"Missing You" is a poignant country ballad by Jim Reeves from his posthumous 1968 album A Touch of Sadness . Recorded during his final studio session in July 1964, just before his tragic plane crash death, it was later released as a single in 1972, peaking at #8 on the country charts .
Recording Details
The song was written by Red Sovine and Dale Noe, originally attempted by Sovine in 1955 but unissued until Reeves' version . It features lush instrumentation including guitars by Chet Atkins and Harold Bradley, plus strings and a subtle vocal chorus produced by Atkins and Bob Ferguson .
Lyrics Snippet
Key lines capture its longing theme: "Missing you, can't help but wish that you were in my arms tonight, making love to me. Kissing you, that's all I want to do" ....
