Stuart Adamson is the best singer, writer, guitarist and the sexiest man I've ever laid eyes on. I could listen to Big Country and nothing else, as a matter of fact, their music is all I keep in my car. Love Skids too! Damn how he is missed. And he only got better and better.
fantastic i remeber it well bring back the tube went to see them at birmingham odean since seen drummer with loads of bands booked tickete to see them in feb at brum love the alarm aswell
It is not complicated ..big country the alarm etc were all great but in rock and roll any period only leaves a single band who go on to last.These gys competed with U2 and U2 were betterProdyuction and management.
Would Big Country ever have prgressed to be the biggest band in the world by 1987 Joshua tree//maybe not
My good! I love those dual lead guitars, in this case maybe dual bagpipes, Big fan of Thin Lizzy:s great guitarists, Skids guitars was also geat, a bit same same but very different. In Big Country Stuart managed to organize those a bit sketchy guitar-ideas from Skids (lovely band!) further. Miss the guy deeply!
short and sweet - class...............no hang on. With better management (iv'e said for years boring people) they could have been one of the best bands of the era. The Smiths......? they don't play the same type of music. They both have their place but Big Country would win ....unless you like to throw daffodills about
oh does music to dance to get any better than this, my God, iv got goosepimplesLOL!!!!! wish i'd seen BC live with Stuart Adamson, R.I.P, lovely music!!!! Genius!!!
Brilliant! I can remember watching this go out live. Channel 4 should release a DVD Box Set of every episode of The Tube. Even if it was £200, I'd buy it.
Saw them last night at Norwich Waterfront. Awesome. Mike Peters spoke so warmly about Stuart and that affection shone throught in his interpretation of the songs. A night I will never forget
As regards the lad below of irish extraction the only people i personally dont like, irish americans or not are those who have endorsed violence as the way forward in my country if your one of these morons fuck off back to your cave otherwise try and live in peace like the rest of us.Thanks for the memories B.C. by the way this was so out of tune its awful.
What's an Irish American?... A Yank who drinks Guinness and gets pissed out of there mind on st Paddy's day and slags off the English and donates to the IRA and gives refuge to terrorists of that elk! Your either Irish or American so make your mind up. And the Irish are only Irish if they are born on the lovely Emerald Isle and don't you forget it! Anyway fuck the politics back to the video, "BRIWYIANT"!
@mainlymojo I like red ale beer year around. I used to race speedway motorcycles with billy hamill, greg handcock and lived with many uk riders while they raced here in the us years ago. Iv never felt there was a true hate for us untill now lol. Ur right im not irish because i wasnt born there but my genetic make up makes me like to draink and fight. Im glad i got to meet so many european riders, wifes, kids and hear there storys. Not all yanks are bad. Kind regards
This must have been around the time i saw them at 'The Bear Pit' or maybe it was called 'Dingwalls' ( I know it was one or the other but cant remember which) in Newcastle upon Tyne because they had the same knee length pants on. Edgy
Of course, everyone loves Stuart and the famous guitars, but this rhythm section is one of the best ever to play in the Rock era. ........ just, kind of ignore some of the fashion.
Is it just the source and encoding, or did "The Tubes" have really crappy sound mixing? Everything I've heard from the show is unbalanced and muddy compared to something like OGWT (which may not be a fair comparison).
I wore out Big Country's first record on my car stereo back in '85-'86. By memory, though, everything they did either seemed like a variation of "In A Big Country" or was completely unmemorable. Too bad; the basic sound is nice, and they're obviously sincere about it.
Living in upper Minnesota the only BC exposure was almost non existent. for my fifteenth Birthday my mother (originally from Bristol) bought me The Crossing on cassette. She had no idea of the band, just knew it was modern (at the time). Ever since Big Country has been one of my favorite groups. Every song is worth listening to on all the albums. Cant say that for any of the artists today.
I used to see Stuart alot at Knockhill watching the motorbike racing. I always felt that he was uncomfortable with people always recognising him and staring at him. I don't think he liked the fame thing, just wanted to be like anyone else in the crowd...
Awsome. It was after watching this very show live that I became a Big Country fan. This led me to discover the Skids, who, in my opinion were just as good. R.I.P. Stuart.
This was such a fantastic band, USA doesn't know a good sound when they hear it...and I'm American! There is no doubt in my mind this band should have succeeded here...
This was such a fantastic band, USA doesn't know a good sound when they hear it...and I'm American! There is no doubt in my mind this band should have succeeded here...
This was such a fantastic band, USA doesn't know a good sound when they hear it...and I'm American! There is no doubt in my mind this band should have succeeded here...
Just another example of the fine music of Scotland. I am from Cleveland, OH and grew up listening to Big Country. Unfortunately, like many bands from the UK, they never got the airplay they so rightly came by. The dumbest title was to say Big Country was a "one hit wonder". The Crossing is one of the best recordings ever. Much love to my other Scottish favs, Garbage and the boys from East Kilbride, The Jesus and Mary Chain. Cheers.
I see Mark Brzezicki is now drumming with 'From The Jam'. I first saw BC as a support act to The Jam in 1982. Never thought 28 years later I'd see an amalgam of both bands in one act. I Miss Big Country Big Time. 'In a Big Country dreams stay with you'.
I see Mark Brzezicki is now drumming with 'From The Jam'. I first saw BC as a support act to The Jam in 1982. Never thought 28 years later I'd see an amalgam of both bands in one act. I Miss Big Country Big Time. 'In a Big Country dreams stay with you'.
I absolutely adore this video. Even though they fuck up countless times, it still sounds kick ass. What makes the video for me is the guys in the middle of the crowd who are proper loving it.
One of my favourite bands..saw them in Aberdeen for the Millennium Celebrations..great live, and i'm a U2 Fan as well..not about one v the Other, as we all know we all like different things..me, i like bands who can sing and play guitars, I liked the Skids before bc, and then onto BC...ps 1min12 in as Stu sings 400 miles..like the Boy album cover in the shot:-)
Ok folks.Enough of this''better than you'' shit.The allies fought and died together!
Big country are a band from Dunfermline,Scotland.(although two members were English)They were huge in the early-mid 80's but possibly not as big as the Smiths.I loved them then and still do.(and the Smiths!)
I completely agree w/you about the one-upsmanship bullshit.
My mother happens to be a native Scot (Stirling, of Scottish/Irish parents) but has absolutely nothing to do with My affinity for Big Country, Stuart Adamson's lyrics/etc or Celtic history/culture.
BC were & ARE an amazing musical act & those who experienced them LIVE are VERY FORTUNATE!
Actually, neither 6-string guitarists are Scottish NATIVES; Bruce from Timmins, Ontario, Canada & Stuart from Manchester, England. : )
och mate...we are gonna claim the pair of them for Scotland,seeing as how they both spoke with a Scottish accent and lived there.Its a wee trait us Scots have...
We also claim Johnny Cash AND Elvis as they both had Scots ancestry.
@lyallbaybum69 Excuse me, I enjoyed the interplay until you chose to claim Johnny and Elvis. We'll have to negotiate a deal, I'm a Bay City Rollers fan. I'll get back to you soon.
stuart was born in Manchester to scottish parents, the family moved back to scotland at an early age, if that doesnt make him a native scot then your mother of scottish/ irish parents is certainly not a native tbh
@lyallbaybum69 An absoloutly amazing band, but none of them are Scottish (Tony, Mark and Stuart are English and Bruce was born in Canada!!) not that it really matters where there from. There music is some of the most powerfull and emostional ever written. Long live the rebirth of the band.
@AHandsomeman Nah mate sorry, Stuart was born in Manchester! He moved up to Scotland early on and lived in Crossgates just outside Dunfermline. Granted he spent most of his life in Scotland, and viewed himself as scottish. He was a trully lovely guy and massivley underated.
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hey! jus discovered this band, and most americans never heard of Big Country. were they as big as the smiths in Britain? as for ww2 french fought for honor, british for glory, and americans for souveniers.
Americans fought in WWII to defend their country and to help French get their country back and assist their closest allies the British as well and beat the Nazis together.
I'm an American who has loved Big Country since 1983.
What's with all the nasty shit here? Has nothing to do with Big Country. Let's celebrate one of the greatest bands on the planet, and one of the most talented human beings to walk this earth. Adamson Forever!
The only good thing that came out of the United States is a British Airways flight to United Kingdom. Americans, all the Gear and No Idea. Big Country was my Favourite band in 80's and 90's and for Live performance , is as good and maybe better than the Fabulous Simple Minds. U2, have Nothing on Big Country. Stuart was highly focussed and Intelligent, with Compassion for others. The Ultimate Stadium Rockers. A Terrible shock to everyone with Stuarts Passing. Stuart will Never be Forgotten.
Sorry..Ruffian! I didnt know you guys had an army!!! Ironically the two wars you allegedly "bailed our asses out of" didnt turn out so well for us! Now plz keep any more Anti american comments restricted to Bush!! I will aplogize for him!
Yeah! and you were late for both of them!Two and a half hard years we stood alone where were you then?You were'nt interested until 07/12/41 so dont make out you entered the war for our benefit! As for WW1 you were 3 years late for that one even I dont think you were in France long enough to get your boots wet! Please dont make out that you're any better than you really are. You always have the equipment but its the Brits who are the brains with the twisted steel and sex appeal!
ME TOO 82 traveled all the way down on the thursday toharvey goldsmith to buy tickets what a night to remember i was only sixteen at the time and as soon as the lights went out people started jumping from mthe balconies what utter madness !!! but what great memories
i saw big country support the jam, on their last gig in london at wembley arena. Superb band, saw them several times in the next few years...........Skids were also excellent. Stuart Adomson was a great muso, and from what i can gather a good man ,,,,,, rip stuart
Saw them in the 80's at Shepton Mallet, they were one of the greatest live bands you would hope to see. No wonder everyone left when UB40 came on. Abysmal live act.
Great vid, one of my faves...btw...this is off-topic, but I'd like to let everyone out there reading this know the Chinese Communist Party has been persecuting 70 million Falun Gong spiritual practitioners for 10 years in China. The media doesn't cover it. It must stop, so they can be free like we are here. Thanks.
I saw Big Country Live in Ipswich (The Seer) concert and they started off fields of fire with a sort of scratch music played on the guitar, then burst into fields of fire. It blew me away. TOP BAND
26 years on I still remember the impact Big Country had on the UK music scene. Great musicians, great songs but most of all an unforgettable passion and energy. Even love the bum notes on this performance are delivered with 100% conviction! Big Country were at least as good as any rock band that preceded or followed them.
love this band.. had so many plans...then my brother didnt take me to gig in swansea.. and same week sold his gibson & amp..... now im just a poor chippie... may god forgive him. love you all the same x
I really love this song and video ! To all 80s freaks like me out there, here is a hell of a question I want to be answered : WHY IS THE 80s VERY, VERY, VERY GREAT? Please answer me
Stuart Adamson is the best singer, writer, guitarist and the sexiest man I've ever laid eyes on. I could listen to Big Country and nothing else, as a matter of fact, their music is all I keep in my car. Love Skids too! Damn how he is missed. And he only got better and better.
beckyboo1961 2 weeks ago
Miss you Stu xx
fanguk2 3 weeks ago
Love watching this with my dad
Helloimdrunk22 1 month ago
top tune rip stuart
AnneTesto1 1 month ago
fantastic i remeber it well bring back the tube went to see them at birmingham odean since seen drummer with loads of bands booked tickete to see them in feb at brum love the alarm aswell
would have been bigger than U2 stuart R.I.P
65cazzy 1 month ago
One of the best live bands I ever saw, before everyone played in arena's R.I.P stu
candavickers1969 1 month ago
saw these lads live in notts, not good, they where fuckin fantastic,
arcticronnie 2 months ago
seen them live .they ere excellent.
como69 2 months ago
Adamson was amazing (not really here..).. I wish he had conquered his demons..
BWFSabian 3 months ago 2
Great clip.
The Tube was a fantastic show.
Had a lot of it on video - wished I'd have transered it all to DVD.
Anyone know if there's any of the old Tube stuff to buy on DVD ?
sanmiguel357 4 months ago
stu i miss ur guitar playing so much RIP
ollox73 5 months ago
80s music is the best
hamsteradorable 5 months ago
drum and bassist on point and synced!
totomiahora 5 months ago
A rocking track even to this day
Urko2005 5 months ago
If they were to all to go on stage now and just shit I would be happy.
nit748 6 months ago
It is not complicated ..big country the alarm etc were all great but in rock and roll any period only leaves a single band who go on to last.These gys competed with U2 and U2 were betterProdyuction and management.
Would Big Country ever have prgressed to be the biggest band in the world by 1987 Joshua tree//maybe not
Highwaystart 6 months ago
Where did all the BC music videos go? I can't find any ...
AndySabola11 6 months ago
My good! I love those dual lead guitars, in this case maybe dual bagpipes, Big fan of Thin Lizzy:s great guitarists, Skids guitars was also geat, a bit same same but very different. In Big Country Stuart managed to organize those a bit sketchy guitar-ideas from Skids (lovely band!) further. Miss the guy deeply!
TheAsssar 6 months ago
short and sweet - class...............no hang on. With better management (iv'e said for years boring people) they could have been one of the best bands of the era. The Smiths......? they don't play the same type of music. They both have their place but Big Country would win ....unless you like to throw daffodills about
jasperoni1000 6 months ago
HALF SCOT HALF ENG i know ,main man a scot ,best band ever ..
TheMantis1914 6 months ago
Big Country. One of the best Bands ever
1964blues 7 months ago
after mike peters dismal but brave performance on friday here's the real deal
daffodil97 7 months ago
They played Sunderland Poly. What a Fuckin' Set. Man.
Spraycando 7 months ago
Alba gu braith
technomarty1 8 months ago
im 15 and i love this song!
BRIGIDIERdave117 8 months ago
i just cant get enough hh
MrFaz1888 8 months ago
oh does music to dance to get any better than this, my God, iv got goosepimplesLOL!!!!! wish i'd seen BC live with Stuart Adamson, R.I.P, lovely music!!!! Genius!!!
sabbath1888 8 months ago
Brilliant! I can remember watching this go out live. Channel 4 should release a DVD Box Set of every episode of The Tube. Even if it was £200, I'd buy it.
tul55015 9 months ago
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tul55015 9 months ago
Saw them last night at Norwich Waterfront. Awesome. Mike Peters spoke so warmly about Stuart and that affection shone throught in his interpretation of the songs. A night I will never forget
fakenhamman 9 months ago
Up the Tartans!
TheAxaholic 10 months ago
WTG Scots! Needs more Pipes! Ha
ShellTrek 11 months ago
a used tae go intae hairdressers wi pic of stu and get hair cut like his god rest his soul rip stu ;-(((
shugster2631 11 months ago
Shame about the lead guitarist he made some shocking errors in the solos especially in the intro. Still a great track and reminds me of my youth
Wurzelwidge 11 months ago
As regards the lad below of irish extraction the only people i personally dont like, irish americans or not are those who have endorsed violence as the way forward in my country if your one of these morons fuck off back to your cave otherwise try and live in peace like the rest of us.Thanks for the memories B.C. by the way this was so out of tune its awful.
dixiedean10 11 months ago 2
ya had achoice back then, loads of shite music, or shit hot stuff like big country, i know what i liked, kids ask ya mam n dads,
MrPhilroo123 11 months ago
Brilliant song. R.I.P. Stuart
Mr3wbc 1 year ago
Still great to this day
Urko2005 1 year ago
Does this mean since im born to irish parents in the usa I shouldnt have irish pride. I heard that people in ireland dont like irish americans. ????
kncklesandwich 1 year ago
@kncklesandwich
What's an Irish American?... A Yank who drinks Guinness and gets pissed out of there mind on st Paddy's day and slags off the English and donates to the IRA and gives refuge to terrorists of that elk! Your either Irish or American so make your mind up. And the Irish are only Irish if they are born on the lovely Emerald Isle and don't you forget it! Anyway fuck the politics back to the video, "BRIWYIANT"!
mainlymojo 2 months ago 4
@mainlymojo I like red ale beer year around. I used to race speedway motorcycles with billy hamill, greg handcock and lived with many uk riders while they raced here in the us years ago. Iv never felt there was a true hate for us untill now lol. Ur right im not irish because i wasnt born there but my genetic make up makes me like to draink and fight. Im glad i got to meet so many european riders, wifes, kids and hear there storys. Not all yanks are bad. Kind regards
kncklesandwich 2 months ago
Big Country rocks~!
CrazyforTrouble 1 year ago
i can give a hell of what any of you say ''really'' tahts part of being a rebel.SIM
skinnyirishman 1 year ago
This must have been around the time i saw them at 'The Bear Pit' or maybe it was called 'Dingwalls' ( I know it was one or the other but cant remember which) in Newcastle upon Tyne because they had the same knee length pants on. Edgy
murc2691 1 year ago
Of course, everyone loves Stuart and the famous guitars, but this rhythm section is one of the best ever to play in the Rock era. ........ just, kind of ignore some of the fashion.
JAIstarkillerkid 1 year ago 2
You've got to laugh at the matching capris, though.
erikkennedy 1 year ago
That is just bad-ass. I am the only of freinds who likes Big Country, hell, who even knows of Big Countrys B-sides.
TheCaskOf43 1 year ago
Ripping stuff. Big Country almost playing punk.
erikkennedy 1 year ago
RIP Stuart,your music lives on.
garfield2279 1 year ago 12
Best band ever!! Couoldn't give a shiny shit if they are English, scottish or Iranian!!
fakenhamman 1 year ago 16
Great track, now where is music like this today?
*sighs*
WoodRatGirl 1 year ago 5
i was there xxxxxxxxxxx
kerriilouiseO9 1 year ago
Is it just the source and encoding, or did "The Tubes" have really crappy sound mixing? Everything I've heard from the show is unbalanced and muddy compared to something like OGWT (which may not be a fair comparison).
I wore out Big Country's first record on my car stereo back in '85-'86. By memory, though, everything they did either seemed like a variation of "In A Big Country" or was completely unmemorable. Too bad; the basic sound is nice, and they're obviously sincere about it.
jackal59 1 year ago
@jackal59
I like OGWT myself.
WoodRatGirl 1 year ago
Saw them at Reading Festival in '82 - one of the best gigs ever seen...
TheJollyColonel 1 year ago 2
So many great bands back then,ah the memories
captaincomputa 1 year ago
Living in upper Minnesota the only BC exposure was almost non existent. for my fifteenth Birthday my mother (originally from Bristol) bought me The Crossing on cassette. She had no idea of the band, just knew it was modern (at the time). Ever since Big Country has been one of my favorite groups. Every song is worth listening to on all the albums. Cant say that for any of the artists today.
godshackeysack1 1 year ago
Absolutely loved them. Grew up with U2 but they were just as good. So sad about Stuart.
cloosterin 1 year ago 3
I used to see Stuart alot at Knockhill watching the motorbike racing. I always felt that he was uncomfortable with people always recognising him and staring at him. I don't think he liked the fame thing, just wanted to be like anyone else in the crowd...
rabbbie99 1 year ago
Awsome. It was after watching this very show live that I became a Big Country fan. This led me to discover the Skids, who, in my opinion were just as good. R.I.P. Stuart.
chrispools 1 year ago
The boy in the Irish top's certainly enjoying himself!
Stay alive.
SupaAFC89 1 year ago
rock & roll is not a competition between bands you can enjoy them all grow up people
bleelac 1 year ago
Last good live tv music show!
lydonfan 1 year ago
still one of my favorite bands can't believe he cut his time short.
tphoof 1 year ago
Big Country's guitar work had that distinctive bagpipe sound. Their music does remind me of Scotland and the traditional music of that country.
ajittffcure 1 year ago
@ajittffcure toyally agree with that mate, they managed to create a very distinctive sound indeed
wonderful memories of a very influential and enjoyable band
Pacquaio 1 year ago
I would love to be in that crowd.. Such beauty in it all..
guyfromnewcastle 1 year ago
@guyfromnewcastle seen them at the Mayfair in 1987.....it was awesome, and they were so loud...miss the mayfair
steviecuz 1 year ago
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This was such a fantastic band, USA doesn't know a good sound when they hear it...and I'm American! There is no doubt in my mind this band should have succeeded here...
SydnRain 1 year ago
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This was such a fantastic band, USA doesn't know a good sound when they hear it...and I'm American! There is no doubt in my mind this band should have succeeded here...
SydnRain 1 year ago
This was such a fantastic band, USA doesn't know a good sound when they hear it...and I'm American! There is no doubt in my mind this band should have succeeded here...
SydnRain 1 year ago
I'm not Scottish, but seeing this makes me want to be.
Gringao22 1 year ago
THE DRUMMER OF THIS BAND WAS GREAT!
markkickmark 1 year ago
@starjac.: You're right... they were my BAND in the 80s and it is still MY music. Try MOGWAI... from Glasgow!
ml3269 1 year ago
Just another example of the fine music of Scotland. I am from Cleveland, OH and grew up listening to Big Country. Unfortunately, like many bands from the UK, they never got the airplay they so rightly came by. The dumbest title was to say Big Country was a "one hit wonder". The Crossing is one of the best recordings ever. Much love to my other Scottish favs, Garbage and the boys from East Kilbride, The Jesus and Mary Chain. Cheers.
starjacqueline 1 year ago
yay....
MyRevoluti0n 1 year ago
Anyone have a link to the original video??? Love the bag pipes dudes in the smoky battlfiield... OOH RAHH
paulpsyche 1 year ago
i SAW THEM IN THIS SMALL CLUB IN SOME SHITTY TOWN CALLED VANCOUVER, CANADA...CCA 1990...THEY WERE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAING
transfoby 1 year ago
I saw Big Country support Queen at Knebworth In 86 and was very impressed with them.
thequeueMusic 1 year ago
Totally F***ing AWESOME as ever!!!!!!!!! Long Live Big Country. God rest Stuart, we'll never see another like you.
Andsaca1 1 year ago
@Andsaca1 awesome 80s band
Urko2005 1 year ago
saw Big Country in 1985 Leisureland Galway..fantastic, energetic outstanding brilliant gig
101010dc 1 year ago
fire's cool
hunkerbear 1 year ago
This band had " Greatness" writtin all over them!
jesseroman3 1 year ago 2
Stuart Adamson RIP
danthehun 1 year ago 3
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I see Mark Brzezicki is now drumming with 'From The Jam'. I first saw BC as a support act to The Jam in 1982. Never thought 28 years later I'd see an amalgam of both bands in one act. I Miss Big Country Big Time. 'In a Big Country dreams stay with you'.
Izzetafox 1 year ago
I see Mark Brzezicki is now drumming with 'From The Jam'. I first saw BC as a support act to The Jam in 1982. Never thought 28 years later I'd see an amalgam of both bands in one act. I Miss Big Country Big Time. 'In a Big Country dreams stay with you'.
Izzetafox 1 year ago
Such a talented band ! They are underappreciated! Thanks for putting this vid up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pattycat100567 1 year ago
thank goodness mark doesn't drag the tempo here! sorry huge drumset people -but he does have that tendency .
pellmj1 1 year ago
I was moved to despair to learn of Adamson's suicide. His music was so optimistic, so bold. It cut to my heart.
Gringao22 2 years ago 4
I know. Terrible. He was cute too.
pitbullgirl65 1 year ago 3
@pitbullgirl65 as we Glagy lad. I say och ye new, fuck ya outside our we clan, weee stu. gave is all, he gave is all
redredreds100 1 year ago 2
One of the best bands I have had the pleasure of seeing live. RIP Stuart
wils1689 2 years ago 7
I absolutely adore this video. Even though they fuck up countless times, it still sounds kick ass. What makes the video for me is the guys in the middle of the crowd who are proper loving it.
equaltemper 2 years ago 3
Best music of a great area of good music at all...
I love the power of Stu's voice and the great sound of this outstanding band!!
oldiesforever51 2 years ago 4
Great vibes ! Still hit as hard as when i was young....And yes, BC is suppadubbamillionbillion
times better that U2.....
kundaflower 2 years ago 23
@kundaflower
One of my favourite bands..saw them in Aberdeen for the Millennium Celebrations..great live, and i'm a U2 Fan as well..not about one v the Other, as we all know we all like different things..me, i like bands who can sing and play guitars, I liked the Skids before bc, and then onto BC...ps 1min12 in as Stu sings 400 miles..like the Boy album cover in the shot:-)
johnparrack 1 year ago
Ok folks.Enough of this''better than you'' shit.The allies fought and died together!
Big country are a band from Dunfermline,Scotland.(although two members were English)They were huge in the early-mid 80's but possibly not as big as the Smiths.I loved them then and still do.(and the Smiths!)
lyallbaybum69 2 years ago 40
@lyallbaybum69 well put m8.
kingston0708 1 year ago
@lyallbaybum69
I completely agree w/you about the one-upsmanship bullshit.
My mother happens to be a native Scot (Stirling, of Scottish/Irish parents) but has absolutely nothing to do with My affinity for Big Country, Stuart Adamson's lyrics/etc or Celtic history/culture.
BC were & ARE an amazing musical act & those who experienced them LIVE are VERY FORTUNATE!
Actually, neither 6-string guitarists are Scottish NATIVES; Bruce from Timmins, Ontario, Canada & Stuart from Manchester, England. : )
castratephilanderers 1 year ago
@castratephilanderers o
och mate...we are gonna claim the pair of them for Scotland,seeing as how they both spoke with a Scottish accent and lived there.Its a wee trait us Scots have...
We also claim Johnny Cash AND Elvis as they both had Scots ancestry.
Martyn Bennett's ours too!
lyallbaybum69 1 year ago
@lyallbaybum69 Excuse me, I enjoyed the interplay until you chose to claim Johnny and Elvis. We'll have to negotiate a deal, I'm a Bay City Rollers fan. I'll get back to you soon.
hunclemike 1 year ago
@castratephilanderers
stuart was born in Manchester to scottish parents, the family moved back to scotland at an early age, if that doesnt make him a native scot then your mother of scottish/ irish parents is certainly not a native tbh
McBartoi 1 year ago
@lyallbaybum69 Both brilliant. I'm Irish and put them up there with U2 in the 80's
cloosterin 1 year ago
@lyallbaybum69 way to keep it positive, dude.
newfleshrecords 1 year ago
@lyallbaybum69 An absoloutly amazing band, but none of them are Scottish (Tony, Mark and Stuart are English and Bruce was born in Canada!!) not that it really matters where there from. There music is some of the most powerfull and emostional ever written. Long live the rebirth of the band.
axlvomit69 1 year ago
@axlvomit69 are you kidding? Stuart Adamson was Scottish.
AHandsomeman 1 year ago
@AHandsomeman Nah mate sorry, Stuart was born in Manchester! He moved up to Scotland early on and lived in Crossgates just outside Dunfermline. Granted he spent most of his life in Scotland, and viewed himself as scottish. He was a trully lovely guy and massivley underated.
axlvomit69 1 year ago
@axlvomit69 Aye,and he also had a flat above the chip shop in Townhill!
If you asked him his nationality,he'd proudly tell you that he was a Scot.
Cliff Richard(not for me bro)was born in India to his English parents.Does that make him Indian?
lyallbaybum69 1 year ago
@lyallbaybum69 yeah he is Indian that Cliff Richard
vatalic 9 months ago
@AHandsomeman yeah thats right and your right he was ENGLISH
vatalic 9 months ago
@lyallbaybum69 there better than the smith, they can play and sing !
littlechefxxx 6 months ago
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hey! jus discovered this band, and most americans never heard of Big Country. were they as big as the smiths in Britain? as for ww2 french fought for honor, british for glory, and americans for souveniers.
ThatsaCryinShame 2 years ago
Americans fought in WWII to defend their country and to help French get their country back and assist their closest allies the British as well and beat the Nazis together.
I'm an American who has loved Big Country since 1983.
yoginiha 2 years ago 5
What's with all the nasty shit here? Has nothing to do with Big Country. Let's celebrate one of the greatest bands on the planet, and one of the most talented human beings to walk this earth. Adamson Forever!
bstreier 2 years ago
Rest in piece Stuart, can't believe its been eight years.
Diveintome31 2 years ago 6
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oldiesforever51 1 year ago
r.i.p stu you had so much talent
ghodge36 2 years ago 2
The only good thing that came out of the United States is a British Airways flight to United Kingdom. Americans, all the Gear and No Idea. Big Country was my Favourite band in 80's and 90's and for Live performance , is as good and maybe better than the Fabulous Simple Minds. U2, have Nothing on Big Country. Stuart was highly focussed and Intelligent, with Compassion for others. The Ultimate Stadium Rockers. A Terrible shock to everyone with Stuarts Passing. Stuart will Never be Forgotten.
CelestialPleccy 2 years ago
Sorry..Ruffian! I didnt know you guys had an army!!! Ironically the two wars you allegedly "bailed our asses out of" didnt turn out so well for us! Now plz keep any more Anti american comments restricted to Bush!! I will aplogize for him!
taylorch69 2 years ago
Maybe thats because you lot don't know who to shoot at PMSL.
Razamabaz 2 years ago
you didnt mind us coming over there to bail your asses out in WW1 and WW2...did you?
taylorch69 2 years ago
Yeah! and you were late for both of them!Two and a half hard years we stood alone where were you then?You were'nt interested until 07/12/41 so dont make out you entered the war for our benefit! As for WW1 you were 3 years late for that one even I dont think you were in France long enough to get your boots wet! Please dont make out that you're any better than you really are. You always have the equipment but its the Brits who are the brains with the twisted steel and sex appeal!
Britforces4ever 2 years ago
Didn't mind us ( Australia ) helping you out bail out your asses in both Korea and Vietnam....did you ?
ruffian1868 2 years ago
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boycott Scotland...they free terrorists!
taylorch69 2 years ago
Ha ha from a yank!
Boycott america they invade everywhere,clown!
pot kettle and black ya bass!
kizerscottish 2 years ago
How about we boycott no one and work toward that whole, y'know, "love thy neighbor" thing. Everyone would be a lot happier, I assure you.
YawpingStance 2 years ago 2
Such an amazing band. My dad introduced me to this Big Country when i was 11. I am 18 now and i still looooooooooooooooooooove it.
ColumRogers 2 years ago
I'm 18 as well, "In a Big Country" was one of my favorite songs when I was little. XD
YawpingStance 2 years ago
This takes me back!!!! Superb!!!
mrsdimitri 2 years ago
Brilliant band severley underated at the time
BigAl709 2 years ago 6
To right they were! they are still one of my faves just listening to them gets me going even now and i'm 51!!
58kexby 2 years ago
Still underrated, I think.
YawpingStance 2 years ago
ME TOO 82 traveled all the way down on the thursday toharvey goldsmith to buy tickets what a night to remember i was only sixteen at the time and as soon as the lights went out people started jumping from mthe balconies what utter madness !!! but what great memories
loss1966 2 years ago
i saw big country support the jam, on their last gig in london at wembley arena. Superb band, saw them several times in the next few years...........Skids were also excellent. Stuart Adomson was a great muso, and from what i can gather a good man ,,,,,, rip stuart
dainteefan 2 years ago 2
The skids are better?
Deadeye55 2 years ago
I saw my band supporting big C and then i woke up. Doh
Deadeye55 2 years ago
is the celtic?
hukeeaboo 2 years ago
stuart fuckin ahhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sirgeggs 2 years ago
stunning.
saw BIG COUNTRY support The Jam /
and saw them headline with The Cult supporting.....
such a great band.
Stuart you are deeply missed.
dogfart666ok 2 years ago
Für mich ein absoluter 80er-Jahre-Kult-Song! Danke für's Einstellen! Einfach SUPER- wie alles von BIG COUNTRY!!
oldiesforever51 2 years ago
SUPERB!!!!!
Brings back many happy memories
kirkthorpe2000 2 years ago
Classic, what a band.Stuart Adamson never forgotten
Corkcitygirl1970 2 years ago 2
miss u
vacuvaloda 2 years ago
CLASSIC!
jon3m2007 2 years ago
stuart adamson R.I.P
sonical53 2 years ago
Top stuff,few bum notes but hey!!!
mild0000ers 2 years ago
It makes me seriously sad this talented person died.
I saw Big Country so many times in Europe when I was stationed in Germany in the RAF.
He was a fantastic talent.
The amount of times as young men out for a good time we'd scream at the top of our lungs "Stay Alive!!!" like Stuart did.
This song brings back so many happy memories -- thanks Stuart. Love you mate.
gazzasanderson 2 years ago
this band kicked ass on stage great days of my life
peecogs 2 years ago
class sheer class
soulfromsunderland 2 years ago
mi pare di vederli ora!!! grandi! Tempus fugit
orgonissimo 2 years ago
classic....pure gorgeous talented ...4 blokes who made a difference! Those were the days!
Thanx for posting!
tyeistops 2 years ago
i had the good fortune to meet Stuart at East end park!!!! he was the ultimate gentleman, great guy,great band!!!!!! :)
Uilliampictcelt 2 years ago
*G*R*E*A*T*
oldiesforever51 2 years ago
Even today ...if your in the crowd ..you had to go ...beserk!!!!!!!
beerymon 2 years ago
Saw them in the 80's at Shepton Mallet, they were one of the greatest live bands you would hope to see. No wonder everyone left when UB40 came on. Abysmal live act.
theflatearth 2 years ago 2
So lucky to have seen them live down in Torquay. Stuart was so talented......
dartmoordog 2 years ago 2
Great vid, one of my faves...btw...this is off-topic, but I'd like to let everyone out there reading this know the Chinese Communist Party has been persecuting 70 million Falun Gong spiritual practitioners for 10 years in China. The media doesn't cover it. It must stop, so they can be free like we are here. Thanks.
darinmaclachlan 2 years ago
a BLAST from the past. .still play the album. .never tire of it. .
dadswizz 2 years ago
stuart adamson rocked man.!!-made guitar sound like bag pipes aswell awesome.!.great drums an bass,.r.i.p.-stu..
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cannockevo 2 years ago
They blow me away everytime...15 when i first heard them....comin upto 40 now and still the best.....stay alive!!!!!
sgtwilkosbarmyarmy 2 years ago 4
I saw Big Country Live in Ipswich (The Seer) concert and they started off fields of fire with a sort of scratch music played on the guitar, then burst into fields of fire. It blew me away. TOP BAND
globeworker 2 years ago 6
still fukin love big country
tilly15773 2 years ago 2
26 years on I still remember the impact Big Country had on the UK music scene. Great musicians, great songs but most of all an unforgettable passion and energy. Even love the bum notes on this performance are delivered with 100% conviction! Big Country were at least as good as any rock band that preceded or followed them.
IainMcDbhoy 2 years ago 8
Brilliant, best live band in the world. Saw them over 50 times live, loved every second. Neil Worksop
nes298 2 years ago 3
thats a proper song best listerned to at full blast !!!
scotttbatty72 2 years ago
love this band.. had so many plans...then my brother didnt take me to gig in swansea.. and same week sold his gibson & amp..... now im just a poor chippie... may god forgive him. love you all the same x
odonnell08 3 years ago 3
big country fuckingg yeaaaaaah
exitoyfama 3 years ago
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I really love this song and video ! To all 80s freaks like me out there, here is a hell of a question I want to be answered : WHY IS THE 80s VERY, VERY, VERY GREAT? Please answer me
balloydspiritsoul 3 years ago 2
LOVE BIG COUNTRY RIP
djbillybop 3 years ago 3
a man at ease with his guitar,r.i.p stuart.
allmighty65 3 years ago 2
saw them at page and plant tour in dublin highlight of my year one great great band.go !!! ON BOYS!!!!
papydasy 3 years ago 2
Fantastic!!!!
TheWesternAngel 3 years ago
Awesome. Best scottish band ever :D
Boob1870 3 years ago
DAMN IT!! HOW I WISH I WAS THERE!
wltan8888 3 years ago
I seen BC 8 times in my youth, my this takes me back, still one of the best bands i have seen live for bouncing.
RIP Stuart.
bomberzak 3 years ago 2
Fucking awesome!!!!