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Wherever Would I Be Wherever Would I Be "Wherever Would I Be" is a song by American rock band Cheap Trick, released in 1990 as the second single from their eleventh studio album "Busted". It was written by American songwriter Diane Warren and produced by Richie Zito. "Wherever Would I Be" peaked at No. 50 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100. A music video was filmed to promote the single. It achieved medium rotation on MTV and play on "The Jukebox Network" and "Hit Video USA". In a review of "Busted", "Cash Box" described the song as a "strong power ballad". Reviewing the song