The Crossing, Big Country

[aarlevanbram]

Mini album as well!

[blertoly]

@aarlevanbram Thanks for watching buddy. They are awesome. Have you got the Japanese import of wonderland ? Jeez that cost me a small fortune back in the day

[aarlevanbram]

@blertoly a gift of Etsuko haven't heard of her lately. X

[aarlevanbram]

Hi it's one the minialbum as well Dutch version and Europe/UK

[aarlevanbram]

it's one the minialbum as well Dutch version and Europe/UK

[aarlevanbram]

it's one the minialbum as well Dutch version and Europe/UK

[briagh]

Just hearing Stuart singing can get me out of a foul mood.

[MrTim1856]

this is one of the best songs ever , love it ,

[gillo69]

If you bought the Green album with the textured sleeve this was on it, also later on the red one, not the blue tho... What one did you guys all have????

[blertoly]

@gillo69 hi buddy. I have the blue albun on vinyl and the red one on cd. The blue one was the first one released as im sure you know. I have many vinyl albums and cd's. Do you have the Japanese inport of Wonderland. That was not cheap back in the 80's and the Canadain import of Lookaway was slightly different to the English version.

[gillo69]

@blertoly Indeed mate, have nearly all of their stuff at this stage man, Funnily Enough 'Look Away' got to Number 1 over in Ireland where I live. Great Song Great Band!

[blertoly]

@gillo69 hi again mate. Yeah they made some damn good stuff. Amazing band abd Stu is sadly missed. The man was a genious. Look away only made number 6 over here. Thanks again mate.

[sadielumay]

@gillo69 Blue first then the red one both vinyl... anyone going to see them tour the crossing album in Feb?

[spainishgirl]

I LOVE THIS SONG.



[blertoly]

@spainishgirl its a very beautiful song, i am proud you enjoyed it

[sonical53]

anybody who dislikes this,deserved to deballed

[blertoly]

@sonical53 damn right man........... thanks for watching

[Nigelxman]

Why didn't the play this live???

[blertoly]

@Nigelxman yeah, i wish it was played live too during the times i watched the great band, standing in awe of the amazing sounds from Stu's guitar and the passion in his voice

[wilbert916]

... And RUSH fans think rush is underrated. they don't know what underrated means compared to BC.

[blertoly]

@wilbert916 yeah that true. I liked Rush too and they were damn good. Stu though brought another level to song writing. Thanks for your comms

[zinkzoyd]

epic, the sound of scotland, stuart was a mans man, wasted talent, rip big man

[blertoly]

@zinkzoyd yeah, i agree. This is a wonderful song and the magic of music is totally captured here. Thanks for watching and sharing your thought with me.

Respect,

Ian

[i4bc]

A masterpiece !!!...7 minutes of bliss which capture.s what a genius Stuart was...i can never tire of listening to this...Big Country never sang about pretenious crap...Stuart wrote songs about his feeling of hopes and dreams and fear,s...A very intelligent and humble man...God how we miss you Stuart...

[blertoly]

@i4bc superb words. Thank you for watching

[wilbert916]

@i4bc. I love the comment about pretentious crap. I totally agree. I think Neil got caught up too much with big words and big drumsets. I laugh at Neils lyrics now. While Stu's lyrics still resonate, even more as the years go by.

[Pikkaeyoon070511]

@i4bc I remember many repeat plays of this during high school afternoons in New York.. big fans of Big Country back in 1983 and 1984. They'd had a big hit with In a Big Country.. when my brother got this EP.. I think it was a domestic US release? .. It was a 4 song masterpiece.. this is a glorious song.. my favorite on the EP but I loved every song.. all fall together.. angle park.. wonderland and finally the crossing... haven't heard this in a good 20 years or more!

[steeltown1001]

BC...for ever

[blertoly]

@steeltown1001 too right mate............. thanks for watching

[bigcountrygeorge]

Its not often that you find a band were all the members are totally AMAZIN!!!!!!

Not enough is said about Mark, Bruce and Tony )=

[blertoly]

@bigcountrygeorge yep, they were a great team. Shame Stu decided to end things in his own life

[07supermauri]

An unbelievable song...one of their best for sure...I'm glad BC didn't become as huge as other bands because most of the quality of their music usually ends up suffering...Stuart was a genius, on another intellectual level...I think he was deeply affected by the way the world was going...I think eventually that is what killed him... see you on the other side Stuart...RIP

[blertoly]

@07supermauri . What true words you have written. Stuart was always worried about the world and people as to what they do to each other. Like his concert on New York Pier back in the 80's when a fight broke out n his words regarding the fight during the inwards track..... he hated violence. what a great man

[07supermauri]

@blertoly . He truly was admirable...you don't see too many men like that around anymore.

[blertoly]

@07supermauri so true. he is a legend

[GOLLYSKYWOOD2]

Big Country magnificence. Sublime musicianship here, with changes in mood and tempo. The rhythm section of Butler and Brzezicki are at their best on this. I don't know if this was ever played live, it certainly justified it. This is up there with The Sailor and Porrohman, as a classic Big Country epic.

[blertoly]

@GOLLYSKYWOOD2 yeah it was played live, often. I saw BC many times. Porrohman is awesome, a thousand stars too. Ships was a wonderful song, so many to choose from. Perfect world, fragile thing....... so much to discuss

[tdelacruz61]

I was a record reviewer on my college paper in 1984 and we got copies of The Crossing and The Unforgettable Fire at about the same time, and back then, and now, I thought, "Shit, U2 is bigger, but this Big Country album is better!" I mean song for song it isn't even close, it's Pride (in the name of love), Bad and the title track vs. In a Big Country, Inwards, Fields of Fire, 1000 Stars, Porrohman. And then the song The Crossing is the band's best song, LOL

[blertoly]

@tdelacruz61 hey buddy, your comms are so true. Big Country never gave in to commercialisation. Stuart always produced song's from his feelings of life. U2 were good back then but never on the same page as B.C. Stu was taken away from us when he had so much more to say, through his music and his lyrics. He will always be missed. He is a legend

[wilbert916]

100 percent agreed. i thoght the same thing as i listened to this incredible album.@tdelacruz61

[CENTURION2501]

bought this on 12" vinal, one of my ex's nicked it. damn this was A TUNE.

[blertoly]

@CENTURION2501 . Yep, a great song not on the original album. Can't believe ya ex could be so cruel to take it from you.Thanks for watching buddy

[proximer100]

für mich die beste Band der Welt !!!!

[blertoly]

@proximer100 they sure were the best band in the world,

thanks for watching

[Nigelxman]

God how I would have loved to hear this live.

[blertoly]

it was awesome live as all their songs were. The passion put into a live gig was amazing.

ty for watching

[RonG40]

Thanks for posting...this song should have been included on the original LP. If they hadn't released it as a B-side to a maxi-single, I may have never heard of it. Long? Yes, but you wouldn't know it. What a epic, driving song! Thanks again!

[blertoly]

thanks for your comms and yes it is a epic but has so much quality throughout the track. Glad you enjoyed it

[tahirp12]

Like the comment about liverpool fc, the 80's were special, Big Country and Liverpool winning cups. Two things that made me happy.

[blertoly]

thanks, yeah, Big Country and the mighty reds winning cups was pretty special.

ty for watching and for your comms

[kerpatricia]

You are so right, The Crossing is an awesome song.

Its one of my favs. I fell in love with that song and still Im in love with it. Such an uprising, uplifting song. It gives me energy for the whole day.

A masterpiece!!!! What else can I say....

[blertoly]

thanks Pat, it is a wonderful song. I was supprised it was not on the album at the time. Glad you like the vid honey,

Ian xxx

[sinister066]

those pics reminded me so much of my bedroom wall, all those years ago.

[blertoly]

hey, thanks for watching . so glad to bring back good memories for you,

Ian

[kerpatricia]

The same for me (lol).

[blertoly]

yep, my bedroom wall was the same, ( with Liverpool fc pics aswell, obviously lol

[sinister066]

its a wee bit long?.......its not long enough....excellent.

[blertoly]

i know what ya mean......... awesome song,thanks for the comms,

Ian

[blertoly]

thanks honey, glad you like it,

love ya too sweet lady,

Ian xx

[SonnyLees]

Well done! :)

[blertoly]

thanks Gabe................... now i really am going to bed lol,

i am so bad lol

take care and thanks for the wee chat,

Ian xx

[SonnyLees]

Hahahaha! Wee chat! You're a chatterbox! 20 something emails later! LOL! You're still not listening!

Biff, Bam, Boom!

NOW GO TO BED!

[isabellle87]

This is an awsome song !!! Good work Ian !!! The froggie :) !!!

[blertoly]

ty wee froggie :)

[kerpatricia]

Great epic song. One of my fav. if not my fav. one.

thanks for posting. Luv ya my liverpool buddy.

[blertoly]

hey, no worries,

glad you enjoyed it. it is awesome innit,

so happy you like it too,

love ya wee Pat,

Ian xx

[mickaweapon]

Ian- Thank you so much for sharing these images of the my favorite band from my youth and still my favorite band today. Having never been able to see the band live I am so gratefull to you and to all Big Country fans for the time you spend to create these tributes to these remarkable four men that carry such emotion with their music. Hopefully we will be able to bring Stuart's music to the next generation "so that their name will never die and this time will last forever."

thanks...mick

[blertoly]

hey Mick.

thanks for that my buddy, i am glad you enjoyed my little piece on the legend that is our Stu. the next generation has already begun, my daughter loves Big Country........... my fault lol.

Ian

[blertoly]

hey thanks KIARA, yes it is a great song, wasnt sure whether to upload as it is long,

love ya too KIARA

Ian xx