What's Missing

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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", and "A Broken Heart Can Mend", "What's Missing" was released as the album's fourth single.

"What's Missing"
Single by Alexander O'Neal
from the album Alexander O'Neal
Released	1986 (1986)
Recorded	1984
Genre	R&B
Length	5:43 (album version)
Label	Tabu
Songwriter(s)	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Producer(s)	Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Alexander O'Neal singles chronology
"Saturday Love" (1985) "What's Missing" (1986) "You Were Meant to Be My Lady (Not My Girl)" (1986)

Release

Alexander O'Neal's 5th hit single and it reached #90 in the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, the single reached #8 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.

Track listing

• 12" Single (TA 7191)

1. "What's Missing (Extended Remix)" – 8:28
2. "What's Missing (Instrumental)" – 8:28
3. "Do You Wanna Like I Do" – 4:48

• 7" Single (A 7191)

1. "What's Missing" – 4:06
2. "Do You Wanna Like I Do" – 4:48

Sales chart performance

Peak positions

Chart (1986)	Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[1]	8
US Hot Dance Club Songs[1]	40
UK Singles Chart[2]	90