Right Here Waiting
Richard Marx
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Oceans apart, day after day And I slowly go insane I hear your voice on the line But it doesn't stop the pain If I see you next to never But how can we say forever Wherever you go, whatever you do I will be right here waiting for you Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks I will be right here waiting for you I took for granted, all the times That I thought would last somehow I hear the laughter, I taste the tears But I can't get near you now Oh, can't you see it, baby You've got me goin' crazy Wherever you go, whatever you do I will be right here waiting for you Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks I will be right here waiting for you I wonder how we can survive This romance But in the end if I'm with you I'll take the chance Oh, can't you see it, baby You've got me goin' crazy Wherever you go, whatever you do I will be right here waiting for you Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks I will be right here waiting for you Waiting for you
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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AccoladesAmong numerous awards and recognition, "Right Here Waiting" won the ASCAP Pop Music Award for Most Performed Song in 1990.
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Cover VersionsDue to its universal appeal, "Right Here Waiting" has been covered by many artists in various languages, emphasizing its timeless relevance.
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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.
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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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