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The official music video for Richard Marx 's "Right Here Waiting" was released in 1989 as the second single from his second studio album, Repeat Offender . The song, which became a global #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, was written by Marx as a "love letter" to his then-wife, actress Cynthia Rhodes, while she was away filming in South Africa. Watch the official music video for this iconic 80s ballad: Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting (Official Music Video) RichardMarxVEVO YouTube• Feb 26, 2009 Key Facts and Background
: Acts as a romantic promise of commitment despite the "insanity" and "pain" of being separated.
: Reflects the physical distance between Marx and Rhodes during her filming schedule in South Africa. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting (Official Music Video)
: The song has appeared in numerous modern films and shows, including the 2024 film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice , as well as episodes of The Good Place and The Goldbergs . Meaning of the Lyrics
: Unlike many synthesizer-heavy tracks of the era, "Right Here Waiting" was arranged primarily with piano, classical guitar (played by Bruce Gaitsch), and keyboards, creating a poignant and enduring sound. The official music video for Richard Marx 's
: The single spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard charts in August 1989 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
: Marx originally wrote the song for Barbra Streisand . However, she famously rejected it, telling him, "I love the melody but don't like the lyrics. I won't be right here waiting for anyone". : Reflects the physical distance between Marx and
The lyrics convey themes of during a long-distance relationship.