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"Right Here Waiting" is a song by American singer and songwriter Richard Marx. It was released on June 29, 1989, as the second single from his second album, Repeat Offender. The song was a global hit, topping charts throughout the world, including the U. S. where it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA. The song has been covered by many artists, including Monica for her album The Boy Is Mine.
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- 1989
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Oceans apart day after dayAnd I slowly go insaneI hear your voice on the lineBut it doesn't stop the painIf I see you next to neverHow can we say foreverWherever you goWhatever you doI will be right here waiting for youWhatever it takesOr how my heart breaksI will be right here waiting for youI took for granted, all the timesThat I thought would last somehowI hear the laughter, I taste the tearsBut I can't get near you nowOh, can't you see it babyYou've got me going crazyWherever you goWhatever you doI will be right here waiting for youWhatever it takesOr how my heart breaksI will be right here waiting for youI wonder how we can surviveThis romanceBut in the end if I'm with youI'll take the chanceOh, can't you see it babyYou've got me going crazyWherever you goWhatever you doI will be right here waiting for youWhatever it takesOr how my heart breaksI will be right here waiting for youWaiting for you
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Richard Marx
Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American adult contemporary and pop/rock singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He had a stream of hit singles in the late 1980s and 1990s, including "Endless Summer Nights", "Right Here Waiting", "Now and Forever", and "Hazard". Although most of his major hit songs were slow ballads, many of his songs had a classic rock style, such as "Don't Mean Nothing", "Should've Known Better," "Satisfied," and "Too Late To Say Goodbye". Marx placed himself in the record books by being the first solo artist to have his first seven singles hit the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart (3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 4). His record sales worldwide exceed 30 million. Aside from songs that he's writ… more »
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Soft Rock
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Written by: Richard Marx
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10 facts about this song
SongwriterThe song "Right Here Waiting" was written and originally recorded by American singer-songwriter Richard Marx. It served as the lead single from his second studio album, "Repeat Offender". |
Chart Success"Right Here Waiting" is one of Marx's most commercially successful singles. After its release in 1989, it quickly climbed the Billboard Hot 100 chart and held the no. 1 position for three consecutive weeks. |
Global RecognitionBesides the United States, the hit single has enjoyed popular acclaim in various countries around the world, reaching the top spot in charts across UK, Australia, Ireland, and Canada among others. |
Monica's RenditionR&B singer Monica sang a cover of "Right Here Waiting" with 112 for her second studio album, "The Boy Is Mine" in 1998. The song was not released as a single. |
Love DedicationRichard Marx wrote "Right Here Waiting" as a love letter to his then-girlfriend, now ex-wife, actress Cynthia Rhodes, who was in South Africa shooting for a film. He wrote and composed the song within a few hours on the road while he was on tour. |
Unique ArrangementWhat sets "Right Here Waiting" apart is its arrangement. It begins with a solo piano, followed by electric guitar and drum, and then, the whole band comes in. The song is a ballad interlaced with a minimalistic arrangement emphasizing the lyrics and Marx's heartfelt mood. |
AccoladesAmong numerous awards and recognition, "Right Here Waiting" won the ASCAP Pop Music Award for Most Performed Song in 1990. |
Cover VersionsDue to its universal appeal, "Right Here Waiting" has been covered by many artists in various languages, emphasizing its timeless relevance. |
Music VideoThe music video of "Right Here Waiting" features Richard Marx playing a grand piano in a picturesque, leafy locale - in contrast to the high voltage stages on which he usually performed. |
Cultural ImpactThe song has also been featured in several television shows and films, proving its cultural relevance and widespread appeal even decades after its release. |
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