The Skyliners - The Greatest Hits

The Skyliners | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Original Sound
• ASIN: B0000034JR
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,297 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #46 in Music > Pop > Oldies > Doo Wop

Track Listings

1. Since I Don't Have You

2. This I Swear

3. I'll Be Seeing You

4. Stardust

5. If I Loved You

6. Warm

7. Blossoms in the Snow

8. Believe Me

9. Lonely Way

10. How Much

11. It Happened Today

12. Pennies from Heaven

13. Zing Went the Strings of My Heart

14. Happy Time

15. One Night, One Night

16. Tomorrow

17. Lorraine from Spain

18. I Can Dream, Can't I?

19. Tired of Me

20. When I Fall in Love

Editorial Reviews

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Genre: Popular Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 29-MAR-1994

Customer Reviews

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53 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Singing, February 11, 2005

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D. Hutchins (Stanhope, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Skyliners - The Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

If I have to choose between a black group from the Doo Wop era, and a white group, I'll almost invariably choose the black group. Why? Am I a racist, who just can't accept the talent of good white singers? Nope. Being a white guy myself, that idea doesn't really enter the picture. It's just that most white groups that I've heard are pale imitations of the more natural, soulful voices one hears in their groups. Some examples are Vito and the Saultations, the Five Discs, Randy and the Rainbows, and the Elegants. They're not bad, but they don't compare, in terms of rhe richness of vocal quality you could find in, say, the Moonglows, the Flamingos, or the Harptones.

So where do the Skyliners fit in? This group could sing. Jimmy Beaumont, the distinctive, bluesy lead had a wonderful, impressive, and confident voice. He was always on key, and you know, when you listen to the records, that he meant every word he sang. This isn't a "goody-goody" bunch of singers. We're not talking about pop style here (except for the intrusion of those strings). Their style is definitely in the direction of R&B. It's a coolness that goes beyond the conventional, mainstream sounds. That's why the Skyliners' records have had a staying power over the years. It's also a shame that some of their other recordings, besides "Since I Don't Have You" and This I Swear" never get airplay. How about "Lonely Way", "I'll Be Seeing You", or "Comes Love"?

I had the pleasure of seeing the Skyliners in concert several times, in the early '70s. I was astounded by the range of their talent, and the beauty of their soulful voices. Their were indeed one of the few groups to record back in the early '60s, who understood the essence of rhythm & blues group harmony, and could do it as it should've been done.

Pick up this CD, and enjoy some great music you'll never forget!

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, Soulful, Serene, Sincere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, January 28, 2004

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Henry W. Stanley Jr. (Manteca, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Skyliners - The Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

I was not around when this group was on the charts but, everytime I listen to the music it takes me to a time when things were somehow more innocent. This music is swingin' and sincere. Do yourself a favor buy all the Skyliners albums and listen to them frequently.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CLASS ACT IF EVER THERE WAS ONE., March 9, 2005

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Samiam (Ft Laderdale Fla) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Skyliners - The Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

Doo Wop, with its emphasis on voice as musical instrument, represents one of the most beautiful genres ever. The Skyliners exude so much feeling delivered with almost cocky confidence it's amazing. Too many white singers seem to confuse soulful singing with trying to sound black (Michael Bolton;Michael Mcdonald)and come off sounding strained. This group's soulful sound comes off its superior talent, honesty, inocence, and unapologetic white sound. Every song on this disc is a treat. By the way, I'm a black classic soul music freak.