: Despite his confident look, Waite admits he was incredibly shy during filming, which inadvertently added to the "tortured" and vulnerable vibe of the performance.
The song’s impact has lasted for decades, featuring in countless soundtracks like Miami Vice , Warm Bodies , and 22 Jump Street . In a full-circle moment, —the artist Waite replaced at the top of the charts in '84—released her own successful cover of the track in 1996. Waite also re-recorded a hit bluegrass-tinged version with Alison Krauss in 2007, proving the song's timeless emotional weight. John Waite - Missing You (Official Video)
Released in June 1984, "Missing You" by John Waite is more than just a quintessential '80s power ballad—it's a masterclass in the art of emotional denial. As the lead single from his second solo album, No Brakes , the track famously hit in September 1984, ending the long-standing reign of Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do with It". The Story Behind the Song : Despite his confident look, Waite admits he
The track’s creation was as spontaneous as its chart success. Waite co-wrote it with Mark Leonard and Charles Sandford and finished the lyrics in just . He later revealed that the song was an amalgamation of three major relationships in his life, including his then-failing marriage and a new love interest in New York. Waite also re-recorded a hit bluegrass-tinged version with