Waiting by the Hotline

"Waiting by the Hotline" is a song written by Thom Bell and Deniece Williams and recorded by Williams for her 1982 album Niecy. Produced by Bell, it was released as a single in 1982 by ARC/Columbia Records, reaching number 29 on the US Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

Critical reception
Crispin Cioe of High Fidelity noted how Williams' strong, high soprano can handle Bell's more muscular arrangements with flair".