Whenever You're Near

"Whenever You're Near" is a song composed by Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw, recorded by American singer and actress Cher.

"Whenever You're Near"
Single by Cher
from the album Greatest Hits: 1965–1992
B-side	"Could've Been You"
Released	February 22, 1993 (1993-02-22)
Length	4:05
Label	Geffen
Songwriter(s)	Jack Blades Tommy Shaw
Producer(s)	Ron Nevison
Cher singles chronology
"Oh No Not My Baby" (1992) "Whenever You're Near" (1993) "Many Rivers to Cross" (1993)

Song information

"Whenever You're Near" was one of three songs recorded exclusively for Cher's first European compilation, Greatest Hits: 1965–1992. The song was released as the album's second single in the United Kingdom and it managed to enter the official UK singles chart for one week, peaking at number 72. The song was released in three formats: CD, 7-inch vinyl, and 12-inch picture disc.

Critical reception

AllMusic called this song "gutsy."

Track listings

• European 7-inch and cassette single

1. "Whenever You're Near" – 4:04
2. "Could've Been You" – 3:26

• European 12-inch and CD single

1. "Whenever You're Near" – 4:04
2. "I'll Never Stop Loving You" – 3:57
3. "Could've Been You" – 3:26
4. "You Wouldn't Know Love" – 3:30

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)	72

External links

• Official Cher site
• Cher at IMDb