"In Between Dances" is a song written by

Craig Bickhardt Craig William Bickhardt (born September 7, 1954) is an American country music singer and songwriter. His musical career includes co-writing credits for The Judds, Steve Wariner, Kathy Mattea and others. He was also a member of S-K-B, formerly ...

and Barry Alfonso, and recorded by American

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artist

Pam Tillis Pamela Yvonne Tillis (born July 24, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is the eldest child of country singer Mel Tillis. After recording unsuccessful pop material for Elektra Records, Elektra ...

. It was released in June 1995 as the fifth and final single from the album ''

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''. The song reached number 3 on the ''

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chart.

Personnel

Compiled from liner notes. * Mike Brignardello — bass guitar * Paul Franklin —

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* Rob Hajacos — fiddle *

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— electric guitar *

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— piano * Pam Tillis — lead vocals, background vocals *

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— acoustic guitar *

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— drums

Chart performance

Year-end charts

References

1995 singles 1994 songs Pam Tillis songs Songs written by Craig Bickhardt Arista Nashville singles {{1995-country-song-stub