"Missing You" is a song written by Red Sovine and Dale Noe,Lonergan, David F. (2005). Hit Records, 1950-1975, Scarecrow Press. p. 148. Retrieved February 16, 2018. which was originally released by Red Sovine in 1955, and was later a hit single for Webb Pierce in 1957, Ray Peterson in 1961, and was posthumously a hit for Jim Reeves in 1972. Sovine's version was the B-side of Red Sovine and Webb Pierce's hit single "Why Baby Why"."Country & Western Records - Best Sellers In Stores", Billboard, December 25, 1961. p. 10. Retrieved February 15, 2018.Neely, Tim; Popoff, Martin (2009). Goldmine Price Guide to 45 RPM Records, Krause Publications. p. 632. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
Webb Pierce version In 1957, Webb Pierce released a version of the song, as the B-side of "Bye Bye Love". Pierce's version reached No. 7 on Billboards chart of "Most Played C&W by Jockeys",Most Played C&W by Jockeys", Billboard, August 5, 1957. p. 56. Retrieved February 16, 2018. while reaching No. 8 on Billboards chart of "C&W Best Selling in Stores", in a tandem ranking with its A-side, "Bye Bye Love".C&W Best Selling in Stores", Billboard, June 10, 1957. p. 58. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
Ray Peterson version In 1961, Ray Peterson released a version of the song as a single. Peterson's version spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart peaking at No. 29,Hot 100 - Ray Peterson Missing You Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved February 15, 2018. while reaching No. 7 on Billboards Easy Listening chart,Adult Contemporary - Ray Peterson Missing You Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved February 15, 2018. and No. 6 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade. Peterson's version of "Missing You" was ranked No. 90 on Billboards end of year "Hot 100 for 1961 - Top Sides of the Year"."Chart Toppers", Billboard, December 25, 1961. p. 10. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
Jim Reeves version Jim Reeves recorded "Missing You" in his last recording session on July 2, 1964.Jim Reeves Missing You Ad, jim-reeves.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018. In 1968, Reeves's version was released posthumously on his album A Touch of Sadness. In 1972, Reeves's version of the song was released as the lead track on his album Missing You and as a single. The single spent 16 weeks on Billboards Hot Country Singles chart, reaching No. 8,Hot Country Songs - Jim Reeves Missing You Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018."Hot Country Singles", Billboard, October 14, 1972. p. 60. Retrieved February 16, 2018. while reaching No. 13 on Canada's RPMs "The Programmers Country Playlist"."The Programmers Country Playlist", RPM Weekly, Volume 18, No. 7, September 30, 1972. Retrieved February 16, 2018. The album, Missing You, reached No. 9 on Billboards "Hot Country LP's" chart.Top Country Albums - Jim Reeves Missing You Chart History, Billboard.com. Retrieved February 16, 2018."Hot Country LP's", Billboard, November 4, 1972. p. 51. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
Other versions In 1965, Australian singer Tony Worsley released a version of the song, which reached No. 8 in Australia."Hits of the World", Billboard, January 22, 1966. p. 32. Retrieved February 16, 2018. In 1968, Mel Tillis released a version of the song on his album Let Me Talk to You.
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