John Waite - Missing You (official Video) Apr 2026

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

The central hook——is a classic case of a narrator lying to himself. While the verses describe a "heart that's breaking" and a "storm that's raging," the chorus desperately tries to convince the world (and the singer) otherwise. The Iconic Music Video John Waite - Missing You (Official Video)

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. Released in June 1984, "Missing You" by John

: Before the shoot, Waite famously shaved his hair into a crew cut and bought a tiny, black European-style suit to give himself a distinct "European" edge. While the verses describe a "heart that's breaking"

: Despite his confident look, Waite admits he was incredibly shy during filming, which inadvertently added to the "tortured" and vulnerable vibe of the performance.