What's Missing is a song written by
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and recorded by American recording artist
Alexander O'Neal. It is the fourth single from the singer's self-titled debut studio album, ''
Alexander O'Neal'' (1985). Following the moderately successful chart performances of the ''Alexander O'Neal'' singles "
Innocent", "
If You Were Here Tonight
"If You Were Here Tonight" is a song written by Monte Moir and recorded by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It is the second single from the singer's self-titled debut solo album, ''Alexander O'Neal'' (1985). Following the successful ch ...
", and "
A Broken Heart Can Mend
"A Broken Heart Can Mend" is a song written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and recorded by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. It is the third single from O'Neal's self-titled debut studio album, ''Alexander O'Neal'' (1985). Following the mo ...
", "What's Missing" was released as the album's fourth single.
Release
Alexander O'Neal's 5th hit single and it reached #90 in the
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart (currently titled Official Singles Chart, with the upper section more commonly known as the Official UK Top 40) is compiled by the Official Charts Company (OCC), on behalf of the British record industry, listing the top-s ...
. In the United States, the single reached #8 on ''
Billboard
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s
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.
Track listing
* 12" Single (TA 7191)
# "What's Missing (Extended Remix)" – 8:28
# "What's Missing (Instrumental)" – 8:28
# "Do You Wanna Like I Do" – 4:48
* 7" Single (A 7191)
# "What's Missing" – 4:06
# "Do You Wanna Like I Do" – 4:48
Sales chart performance
Peak positions
References
External links
*
1986 singles
Alexander O'Neal songs
Songs written by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
1985 songs
Song recordings produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Tabu Records singles
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