Richard Marx’s “Right Here Waiting” is a beautifully emotional 1989 soft rock ballad from Repeat Offender. Built around a gentle piano arrangement and a deeply heartfelt vocal performance, the song explores love, distance and unwavering devotion, and remains one of Marx’s most recognisable recordings.
Song details
Artist: Richard Marx
Song: Right Here Waiting
Released: 1989
Album: Repeat Offender
Genre/s: Soft Rock | Pop | Adult Contemporary
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