Musician John Waite speaks about his career and making it big with "Missing You."
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@tula7141Ай бұрын
We are getting old. I just turned age 60, and this music was everything in my young life.
@fredlamond3288Ай бұрын
Age is just gaining experience in life. Your not old that’s head trash that will rob you of many more years of life’s adventures!
@ronsmock18794 жыл бұрын
I have been fortunate to have seen John perform and chat him up many times over the years. I'll never forget the time at the Akron rib fest when he was speaking to another fan. He looked over and saw me there. He politely excused himself, walked up to me and said I'm sorry I dont remember your name but I wanted to come over and say hello. We chatted a few minutes. That is how he is with all his fans. Very kind and genuine man.
@dianelaag29442 жыл бұрын
I was at a cafe in Santa Monica a few years ago. John Waite had just finished his lunch or drink and got up and left. He knew that I had recognized him. I asked the waiter if that was John Waite, he said yes and that he was a really nice guy. Five minutes later, he came back to the cafe. I looked at him and said I knew it was you! He came over, said hello, put his arm around me and I kissed his cheek. We took pics and I asked him what he was doing and where he was playing these days… what a nice guy!
@brooklynbabe7896 Жыл бұрын
@@dianelaag2944 what a great guy and a sweetheart absolutely a perfect gentleman and a very kind hearted man and super cute and extremely polite and nice too
@bethh.9647 Жыл бұрын
@@dianelaag2944 Lucky girl!
@ronsmock1879 Жыл бұрын
@Mike Davis The point of the message was he appreciates his fans and is kind. Obviously you are just here to troll.
@danasmith82692 ай бұрын
@mikedavis8008 out of the thousands of people he meets and sees over the years...he's not expected to recognize everyone...but when he sees you and comes over and says hi, regardless if he remembers your name or not....that's nice...that's classy :)
@sharionsutherland89504 жыл бұрын
I met him in 1985. He and his band played at our fair. I had just watched MTV that afternoon when "Missing You" came on. I was working in a ice shack. He came strolling by with two bodyguards. Then he came right up to me and we chatted awhile. He was so cute and very sweet. I asked for his autograph, which he gave me. John asked if I was going to his concert that night, I said yes of course. He replied get close to the stage and when I sing Missing You I'll sing it to you. I'll never forget how wonderful it was. .
@connietheis27403 жыл бұрын
Wow must have been amazing 😍
@richalbee63603 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@brooklynbabe78962 жыл бұрын
Nice sis
@surfshack2 Жыл бұрын
Yeah he had a real rock-n-roll heart. Cool story.
@aprilina2580 Жыл бұрын
Oohh I love that 🥰. What a guy. ♥️
@chuckc73753 жыл бұрын
One of my most favorite rock singers of all time, a great voice.
@myssteri13 жыл бұрын
John Waite, you aren't lying about MTV. It was the best thing that happened for music and musicians all around. Always love your music and performances.
@alan932 жыл бұрын
music did just fine in the 70s without it.
@hikewithmike46733 жыл бұрын
John Waite...awesome singer and songwriter...I loved that he said what made his music great was because it was "honest"...not much of that around these days!
@mrc3885 Жыл бұрын
Hi John. It was 1984, I was a 7 year old American kid living in Italy as part of a military family. Things got bad at home and a violent event broke up my family sending most of us back to the US and leaving my father behind in Italy. Back then I would hear Missing You and imagine my father's guilt and loss. Since MP3 players became a thing your song has been on my daily rotation and I hear it on my spotify list still a few times a day. Thanks for the memories.
@SaunieHolloway6 жыл бұрын
"Thank you, I'll be right over here.." That's just so great. Didn't get sucked in. Bully for you Mr. Waite!
@1thepner3 жыл бұрын
Didn't even have to listen before I gave it a thumbs up. John Freaking Waite, man. Saw him live in 1984 in Portland, Oregon.
@virginiataylor55934 жыл бұрын
I always liked 'Missing You " but damn I loved "Change"
@randomelvis33594 жыл бұрын
Virginia Taylor Look up “Tim Pierce Change” youtube he was the session lead guitarist ...he posted recently about his part in Change....just in case you’ve any free time? 😂 (Pandemic 2020)
@ChloeVTalks3 жыл бұрын
SAME!
@JP-cr5uq3 жыл бұрын
Me tooo! 😩😩😩❤️❤️❤️
@Bigcornbread3 жыл бұрын
Restless heart
@nealwright56304 жыл бұрын
I was in an on-off relationship as a 19-yr-old when that came out. It had a pretty deep meaning then and still does today. It's amazing how many songs from back then bring back familiar feelings, smells, sights, sounds, and such.
@CURVEDGLASS1234 жыл бұрын
This man is super cool.
@jacquelinec.67853 жыл бұрын
Great Vocalist • Still Relevant • Memories come right back to how your life was back then • 'You wear it well' John Waite 🎙️
@surfshack2 Жыл бұрын
I saw him with Ringo Starr in 2001 in Atlantic City. Great performer. But yeah just like he said , it was MTV where i first saw the "Change" video and it was an instant hit. Perfect timing in the early 80's, the great early days of MTV.
@rrmartyheart2 жыл бұрын
Just saw him perform for a small gathering today, and had the chance to meet him. His voice still sounds great! AND he was so genuinely nice! It was really an honor to get to meet him!
@FreestyleGGD5 жыл бұрын
That top 10 at 3:19 though! God damn what a year 1984 was for pop music!
@charlesrobbins22083 жыл бұрын
every time I think of you. made a difference. Thank you, John, for the support.
@jamiegrace52474 жыл бұрын
My favorite song. And he seems so sweet and humble.
@RosieHWeinstein-vl1nm5 ай бұрын
Absolutely a sweetie and humble
@edgardtorres6162 Жыл бұрын
John is amazing 👍♥️ Missing you John ♥️♥️♥️
@luvvinlovelock72546 жыл бұрын
Still love this beautiful song.
@emillion44702 жыл бұрын
Time has been very kind to John.
@HeartWorX.Creations4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I absolutely love his rawness & honesty, proving that vulnerability is a “good thing” -when you’re not arrogant, that is...👍❤️😊🙏🌞
@lesliekozachik85034 ай бұрын
Missing You was a big favorite song for me, & I still love it this day.
@sheckyfeinstein4 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that a shy person can do so very well.
@taylorosborne33832 жыл бұрын
Fucking legend mate!!! Wish I was around during the 80’s to hear you in your youth, but… I’m 25 years old in 2022 and only have past videos to watch :/
@brooklynbabe7896 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@evilpixiedance Жыл бұрын
One of the great rock voices of the 70s and 80s. Love him.
@joycothern92414 жыл бұрын
I met him in the mid 80's when him & his band came in a restaurant where I worked in Kenner,La...He was a super nice guy
@Enid2Sacramento4 жыл бұрын
I met him in a parking lot following a performance (quite by accident) and he was most gracious.
@callunah16643 жыл бұрын
LOL...."him & his band".....that's bad English. :)
@joycothern92413 жыл бұрын
@@Enid2Sacramento He was very nice to me, unlike some of the members of his band
@brooklynbabe78962 жыл бұрын
Such a sweetheart of a dude
@eightiesmusic1984 Жыл бұрын
@@parisjackson9310 Meaning?
@Cicero207 Жыл бұрын
John Waite is a legend. He should be in the rock and roll hall of fame.
@roseakarosiehweinstein3216 Жыл бұрын
Of course he's been eligible since 08
@fullfatdeano4 жыл бұрын
Wow John - I love how he explains his brush with fame at the highest level and how he took 3 steps back - I massively admire him for that (& saying it too). I wondered why I never saw him in the charts after Missing You. Never mind Rod Stewart - John is the real deal for me - proper honest no bullshit - top bloke :-)
@paullavan30974 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the chat John; Missing You - top ten track of the 80s
@keithwayne2902 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite records is the last Babys record "on the edge". I still love every song on it. Huge Waite fan!!
@fredlamond3288Ай бұрын
The songs of that era never get old for me. The baby’s were amazing. I have seen him and the baby’s as well great talent!! Great interview!
@nickrophiliac74695 жыл бұрын
He hasn't lost his Northern English accent, despite years spent across the Pond. Remarkable..
@unholydanger4 жыл бұрын
MISSING YOU a great song !!!! It was the song which made me miss my mother and father
@MrTrevorrrr Жыл бұрын
I can't count how many times I've sung Every Time at the top of my voice driving. If I could sing I pray for the voice of Russell Morris and John Waite! JW.... you Rock! Thanks for all the joy your song bring us!! ❤️
@mdwayne7412 жыл бұрын
This guy is awesome....he should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame if he isn't. I particularly love his work in Bad English...that debut album is flawless. The 2nd album, Backlash is really good as well. "Straight To Your Heart" should have been a number one hit.
@codavox17 ай бұрын
Same goes for "The Time Alone With You"!
@abryson74294 жыл бұрын
Always been a fan. So glad to hear he's happy and still making music.
@edwoll Жыл бұрын
There's a long list of awesome artists through that time period. He is absolutely at the top.
@veronicawilliams69023 жыл бұрын
Missing you is highly personal, intense and very well written. Poetry....
@MsMsaucier3 жыл бұрын
i always love hearing JW sing... such a great voice & he will always be one of my favs!
@vincentjoyce51002 жыл бұрын
His description of fame is the best I’ve ever heard.
@bobbyyounger76323 жыл бұрын
Just finished listening to the album No Brakes with that massive hit Missing You. Thanks John for all the great tunes, soundtracks of my memories. I was a big fan of The Baby's as well....actually my first rock concert ! Glad to see your still doing your artistry. How awesome it would be to get Bad English back for one more album ! ! !
@tb70773 ай бұрын
So many great songs with his voice on them. Pure classics!
@timwebber8630 Жыл бұрын
"Change" is still is a favorite for me. John Waite is amazing!
@Rick1236912 күн бұрын
He’s undoubtedly the REAL DEAL, I grew up with him Deep Respect I save lives for you JOHN !
@user-ck8jv1xd7t4 ай бұрын
Love, love missing you. John Waite is awesome, keep on rocking ur way ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@jml192214 жыл бұрын
Change is my favorite John Waite song.
@TheTruthseeker592 жыл бұрын
one of the greatest voices in music ever!
@cyjeren16275 жыл бұрын
I love you JW, I am so inlove with that song since back then in 84. Still listening to it in 2019.
@ravipeiris438810 ай бұрын
Thank you John for living and making music for the rest of us. Peace brother!
@johnmajor31934 жыл бұрын
Have EVERY album. Great SONG writer.
@rachelcagnacci39937 ай бұрын
I can remember many things when I hear this song!
@joeizaragoza80063 ай бұрын
He is so good in concert, and he was very kind to stop and say hello. I looked at him thinking about his documentary he did and thought it was horrible about his manager taking royalties, not owning his music. Having to start over owning his music, money. It's just crazy.
@josephinerimmer688811 ай бұрын
Isn’t it time. Best rock song of all time. Johns voice is sublime AND he’s a fellow Lancastrian!
@lordcron6 ай бұрын
Missing You was qinticintial 80's. There are certain song you hear that immediately take you back to a certain time/Era/place. That song takes me immediately to my high school years. My teen years were incredible! I love them dearly!
@dorothybrown42625 жыл бұрын
I was born in the 80's & this is one of my favorite songs. I never get tired of hearing it. I always listen to this song when it's on the radio & I love "when I see you smile" too.
@brooklynbabe78962 жыл бұрын
You got great taste in music John Waite is absolutely brilliant my dear
@carrychris20104 жыл бұрын
Very intelligent, insightful man.
@michaelmartin4366 Жыл бұрын
He's one of my favorite artists of all time. His music got me through some pretty tough times when I was a teenager....
@lauriwatkins4570 Жыл бұрын
I remember hearing him the first time with the Baby’s and I just loved it. Then on his own and as Bad English. Mmmmm, rich voice, heart-touching lyrics, mesmerizing eyes. One of my all-time favorites! 💖🎵🎶
@evanstoney21684 жыл бұрын
My go to song when I'm feeling down ...which is quite often.
@giselestrauch51464 жыл бұрын
my fave song of that era
@pilsnrimgaard25073 жыл бұрын
One of the top ten best band front men in Rock. John's the real deal!
@terrysullivan6552Ай бұрын
If you ever get to see him live, do it! He's amazing!
@hugoflores68664 жыл бұрын
Head first,that was a great tune.lived that lp
@kidgalahad146 жыл бұрын
Seems like such a thoughtful, grounded guy....saw him in Bethel NY a couple of years ago and he was terrific! Very warm and appreciative on stage.....hope he's happy now because many of his songs are SO damn sad!!
@alan932 жыл бұрын
What an amazing voice. I wish there was a reunion with Babys . And I think that with a voice like that you don't need videos or good song writing. Phill Collins proved that with Su Su Sudio.
@davidmeyers36036 жыл бұрын
Didn't really know he had anything else but, "isn't it time" One of my favorite songs. Guinness!!!
@kimandrew30952 жыл бұрын
Always enjoyed this mans music and I used to see all the album covers,press pictures,etc of him with such a stern look.Rather personal side of John here that brings him into view in a deeper way.I’m really happy he has his way in life from his success yet stays grounded.
@bertaandrade69222 жыл бұрын
My 80s. I was in school still. ❤️💯
@rox006 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the memories John.
@bossfan494 жыл бұрын
He says he was into blues, soul and country. Listening carefully, that's totally an Aretha type soul vocal on the chorus. It's not instantly recognizable because it's over a sparse pop background... there's no horns or organ or anything like on a soul record. Later Tina Turner would record it with a treatment very similar to Johns, but with an odd thumpy bassline way out in front.
@popoymaster9755 жыл бұрын
Trivia: John Waite was supposed to be the singer of Open arms by Journey but he begged off saying that its too melodramatic eck eck(he didnt want the song)..the song eventually went to Steve Perry when Jonathan Cain became the kboard player for Journey,,, Neil Schon had the same thought like John but this song put them on the map..
@debbiedobles405 жыл бұрын
Always love John💯❤️
@anthonyhetherington2866 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely guy
@matthewburrows43594 жыл бұрын
One of the niciest men in Rock. The others being Nicky Wire and Andy Cairns. Plus he is from the North West England.
@donaldcook31123 жыл бұрын
. . . It is true that the further north you travel in England ... The warmer the folk are .
@eightiesmusic19843 жыл бұрын
James Dean Bradfield too. We saw him at Hay do a talk and he was so nice to a fan who spoke to him afterwards.
@Shyann16 жыл бұрын
In the collective consciousness, back then....John Waite was riding those waves ~because music lovers respected him very much and he deserved it. Everyone I knew loved him :)
@rachelblanche74825 жыл бұрын
I love this guy so much ❤❤
@giantsfan8872 Жыл бұрын
Fave voice in music with dan huff
@marcellacasey13246 жыл бұрын
💯♥️ John Waite Rocks!!😎
@roseakarosiehweinstein3216 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fucking brilliant and yes he rocks
@williamking8033 Жыл бұрын
Great singer.
@truthof73826 ай бұрын
Change is such a great song! Always loved it, still in my lineup today.
@krisrose2194 жыл бұрын
Love that song
@aujourd84 жыл бұрын
I love “Missing you” and “I’m still in love”
@carolberkebile35423 жыл бұрын
LOVE THE HAIR CUT & DARK COLOR!! HOT, HOT, HOT❤️
@brooklynbabe7896 Жыл бұрын
Me too hunny
@kk-vs4cc5 жыл бұрын
2019 still listen
@thevirus73683 жыл бұрын
What a great man.
@rudihuisman61342 жыл бұрын
Smart guy!
@smbake3 жыл бұрын
Saw him a few years back walking around the promenade in Santa Monica shopping just like a regular person. Nobody had a clue who he was but I recognized him immediately as he walked right past us. Hearing him talking about consciously stepping away from fame I can imagine this is what he had in mind. If he were mega famous like some lesser singers than he is he would never be able to do that without getting mobbed. Always loved his music.
@brooklynbabe78962 жыл бұрын
Cool beans dude
@dianelaag2944 Жыл бұрын
The server we had at a cafe in Santa Monica told us that John lives there.
@twosevendaughter Жыл бұрын
It’s that gorgeous voice and the eye contact. Good grief. Loved him since 1980.
@invista4134 Жыл бұрын
Been unfortunate to have missed him perform, but hopes now that he is in a better place to visit Canada sometime. I would love to go see him any place...
@matthewmeno5279 Жыл бұрын
When I was much younger, back in the 80's and 90's, I didn't like the song. In my childhood days, I thought the song was mean, though the music sounded great. "I ain't missing you at all, since you've been gone away!" Back then, I thought even though he was singing, his tone sounded a little mean, but I was told he was being sarcastic. John, you keep singing and rock on with that awesome voice!
@sarahstarr22336 жыл бұрын
It is so true when u travel the mountain of life and u hit the Top u might want to take sometime when your ready and circle around. I am happy he had a great happy life and Missing You was the best and to think it was written in no time. Its easy to write the truth, Bless that song.
@slarkel5065 жыл бұрын
If there is true love, the feelings will always remain. Faith and patience will make everything alright
@lorettabibby34374 жыл бұрын
The Babies. (with Michael Corby) 1. The Babies 2. Bad English. (Forget me Not) + So Many more Excellent songs. Not Just the Band. We have Been Doing this Journey with you. Right from the Begining. X This Band Are So Close to my Heart X They Take your Breathe Away. XXX John Waite. X Michael Corby X Right Up There. As British Bands go. X This Band Definitely Deserves So much more Credit, than what it got. Without Michael Corby I Don't think the Band would have taken off the Ground. X This Band Are One of the Best things, that came out of the Early-Mid Seventies. We Were around at the time. And from where we were standing They Sounded .....UNBELIEVABLE COOL X Still Listening Today 2020 and Still Sounds Good As Ever. Thankyou GUYS.!!!! For Everything.!!! The Best Songs on the Planet. Straight Down the Line XXX. Humanity. ice-maiden
@markabucejo428 Жыл бұрын
Thanks John! one of my fav songs #missingyou
@ralphfurley1234 жыл бұрын
Great interview! Very enlightening! ☮️🖖🏽
@aprilina2580 Жыл бұрын
When he said Thank you, I’ll just be over here ✌️👍🏼 about being at the top. Wow!
@winnielaw52904 жыл бұрын
Lay down beside me. Love that song and his singing of it.
@susanrodgers9222 Жыл бұрын
Wish he would drop in Louisville, Kenticky at either The Louisville Palace or the Brown Theater. At a cost we could afford. His songs are awesome.
@sandrabooster Жыл бұрын
The years have not dulled his hot-ness. WHEW!
@davidfaas587773 жыл бұрын
Hi It's Saturday July 17th 2021 And #JohnWaite is still great today Thank You to #JohnWaite for giving US Your #Fans Over 40 Years of Your Talent Creativity #Fan in the USA 🇺🇲