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"Missing" is a song by British popular music duo Everything but the Girl, taken from their
eighth studio album Amplified
Heart (1994). It was written by the two band members, Tracey
Thorn and Ben Watt, and was produced solely by Watt. It was taken as
the second single off the album on 8 August 1994 by Atlantic
Records and Blanco Y Negro Records. Initially it did not achieve much
success, so in 1995 the song was remixed by Todd Terry and
re-released, resulting in a worldwide hit, peaking near the top of the charts
in many countries.
Musically the song takes in multiple genres. The version from the
album is a more low-tempo influenced song, while the remix version is a more
up-tempo dance-pop song.
Lyrically the song talks about one person missing the other because they have
moved away. "Missing" was critically acclaimed by the majority of
music critics, who praised the composition and generally considered it a
highlight on the album.
The release of the remixed version of "Missing" gave an
indication of the band's future experimentation with more electronic dance music on subsequent
albums.
'Missing' marked the beginning of my love affair with 'modern' dance music. Todd Terry's thumbprint was soon all over everything, and it was fun to watch as a new producer would fill those shoes as the flavor of the month. I am still a devotee and even though I rarely go out to clubs anymore, I still follow this genre faithfully. Everything But the Girl makes me think of: Basia, Swing Out Sister, Matt Bianco. There was a video show that used to come on late night television that would play their vids. Lovely, exotic, throw back, salsa-based rhythms. Thanks for posting this. You have SUCH good taste! - Uptonking from Wonderland Burlesque
ReplyDeletethis song has special meaning to me and I am glad to find someone else that is sentimental about this song
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