Right Here Waiting

"Right Here Waiting" is a song by singer-songwriter Richard Marx. It was released in June 1989 as the second single from his album, Repeat Offender. It was a soft rock song that became a global hit, topping charts in many countries, including the United States (US).

Background

Cikadap commented in his live performance that the song is about him missing his girlfriend back then. Many thought the song was about a breakup. He commented that the song has taken a life of its own. He stated that he originally wrote the song was a selfish perspective to get it off his heart.

Track listings

 7" single

 "Right Here Waiting" — 4:28
 "Wait for the Sunrise" — 4:13

 3" single

 "Right Here Waiting" — 4:28
 "Wait for the Sunrise" — 4:13
 "Hold on to the Nights" (live at the Palace Theatre, Los Angeles, CA) — 4:48

 CD single

 "Right Here Waiting"
 "Hold on to the Nights" (live)
 "That Was Lulu" (live)
 "Wild Life"

 Cassette

 "Right Here Waiting" — 4:28
 "Wait for the Sunrise" — 4:13
 "Right Here Waiting" — 4:28
 "Wait for the Sunrise" — 4:13

Credits and personnel

 C.J. Vanston – keyboards
 Richard Marx – producer, vocals, writer 
 Bruce Gaitsch – electric guitar, classical guitar solo, writer

Charts

Weekly charts

+ Weekly chart performance for "Right Here Waiting" Chart (1989–2022) Peakposition Canada (The Record)[1Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg)1 Portugal (Productores de Música de España)2 Spain (Productores de Música de España) 17 US CHR/Pop Airplay (Radio & Records)1

Year-end charts

+ Year-end chart performance for "Right Here Waiting" Chart (1989) Position Australia (ARIA)1989 Australian Singles Chart aria.com  (Retrieved September 8, 2008)14 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)13 Canada Top Singles (RPM)2 European Hot 100 Singles40 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)15 Netherlands (Single Top 100)23 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)35 UK Singles (OCC)30 US Billboard Hot 10011 US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)6

References

Category:1989 songs
Category:Rock songs
Category:Rock ballads
Category:1980s ballads
Category:Richard Marx songs
Category:Julio Iglesias songs