The whole English/Scottish thing is absurd. We have the same blood, almost the same cultures, connected histories and the same language. Folk music up and down the whole of Britain holds much of a likeness.
@versioncity1, yes he was born in England, but his parents were Scottish. They moved to England, had him there, and then moved back to Scotland when he was only 4. Scottish roots, blood and mostly raised there. So for all intents and purpose, Stuart was Scottish. More importantly, he considered himself Scottish before anything else, which matters far more than what any one of us opines.
@versioncity1 .......from Wikipedia......"Although Stuart Adamson was born in Manchester, both his parents were Scottish, and the family returned to Scotland when he was four. The family settled in a small mining town, Crossgates, about a mile to the east of Dunfermline in Fife". Thanks so much for posting this song, fantastic songwriting, I never saw them play, but was at Uni in 1983, the haunting melodies of Big Country will always have a special place in my heart, rest in peace Stuart.
sounds corny but many years ago i drove around the highlands of scotland with big country on the stereo - magical even the scooterboys on their way to fort william had it playing on the stereos fitted to their scooters (as was the fashion then)
i am english but felt the surge of pride you scots must get from hearing this RIP stuart
Thanks for posting this version. This is one of the mightiest songs ever recorded IMHO. Brings goosebumps every time I listen to it. Great memories of my formative years.
It doesn't get much better than this. A great song by a fantastic band. I wish Stuart hadn't left us, he has left a massive void in British/Scottish music
Stuart.. somewhere, on a cloud in heaven, its a warm summers day, and you are playin your songs.. and your havin a blast... and heaven is havin a party. x
I knew this version exisited, but only today have i finally heard it again. Thanks BC1000stars. I was 12 when this hit the charts, loved the band ever since, but now i miss them and Stuart.
The whole English/Scottish thing is absurd. We have the same blood, almost the same cultures, connected histories and the same language. Folk music up and down the whole of Britain holds much of a likeness.
BIG COUNTRY - very much a BRITISH band.
SpartanPict 1 month ago
@versioncity1, yes he was born in England, but his parents were Scottish. They moved to England, had him there, and then moved back to Scotland when he was only 4. Scottish roots, blood and mostly raised there. So for all intents and purpose, Stuart was Scottish. More importantly, he considered himself Scottish before anything else, which matters far more than what any one of us opines.
QualityTimeChannel 4 months ago
i too love this performance and remember it well. suited the song and bend perfectly
rastafarievers 7 months ago
stuart was actually english, in fact none of them were scottish....
versioncity1 7 months ago
@versioncity1 .......from Wikipedia......"Although Stuart Adamson was born in Manchester, both his parents were Scottish, and the family returned to Scotland when he was four. The family settled in a small mining town, Crossgates, about a mile to the east of Dunfermline in Fife". Thanks so much for posting this song, fantastic songwriting, I never saw them play, but was at Uni in 1983, the haunting melodies of Big Country will always have a special place in my heart, rest in peace Stuart.
robkatschmaryk 7 months ago
@versioncity1 born in england his parents were scottish and he was raised there too though.
so...born in england?...yes...................english?.......not in a million years though born there
RIP Stuart
TheAmericanbornscot 4 months ago
One of my earliest memories of this great band! Thanx!
tyeistops 1 year ago
God Bless Stuart (Lead Singer) Died in 2001 hung himself! voted by Jon Peel as one of the best guitarist in Scotland!!
was voted Scotland & the UK's answer to ?Hendrix! one of the best guitarist of all time! RIP stu!!!
LexingtonAvehull 1 year ago
This is a brilliant track !
breffnipark 1 year ago
sounds corny but many years ago i drove around the highlands of scotland with big country on the stereo - magical even the scooterboys on their way to fort william had it playing on the stereos fitted to their scooters (as was the fashion then)
i am english but felt the surge of pride you scots must get from hearing this RIP stuart
cedar30 1 year ago 5
Thanks for posting this version. This is one of the mightiest songs ever recorded IMHO. Brings goosebumps every time I listen to it. Great memories of my formative years.
andrewfuller62 1 year ago
What was Hold Tight? A lifelong but US fan, I'm sure I missed out. Thank god for youtube. I swear BC is on more than any other band, deservedly so.
cvtan74 1 year ago
i dont know about youz but every time i hear this my heart fulls up with pride n i well up.n am a 37yr old glaswegian fuking 1rst klasss
mooseylad 1 year ago
@mooseylad good music is good music, meant to be enjoyed by everyone. enjoy!
spadehatesscrewtube 1 year ago
It doesn't get much better than this. A great song by a fantastic band. I wish Stuart hadn't left us, he has left a massive void in British/Scottish music
jamesgdavies2 1 year ago
Why oh why is there not more hits on this great song???
1973myslovitz 1 year ago
Stuart.. somewhere, on a cloud in heaven, its a warm summers day, and you are playin your songs.. and your havin a blast... and heaven is havin a party. x
caroljoelucy 1 year ago
ace tune ,scots bands in the early 80's were fasntastc
thamachad 2 years ago
@thamachad - They were all born in England - Stuart was brought up in Scotland.
TheGazzernator 1 year ago
@TheGazzernator Bruce was born in Canada (in Timmins, Ontario -- the same town as Shania Twain!)
andrewjcraig 10 months ago
@TheGazzernator wrong Bruce is Canadian
TalkToTheBody 6 months ago
sorry, where's this from? i've only seen the "official" vid and live performances. love it thanks!
cvtan74 2 years ago
most 1 hit wonders should be 1 hit wonders, but this band had so much more to offer. damn shame they didn't make it big in my opinion. i miss them
357daedalus 2 years ago 8
Really takes me back, love this track, great Scottish band!!
TartanBear 2 years ago
The Vocalist its .R.I.P.
oingooboingoo 2 years ago
Excellent!!!!!!
cochranexyz 2 years ago
Bew material after almost three decades, great! thx! BC100ostars keep on posting!
aarlevanbram 2 years ago
hey buddy, great video mate, hi five and stored in my BC file.
Ian
blertoly 2 years ago
I knew this version exisited, but only today have i finally heard it again. Thanks BC1000stars. I was 12 when this hit the charts, loved the band ever since, but now i miss them and Stuart.
tahirp12 2 years ago 2
Oh my! Stu and Mark look sooooo hot! So cool Andy!
BigCountryChic 2 years ago
Beautiful song that I used to love playing along to when I was learning guitar. Sad to hear of Stuart's passing. x
dunkiep 2 years ago
Best performance of this classic ever. Better than the official vid. Been looking for this for years. Thanks for posting bc100stars.
IqbalHamid 2 years ago
Yeah, it is a great performance and clip, really pleased you found it :-) Thanks for commenting!
BC1000stars 2 years ago
Mark's white shirt :)
Baxx2008 3 years ago