About the song
Ah, “Since I Don’t Have You.” This song just oozes with that classic doo-wop sound that takes you right back to simpler times, doesn’t it? The Skyliners, those Pittsburgh boys, really hit a nerve with this one back in 1958. It’s a song that speaks of heartbreak and longing in a way that’s both raw and elegant. You can practically feel the ache in your own chest as those harmonies swell.
Now, what makes this song so special? Well, for starters, the melody is just gorgeous. It’s one of those tunes that gets lodged in your brain and refuses to leave, and you find yourself humming it days later. But it’s more than just a catchy tune. The lyrics, penned by Jackie Taylor and his crew, are poetry in motion. “I don’t have plans and schemes, and I don’t have hopes and dreams…” It’s simple, direct, and utterly devastating. They capture that feeling of emptiness when the love of your life is gone, how everything loses its meaning, its color.
And let’s talk about those vocals. The Skyliners were masters of their craft. The blend of voices, the soaring falsetto of Jimmy Beaumont – it’s enough to give you goosebumps. There’s a vulnerability in Beaumont’s voice that just pulls you in. You believe every word he sings, every sigh, every heartbroken plea.
“Since I Don’t Have You” wasn’t just a hit; it became an anthem for the lovelorn. It resonated with teenagers and adults alike, and its influence can be heard in countless songs that followed. Artists from Guns N’ Roses to Donny Hathaway have covered it, each putting their own spin on this timeless classic. But for many, the original by The Skyliners remains the definitive version. It’s a perfect storm of melody, lyrics, and vocal performance, a testament to the power of doo-wop and the enduring appeal of a truly great love song.
Now, let’s settle in and give this masterpiece another listen, shall we? I guarantee you’ll hear something new, some subtle nuance you might have missed before. That’s the beauty of “Since I Don’t Have You” – it keeps revealing its depths with every listen.
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Lyrics
I don’t have plans and schemes
And I don’t have hopes and dreams
I don’t have anything
Since I don’t have you
I don’t have fond desires
And I don’t have happy hours
I don’t have anything
Since I don’t have you
I don’t have happiness, and I guess
I never will again
When you walked out on me
In walked old misery
And he’s been here since then
I don’t have love to share
And I don’t have one who cares
I don’t have anything
Since I don’t have
You, you, you, you
You, you, you, you
You, you, you, you
(You)
