John Waite - Missing You (official Video) May 2026

: 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 video follows Waite as he sits alone in a sparsely furnished apartment, wanders through rainy streets, and unsuccessfully tries to reach his ex from a public phone booth. Legacy and Covers 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. As the lead single from his second solo