"Missing You" is a song performed by American singer Diana Ross, recorded for her 1984 album Swept Away. The song was written, composed, and produced by Lionel Richie as a tribute to Marvin Gaye, who was murdered by his father earlier that year. The memorial song was released as the album's fourth single on November 13, 1984, by RCA. Richie also provided background vocals on the song.
Content and reception
The song was built during conversations about Gaye shared by Ross and Richie, who came up with a song shortly after the conversations. Released in late 1984, the song became Ross' last major hit on the U.S. pop singles chart, hitting the top ten in the spring of 1985. In Billboard Hot 100 singles sales, it was particularly strong, hitting #5. It was her last song to reach number one on the R&B singles chart, and was so popular and enduring that it ranked as the 3rd biggest hit of 1985 on that chart, fueling her nomination as Female R&B Vocalist of the Year at the American Music Awards (alongside Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin).[1]
The video for the song was the first to be played on VH1, following a clip of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as performed by Marvin Gaye.[2]
Chart history
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References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 502.
- ^ Taraborrelli, J. Randy (2007). Diana Ross: A Biography. Citadel. ISBN 978-0806528496.
- ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 8291." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "Diana Ross: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Diana Ross Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Diana Ross Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Diana Ross Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Top 100 Hits of 1985/Top 100 Songs of 1985". Musicoutfitters.com. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "Adult Contemporary Songs – Year-End 1985". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1985". Billboard. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
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