Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)

Hazell Dean

About Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)

"Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)" is a Hi-NRG song written and produced by British hitmaking team Stock Aitken & Waterman, which became a hit for singer Hazell Dean in 1984. Dean, having had a top 10 hit in early 1984 with "Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)", was looking for a follow-up single. Through her label Proto Records, she contacted music producers Stock Aitken & Waterman, who had by then worked with fellow Proto records artists Divine and Agents Aren't Aeroplanes, but were virtually unknown by then. The song was originally titled "Dance Your Love Away", and was given to American artist, Michael Prince, to record. When Hazell Dean contacted Stock Aitken Waterman, they offered her to listen to the backing track of Divine's "You Think You're A Man". She liked it, so she needed a single with them. Matt Aitken came up with idea of using the backing track of "Dance Your Love Away " with re-written lyrics, which could be suitable for Hazell, who hated the chorus. Mike Stock and Matt Aitken rewrote it, with the song being re-titled "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)". "Dance Your Love Away" was released as a single in 1985. 


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Over you, once again
Once again
Once again
Once again.
I fight the night to be alone has never frightened me

Behind the light the shadow of your memory.
Oh
Who are you to turn the knife? I am not your sacrifice.
Who are you when I can't get you out of my life?
Bet you didn't know that I would pack away my things and go
And now it's true gonna get along in spite of you.
Don't want to hear your alibis
Don't want your part time compromise.
Who are you when I can't get you out of my life?
Whatever I do
Wherever I go
I'm never coming back to you.
Whatever you do
Wherever you go
I'm gonna get over you.
Whatever I do
Wherever I go

I stand alone, another victim of your fantasy.
I face the world
I'm searching for my destiny.
Oh
Who are you to tie me down when you were not always around?
Who are you when I can't get you out of my life?
Whatever I do
Wherever I go
I'm never coming back to you

Over you, once again
Once again
Once again

Whatever I do
Wherever I go
I'm never coming back to you

I stand alone, another victim of your fantasy
Whatever I do
Wherever I go
I'm never coming back to you

Whatever I do
Wherever I go
I'm never coming back to you

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Hazell Dean

Hazell Dean (born Hazel Dean Poole, 27 October 1956,Great Baddow, Essex) is a British dance-pop singer, who achieved her biggest success in the 1980s as a leading Hi-NRG artist. She is best known for the top ten hits "Searchin' (I Gotta Find a Man)", "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)" and "Who's Leaving Who". She has also worked as a songwriter and producer. more »

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Written by: AITKEN, STOCK, WATERMAN

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)" is classified as a pop and Hi-NRG genre song. Hi-NRG refers to an uptempo genre of music that was popular in clubs during the 1980s and '90s.
Chart Performance
The song was a Top 10 hit in the UK. It reached the number 4 spot on the UK Singles Chart in August 1984, which marked Dean's first significant chart success.
Producer
The track was produced by the famous British music producer, writer and remixer, Pete Waterman. This marked the first hit single he had produced.
Songwriters
This catchy song was written by a formidable trio composed of Pete Waterman, Mike Stock, and Matt Aitken, who gained fame as a songwriting and record producing team, also known as Stock Aitken Waterman.
Album
"Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)" is the lead single from Hazell Dean's second studio album, "Heart First."
Inception
The song is notable as it incorporates an uncredited riff from Michael Jackson's "State of Shock," leading to Jackson receiving a songwriter credit on the track.
Popularity
The song became so popular that it was adopted as a chant by supporters of English football club, Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Foreign Versions
There's a Spanish version of the song titled "Todo Lo Que Hago (Voy A Seguirte)" released in 1985.
Extended Version
An extended version of the song, called "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go) (Extended Version)" is also available and is a favorite among fans for its enhanced musical experience.
Live Performances
Hazell Dean frequently performed "Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)" live at gay pride events and connected with the LGBTQ+ community, becoming a recognized figure in the community.
Synthesized Sound
The song is recognized for its heavy usage of synthesizers and drum machines, which were characteristic of the High Energy genre in the '80s.

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