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.
This I Swear
The Skyliners Lyrics
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This I Swear Is True
My love for you will last
Till time itself is through
Oh, my darling
Oh, my darling
(swear is true)
My heart is yours my dear
There will be no one new
Oh, my darling
Oh, my darling
This I swear is true
(swear is true)
I promise you that I
Will never make you cry
This love will be eternally
Cross my heart
And hope to die
My lips will kiss I vow
Nobody else but you
Oh, my darling
Oh, my darling
This I swear is true
(This I swear is true)
(This I swear is true)
(This I swear is true)
(This I swear is true)
(This I swear is true)
(This I swear is true)
(This I swear is true)
(This I swear is true)
(Oh)
The Skyliners' song "This I Swear" is a touching love ballad that expresses a profound and undying love for someone. The title itself expresses the conviction of the singer that what he is about to say is completely true and sincere. The lyrics are simple but effective, conveying the message of eternal love in a straightforward manner that is easy to understand and relate to.
The first verse establishes the central theme of the song: the singer's love for his beloved will last forever, even beyond the limits of time. He promises to love her unconditionally, with no one else ever taking her place in his heart. The repetition of "oh, my darling" reinforces the notion of a deeply felt and passionate love.
In the second verse, the singer makes a solemn vow that he will never hurt his beloved, and that their love will endure forever. The metaphor of "cross my heart and hope to die" underlines the sincerity and importance of his promise. The final verse is a pledge of fidelity, with the singer declaring that he will only kiss and love his beloved, and that his love is all-encompassing and genuine.
Overall, "This I Swear" is a timeless love song that speaks to the enduring power of true love. Through its straightforward lyrics and heartfelt delivery, it captures the essence of a love that transcends all boundaries.
Interesting facts about the song:
Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning
My love for you will last
My affection and care for you will continue indefinitely
Till time itself is through
My love for you will continue until the end of time
Oh, my darling
Addressing my significant other with a term of endearment
This I swear is true
I confidently attest to the veracity of my declaration of love
(swear is true)
Emphasizing the validity of the promise being made
My heart is yours my dear
My heart belongs to you and nobody else
There will be no one new
I will remain committed to you and not seek affection elsewhere
I promise you that I
Offering assurance and commitment
Will never make you cry
I will always strive to protect and cherish you, and not cause you emotional distress
This love will be eternally
My love for you will never diminish or cease to exist
Cross my heart
Making a pledge with utmost sincerity and conviction
And hope to die
Expressing the utmost seriousness and dedication to the promise being made
My lips will kiss I vow
I pledge my exclusive physical affection and intimacy to you
Nobody else but you
I will be faithful and devoted to you, and no one else
(This I swear is true)
Reasserting the truth and devotion behind the love being professed
(Oh)
Interjection of strong emotion or emphasis on the declaration of love and commitment
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES BEAUMONT, JOSEPH ROCK, SKYLINERS THE
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Lyrics
Intro:
This I Swear Is True
My love for you will last
Till time itself is through
Oh, my darling
Oh, my darling
This I swear is true
(swear is true)
My heart is yours my dear
There will be no one new
Oh, my darling
Oh, my darling
This I swear is true
(swear is true)
I promise you that I
Will never make you cry
This love will be eternally
Cross my heart
And hope to die
My lips will kiss I vow
Nobody else but you
Oh, my darling
Oh, my darling
This I swear is true
(This I swear is true)
(This I swear is true)
(This I swear is true)
(This I swear is true)
Netza Hernandez
This I swear is true...
My love for you will last...
Till time itself is through...
Oh my darling, Oh my darling...
This I swear is true...
My heart is yours my dear...
There will be no one new...
Oh my darling, oh my darling...
This I swear is true...
I promise you that I...
Will never make you cry...
This love will be eternally...
Cross my heart and hope to die...
My lips will kiss, I vow...
Nobody else but you...
Oh my darling, oh my darling...
This I swear is true...
This I swear is true...
This I swear is true...
This I swear is true...
Right of Reason
When I find the girl I marry, I want this song playing when we dance for the first time as husband and wife.
Review King
@Son of Edna Welthorpe interesting scenario, but very possible
Son of Edna Welthorpe
He did find her and she plays this record on his record player in his house that now belongs to her after the divorce ….and she plays this to her new boyfriend.
Con eme de Melee
@Right of Reason photos or never happened
Enrique De La Cruz
@Right of Reason cheers lad. I wish the best for both of you, an i just wanna say good luck to everyone out there having rough time, just know it gets better an theres this music to help you through it
Review King
I hope that me and my future wife will dance to this as well! Timeless classics!
Robert Schleeter
R.i.p Jimmy Beaumont😢 you are missed and will forever be remembered for being one of the greatest lead singers of all time
Sybil-Roxanne Clemons
Rest well Jimmy
Matt J Nardo
I heard a humble and kind man.
Gigi Ann
An unforgettable Ballad sung by Jimmy Beaumont. Beautiful vocals. Jimmy's voice was Unique,it takes my breath away. RIP Jimmy .You are missed so much.