Since I Don't Have You

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About Since I Don't Have You

"Since I Don't Have You" is a song written and composed by Jackie Taylor, James Beaumont, Janet Vogel, Joseph Rock, Joe Verscharen, Lennie Martin, and Wally Lester. It was a 1958 hit single for the doo-wop group the Skyliners on the Billboard Hot 100. It was recorded by Barbra Streisand in 1974. Country music singer Ronnie Milsap had a hit with the song in 1991. Guns N' Roses also had some success in 1994 with their top ten hit cover on the UK Singles Chart.


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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)

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The Skyliners

The Skyliners are an American doo-wop group from Pittsburgh fronted by Jimmy Beaumont. The original line-up also included Wally Lester, Jack Taylor, Joe Verscharen, and Janet Vogel. While this quintet constituted the formal group of vocalists, they were backed by a variety of Pittsburgh musicians including Joe Dalu, a drummer from Pittsburgh's Manchester neighborhood who also played with local favorites Ray and The Furys (COED Label, 1959). more »

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Written by: BOB GARFRERICK, WALT ALDRIDGE

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12 facts about this song

Original Composition
"Since I Don't Have You" was originally composed and performed by The Skyliners. This group was an American doo-wop group from Pittsburgh who first rose to popularity during the late 1950s.
Release Date
The song was first released in 1958, charting to number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the US R&B chart.
Cover Versions
Numerous cover versions of "Since I Don't Have You" have been produced, with two notable versions being released by renowned artists Barbra Streisand and Ronnie Milsap.
Barbra Streisand's Cover
Barbra Streisand included her cover of the song in her fifteenth studio album, "Songbird," which was released in May 1978.
Ronnie Milsap's Cover
Country star Ronnie Milsap featured his rendition of "Since I Don't Have You" in his 1991 album "Back to the Grindstone."
Guns N’ Roses' Version
Perhaps the most well-known cover of all is the one by hard rock band Guns N’ Roses, which was included in their album "The Spaghetti Incident?"
Songwriting Credits
The song is credited to Joseph Rock and James Beaumont along with the other members of The Skyliners.
Legacy
Ranking at number 104 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", "Since I Don't Have You" has been widely recognized for its influence and impact on popular music.
Cameo in Film
The Skyliners' version of "Since I Don't Have You" made a cameo in the 1973 film "American Graffiti," which was directed by George Lucas.
Genre
The song is typically classified under the Doo-Wop genre, characterized by its harmony vocals, and it is also associated with Pop and R&B. The cover by Guns N' Roses adds elements of hard rock to the composition.
Music Video
The music video for Guns N' Roses' cover is noteworthy due to the controversial appearance from then-girlfriend of vocalist Axl Rose, Stephanie Seymour.
Chart Performance
Ronnie Milsap's version of the song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1991.

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