Why is this not on the Final Fling DVD ?? I also have "Without the aid of a safety net " DVD and CD ,the CD has Fields of fire the DVD has'nt !! WHY?? its so annoying !! Producers should leave it how it is , Pure class !!
@BC1000stars Thanks so much for sharing this and other BC treasures. I had forgotten how much their music sings to me...it's been bittersweet listening to all this great stuff. Definitely grieves my soul to know Stuart's no longer with us. His words were sheer poetry.
I cry when I listen to this song for so many reasons. It is brilliant, but I will never hear Stuart sing it. It was telling, yet we couldn't save Stuart. I don't know how I can ever explain this song and my love for BC to my kids. They won;t get it in a Lady Gaga world. It hurts because BC is so much a part of me. I miss Stuart dearly. They don't get it and my not being able to explain it fills me with fear for the future.
Stuart Afamson forever!!!!! and ever !!! He was the genius behimd Big Country and The Skids. i know the have got back for a reunion!!!!! But i prefer to keep my memories of this!!!
I was a little curious about Stuart's kids...what they look like and all....Kirsten is pretty good. What an awesome Father-Daughter activity. Peter Gabriel had his daughter sing with him on at least one tour. Being a dad's girl myself, I find it particularly touching to watch my favorite guys include their daughters in such a special way and actually witness the bond their bond of music.
Must have been very traumatic for Kirsten to have lost her dad, sad for everyone inluding Stuart himself. It's no substitute for having love's touch but at least Kirsten can hear the voice of her father for eternity. RIP Stuart
I have been a fan of BC since 84 and my favorite band of all time ships is one of my fags but all there music is fantastic and unique God bless Stuart your sadly missed
the open air gig that Big Country did in Perth was the first gig that my kids ever went to. i can't say often enough that they were in the presence of brilliance.
How come this was not on the blue double DVD live in Berlin / Final fling night ? if indeed it's from the same night , looks like it though , I've not seen this before , anyway , Oh my God what a sight what a treat and what a song , this has to be the most meaningful footage of BC for me i think . . . . . unique rare footage.
there was talk at the time of dropped notes or something of the like making it not up to standard. Which to be honest if it true is BS because at the end of the day its a live show and we're not perfect, but I hear nothing wrong with it and it should been on the final fling dvd IMO. Glaring ommission.
This is my first comment ... ever. Thanks BC1000stars - whoever you are - for this unique and priceless video. I've ground down the vinyl on all my Big Country LPs, but this is my new favourite.
It's just the radio edit, to keep it 'radio song time friendly' I guess. Pity though, cos the whole song is better, but then again, most original songs are better than radio edits anyway. The way the band intended you to enjoy the song is usually the album version. The way the Radio wants you to hear it is often not something the band has total control over...
why wasn't this on the "Final Fling" DVD? This is priceless...father and daughter together, wow. Thanks for posting this otherwise I would never have seen it .
I must add my thanks, too, for this treasure of a post.
kerpat, merci beaucoup for sharing this brilliant performance! It was a treat indeed to see Stuart performing with his daughter. Their vocals were fabulous. xx
this is really super cute-- she can really sing...this makes me kind of sad with what happened after
soyghost1 2 weeks ago
Why is this not on the Final Fling DVD ?? I also have "Without the aid of a safety net " DVD and CD ,the CD has Fields of fire the DVD has'nt !! WHY?? its so annoying !! Producers should leave it how it is , Pure class !!
bibleinabullet 1 month ago
She's got a great voice. Should have been onthe Final Fling DVD.
SpartanPict 1 month ago
Awesome
snorri1664 1 month ago
Nice !!!
65NIXON 3 months ago
Awesome
edwardfirth49 7 months ago
@BC1000stars Thanks so much for sharing this and other BC treasures. I had forgotten how much their music sings to me...it's been bittersweet listening to all this great stuff. Definitely grieves my soul to know Stuart's no longer with us. His words were sheer poetry.
yellowbox0511 8 months ago
I cry when I listen to this song for so many reasons. It is brilliant, but I will never hear Stuart sing it. It was telling, yet we couldn't save Stuart. I don't know how I can ever explain this song and my love for BC to my kids. They won;t get it in a Lady Gaga world. It hurts because BC is so much a part of me. I miss Stuart dearly. They don't get it and my not being able to explain it fills me with fear for the future.
mongo88now88 9 months ago 2
@mongo88now88 It's a damned shame that kids these days don't know what real talent is. BC Rocks!
dondi2261 1 week ago
What a great video! I bet Kirsten cherishes this video! I know I would. RIP Stuart, you are sorely missed.
densityman1 10 months ago
Stuart Afamson forever!!!!! and ever !!! He was the genius behimd Big Country and The Skids. i know the have got back for a reunion!!!!! But i prefer to keep my memories of this!!!
JollyJimmyJohnston 11 months ago
Stuart Afamson forever!!!!! and ever !!!
JollyJimmyJohnston 11 months ago
rest in peace my friend
richardbuckner 11 months ago
That was awesome ! Great but kinda sad as well !! Great voice Kirsten has eh ? Peace Ye`all !!
auto4union 1 year ago
Big Country are playing New Years Eve at Glasgow ABC then more dates after!! Mike Peters is singing
MrMcClinch 1 year ago
I was a little curious about Stuart's kids...what they look like and all....Kirsten is pretty good. What an awesome Father-Daughter activity. Peter Gabriel had his daughter sing with him on at least one tour. Being a dad's girl myself, I find it particularly touching to watch my favorite guys include their daughters in such a special way and actually witness the bond their bond of music.
SheWoreLemon83 1 year ago
Must have been very traumatic for Kirsten to have lost her dad, sad for everyone inluding Stuart himself. It's no substitute for having love's touch but at least Kirsten can hear the voice of her father for eternity. RIP Stuart
TalkToTheBody 1 year ago
I kinda teared up watching this. Thanks. RIP Stuart.
gepetto36 1 year ago
I have been a fan of BC since 84 and my favorite band of all time ships is one of my fags but all there music is fantastic and unique God bless Stuart your sadly missed
58kexby 1 year ago
Well said. I was there dancing in the streets. RIP my son of Scotland. Lets never forget a talent like this.
Karmon9 1 year ago
The worlds a special place again after hearing this . . . tell Mr Butler to start playing again . . musical knowlage going to waste . .
twonky721 1 year ago
Never seen this before, thanks very much!
tvrowdies 1 year ago
the open air gig that Big Country did in Perth was the first gig that my kids ever went to. i can't say often enough that they were in the presence of brilliance.
We will always miss you Stuart.
umaholburns 2 years ago 7
"Kids, THIS is what a REAL band sounds like..."
Love it :-)
BC1000stars 2 years ago 5
@BC1000stars i am a kid and i agree
bigcountrygeorge 1 year ago
Lovin' playing this again. What a talented bunch. ;-)
maDaleha65 2 years ago
Bless you Kirst!!
screwyuk 2 years ago
How come this was not on the blue double DVD live in Berlin / Final fling night ? if indeed it's from the same night , looks like it though , I've not seen this before , anyway , Oh my God what a sight what a treat and what a song , this has to be the most meaningful footage of BC for me i think . . . . . unique rare footage.
twonky721 2 years ago
there was talk at the time of dropped notes or something of the like making it not up to standard. Which to be honest if it true is BS because at the end of the day its a live show and we're not perfect, but I hear nothing wrong with it and it should been on the final fling dvd IMO. Glaring ommission.
mattyjolly 2 years ago
I agree , to my knowledge there is nothing wrong with the track in fact i thought it was well performed . . . as all BC's live work is . .
twonky721 2 years ago
This is my first comment ... ever. Thanks BC1000stars - whoever you are - for this unique and priceless video. I've ground down the vinyl on all my Big Country LPs, but this is my new favourite.
taishoku14 2 years ago 5
You are very welcome! And welcome to the world of leaving comments :-D thanks, I appreciate it!
You can go to my channel and you'll find out a bit more about my love for Big Country and what they mean to me. Stay Alive!
BC1000stars 2 years ago
It's just the radio edit, to keep it 'radio song time friendly' I guess. Pity though, cos the whole song is better, but then again, most original songs are better than radio edits anyway. The way the band intended you to enjoy the song is usually the album version. The way the Radio wants you to hear it is often not something the band has total control over...
BC1000stars 2 years ago
Just to be clear, this version does have those verses.
jrussell5617 2 years ago
I like the full song, some versions and official video skip theses two verses.
WHY???
I've been to see a movie
About a man who saved the world
Had the same old happy ending
Where the hero gets the girl
And all I ever wanted
Was to be that hero too
Then I might still be with her
Instead of here with you
jrussell5617 2 years ago
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jrussell5617 2 years ago
This was a magic night that i remember well and cant believe ive only just found this footage on you tube. Thanks for the memories.
evoross 2 years ago
A truly brilliant piece of photage. Added to my 'Favs' . Thanks very much for uploading this BC1000stars. ;-)
maDaleha65 3 years ago
Magical performance
magical song
still sending the spirit
thanks BC
ta BC1000 stars
Mudge07 3 years ago 4
why wasn't this on the "Final Fling" DVD? This is priceless...father and daughter together, wow. Thanks for posting this otherwise I would never have seen it .
Diveintome31 3 years ago 11
@Diveintome31 good question, I wondered why we saw them in the dressing room before the gig in the "extras" section of the disc.
timj41 9 months ago
Andy,
Absolutly Fantastic,Love to know how you got hold of this and if you have a DVD quality version of this.
Thanks as always.
Gordon
gogs4 3 years ago
Why the hell, the encores with Mike Peters and this one are not on the final fling Dvd? Thank you for posting this! Unglaublich!
sandhase 3 years ago
Cool!!!!!!
NEVER THOUGHT I'D SEE THIS AGAIN!
Thank You Andy...'big' time!!!!
tyeistops 3 years ago 2
Wonderful !!!!
isabellle87 3 years ago
should have been on final fling dvd.:(
sevy43 3 years ago
Andy, you're a star! So lovely to see Stuart and Kirsten together! TYTY!
Growlertrim 3 years ago 2
Oh Andy, thanks again and again for this wonderful gift : brilliant song !!!
And Kirsten has an amazing voice, like her father.
kerpatricia 3 years ago 6
I must add my thanks, too, for this treasure of a post.
kerpat, merci beaucoup for sharing this brilliant performance! It was a treat indeed to see Stuart performing with his daughter. Their vocals were fabulous. xx
SavedandSound 3 years ago 2