"Patti Smith: fantastic live. Act really was... I mean Patti was one of the original princess poets. This song, Dancing Barefoot, originally produced by Todd Rundgren, another influence of ours. Dancing Barefoot, again, a song we would play live, a song that would... anytime anyone heard these initial chords, used to get a great, great reaction."

"And I feel on this one, we've almost taken a pop, electronic route with the song. But Dancing Barefoot is a classic from the late, late seventies, probably seventy-nine. I hope we've done it justice." - Jim, Sampler CD, 2001

"Covering an iconic song, one that has already been made famous by another artist, can be as much challenging as it is fun, and naturally the results can vary, depending on whoever is judging that is."

"Some fans of music seemingly don't like the idea of "covers" on principle. In purist fashion, they hold on to the view that the original is sacred and therefore not to be messed with. That of course is not a view that I share. Songs are songs after all, they were written to be played and sung by all. Having anyone cover your song should be a compliment, covering anyone else's song is also a compliment. Most bands "cut their teeth" playing the songs of others, that is how they learn and in doing so initiate their own vision incrementally."

"Patti Smith is one of the most unique singer/songwriters that I know. She sounds like no one else, she also writes with a vision of her own that in my opinion bears no comparison. Patti nevertheless came to a level of popularity as a result of covering two songs in particular, one written by Van Morrison (Gloria), the other by Bruce Springsteen. (Because The Night)"

"Simple Minds who have covered such artists as The Velvet Underground, The Doors, Kraftwerk, Neil Young, Sly Stone, Prince, Bowie, Roxy and many others, are currently playing a couple of "covers" in our live set. One of which was written by Patti Smith - it is called "Dancing Barefoot " and I swear that the delivery of the song - arranged by Charlie Burchill and sung by Sarah Brown - in Berlin on Saturday night, was sublime."

"Really, that good? Yes, for me, it was, that good. A truly beautiful song to begin with, and one of my personal favourites. It is also a song I have only ever heard played live once before, and with that being so then obviously I was thrilled to hear it again."

"Sarah's bewitching delivery took me completely by surprise, as she adapted the song in a style I would never have imagined, owning it completely, in a way that made me forget momentarily about the original even. Charlie's updated arrangement, brought something very new to the song, a sultry, dark power, that came booming out of the speakers. And as always, with a killer groove at the base of it all Slipping out into the audience as I did, enabled me to experience the performance amongst the Berlin crowd. They were obviously enjoying the moment as much as me. A true highlight, no doubt about it, this song will get even better over the days and weeks ahead." - Jim, 4th February 2014

She is benediction. She is addicted to thee. She is the root connection. She is connecting with he. Here I go and I don't know why, I fell so ceaselessly, could it be he's taking over me... I'm dancing barefoot, Heading for a spin. Some strange music draws me in, Makes me come on like some heroine. She is sublimation, She is the essence of thee. She is concentrating on, He, who is chosen by she. Here I go and I don't know why. I spin so ceaselessly, Could it be he's taking over me? [Chorus] She is re-creation, She, intoxicated by thee. She has the slow sensation that, He is levitating with she... Here I go and I don't know why, I spin so ceaselessly, 'til I lose my sense of gravity... [Chorus] (Oh God I fell for you ...) The plot of our life sweats in the dark like a face. The mystery of childbirth, of childhood itself. Grave visitations. What is it that calls to us? Why must we pray screaming? Why must not death be redefined? We shut our eyes we stretch out our arms, And whirl on a pane of glass. An afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree, The hands of he and the promise that she is blessed among women. (Oh God I fell for you ...)

Album Version (3:48) Producer: Simple Minds and Gordon Goudie Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Live Version (1st February 2014) (4:12) Recorded: Huxleys, Berlin, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (3rd February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Docks, Hamburg, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (4th February 2014) (4:15) Recorded: Docks, Hamburg, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (5th February 2014) (4:04) Recorded: Jovel Music Hall, Munster, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (7th February 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Stadthalle, Bremerhaven, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (8th February 2014) (4:06) Recorded: Sparkassen Arena, Aurich, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (9th February 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Ringlokschuppen, Bielefeld, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (11th February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Tollhaus, Karlsruhe, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (12th February 2014) (4:06) Recorded: Europahalle, Trier, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (14th February 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Palladium, Köln, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (15th February 2014) (4:05) Recorded: Konzerthalle, Olsberg, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (16th February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Capitol, Hannover, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (18th February 2014) (4:10) Recorded: Phönixhalle, Mainz, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (20th February 2014) (4:10) Recorded: Werfhalle, Göppingen, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (21st February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Stadthalle, Fürth, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (23rd February 2014) (4:07) Recorded: Stadthalle, Singen, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (25th February 2014) (4:15) Recorded: Alcatraz, Milan, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (26th February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Festhalle, Berne, Switzerland Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (28th February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Incheba Arena, Prague, Czech Republic Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (1st March 2014) (4:02) Recorded: Sala Ziemi, Poznan, Poland Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (2nd March 2014) (4:06) Recorded: Stodola, Warsaw, Poland Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (9th June 2014) (4:09) Recorded: KulturPur Festival, Hilchenbach, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (11th July 2014) (4:04) Recorded: Kunst!Rasen, Bonn, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (24th July 2014) (4:22) Recorded: Teatro Antico, Taormina, Sicily Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (26th July 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Banchina San Domenico, Molfetta, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (27th July 2014) (4:03) Recorded: The Cavea, Rome, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (28th July 2014) (?:??) Recorded: Piazza Castello, Ferrara, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (29th July 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Arena Alpe Adria, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (30th July 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Gru Village, Turin, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Album Version (4:02) Produced by Andy Wright, Gavin Goldberg and Simple Minds Mixed by Gavin Goldberg Assisted by Lewis Chapman Lead Vocals by Sarah Brown
Acoustic Live (10th November 2016) (4:01) Sound Engineer: Olivier Gerard Audio Mixed By: Olivier Gerard assisted by Rudy Coclet Mastered By: Alan Ward

Live Version (1st February 2014) (4:12) Recorded: Huxleys, Berlin, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (3rd February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Docks, Hamburg, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (4th February 2014) (4:15) Recorded: Docks, Hamburg, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (5th February 2014) (4:04) Recorded: Jovel Music Hall, Munster, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (7th February 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Stadthalle, Bremerhaven, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (8th February 2014) (4:06) Recorded: Sparkassen Arena, Aurich, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (9th February 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Ringlokschuppen, Bielefeld, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (11th February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Tollhaus, Karlsruhe, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (12th February 2014) (4:06) Recorded: Europahalle, Trier, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (14th February 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Palladium, Köln, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (15th February 2014) (4:05) Recorded: Konzerthalle, Olsberg, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (16th February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Capitol, Hannover, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (18th February 2014) (4:10) Recorded: Phönixhalle, Mainz, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (20th February 2014) (4:10) Recorded: Werfhalle, Göppingen, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (21st February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Stadthalle, Fürth, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (23rd February 2014) (4:07) Recorded: Stadthalle, Singen, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (25th February 2014) (4:15) Recorded: Alcatraz, Milan, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (26th February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Festhalle, Berne, Switzerland Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (28th February 2014) (4:11) Recorded: Incheba Arena, Prague, Czech Republic Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (1st March 2014) (4:02) Recorded: Sala Ziemi, Poznan, Poland Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (2nd March 2014) (4:06) Recorded: Stodola, Warsaw, Poland Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (9th June 2014) (4:09) Recorded: KulturPur Festival, Hilchenbach, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (11th July 2014) (4:04) Recorded: Kunst!Rasen, Bonn, Germany Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (24th July 2014) (4:22) Recorded: Teatro Antico, Taormina, Sicily Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (26th July 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Banchina San Domenico, Molfetta, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (27th July 2014) (4:03) Recorded: The Cavea, Rome, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (28th July 2014) (?:??) Recorded: Piazza Castello, Ferrara, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (29th July 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Arena Alpe Adria, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street
Live Version (30th July 2014) (4:03) Recorded: Gru Village, Turin, Italy Mixed By Bleecker Street

Album Version (3:48) Producer: Simple Minds and Gordon Goudie Mixed and Engineered by: Kevin Burleigh Mastered by: Simon Heyworth
Acoustic Live (10th November 2016) (4:01) Sound Engineer: Olivier Gerard Audio Mixed By: Olivier Gerard assisted by Rudy Coclet Mastered By: Alan Ward