them.

Simply BEAUTIFUL. That's all.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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".

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

"You Send Me" -- Sam Cooke "Donna" -- Ritchie Valens

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

A Voice , microphone & a band....Total Magic...Beautiful.💕..nothing beats it. Danced many time to this.

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

This is what the teenagers listened to and "made out" to in the mid to late 1950s. This is some nostalgic stuff, and some really nice music from that era.

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. 🥰😉👍💥

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.

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. 🥰

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.

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.

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

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

Iconic Doo-Wop song that many people may have heard but not know whom sang it. The Skyliners. Since I Don't Have You went to #12 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1958, strings and winds by the Lenny Martin Orchestra. :)

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.

Great song and performance; sweet reaction. Thanks. You both are just too much fun.

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

Thank you two for bring back true music,I am 76 years old and the 50 -t and 60 t was the very best clean music.Not like todays trash.

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..❤

Sock Hops, roller skating, slow dancing, prom dresses with bouffant skirts, an innocent time with simple pleasures. The memories this song brings back.

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

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.

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.

What a lead vocal beautiful gift from God , back in the day many artists thought they where a black group .if all those 50's and 60's groups where around now they would of all been multi millionaires instead of being ripped off and missing out on publishing rights like they where back then ,artist of today have more of a say and less talented that they have all the technology to sound better when there voices singing live doesn't compare to the lead singers of sonny Williams of the platters and Clyde mcphatter ,and Ben E King and rudy lewis and jonny Moore of the drifters all they had was a mic and their God given talent of a voice that still stands the test of time back in that time

This rendition is easily the best version of the song. There have been many good singers who covered this song but this is the finest.

When this song came out, it sold out every where. My mother was on vacation in New York city. She asked me what I wanted her to bring me back. I said this record. She found it in the record store, and she got it for me.

That's the Outstanding voice of the late Jimmy Beaumont

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👏🏼

When music was music!! Great era!!

Great song!! I keep telling you Lou Christie the Gypsy cried. You'll love it!

Glad you guys can appreciate real talent from an era of timeless music that will still be loved 50 years from now.

Yes the great Jimmy Beaumont. You got to give “This I Swear” a listen. And then Janet Vogel that high note at the end doing a solo song “I can dream can’t I, a song in later years covered by the Carpenters

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.

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....

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.

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.

These guys did it well. I grew up hearing this, and always assumed it was a Black band lol. Lot's of soul for a White band.

My parents used to dance to this one, wow 💕