The Skyliners were best known for their 1959 hit "Since I Don't Have You". Covers by the Four Seasons, Trini Lopez, Chuck Jackson, Don McLean, Guns N' Roses, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Ronnie Milsap, Art Garfunkel and Buckaroo Banzai kept the song in the public consciousness.
They also hit the Top 40 with "This I Swear" and "Pennies from Heaven". Other classics include "It Happened Today" (1959), "Close Your Eyes" (1961) and "Comes Love" (1962). The original group dissolved in 1963, but re-united eleven years later (without Jack Taylor), for what would become their last charted record, "Where Have They Gone?"
In 1965, Jimmy Beaumont recorded two notable singles for the Bang label: the first, "Tell Me"/"I Feel Like I'm Falling in Love", were medium-tempo soul-styled tracks. For his second Bang 45, "I Never Loved Her Anyway"/"You Got Too Much Going for You", Jimmy transformed into an impressive soul singer, sounding nothing like his previous more pop-styled efforts, leading some to question in later years, if it actually was his singing. These two tracks are now considered Northern Soul collectibles. The second 45 was also issued on UK London HLZ 10059 in 1966.
Jack Taylor was drafted in 1965. In 1975 Wally Lester and Joe Versharen left the group; they were replaced by new members, Jimmie Ross and Bob Sholes.
In 1978, the Detroit based record producer Don Davis — who produced Marilynn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., Johnny Taylor, the Dramatics, and the Dells — picked up one of his favorite groups (the Skyliners) to record in his United Sound Studios. They recorded the group's "comeback" album for the RCA subsidiary, Tortoise International Records.[6] The songs "Oh, How Happy" and "The Love Bug" were included, as was a hefty re-make of Dan Schafer's original RCA Victor single, "A Day Without You, Dear".
Janet Vogel committed suicide in 1980, Cathy Cooper joined the group as a replacement. She and Ross left two years later to form a duo, they were replaced by Rick Morris and Donna Groom.
Morris retired in 1993. Also in 1993, David Proch was singing with another group. At first listen the Skyliners' original lead singer, Jimmy Beaumont, invited Proch to join the group; Proch joined as a replacement. Also performing with the group at this time was Tom Sholes, brother of Bob Sholes. The two were local to the group, they attended St George High School in the Allentown neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The group became Beaumont, Groom, Proch, and Nick Pociask.
David Proch (at age 44) the third person to sing first tenor for the Skyliners, died on October 19, 1998, in a car accident. His car collided with a truck hauling asphalt on U.S. Route 30 near Ligonier, PA, about 45 miles east of Pittsburgh. Proch's place was taken by Dick Muse, a former member of The Laurels. Rick Morris replaced Muse in 2011. Frank Czuri replaced Morris in 2013.
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.
Four of the original members have died:
Janet Vogel committed suicide on February 21, 1980, she was 37,
Joe Verscharen died of cancer on November 2, 2007, he was 67,
Wally Lester (b. Walter Paul Lester, Jr. on October 5, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) died of pancreatic cancer in Southport, North Carolina on April 21, 2015, he was 73,
Jimmy Beaumont died on October 7, 2017 age 76.
Until his death on October 7, 2017, Jimmy Beaumont performed with the Skyliners in their current line-up of Nick Pociask, Frank Czuri, and Donna Groom (whose husband, Mark Groom, has been the group's drummer/conductor for more than 25 years).
Chart hits
"Since I Don't Have You" (1959), U.S. No. 12, Cashbox No. 7
"It Happened Today" (1959), U.S. No. 59
"This I Swear" (1960), U.S. No. 26
"Pennies from Heaven" (1960), U.S. No. 24
"The Loser" (1965), U.S. No. 72
"Where Have They Gone" (1975), U.S. #100
Discography
The Skyliners (1959)
Close Your Eyes (1961)
Since I Don't Have You (1963)
Once Upon a Time (1971)
The Skyliners (1978)
Pennies from Heaven (1960)
The Skyliners were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002.
Everyone but You
The Skyliners Lyrics
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No you just can't see, you just can't see.
Can't be trusted further than the eye can
See, you're a shadow to me, shadow to me.
When things go wrong, you're quick to blame, everyone but yourself
It's a crying shame,
You cannot change; no wonder friends are estranged
When you pass I see you stare,
Avert your eyes, then turn away, your hiding, hiding.
Can't look in my eyes,
Deep down you realise, there's nothing to say, nothing to say.
When things go wrong, you're quick to blame, everyone but yourself
It's a crying shame,
You cannot change, no wonder friends are estranged
You act the clown, the Jester Fool, Touchstone for the things you do
In your head you construe, conspiracies all around you.
It's a crying shame, you cannot change,
No wonder friends are estranged
When things go wrong, you're quick to blame,
No wonder friends are estranged
It's a crying shame, you cannot change,
No wonder friends are estranged
When things go wrong, you're quick to blame,
No wonder friends are estranged
The Skyliner's song "Everyone but You" tells the story of a relationship that has gone sour. The singer is speaking directly to their partner, addressing their tendency to blame others for their problems instead of taking responsibility for their own actions. The singer is hurt and frustrated by their partner's lack of accountability, feeling that it is causing damage to their relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer describes their partner as a "shadow". They cannot be trusted and are always quick to blame others when things go wrong. The partner is described as "hiding" and "averting their eyes", unable to look the singer in the eye due to feelings of guilt or shame.
The chorus repeats the phrase "It's a crying shame, you cannot change" which reinforces the idea that the partner's inability to take responsibility for their actions is the root of the problem, and causing their relationships to suffer. The bridge of the song paints the partner as someone who acts the fool and sees conspiracies all around them, suggesting that their paranoia, lack of self-reflection, and deflection of blame have led to them being perceived as untrustworthy.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know what you did to me,
I am hurt by something you did, but you are oblivious to the fact.
No you just can't see, you just can't see.
You are unable or unwilling to recognize the impact of your actions on me.
Can't be trusted further than the eye can
See, you're a shadow to me, shadow to me.
You are unreliable and have a mysterious, elusive quality that makes it hard for me to trust you.
When things go wrong, you're quick to blame, everyone but yourself
You refuse to take responsibility for your mistakes and instead, point fingers at others.
It's a crying shame,
It is truly regrettable.
You cannot change; no wonder friends are estranged
You are incapable of altering your behavior, which is why you struggle to connect with others.
When you pass I see you stare,
Whenever we encounter each other, you give me a piercing look.
Avert your eyes, then turn away, your hiding, hiding.
You deliberately look away to avoid confrontation or having to address any issues between us.
Can't look in my eyes,
You can't maintain eye contact with me, which suggests that you are hiding something or feel guilty.
Deep down you realise, there's nothing to say, nothing to say.
You are aware that you have no valid explanation or excuse for your behavior.
You act the clown, the Jester Fool, Touchstone for the things you do
You make a fool of yourself and play the role of a court jester, but it's for the actions you take in real life.
In your head you construe, conspiracies all around you.
You invent unrealistic, paranoid theories to justify your actions and shift the blame away from yourself.
Writer(s): Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@musickalxf
Great pick from The Skyliners. I almost forgot about this one.
@williamthieshen2840
The last time I'm saw Jack he was appearing at "sneaky Pete's" in Pgh.as a solo artist,Jimmy Beaumont also appeared there as a solo artist used to be called the "Pin Up lounge" was in 1968.I live in Fl. Now my sister's still live in Pgh.
@dilekyagmur99
army here because of tae
@MintHOPE-sj3xz
Really because of Tae? Did he mentioned The Skyliners? :o
I’m here because this song reminded me of him but,,no idea....
@anisamoha745
OMG i thought i was the only one but i ended but really liking it.
@yq11420
he used this song in v live
@jeanholzer2403
One error. Jack Gardner passed away on 01-12-1986....RIP Jack.. Thanks PJ for getting this correct.....💔
@vodkamarie
What a fabulous voice your late husband had. You should be very proud of his sound.
@twocanplayatthat
Lovely song! Thanks
@maria-td9di
Essa música combina tanto com o taehyung😭💜