Smarter folks then me have written stronger tributes, but in this lifetime I will never forget what I felt that night in 1984. Thanks Stuart, Mark, Tony, Bruce. There really is strength in truth.
This is Big Country at their very best. Tony is loving it, Mark, as usual quality, Stuart leading from the front and Bruce with the biggest attitude I've seen him with. Love it
Pure gold to the ears, thanks Stewart gone far to soon but never forgotten .The X factor can kiss my ass with the crap they spew onto the music world this is music.!!!! FACT . And that rift at 2.18 GOLD.
I first saw Stuart Adamson in 1978 when he was in the Skids and even back then his ability with the guitar was plain for all to see - he became an instant hero to many people. He really came into his own with BC though and of the many times I saw them I think this could be one of the best live performances - truly brilliant! Goin seeing them in Liverpool Jan '11 Mike Peters (The Alarm) taking centre stage - another one of the greats!
This was my very first live concert, I remember it being filmed, but never saw the footage..this is insane! I was in the 3rd row sporting a U2 unforgettable fire t-shirt. I remember the ticket was 12 bucks and my friend Brendan rushed the stage at one point.
Xcorgi ,you obviously know how difficult it is to sing and play the guitar live in front of thousands of people and also the the pedal board Stu has in front of him. But I disagree with your comment. Are you just basing the vocals on this concert or on his concerts in general because every one is different.
Stuart and the rest Big Country were incredible musicians who gave us something different and magnificent. True untainted beautiful music from their souls to our hearts.
I was always shocked that for such a talented vocalist Stuart really half assed singing in his live performances. Guitar work was still great but damn, he used no vocal "range" whatsoever. Still love the band though and all their studio stuff.
There are a few incredibly underrated bands and Big Country is very close to the top of my list. I'll certainly never ever forget Stuart Adamson and what an incredibly cool guy and songwriter/musician he was. I never knew him but I after seeing Big Country live here in Los Angeles many times, I feel like I did, if that makes any sense. I was truly gutted when he died. Seeing Big Country for the first time in 1983 when I was 17 honestly was a life changing experience for me. RIP Stewart.
No doubt about that mate. Been watching loads of old live Big Country stuff the last couple days. I almost had forgotten how truly brilliant they were live. Cheers.
Just to let ya know, Ya neva Grow up ya just get older and certain things ya used to do with ease take a little mare time / effort, but the sound ohh BC neva goes away!
am so chocked up right now I CAN HARDLY BREATHE. Lovin their music since 83. R.I.P. Stu, you made quite an impact to this day. Cheers for posting, thanks man, you made my day a better one.
I have always thought the solo in this was pure Big Country magic. I love the way he incorperates the piece of Prokofiev at 2:50 to 3:07. it fits so well, what a talented guitarist / musician he was.
@rodders51 Well spotted bro` ! My Missus is a classically trained Piano/violin player and the first time i showed her this she was well impressed with that !! Makes me kinda sad though when he says "Stay Alive!". Can see his hometown across the Firth of Forth from my flat in Edinburgh....! What a tragic loss of a GREAT guy/guitarist/singer/songwriter..! A true Scottish working class hero !! Peace Ye`all !!
@rodders51 Oh is that Prokofiev? I only know it from Greg Lake's "I believe in father christmas". Shame about Stuart, really. Such a sad ending. Especially, in the case of this video, in the light of his last words.
Saw them at the 'Garage' on Sauchiehall St, Glasgow circa '97 and they were awesome!
AlloaAthlete 1 week ago
Just curious. Does anyone know why Stuart changed guitars in the beginning of this song?
Nigelxman 1 month ago
There must be an octopus on drums!
Easyandy100 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
Beautiful energy - Stu inspired my playing and this was my favourite early BC song
luckysimon7 4 months ago
we need this on dvd.. seriously
lexusppp 4 months ago
Stu said "stay alive" at the end...I started crying really hard.
TheRealPitchWhite 5 months ago
@TheRealPitchWhite You weren't the only one mate.
Nigelxman 1 month ago
Fooking Brill Stuart, even John Wayne woulda got off his horse and danced to this!
woodyfurball 6 months ago
Compare Big Country and Two Door Cinema Club
10baroness 6 months ago
@10baroness They def. do have a certain echoing of BC's style. I like those guy's a lot as well.
Goodywagon 6 months ago
Back when music was real and good.
simfaithguitar1 8 months ago
Smarter folks then me have written stronger tributes, but in this lifetime I will never forget what I felt that night in 1984. Thanks Stuart, Mark, Tony, Bruce. There really is strength in truth.
beowulven 11 months ago 2
brilliant. miss you stuart.
ukshrednoodle 11 months ago
This is Big Country at their very best. Tony is loving it, Mark, as usual quality, Stuart leading from the front and Bruce with the biggest attitude I've seen him with. Love it
weegussieboy 1 year ago 2
ohhh Troika excellent!!!
beowulfsword08 1 year ago
Fantastic performance really stirs the soul.
Sangor 1 year ago
AWESOME AND PACKED FULL OF SPIRIT.
WAWELDRAGON 1 year ago
class daz cannock
TheBazil66 1 year ago
Pure gold to the ears, thanks Stewart gone far to soon but never forgotten .The X factor can kiss my ass with the crap they spew onto the music world this is music.!!!! FACT . And that rift at 2.18 GOLD.
stevenesq 1 year ago
Pure gold to the ears, thanks Stewart gone far to soon but never forgotten .
stevenesq 1 year ago
So many good memories!! Amazing still!
logey17 1 year ago
Never gets old
These guys were having fun and it shows.
cretinbob 1 year ago
best band ever
hardric730 1 year ago
I first saw Stuart Adamson in 1978 when he was in the Skids and even back then his ability with the guitar was plain for all to see - he became an instant hero to many people. He really came into his own with BC though and of the many times I saw them I think this could be one of the best live performances - truly brilliant! Goin seeing them in Liverpool Jan '11 Mike Peters (The Alarm) taking centre stage - another one of the greats!
leejanejames 1 year ago
best shit ive seen in a long time
cegtown 1 year ago
One word - EPIC!!!!!!!
dicko8899 1 year ago
This was my very first live concert, I remember it being filmed, but never saw the footage..this is insane! I was in the 3rd row sporting a U2 unforgettable fire t-shirt. I remember the ticket was 12 bucks and my friend Brendan rushed the stage at one point.
drdrewb 1 year ago
Can anyone ID those fender amps behind Stuart ?
marc12marc 1 year ago
Xcorgi ,you obviously know how difficult it is to sing and play the guitar live in front of thousands of people and also the the pedal board Stu has in front of him. But I disagree with your comment. Are you just basing the vocals on this concert or on his concerts in general because every one is different.
borojohn40 1 year ago
Stuart and the rest Big Country were incredible musicians who gave us something different and magnificent. True untainted beautiful music from their souls to our hearts.
charteroak72 1 year ago
I was always shocked that for such a talented vocalist Stuart really half assed singing in his live performances. Guitar work was still great but damn, he used no vocal "range" whatsoever. Still love the band though and all their studio stuff.
Xcorgi 1 year ago
absolutely brilliant
109cheekymonkey 2 years ago
There are a few incredibly underrated bands and Big Country is very close to the top of my list. I'll certainly never ever forget Stuart Adamson and what an incredibly cool guy and songwriter/musician he was. I never knew him but I after seeing Big Country live here in Los Angeles many times, I feel like I did, if that makes any sense. I was truly gutted when he died. Seeing Big Country for the first time in 1983 when I was 17 honestly was a life changing experience for me. RIP Stewart.
Nigelxman 2 years ago
@Nigelxman stuart represented scotland well id say. :)
kingston0708 2 years ago
No doubt about that mate. Been watching loads of old live Big Country stuff the last couple days. I almost had forgotten how truly brilliant they were live. Cheers.
Nigelxman 2 years ago
Just to let ya know, Ya neva Grow up ya just get older and certain things ya used to do with ease take a little mare time / effort, but the sound ohh BC neva goes away!
woodyfurball 2 years ago
Favourite band growing up and this NYC show looks fucking brilliant - another outstanding performance!
whitejmw 2 years ago
am so chocked up right now I CAN HARDLY BREATHE. Lovin their music since 83. R.I.P. Stu, you made quite an impact to this day. Cheers for posting, thanks man, you made my day a better one.
retro378 2 years ago
Dogsbody WELL SAID man, ev got tears in ma eyes tae man, SUPERB, you said it all in 1 line CLASS
woodyfurball 2 years ago
best band in the world love to watch clips of them live, still listen to them everyday without fail R.I.P Stuart you are sadly missed
luvtooez 2 years ago
Terriffic.
What a live band they were.
avril2 2 years ago 7
I cannot put into words the emotions this clip brings up
dogsbody40 2 years ago 3
th e more i watch it , the more sadness inb my heart , for stu pot,
But its here and i can listen to it.. THANK GOD FOR THAT...life would suck otherwise. rip stu
Deadeye55 2 years ago
got a hard on
Deadeye55 2 years ago
bloody brilliant,
carlingismedarling 2 years ago
exellent ,
piieiz 2 years ago
class..what a band
ascent7 2 years ago 2
I have always thought the solo in this was pure Big Country magic. I love the way he incorperates the piece of Prokofiev at 2:50 to 3:07. it fits so well, what a talented guitarist / musician he was.
rodders51 3 years ago 14
Hell yeah! The troika from Lt. Kijé, brilliant addition. I was so pleasantly surprised by that, and how perfectly he slipped it into the bridge.
Big Country forever!
taufactor 2 years ago
@rodders51 Well spotted bro` ! My Missus is a classically trained Piano/violin player and the first time i showed her this she was well impressed with that !! Makes me kinda sad though when he says "Stay Alive!". Can see his hometown across the Firth of Forth from my flat in Edinburgh....! What a tragic loss of a GREAT guy/guitarist/singer/songwriter..! A true Scottish working class hero !! Peace Ye`all !!
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SvenskCurtain 1 year ago
@rodders51 Oh is that Prokofiev? I only know it from Greg Lake's "I believe in father christmas". Shame about Stuart, really. Such a sad ending. Especially, in the case of this video, in the light of his last words.
SvenskCurtain 1 year ago
Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RPZ500 3 years ago 3
great video thanks for posting, I've never seen this concert footage before. Best song by the best band ever. They were so awesome live !!
gordondeprest 3 years ago 2
Good stuff
greene333 3 years ago