"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. The B-side "The "O" " is an instrumental piano piece, written by Niels Hermes. "He Played Real Good For Free" is a Joni Mitchell cover in the version of David Crosby, played by singer Marcel Kapteijn. Track listings 7" single "When The Spirit Slips Away" - 4:14 "When The Spirit Slips Away" (Instrumental) - 4:13 CD-single "When The Spirit Slips Away" - 4:14 "The "O" " - 3:18 "He Played Real Good For Free" - 4:02 "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 References External links "When The Spirit Slips Away" on Discogs.com The official Ten Sharp website 1991 singles Ten Sharp songs 1990 songs Columbia Records singles