Idol plays "Dancing with Myself" at most of his concerts, always introducing the song as having been originally written with Tony James or originally recorded by Generation X.
The release became Idol's first hit in America, having become popular on the dance club scene, reaching #27 in the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, reached Number 102, 1981.
Steve New played the guitar track on the released record.
Two versions were issued-the 3:20 single version (which was later included on Idol's 11 of the Best compilation) and the 4:50 extended version that appeared on Idol's Don't Stop EP.