Simple Minds knew they had a winner in "Alive And Kicking". But first they reluctantly recorded another hit to pave the way.

Nicole Cooke-Johnson and acclaimed artist Nikkolas Smith connect to ensure that a new generation feels the song’s enduring message of hope.

This is the second part of a four-part series. Read the third part. (EDITOR’S NOTE: ALL QUOTATIONS IN THIS ARTICLE ARE TAKEN EITHER FROM OFFICIAL RECORDS OR FROM CONVERSATIONS, TRANSCRIBED VERBATIM, ...