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Jun 29, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 29 1989 – Richard Marx Released Right Here Waiting.

On this day June 29 1989, Richard Marx released Right Here Waiting, a heartfelt ballad that became one of the defining love songs of the late 80s. With its simple piano melody and emotional lyrics about long distance devotion, the track struck a chord with listeners around the world.

The song reached number 1 in the United States from August 12 through September 1. It also topped the charts in Canada, Poland, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, solidifying Marx's place as a top tier pop...

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