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.
Tired of Me
The Skyliners Lyrics
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It was a warm and breezy day
She was a doin' it there Lorraine
A dancin' in Cabaret
I couldn't take my eyes away
Her magic I just couldn't explain
All that I knew was that I must stay
Until I met the girl Lorraine
With just one wink, I met her
I loved her and I lost her just as fast
Still know I'll never forget her
Even though I'm just out of her class
So, if you should come into her show
At that small cabaret in Spain
A you will find me and many more
A just a waitin' here for our Lorraine
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Oh, with just one wink, I met her
I loved her and I lost her just as fast
Still I know I'll never forget her
Even though I'm just out of her class
So if you should come into her show
At that small cabaret in Spain
Well, you will find me and many, many more
A just a waiting here for our Lorraine
Just a waiting here for our Lorraine
Mmmm, mmmm
Aah, Aah, Aah
Aah, Aah, Aah
The Skyliners' song "Tired of Me" tells the story of a man who falls in love with a woman named Lorraine while he is in Spain. He first sees her dancing in a cabaret and is immediately drawn to her. He cannot explain the magical feeling he has when he is around her and chooses to stay in Spain just to be with her. However, he knows that he is not in her league, and despite his love for her, he knows that he cannot have her. The song's chorus, "With just one wink, I met her. I loved her and I lost her just as fast," highlights how brief their relationship was and how quickly he lost her.
The lyrics in "Tired of Me" convey a sense of longing and heartbreak, making it a classic love song. The song's romantic themes are accompanied by a slow tempo and soft melodies, which further emphasize the emotional nature of the song. The lyrics also paint a picture of a small cabaret in Spain, creating a romanticized image of the location where the man and Lorraine fell in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I met her when I was in Spain
I first laid eyes on her while I was in the country of Spain.
It was a warm and breezy day
The weather was sunny and there was a refreshing breeze at the time.
She was a doin' it there Lorraine
She was performing at the cabaret under the name Lorraine.
A dancin' in Cabaret
She was dancing on stage at the cabaret.
I couldn't take my eyes away
I was captivated by her and couldn't look away.
Her magic I just couldn't explain
There was an inexplicable charm about her that I couldn't quite put my finger on.
All that I knew was that I must stay
I felt compelled to stick around and soak up her presence.
Until I met the girl Lorraine
I didn't feel complete until I met her and learned her stage name.
Oh, with just one wink, I met her
Our first encounter was brief and started with a wink from her direction.
I loved her and I lost her just as fast
I fell in love with her quickly but ultimately lost her just as quickly.
Still I know I'll never forget her
Despite not being able to hold onto her, she will always be a memorable figure to me.
So if you should come into her show
For anyone who may happen to attend her cabaret performances,
At that small cabaret in Spain
At the same intimate cabaret establishment in Spain,
Well, you will find me and many, many more
There will likely be a group of us waiting in attendance.
A just a waiting here for our Lorraine
All of us are eagerly anticipating her performance as Lorraine.
Just a waiting here for our Lorraine
The primary reason for our presence at the cabaret is to watch her perform.
Mmmm, mmmm
This is an expression of enjoyment or contentment.
Aah, Aah, Aah
This is an exclamation of admiration or desire.
Writer(s): Taylor, Rock
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.