John Waite - Missing You (official Video) -

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)

: The video follows Waite as he sits alone in a sparsely furnished apartment, wanders through rainy streets, and unsuccessfully tries to reach his ex from a public phone booth. Legacy and Covers Directed by Kort Falkenberg III and filmed in