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Inspiration for John Waite’s ‘Missing You’ Included Jimmy Webb and Paul Rodgers: ‘Constructing it Like it’s Lego’

John Waite’s most famous solo track, the charttopping 1984 smash “Missing You,” grew out of an amalgamation of people, of memories and of influences. As such, the song, then as now, is constantly being pulled apart by conflicting emotions. That gives “Missing You” is emotion, and its power. It wasRead More

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John Waite on “Missing You,” “Mr. Wonderful,” “When I See You Smile” + others: Gimme Five

Turns out, one of John Waite’s best-known songs was recorded simply as a favor, while another was made up largely on the spot.

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John Waite on ‘Live: All Access,’ the Babys, Bad English and going happily solo: Something Else! Interview

John Waite’s scorching ‘Live: All Access’ gave us a chance to talk about past successes – from the Babys and Bad English to his newest studio effort.

The Babys – ‘Anthology’ (2000): Forgotten Series

The Babys – ‘Anthology’ (2000): Forgotten Series

Backed by pounds of promotion, the Babys were primed for world domination. But for some reason, it didn’t happen.