Under the Water-Line
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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 seven tracks, but by the time "You" became a national hit the album was expanded with three new songs to make it a full album. The album itself entered the top ten in Norway, Sweden, Austria and Switzerland.
The LP version of this album plays an early version of "Rich Man". This version is half a minute longer.
The song "When the Snow Falls
" was previously released as a single in January 1985. The version that appears on the album contains the single version combined with the atmospheric intro of the extended version.
The Japanese pressing uses the same artwork as the 1st version.
Ten Sharp
Ten Sharp is a Dutch band best known for its early 1990s hit song "You", a hit in some European countries in 1991 and in others in 1992...
and contains the hit singles "You
You (Ten Sharp song)
"You" is the name of a 1991 song recorded by the Dutch band Ten Sharp. It was released in 1991 as their debut single from the album Under the Water-Line and became a hit in many countries, including France, Norway and Sweden, where it reached number one on the charts.-Background and writing:"You"...
", "Ain't My Beating Heart
Ain't My Beating Heart
"Ain't My Beating Heart" is the sixth single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, released in June 1991 as the follow-up single to "You". The music is composed by Niels Hermes and the lyrics are written by Ton Groen...
" and "Rich Man
Rich Man
"Rich Man" is the ninth single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, released in March 1992. The music is composed by Niels Hermes and the lyrics are written by Ton Groen...
". The album was released in March 1991 with seven tracks, but by the time "You" became a national hit the album was expanded with three new songs to make it a full album. The album itself entered the top ten in Norway, Sweden, Austria and Switzerland.
The LP version of this album plays an early version of "Rich Man". This version is half a minute longer.
The song "When the Snow Falls
When the Snow Falls
"When the Snow Falls" is the first single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, 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....
" was previously released as a single in January 1985. The version that appears on the album contains the single version combined with the atmospheric intro of the extended version.
1st version (March 1991)
- "YouYou (Ten Sharp song)"You" is the name of a 1991 song recorded by the Dutch band Ten Sharp. It was released in 1991 as their debut single from the album Under the Water-Line and became a hit in many countries, including France, Norway and Sweden, where it reached number one on the charts.-Background and writing:"You"...
" - 4:34 - "Ain't My Beating HeartAin't My Beating Heart"Ain't My Beating Heart" is the sixth single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, released in June 1991 as the follow-up single to "You". The music is composed by Niels Hermes and the lyrics are written by Ton Groen...
" - 4:15 - "When the Spirit Slips AwayWhen the Spirit Slips Away"When the Spirit Slips Away" is the seventh single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, released in September 1991. The music is composed by Niels Hermes and the lyrics are written by Ton Groen. There was no official video shot for this single....
" - 4:45 - "Ray" - 4:01
- "When the Snow FallsWhen the Snow Falls"When the Snow Falls" is the first single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, 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....
" - 5:15 - "Who Needs Women" - 4:42
- "Lonely Heart" - 4:55
2nd version (June 1991)
- "You" - 4:34
- "When the Spirit Slips Away" - 4:45
- "Rich ManRich Man"Rich Man" is the ninth single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp, released in March 1992. The music is composed by Niels Hermes and the lyrics are written by Ton Groen...
" - 4:14 - "Ain't My Beating Heart" - 4:15
- "Lonely Heart" - 4:55
- "Who Needs Women" - 4:42
- "Some Sails" - 4:16
- "Ray" - 4:01
- "When the Snow Falls" - 5:15
- "Closing Hour" - 3:59
- Japanese bonus track
- "You" (Acoustic)
The Japanese pressing uses the same artwork as the 1st version.
Credits
- Vocals: Marcel Kapteijn
- Instruments and programming: Niels Hermes
- Produced by Michiel Hoogenboezem & Niels Hermes
- Engineered by Michiel Hoogenboezem
- Saxophone: Tom Barlage
- Guitar on "Rich Man": Hugo de Bruin
- Additional drums on "Rich Man" and "Closing Hour": Rob Jansen
- Horns on "Rich Man": Stylus Horns
- Guitar on "When The Snow Falls": Martin Boers
- Bass on "When The Snow Falls": Ton Groen
- Drums on "When The Snow Falls": Wil Bouwes
- Recorded at Spitsbergen and Wisseloord Studios
- Mixed at Wisseloord Studios
- Photography: Roy Tee
- Artwork: Theo Stapel
Charts and sales
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums Chart | 9 |
| French SNEP Albums Chart | 9 |
| Dutch Albums Chart | 8 |
| Norwegian Albums Chart | 4 |
| Swedish Albums Chart | 6 |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 5 |
| UK Albums Chart | 46 |
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Gold | 1992 | 100,000 |
| Germany | Gold | 1992 | 100,000 |
| Netherlands | Platinum | 1992 | 60,000 |
| Sweden | Gold | 10 November 1993 | 20,000 |
| Switzerland | Gold | 1992 | 25,000 |