Marx was born to Dick and Ruth Marx. Marx grew up in a mixed faith household where father was Jewish and his mother was a Christian. His father was a jingle writer for commercials for popular products such as 'Chicken of the Sea', which is where Marx got his start writing at the tender age of five. His father also was talented jazz musician, well-known in the Chicago area.
At the age of 17, Marx created a demo to showcase his talents, which landed in the hands of soul artist Lionel Richie. Richie invited Marx to Hollywood saying, "I can't promise you anything, but you should come to L.A." Marx would eventually appear as a background singer in Richie's songs "You Are" and "Running With The Night" as well as on Richie's follow-up album, which included the smash hit "All Night Long".
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Marx's first album, a self-titled work, went multi-platinum, selling nearly 4 million copies. He also earned his first #1 single, "Hold on to the nights", which he told Songfacts.com was inspired by a friend who had the dilemma of having met the love of his life when both the friend and the girl in question were already in relationships. He also had several other top five hits including "Don’t Mean Nothing" (#3), "Should've Known Better" (#3) and "Endless Summer Nights" (#2). He later revealed in an interview on 'VH-1 Classic' that his favorite song that he performed from his first album was "Have Mercy."
*Repeat Offender*
Repeat Offender eventually moved into the #1 spot and gave Marx two more #1 hit singles.
*Rush Street*
Rush Street's "Hazard" (#1), which depicted a man's rejection in a fictional version of Hazard, Nebraska. He released Paid Vacation in 1994, Flesh & Bone in 1997, Days in Avalon in 2000 and My Own Best Enemy in 2004.
Richard Marx also sang with Donna Lewis, best known for her hit "I Love You Always Forever", on the track "At the Beginning" of the Anastasia soundtrack. He has sung background vocals for Madonna in her True Blue album.
He has served as a writer/producer for an extensive list of other recording artists, including Barry Manilow, Barbra Streisand, Keith Urban, 98 Degrees, Kenny Loggins, Emerson Drive, Luther Vandross, Michael Bolton, *NSYNC, Olivia Newton-John, Sarah Brightman, SheDaisy, John Farnham and Vince Gill.
Marx has been married to Cynthia Rhodes, who starred in the 1987 blockbuster Dirty Dancing and is a former lead singer for 80s pop band Animotion, since 1989. The couple has three sons: Brandon, Lucas, and Jesse. Brandon is the eldest followed by Lucas then Jesse.
One of Marx's most recent works is a song titled "Remember When", composed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Disneyland. Performed by LeAnn Rimes, the song may be heard on the park's official 50th Anniversary album, as well as selected times in the park.
The Way She Loves Me
Richard Marx Lyrics
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When I hear my baby calling
A simple motion, a look in her eyes
And I'm helplessly falling
I'd give all of somebody else
For any piece of her heart that's left
She knows me better than I know myself
Let me tell you 'bout the way she loves me
Ooh, I want the world to know
I'm crazy 'bout the way she loves me
Ooh, I'm proud to let it show, yeah, yeah, yeah
Came close to letting this train pass me by
Just like a fool second guessing
I could've spent my life wondering why
I didn't cherish the blessing
If I'd have known she'd come my way
The lonely nights would have been okay
I have her promise that she's gonna stay
[Chorus]
Nobody else could do me right
A breath of heaven in my darkest night
I'm gonna hold on with all of my might
[Chorus]
In this song, Richard Marx describes the deep love and connection he has with his partner. He talks about how her mere presence can make him fall for her helplessly, and how he would give up everything just to have a piece of her heart. The way she loves him is something special and he wants the world to know it, as he is very proud of their relationship.
Marx goes on to express how he almost missed out on this love, but he’s grateful it eventually came his way. He reflects on the fact that if he had known she was going to be a part of his life, he wouldn't have had to spend so many lonely nights wondering why he couldn't find the right person. Having her in his life is a breath of heaven amidst his darkest night, and he promises to hold on to her with all of his might.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and how it can transform an individual's life. Marx is grateful for the love he has found and doesn't shy away from expressing his feelings openly.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have this feeling 'till the day that I die
I will always have strong feelings of love for my partner until my last breath
When I hear my baby calling
Whenever I hear my partner's voice, my heart melts and I get a rush of emotions
A simple motion, a look in her eyes
Even the most basic non-verbal gestures from my partner can communicate volumes of love and care
And I'm helplessly falling
I am utterly captivated by my partner's love and affection and cannot resist her charm
I'd give all of somebody else
I would sacrifice any other relationship for the sake of my current partner
For any piece of her heart that's left
Even the slightest bit of affection remaining from my partner towards me is worth more than any other love
She knows me better than I know myself
My partner is so in tune with me that she understands me more than I comprehend myself
Let me tell you 'bout the way she loves me
I want to share my partner's love for me with the whole world
Ooh, I want the world to know
I am proud of how much my partner loves me and want others to recognize it as well
I'm crazy 'bout the way she loves me
I am extremely passionate about how much my partner loves me
Ooh, I'm proud to let it show, yeah, yeah, yeah
I am not ashamed to express my feelings of joy and gratitude towards my partner's love for me
Came close to letting this train pass me by
I almost missed out on the opportunity to have this amazing love and relationship with my partner
Just like a fool second guessing
I was foolishly uncertain and doubting about whether or not to pursue this love and relationship
I could've spent my life wondering why
I could have lived a life full of regret, wondering why I didn't take the chance to have this love in my life
I didn't cherish the blessing
I did not give enough appreciation and recognition to the amazing blessing that is my partner's love for me
If I'd have known she'd come my way
If I had foreseen this opportunity to have this love, I would have been more proactive in pursuing it
The lonely nights would have been okay
If I had gotten together with my partner earlier, I would not have had to endure so many lonely nights
I have her promise that she's gonna stay
My partner has promised to stick by my side and be committed to our relationship for the long haul
Nobody else could do me right
No other partner could satisfy and fulfill me the way my current partner does
A breath of heaven in my darkest night
My partner's love is like a light shining in the midst of my darkest and most troubling times
I'm gonna hold on with all of my might
I will do everything in my power to preserve and cherish this love for as long as possible
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD MARX
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I'll have this feeling 'till the day that I die
When I hear my baby calling
A simple motion, a look in her eyes
And I'm helplessly falling
I'd give all of somebody else
For any piece of her heart that's left
She knows me better than I know myself
Let me tell you 'bout the way she loves me
Ooh, I want the world to know
I'm crazy 'bout the way she loves me
Ooh, I'm proud to let it show, yeah, yeah, yeah
Came close to letting this train pass me by
Just like a fool second guessing
I could've spent my life wondering why
I didn't cherish the blessing
If I'd have known she'd come my way
The lonely nights would have been okay
I have her promise that she's gonna stay
Let me tell you 'bout the way she loves me
Ooh, I want the world to know
I'm crazy 'bout the way she loves me
Ooh, I'm proud to let it show, yeah, yeah, yeah
Nobody else could do me right
A breath of heaven in my darkest night
I'm gonna hold on with all of my might
Let me tell you 'bout the way she loves me
Ooh, I want the world to know
I'm crazy 'bout the way she loves me
Ooh, I'm proud to let it show, yeah, yeah, yeah
VIDEOHEREBOB
Man, gotta cover this one when we get back to gigging. This really lifted me up today. Such respect for those soulful vocals. Songs like this please forever.
Susan Reed
Before the internet...
There was Richard Marx!
Great stuff!!
Jason Burger
@Julia Celandine Yes, he had one of the best mullets of the era.
Julia Celandine
yes, these clothes, hairs styles,
Sarah S
I wish they made music like this!!! That voice gives me chills
Karen Stepp
@Sarah S That voice gives me chills too, that's so very well said! It's like it weaves a magic spell around your head and your heart before you ever knew it was coming. . .
Dana Carter
@Georgia Langdon You should check out the Spanish versions of KEEP COMING BACK (VOLVER A TÍ) and NOW AND FOREVER (AHORA Y SIEMPRÉ), they'll blow your #@%§ing mind!!!🤯🤯🤯
Pedro
De mais uauuu inéditas 👏👏😍
Sarah S
@chelle motsinger this is an old song. I think it's from 1994. But his voice is ageless
chelle motsinger
This is new he always has sung this way I love it