John Waite - Missing You (official Video) – No Survey
: 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
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)
: 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. : The video follows Waite as he sits
: Despite his confident look, Waite admits he was incredibly shy during filming, which inadvertently added to the "tortured" and vulnerable vibe of the performance. Waite also re-recorded a hit bluegrass-tinged version with
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
