"When the Spirit Slips Away" is the seventh 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 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.

The B-side "The "O" " is an instrumental piano piece, written by Niels Hermes. "He Played Real Good For Free" is a Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell

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 cover in the version of David Crosby

David Crosby

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, played by singer Marcel Kapteijn.

Track listings

7" single

1. "When The Spirit Slips Away" - 4:14
2. "When The Spirit Slips Away" (Instrumental) - 4:13

CD-single

1. "When The Spirit Slips Away" - 4:14
2. "The "O" " - 3:18
3. "He Played Real Good For Free" - 4:02
4. "When The Spirit Slips Away" (Instrumental) - 4:13

Credits

• Vocals: Marcel Kapteijn
• Instruments and programming: Niels Hermes
• Produced by Michiel Hoogenboezem and Niels Hermes
• Engineered by Michiel Hoogenboezem
• Saxophone: Tom Barlage
• Recorded and mixed at Spitsbergen Studios, Wisseloord Studios and Studio Zeezicht
• Photography: Roy Tee

External links

• "When The Spirit Slips Away" on Discogs.com
• The official Ten Sharp website