John Waite

Data updated on 2025-06-09 07:19:06 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

336.3 million

Updated on 2025-06-09

Date	Total plays
2025-06-09	336,286,337
2025-05-31	334,832,976
2025-05-23	333,517,181
2025-05-15	332,177,399
2025-04-29	329,578,458
2025-04-19	328,018,836
2025-04-11	327,235,888
2025-04-03	325,098,725
2025-03-25	323,749,357
2025-03-17	322,271,420
2025-03-07	329,017,590
2025-02-27	319,001,317
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

2,208,952

Followers

297,292

Top Cities

Santiago

49,303 listeners
Sydney

31,909 listeners
Melbourne

25,701 listeners
Quezon City

32,152 listeners
Brisbane

24,895 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track	Plays	Duration	Release date
Missing You	285,502,164	4:30	1984-01-01
Missing You - Single Version	9,981,463	3:30	2007-12-03
Change	9,623,112	3:17	1982-01-01
Missing You	7,929,272	4:41	2007-01-01
Lay Down Beside Me	4,982,624	4:59	2007-01-01
Missing You	1,689,850	3:55	2015-06-16
Missing You	870,722	3:51	2012-08-27
In Dreams	850,077	3:43	2009-03-31
Missing You (Re-Recorded / Remastered)	743,024	3:43	2009-01-01
Missing You (Re-Recorded) [Remastered]	743,024	3:48	2012-01-17
Missing You (Re-Recorded) [Re-Remastered]	743,024	3:43	2012-12-14
Every Step Of The Way	715,783	4:12	1985-01-01
Act Of Love	606,973	4:29	1987-01-01
How Did I Get By Without You?	599,561	4:05	2009-03-31
In Dreams	505,310	3:45	1993-01-01
Mr. Wonderful	453,988	4:14	1982-01-01
Tears	421,405	3:59	1984-01-01
These Times Are Hard For Lovers	371,539	4:16	1987-01-01
Missing You - Rerecorded	371,332	3:32	2010-01-01
If You Ever Get Lonely Remastered	310,334	3:54	2013-07-24
If You Ever Get Lonely	310,334	3:56	2012-08-23
I'm Still In Love	291,389	3:44	1982-01-01
Missing You	278,017	4:18	2014-03-12
Isn't It Time	275,998	4:03	2012-08-23
Restless Heart	268,742	4:31	1984-01-01
Missing You	260,240	4:03	2021-03-08
Dark Side Of The Sun	218,544	3:60	1984-01-01
Back on My Feet Again	207,773	3:30	2025-01-06
When I See You Smile - Rerecorded	161,290	5:07	2010-01-01
Downtown	146,936	5:09	2009-03-31
Bluebird Cafe	146,257	3:58	2009-03-31
Catch the Wind	145,490	3:22	2021-03-08
Space Oddity	134,257	4:54	2007-09-18
Deal For Life	133,497	4:35	1990-01-01
Change	130,118	3:15	2015-07-22
When I See You Smile	125,761	5:13	2012-08-23
Change	122,237	3:53	2013-06-11
When I See You Smile	120,684	5:18	2014-04-03
Masterpiece of Loneliness	120,017	4:05	2021-03-08
Masterpieces of Loneliness	120,017	4:05	2012-08-27
Masterpiece of Lonliness	120,017	4:10	2009-03-31
The Hard Way	111,291	3:55	2012-08-23
Going To The Top	109,038	4:35	1982-01-01
New York City Girl	108,870	4:50	2012-08-23
NYC Girl	108,870	4:50	2009-03-31
Evil	105,357	4:03	2012-08-23
Euroshima	98,693	5:09	1984-01-01
Saturday Night	98,613	2:48	1984-01-01
Always Be Your Man	97,763	4:42	2009-03-31
More	97,701	4:12	2009-03-31
Ain't No Sunshine	89,258	3:40	2009-03-31
Don't Lose Any Sleep	88,630	3:48	1987-01-01
Woman's Touch	85,271	3:53	1987-01-01
Welcome To Paradise	84,995	3:59	1985-01-01
For Your Love	83,525	3:41	1984-01-01
Rough & Tumble	83,198	4:23	2012-08-23
Isn’t It Time	80,144	3:48	2021-03-08
The Choice	77,133	4:26	1985-01-01
Keys to Your Heart	74,170	3:49	2012-08-23
Girl from the North Country	73,675	3:32	2012-08-27
Someone Like You	69,272	4:53	2009-03-31
Sometimes	67,173	4:55	1987-01-01
Dreamtime/Shake It Up	66,556	5:11	1984-01-01
Downtown	61,306	4:44	2021-03-08
Love Collision	58,226	3:54	1984-01-01
Price of My Tears	57,210	3:45	2009-03-31
No Brakes	56,115	3:16	1985-01-01
When You Were Mine	56,036	4:02	2009-03-31
Whenever You Come Around	53,698	4:03	2009-03-31
Anything	52,307	3:42	2022-05-01
White Heat	51,819	3:23	1982-01-01
Wild One	50,321	3:51	1987-01-01
In God's Shadow	50,129	5:52	2009-03-31
In God’s Shadow	49,017	5:05	2021-03-08
Head First	48,379	3:10	2021-03-08
Head First	47,288	3:44	2013-06-11
Better Off Gone	46,680	3:52	2012-08-23
Valentine	45,289	3:45	2009-03-31
Everytime I Think of You	44,669	3:52	2015-07-22
Shadows of Love	43,918	4:03	2012-08-23
Make It Happen	43,917	3:20	1982-01-01
Encircled	43,796	4:26	1987-01-01
Not Dark Yet	40,996	5:48	2021-02-16
Just Like Lovers	36,528	4:30	1985-01-01
Every Time I Think Of You (Re-Recorded / Remastered)	36,507	3:51	2010-10-01
Temptation	36,060	3:00	1982-01-01
Missing You	35,788	3:37	2015-07-22
Desperate Love	34,723	3:58	1982-01-01
Hanging Tree	34,086	3:21	2012-08-23
In Dreams	32,568	3:46	2012-08-23
The One Who Got Away	31,027	3:50	2014-12-08
She's The One	30,606	5:51	1987-01-01
Wild Life	30,076	3:22	1982-01-01
Be My Baby Tonight	29,313	3:29	1982-01-01
Magic Camera	29,312	2:44	2014-12-08
Godhead	28,591	3:32	2012-08-27
The Glittering Prize	28,158	5:15	2009-03-31
Imaginary Girl	28,032	3:57	2009-03-31
Suicide Life	27,524	6:57	2009-03-31
Fly	26,203	4:19	2009-03-31
Laydown	25,832	3:34	1985-01-01
Withered and Died	25,380	3:03	2014-12-08
Keys To Your Heart	24,791	3:41	2009-03-31
Lust For Life	24,583	3:05	1985-01-01
Head First	24,394	3:36	2012-08-23
I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry	21,596	2:31	2021-03-08
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry	21,596	2:35	2009-03-31
Downtown	21,253	5:45	2012-08-23
Skyward	21,056	4:09	2012-08-23
Mr. Wonderful	20,206	4:23	2012-08-23
Everytime I Think of You	20,022	3:52	2014-04-03
Midnight Rendezvous	19,620	5:13	2015-07-22
A Heart Needs a Home	19,530	3:43	2014-12-08
St. Patrick's Day	19,138	6:02	2012-08-23
Back on My Feet Again	18,719	3:28	2015-07-22
New York City Girl	18,500	5:50	2014-04-03
Son of Godhead (Slight Return)	18,163	2:10	2012-08-27
You're The One	17,810	3:19	1985-01-01
Something Better (Bonus Track)	16,645	4:01	2009-03-31
Change	16,583	3:24	2014-04-03
Ain't That Peculiar	16,510	3:11	1985-01-01
Big Time For Love	16,471	4:56	1987-01-01
I'm Ready (Bonus Track)	15,946	2:54	2009-03-31
Grenadine	15,103	3:25	2022-05-01
Thinking About You	15,058	4:22	2009-03-31
Fail for Love (Remix)	14,660	2:53	2025-05-10
Love's Goin' Out of Style	14,591	4:47	2012-08-23
All Along the Watchtower	13,829	3:42	2015-07-22
Sweet Rhode Island Red	13,252	3:49	2012-08-23
Back on My Feet Again	13,120	3:27	2014-04-03
Best of What I Got	12,943	4:22	2015-07-22
In Dreams	12,901	4:17	2014-04-03
Evil	12,034	4:13	2013-06-11
Just Like A Woman	11,924	5:38	2009-03-31
I've Been Wrong Before (Bonus Track)	11,442	3:18	2009-03-31
Lifeguard	11,423	4:44	2022-05-01
Further the Sky	10,968	4:48	2012-08-23
Special One	10,690	4:02	2009-03-31
I-95	10,514	3:34	2021-03-08
More	10,402	4:17	2021-03-08
New Thing (new Version)	10,255	4:41	2009-03-31
Darling	10,092	6:41	2022-05-01
In Dreams	9,747	4:13	2015-07-22
Saturday Night	9,690	3:37	2013-06-11
Peace of Mind	9,480	4:37	2012-08-23
Missing You - Radio Single Remix	9,304	3:45	2021-05-07
If You Ever Get Lonely	9,100	3:59	2013-06-11
Rock and Roll	9,069	3:52	2014-04-03
Best of What I Got	8,916	4:22	2014-04-03
Band Intro	8,336	0:41	2014-04-03
Blue Venus	8,314	0:35	2012-08-23
New York City Girl	8,300	4:18	2021-03-08
Head First	8,288	4:09	2014-04-03
When You Were Mine	8,208	3:41	2021-03-08
Touch	8,054	4:18	2009-03-31
Touch	7,962	4:10	2021-03-08
Missing You - Remix	7,849	4:26	2021-05-07
Prelude	7,698	1:11	2014-04-03
Highway 61 Revisited	7,444	5:18	2012-08-23
Mr. Wonderful	6,983	5:36	2013-06-11
Head First	6,723	4:09	2015-07-22
Rock and Roll	6,653	3:52	2015-07-22
All I Want For Christmas	6,460	3:50	2009-03-31
Godhead	6,387	5:32	2009-03-31
Have You Seen Her My Friend	6,343	5:14	2009-03-31
Better off Gone	6,268	3:56	2013-06-11
Masters of War	6,223	6:45	2022-03-25
In Dreams	6,015	4:25	2013-06-11
Let's Get Out Of Here	5,983	4:20	2009-03-31
Prelude	5,842	1:11	2015-07-22
Show Me How To Love You	5,584	4:55	2009-03-31
Missing You	4,922	4:39	2021-05-07
Keys To Your Heart (Alternative Version)- Bonus Track	4,470	4:27	2009-03-31
I-95	3,933	4:12	2009-03-31
Galaxy Groove	2,566	3:00	2025-01-22
I'm Ready (feat. John Waite)	2,068	4:09	2015-01-03