"When the Snow Falls" is the first single from the Dutch group Ten Sharp

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...

, 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

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...

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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

1. "When The Snow Falls" - 4:20
2. "Time And Time" - 3:55

12" maxi

1. "When The Snow Falls" (Extended Version) - 8:15
2. "Time And Time" - 3:55

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

1. "When the Snow Falls" - 4:05
2. "Some Sails" - 4:15

CD-single maxi

1. "When the Snow Falls" - 4:05
2. "Some Sails" - 4:15
3. "All in Love Is Fair" (Stevie Wonder cover) - 3:57
4. "Closing Hour" - 3:58