06 Mar, 2012 Versions Of Ourselves
In the end it all passed in a blink of an eye. And all of which is probably understandable, given the way we were traipsing round Europe, criss crossing from east to west and sprinting up and down from south to north and then more often than not – straight back again. In fact, been so dizzying these last weeks, it is more than little wonder that we never crossed paths with versions of ourselves, wandering like ghosts as we did, moving on a daily basis from city to city.
The very image of that leads me to ponder on what the young version of myself, the version that co wrote all of those songs featured in the 5×5 tour, would have thought could he have glimpsed into the future and observed what we have been getting up to within the recently completed concert tour. Of course I have no idea, but if he evenly remotely felt as positive about it all as many of us have, then I am sure he would have been a happy young fellow.
Cannot say thanks enough to our crew, management, and agent, for making it happen. Similarly, great compliments should go to our PR, the coverage has been extensive and somewhat relentlessly positive. (That helps!) More than all of this though, it is our gratitude to all who came to support us that I want to convey. And so to all who made it to the shows, investing not only their money, but also their belief in the continuation of Simple Minds. It is a big and heartfelt thanks that we send to you. You deserve it!
Jim Kerr