John Waite

Data updated on 2025-02-17 21:10:03 UTC

John Waite is a British singer-songwriter whose unmistakable voice and timeless hits have left an enduring mark on rock and pop music. Born in Lancaster, England, Waite first gained recognition as the frontman of The Babys, a late-'70s rock band known for hits like "Isn't It Time" and "Every Time I Think of You." After the group disbanded, Waite embarked on a solo career that catapulted him to international stardom.

In 1984, Waite released his career-defining single "Missing You," a heartfelt ballad that topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became an enduring anthem of longing and loss. His solo albums, including Ignition and No Brakes, showcased his ability to blend rock, pop, and new wave influences with emotional depth and powerful vocals.

Waite later joined supergroup Bad English in the late '80s, achieving success with hits like "When I See You Smile." Over the years, his solo work continued to evolve, reflecting his introspective songwriting and refined artistry. With a career spanning decades, John Waite remains a celebrated figure, known for his passionate performances and music that resonates across generations.

Genres

: arena rock

Total plays

317.2 million

Updated on 2025-02-17

Date	Total plays
2025-02-17	317,244,616
2025-02-09	315,790,043
2025-01-29	313,814,492
2025-01-21	312,412,063
2025-01-12	310,813,710
2025-01-04	309,275,850
2024-12-26	308,043,832
2024-12-18	306,971,296
2024-12-09	305,716,688
2024-07-29	287,437,729
2024-06-06	281,353,279
2024-05-23	279,716,361
2024-05-06	277,615,981
2024-04-20	275,581,454
2024-04-06	273,432,872
2024-03-22	271,116,775
2024-03-07	268,728,521
2024-02-21	266,300,241
2023-12-10	255,930,073
2023-10-29	250,671,902
2023-10-10	247,865,730
2023-09-25	252,476,660
2023-09-07	252,047,807
2023-08-29	256,231,561
2023-08-25	232,662,739
2023-08-20	241,207,882

Country

United Kingdom

Monthly listeners

2,333,205

Followers

288,811

Top Cities

Santiago

62,064 listeners
Sydney

36,176 listeners
Melbourne

29,349 listeners
Quezon City

32,907 listeners
Mexico City

28,137 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track	Plays	Duration	Release date
Missing You	268,692,305	4:30	1984-01-01
Missing You - Single Version	9,580,455	3:30	2007-12-03
Change	9,163,990	3:17	1982-01-01
Missing You	7,655,823	4:41	2007-01-01
Lay Down Beside Me	4,851,919	4:59	2007-01-01
Missing You	1,595,165	3:55	2015-06-16
In Dreams	804,658	3:43	2009-03-31
Missing You	762,013	3:51	2012-08-27
Missing You (Re-Recorded / Remastered)	727,846	3:43	2009-01-01
Missing You (Re-Recorded) [Remastered]	727,846	3:48	2012-01-17
Missing You (Re-Recorded) [Re-Remastered]	727,846	3:43	2012-12-14
Every Step Of The Way	698,120	4:12	1985-01-01
Act Of Love	592,553	4:29	1987-01-01
How Did I Get By Without You?	539,055	4:05	2009-03-31
In Dreams	499,857	3:45	1993-01-01
Mr. Wonderful	433,986	4:14	1982-01-01
Tears	401,795	3:59	1984-01-01
Missing You - Rerecorded	357,256	3:32	2010-01-01
These Times Are Hard For Lovers	354,637	4:16	1987-01-01
If You Ever Get Lonely Remastered	293,096	3:54	2013-07-24
If You Ever Get Lonely	293,096	3:56	2012-08-23
I'm Still In Love	273,725	3:44	1982-01-01
Restless Heart	257,816	4:31	1984-01-01
Isn't It Time	256,197	4:03	2012-08-23
Missing You	247,034	4:18	2014-03-12
Dark Side Of The Sun	208,841	3:60	1984-01-01
Missing You	204,716	4:03	2021-03-08
Back on My Feet Again	193,237	3:30	2025-01-06
When I See You Smile - Rerecorded	154,671	5:07	2010-01-01
Downtown	142,074	5:09	2009-03-31
Catch the Wind	140,342	3:22	2021-03-08
Bluebird Cafe	138,470	3:58	2009-03-31
Space Oddity	133,168	4:54	2007-09-18
Deal For Life	127,878	4:35	1990-01-01
Change	122,026	3:15	2015-07-22
Change	118,287	3:53	2013-06-11
Masterpiece of Loneliness	115,023	4:05	2021-03-08
Masterpieces of Loneliness	115,023	4:05	2012-08-27
Masterpiece of Lonliness	115,023	4:10	2009-03-31
When I See You Smile	109,131	5:18	2014-04-03
The Hard Way	106,957	3:55	2012-08-23
When I See You Smile	106,919	5:13	2012-08-23
Going To The Top	103,474	4:35	1982-01-01
New York City Girl	103,212	4:50	2012-08-23
NYC Girl	103,212	4:50	2009-03-31
Evil	101,298	4:03	2012-08-23
More	95,963	4:12	2009-03-31
Euroshima	95,084	5:09	1984-01-01
Saturday Night	94,253	2:48	1984-01-01
Always Be Your Man	91,987	4:42	2009-03-31
Don't Lose Any Sleep	84,721	3:48	1987-01-01
Welcome To Paradise	83,723	3:59	1985-01-01
Ain't No Sunshine	82,509	3:40	2009-03-31
Woman's Touch	81,398	3:53	1987-01-01
For Your Love	81,049	3:41	1984-01-01
Rough & Tumble	80,855	4:23	2012-08-23
The Choice	75,177	4:26	1985-01-01
Keys to Your Heart	72,800	3:49	2012-08-23
Isn’t It Time	72,098	3:48	2021-03-08
Girl from the North Country	72,005	3:32	2012-08-27
Someone Like You	65,639	4:53	2009-03-31
Sometimes	64,607	4:55	1987-01-01
Dreamtime/Shake It Up	64,353	5:11	1984-01-01
Downtown	60,030	4:44	2021-03-08
Love Collision	56,389	3:54	1984-01-01
No Brakes	55,566	3:16	1985-01-01
Price of My Tears	52,672	3:45	2009-03-31
When You Were Mine	50,807	4:02	2009-03-31
White Heat	49,809	3:23	1982-01-01
Whenever You Come Around	49,428	4:03	2009-03-31
In God’s Shadow	48,221	5:05	2021-03-08
Wild One	47,996	3:51	1987-01-01
Head First	47,300	3:10	2021-03-08
Head First	46,378	3:44	2013-06-11
Anything	46,129	3:42	2022-05-01
In God's Shadow	45,733	5:52	2009-03-31
Valentine	44,235	3:45	2009-03-31
Better Off Gone	43,005	3:52	2012-08-23
Make It Happen	42,558	3:20	1982-01-01
Encircled	42,547	4:26	1987-01-01
Shadows of Love	40,185	4:03	2012-08-23
Not Dark Yet	39,831	5:48	2021-02-16
Everytime I Think of You	37,080	3:52	2015-07-22
Just Like Lovers	35,877	4:30	1985-01-01
Every Time I Think Of You (Re-Recorded / Remastered)	35,749	3:51	2010-10-01
Temptation	34,732	3:00	1982-01-01
Hanging Tree	33,423	3:21	2012-08-23
Desperate Love	32,912	3:58	1982-01-01
Missing You	29,831	3:37	2015-07-22
Wild Life	29,025	3:22	1982-01-01
She's The One	28,887	5:51	1987-01-01
Godhead	28,204	3:32	2012-08-27
In Dreams	28,137	3:46	2012-08-23
Be My Baby Tonight	28,061	3:29	1982-01-01
The One Who Got Away	27,975	3:50	2014-12-08
Magic Camera	27,758	2:44	2014-12-08
Suicide Life	27,135	6:57	2009-03-31
The Glittering Prize	26,926	5:15	2009-03-31
Imaginary Girl	25,237	3:57	2009-03-31
Laydown	24,913	3:34	1985-01-01
Fly	24,177	4:19	2009-03-31
Withered and Died	23,575	3:03	2014-12-08
Lust For Life	23,534	3:05	1985-01-01
Head First	21,426	3:36	2012-08-23
Keys To Your Heart	21,286	3:41	2009-03-31
Downtown	20,455	5:45	2012-08-23
I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry	20,451	2:31	2021-03-08
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry	20,451	2:35	2009-03-31
Skyward	19,997	4:09	2012-08-23
Everytime I Think of You	19,773	3:52	2014-04-03
Mr. Wonderful	19,586	4:23	2012-08-23
Midnight Rendezvous	18,603	5:13	2015-07-22
St. Patrick's Day	18,554	6:02	2012-08-23
A Heart Needs a Home	18,532	3:43	2014-12-08
New York City Girl	18,138	5:50	2014-04-03
Son of Godhead (Slight Return)	17,900	2:10	2012-08-27
Back on My Feet Again	17,645	3:28	2015-07-22
You're The One	17,414	3:19	1985-01-01
Change	16,477	3:24	2014-04-03
Ain't That Peculiar	16,140	3:11	1985-01-01
Big Time For Love	15,989	4:56	1987-01-01
Something Better (Bonus Track)	15,939	4:01	2009-03-31
I'm Ready (Bonus Track)	15,476	2:54	2009-03-31
Grenadine	14,806	3:25	2022-05-01
Thinking About You	14,396	4:22	2009-03-31
Love's Goin' Out of Style	13,811	4:47	2012-08-23
All Along the Watchtower	13,265	3:42	2015-07-22
Back on My Feet Again	13,020	3:27	2014-04-03
Sweet Rhode Island Red	12,980	3:49	2012-08-23
In Dreams	12,801	4:17	2014-04-03
Best of What I Got	12,242	4:22	2015-07-22
Evil	11,853	4:13	2013-06-11
Just Like A Woman	11,565	5:38	2009-03-31
Lifeguard	11,169	4:44	2022-05-01
I've Been Wrong Before (Bonus Track)	10,784	3:18	2009-03-31
Further the Sky	10,699	4:48	2012-08-23
Special One	10,356	4:02	2009-03-31
I-95	10,149	3:34	2021-03-08
New Thing (new Version)	9,974	4:41	2009-03-31
More	9,939	4:17	2021-03-08
Darling	9,930	6:41	2022-05-01
Saturday Night	9,538	3:37	2013-06-11
In Dreams	9,326	4:13	2015-07-22
Peace of Mind	9,258	4:37	2012-08-23
Rock and Roll	9,001	3:52	2014-04-03
Best of What I Got	8,871	4:22	2014-04-03
If You Ever Get Lonely	8,669	3:59	2013-06-11
Missing You - Radio Single Remix	8,523	3:45	2021-05-07
Band Intro	8,308	0:41	2014-04-03
Head First	8,244	4:09	2014-04-03
Blue Venus	7,967	0:35	2012-08-23
New York City Girl	7,935	4:18	2021-03-08
When You Were Mine	7,773	3:41	2021-03-08
Touch	7,770	4:18	2009-03-31
Prelude	7,661	1:11	2014-04-03
Touch	7,628	4:10	2021-03-08
Missing You - Remix	7,184	4:26	2021-05-07
Highway 61 Revisited	7,104	5:18	2012-08-23
Mr. Wonderful	6,673	5:36	2013-06-11
Head First	6,413	4:09	2015-07-22
All I Want For Christmas	6,309	3:50	2009-03-31
Rock and Roll	6,262	3:52	2015-07-22
Have You Seen Her My Friend	6,131	5:14	2009-03-31
Masters of War	6,005	6:45	2022-03-25
Better off Gone	5,985	3:56	2013-06-11
Godhead	5,820	5:32	2009-03-31
In Dreams	5,763	4:25	2013-06-11
Let's Get Out Of Here	5,714	4:20	2009-03-31
Prelude	5,601	1:11	2015-07-22
Show Me How To Love You	5,305	4:55	2009-03-31
Missing You	4,684	4:39	2021-05-07
Keys To Your Heart (Alternative Version)- Bonus Track	4,257	4:27	2009-03-31
I-95	3,760	4:12	2009-03-31
I'm Ready (feat. John Waite)	2,024	4:09	2015-01-03
Galaxy Groove	1,920	3:00	2025-01-22