Right Here Waiting

Richard Marx

About Right Here Waiting

"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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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
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 going 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 going 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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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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Written by: Richard Marx

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter
The 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 Recognition
Besides 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 Rendition
R&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 Dedication
Richard 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 Arrangement
What 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.
Accolades
Among numerous awards and recognition, "Right Here Waiting" won the ASCAP Pop Music Award for Most Performed Song in 1990.
Cover Versions
Due to its universal appeal, "Right Here Waiting" has been covered by many artists in various languages, emphasizing its timeless relevance.
Music Video
The 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 Impact
The 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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