Rocker John Waite went to the movies in Los Angeles a couple of days ago to see Warm Bodies. His 1984 hit “Missing You” plays during a pivotal part of the Jonathan Levine film–a moment where the action shifts from the terrifying to the tender. “I was really very pleased,” says Waite. “It’s a great movie.”
For those who haven’t yet seen it, the movie is based on the Isaac Marion novel of the same name and takes place after an unnamed catastrophe has obliterated much of the planet, leaving behind a population of zombies. One in particular, R (Nicholas Hoult) eats the brains of Julie’s (Teresa Palmer) boyfriend, ingests his memories, and falls in love with her. Because he’s a zombie he can only grunt and groan, so music plays an important part in the wooing process. The soundtrack for the film is filled with welcome surprises: “Patience” by Guns ‘N Roses, “Hungry Heart” by Bruce Springsteen, “Rock You Like Hurricane” by the Scorpions and “Midnight City” by M83.
But, says Jonathan Levine, the “Missing You” addition almost didn’t happen. “I’d love to take credit for this, usually I do for music but that’s something my music editor put in. I’ll take credit for liking it,” says Levine, who had written “I Remember You” by Skid Row into the script for that scene. But, he says, “It didn’t work rhythmically and we put ["Missing You"] in and everything just clicked.”
Waite says that he wrote the lyrics to the number one song in about ten minutes. “I took the first line of the song from a baby’s song–every time I think of you–to get me going,” he says. “Then I wrote the entire thing without stopping. It was a magical thing that happens when you’re flying. I think that’s why it has some wings–it’s unpretentious. This all sounds rather lofty but it really was from the heart.”
Interview with John Waite giving insights in his relations, wish to marry and settle down.He almost got married two years ago again. If You Ever Get Lonely is about that pain! He doesnt reveal the name of the woman though. John is to sincere to do that. It's all about Integrity.
But also on the guitarplayer of The Babys, with whom he almost never spoke. John never mentions the name. And what John would have done now, in the same situation. What did John learn ?
Live as a lead singer and the many women he met. But also about art and that democracy in a band doesnt lead to better art! being self critical. Well one has to hear this one surely. Take the time and enjoy.Wouter Kramer.
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John Waite : " it was a great time. Kerri had been working his way into the songs. The energy was worth recording. I took a shot at capturing the energy. We were having a blast and it shows in the performance. I think it was a golden time. It cost a small fortune to record and some of the shows were just so good it was worth going after. The band has come a long way and I would like to continue to put something out every 8 months. It's a great record..... Raw, no overdubs or bullshit. It's the truth!!!! "
ONE of Lancaster’s favourite sons has joined forces with a former President of the United States for a very good cause.
ONE of Lancaster’s favourite sons has joined forces with a former President of the United States for a very good cause.
Rock star John Waite met Bill Clinton at a recent health summit at the swish Ritz Carleton hotel in Laguna Beach, California.
Lancaster-born John, famed for his worldwide smash ‘Missing You’, is friends with Joe Kiani, the medical entrepreneur who hosted the Patient Safety, Science and Technology conference.
The event aimed to sign up manufacturers and developers of health monitoring devices hoping to reduce unnecessary patient deaths in the USA.
Kiani, owner of leading health technology company Masimo, has been described as the "Bill Gates of the medical world”.
"It’s a very moving thing – many of us have had loved ones who have been in care and didn’t survive,” said John, speaking exclusively to The Visitor from his home in Santa Monica, California.
"Joe is trying to create a database where every doctor can have access to every patient’s complete medical history.
"President Clinton gave a tremendous speech.”
Waite, who was educated at the Storey Art College in Lancaster, has enjoyed two number one hits in America – ‘Missing You’ in 1984 and ‘When I See You Smile’ as lead singer with Bad English in 1989.
‘Missing You’ was also a Top 10 hit in the UK and was covered by Tina Turner.
The rocker, 60, returns home to Lancaster on a regular basis.
He played a live gig at the Grand Theatre in 2011 and was back for three weeks at Christmas to visit friends and family, including his proud mum Veronica, who lives in Scotforth.
"Lancaster is still very much part of my life because it’s a great city,” he said.
"I’m currently mixing an album and working on just a few bigger gigs this year, which opens up more time for me to come home.
"I was just thinking, why is it that the first thing you see driving into Lancaster is a KFC?
"I’ll be back in the spring for a nice holiday. You’ll find me in the Boot and Shoe!”
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