Whenever You're Near
"Whenever You're Near" is a song composed by Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw, recorded by Cher. Song information. "Whenever You're Near" was one of three songs recorded exclusively for Cher's first European compilation, "". 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 72. The song was released in three formats, CD, 7” vinyl 12" vinyl Picture Disc. Critical reception. AllMusic called this song "gutsy."