Right Here Waiting
1989 song recorded by Richard Marx / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 (1989). The song was a global hit, topping charts in many countries around the world, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United States where it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.[3][4] The same year, it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[5] It was the UK's most streamed love song on Spotify ahead of Valentine's Day in 2013 and has since been covered by many artists, including R&B singer Monica.[6]
"Right Here Waiting" | ||||
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Single by Richard Marx | ||||
from the album Repeat Offender | ||||
B-side | "Wait for the Sunrise" | |||
Released | June 29, 1989 (1989-06-29) | |||
Recorded | December 11, 1988 | |||
Studio | Magic Record, Salt Lake City, Utah | |||
Genre | Soft rock[1][2] | |||
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Label | EMI | |||
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Richard Marx singles chronology | ||||
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"Right Here Waiting" on YouTube | ||||