2001 Shakira – Whenever, Wherever (US:#6 UK:#2)
“Whenever, Wherever” is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira from her fifth studio album and English-language debut, Laundry Service (2001). It was released on 2 October 2001 by Epic Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written, composed, and produced by Shakira and Tim Mitchell, with additional songwriting from Gloria Estefan. “Whenever, Wherever” is a mix of Latin music and worldbeat that is heavily influenced by Andean music. The Spanish version of the song, titled “Suerte” (literally “Luck”), lyrically discusses how fortunate Shakira is to have found her romantic partner.
Album
Laundry Service is the fifth studio album and first English language album by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira, globally released on 13 November 2001 by Epic Records. It is her first album to be primarily recorded in English. After the release of her fourth studio album Dónde Están los Ladrones?, which became a success in […]
Musicians
| Bass | Paul Bushnell |
| Drums | Brendan Buckley |
| Guitar | Brian Ray |
| Guitar | Tim Mitchell |
| Guitar | Tim Pierce |
| Mandolin | Tim Mitchell |
| Programming | Tim Mitchell |
| Charango | Gustavo Patiño |
| Rondador | Gustavo Patiño |
| Quena | Gustavo Patiño |
| Percussion | Archie Peña |
| Percussion | Emilio Estefan |
| Percussion | Miriam Eli |
| Background Vocals | Rita Quintero |
| Vocals | Shakira |
Produced By
Shakira
Tim Mitchell
Songwriters
Shakira
Tim Mitchell
Gloria Estefan
Charts
US:#6
UK:#2