John Waite - Missing You (official Video) May 2026

Directed by Kort Falkenberg III and filmed in , the video became an MTV staple. Its gritty, late-night urban aesthetic perfectly matched the song's themes of isolation and longing.

Released in June 1984, "Missing You" by John Waite is more than just a quintessential '80s power ballad—it's a masterclass in the art of emotional denial. As the lead single from his second solo album, No Brakes , the track famously hit in September 1984, ending the long-standing reign of Tina Turner's "What's Love Got to Do with It". The Story Behind the Song 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. Directed by Kort Falkenberg III and filmed in

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 As the lead single from his second solo