Wherever You Go (Coco Lee song)

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"Wherever You Go"
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Single by Coco Lee
from the album Just No Other Way
ReleasedNovember 21, 2000 (2000-11-21)
Genre
Length
  • 4:19 (album version)
  • 3:50 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Arnold Roman
  • Steve Skinner
Producer(s) Ric Wake
Coco Lee singles chronology
"Do You Want My Love"
(2000)		"Wherever You Go"
(2000)		"I Have A Dream"
(2008)
Music video
"Wherever You Go" on YouTube

"Wherever You Go" is a song by Chinese-American singer CoCo Lee, released in 2000 as the second single from her twelfth studio album and first English-language album, Just No Other Way , by Epic and 550 Music.

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The song became a moderate hit in Australia, [1] peaking at number 29. [2]

Background and release

CoCo Lee, known for her breakthrough in the American market as the first Chinese singer to achieve moderate success, included "Wherever You Go" as part of her English-language debut album, Just No Other Way. The song was one of three singles from the album, alongside "Do You Want My Love" and the promotional single "Before I Fall in Love", which was featured on the Runaway Bride soundtrack. [3] The song was written by Arnie Roman and Steve Skinner, and was produced by Ric Wake. Talking about the production of her first English language album, Lee highlighted the difference in production timelines between her Asian and English material, noting that Just No Other Way took nine months to produce due to meticulous musical arrangements in the US, compared to her faster-paced Asian recording process. In particular, she highlighted "Wherever You Go" as this song was recorded in only fifteen minutes, surprising producer Ric Wake, who had reserved two days for the session, and compared her efficiency to Celine Dion. [4]

The single was released in 2000 as the album's second in Australia and Europe. The CD singles featured various remixes, including contributions from Soda Club and Jonathan Peters.

Reception

Writing for L'Officiel Singapore, Đức Noise and Hanan Haddad described "Wherever You Go" as a track that "transports you to a world brimming with rosy hues, promises of the future, and a sense of hope." They praised the music video's vibrant aesthetic and Lee's captivating performance, noting the song's lively tempo and robust rhythm that culminate in a climactic chorus. [5]

Track listing

Australia CD single [6]

  1. "Wherever You Go" (radio edit) – 3:50
  2. "Wherever You Go" (Soda Club Mix) – 3:44
  3. "Wherever You Go" (Soda Club Master Mix) – 7:40
  4. "Wherever You Go" (Jonathan Peters Radio Mix) – 3:54
  5. "Wherever You Go" (Jonathan Peters Extended Radio Mix) – 5:32
  6. "Do You Want My Love" (Soda Club Master Mix) – 7:12

Europe CD single [7]

  1. "Wherever You Go" (radio edit) – 3:50
  2. "Wherever You Go" (Jonathan Peters Extended Radio Mix) – 5:32
  3. "Wherever You Go" (Soda Club Master Mix) – 7:40
  4. "Wherever You Go" (Soda Fillet Of Soul Mix) – 7:36

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of the CD single [7] .

Charts

Chart (2000)Position
Australia (ARIA) [2] 29

References

  1. ↑ Estera, Christine (July 7, 2023). "Singer Coco Lee's haunting final message to fans before death". news.com.au. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2000". ARIA . Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  3. ↑ Rui, Zhang (July 6, 2023). "Pop diva Coco Lee unexpectedly dies aged 48". China.org.cn. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  4. ↑ S. Valdellon, Lionel Zivan (Feb 26, 2000). "A Taste of Coco: An Interview With Rising Asian Star COCO LEE". PHILMUSIC.COM. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  5. ↑ Noise, Đức (July 7, 2023). "In Memory of Coco Lee: 5 of Her Most Influential Songs". L'Officiel Singapore. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ Coco Lee (2000). Wherever You Go (Australia Maxi single). 550 Music/Epic. 669471 2.
  7. 1 2 Coco Lee (2000). Wherever You Go (Europe CD single). 550 Music/Epic. FFM 669442 2.
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