The heartfelt story behind Richard Marx's "Aquí esperando por ti" (Right Here Waiting) is actually a real-life love letter written during a period of painful separation. The Inspiration: A Song Written in Separation

Feeling "oceans apart," Marx tried to fly out to see her, but his visa application was rejected. Devastated and missing her intensely, he sat down and wrote the lyrics and melody in just as a personal letter to express his unwavering commitment. From Private Letter to Global Hit

In 1988, Richard Marx was deeply in love with his then-girlfriend, actress (known for her roles in Dirty Dancing and Flashdance ). While Marx was touring, Rhodes was miles away in South Africa filming a movie.

After friends convinced him of the song's universal power, he included it on his 1989 album Repeat Offender . It eventually:

Marx originally didn't intend to record the song himself, thinking it was too personal for the public. He actually sent a demo to , but she turned it down, jokingly telling him she wouldn't "be right here waiting for anybody".