"When the Snow Falls" is the first single from the Dutch group
Ten Sharp
Ten Sharp is a Dutch band, sometimes labeled as a one-hit wonder group, because they are best known for their early 1990s hit song " You", a hit in 13 European countries in 1991 and 1992. The two band members are Marcel Kapteijn ( vocals) and Ni ...
, released in January 1985. The song was written by the band and produced by Michiel Hoogenboezem. The single made it into the Vara's Verrukkelijke 15 charts and entered the Dutch Top 40 Tip-charts at the end of January 1985. The extended version of the song adds an atmospheric intro to the song. Halfway the song there are guitar solos and synth-arpeggios laid on the instrumental basic tracks. The intro is also featured on the version on the album ''
Under the Water-Line
''Under The Water-Line'' is the debut album from the Dutch band Ten Sharp and contains the hit singles " You", "Ain't My Beating Heart" and " Rich Man". The album was released in March 1991 with 7 tracks, but by the time "You" became a national h ...
''.
The B-side "Time and Time" is a heavy dance-track. The song was actually recorded in a demo recording-session, but was remixed for the single.
Track listings
; 7" single
# "When the Snow Falls" - 4:20
# "Time and Time" - 3:55
; 12" maxi
# "When the Snow Falls" (Extended Version) - 8:15
# "Time and Time" - 3:55
Credits
* Produced by Michiel Hoogenboezem
* Engineered by Ronald Prent
* Artwork: Theo Stapel
Musicians
* Vocals: Marcel Kapteijn
* Keyboards: Niels Hermes
* Guitars: Martin Boers
* Bass: Ton Groen
* Drums: Wil Bouwes
1991 version
"When the Snow Falls" was released again in late 1991. This version was slightly edited down from 4:20 to 4:05.
Track listings
; 7" single
# "When the Snow Falls" - 4:05
# "Some Sails" - 4:15
; CD-single maxi
# "When the Snow Falls" - 4:05
# "Some Sails" - 4:15
# "All in Love Is Fair" (Stevie Wonder cover) - 3:57
# "Closing Hour" - 3:58
Credits
* Produced by Michiel Hoogenboezem and Niels Hermes
* Photography: Rob Verhorst
References
"When The Snow Falls" on Discogs.com
http://www.discogs.com/Ten-Sharp-When-The-Snow-Falls/master/102733
http://www.popinstituut.nl/encyclopedie/discografie/ten-sharp.4446.html
http://www.dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Ten+Sharp&titel=When+The+Snow+Falls&cat=s
External links
Official Ten Sharp website
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1984 songs
1985 debut singles
Ten Sharp songs
Epic Records singles