Everything But The Girl — Missing (1994) Missing is a legendary song by the British duo Everything But The Girl. It was first released in a calm, melancholic version, but later became an international hit thanks to a dance remix. The song went on to become one of the most recognizable tracks of the 1990s. Interesting facts * Release year: 1994 (original version), 1995 (famous remix). * Country: United Kingdom. * Artist: Everything But The Girl. * Album: Amplified Heart (1994). * Genre: Sophisti-pop, Alternative Pop, Deep House (remix). * Duration: approximately 4 minutes for the album version. * Songwriters: Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt. * Producers: Everything But The Girl and John Coxon. * Famous remix: Todd Terry. Who are Everything But The Girl? Everything But The Girl is a British musical duo formed in 1982. Its members are singer Tracey Thorn and musician Ben Watt, who later became husband and wife. Initially, the group performed melodic pop music with jazz and folk influences. Over time, their sound became more electronic, and the album Walking Wounded (1996) established them as one of the interesting acts on the 1990s electronic music scene. How did the song become a worldwide hit? Interestingly, the original version of Missing did not become a major hit immediately after its release. Everything changed when American DJ and producer Todd Terry created a dance remix. He added a house beat, electronic rhythm and club atmosphere while preserving Tracey Thorn’s melancholic vocals. The result was unexpected: the song became an international hit, reaching number 3 in the UK, number 2 in the US and number 1 in Germany. It spent 55 weeks on the American Billboard Hot 100. What is the song about? Missing is about longing for someone or feeling someone’s absence. It tells the story of a person who continues thinking about someone who is now far away after a breakup. The song captures loneliness, longing and the feeling that even distance cannot help you forget someone you once loved. One of the song’s most memorable ideas compares human longing with nature: just as the desert misses the rain, a person can miss someone they have lost. It is this combination of a sad meaning and a danceable rhythm that makes Missing so special: you can dance to it while still feeling all the melancholy of the song. #EverythingButTheGirl #Missing #ToddTerry #1994Music #90sMusic - @vkusmuzik