Big Country - Chance (The Tube 17.2.1984)
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- Опубліковано 12 жов 2017
- Originally broadcast on Channel 4, Big Country performing songs from their debut album "The Crossing" live on ITV's cult TV show "The Tube" on the 17th February, 1984.
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Without sounding like an old fart, compared to artists of today, the humility of these guys just shines through doesn't it. They were brilliant, and knew it, but without all the ridiculous posturing of today. So very glad I was a teen of the 80s ♥
So true. Nice comment 😁.Thats how i feel about BC
Exactly!
Was there with you. Miss those days.
They sure were the days Sarah. Great bands who wrote there own tunes and lyrics. Not like the cover crap today.
@@Mftw767 He had rather a sad demise didn't he if I remember correctly...
Simply. 1984. They took me on my Crossing from 13 to 53. I've never forgotten. Sing it💖💖
Big Country is such a criminally underrated band, Their music gives you a since of happiness and sadness at the same time
Nobody EVER underrated Big Country. 🙄
Best gig I ever went to ❤
Every time I hear and/or see Stuart Adamson, I am at first joyful, then profoundly sad. Big Country had me as a lifelong fan from the moment the first few notes of In a Big Country blasted out my radio back in the '80s. Guitars sounding like bagpipes? From a Scottish band, pure genius. I had a brief, very positive, chat with Stu on the Big Country message board when I was researching to build a website to honour Skids, his previous band. I respected and admired his passion, and his compassion for his fellow humans that shone through on every song he wrote. Stu was an excellent guitarist, equally adept at planet-smashing power chords or quiet, sensitive passages. This video showcases how well he connected with his devoted fans. He also had the interwoven demons of depression and alcohol. Given that, it wasn't a complete shock when I heard he'd killed himself. I was devastated then, and still feel the echoes of that. Damn, Stu, I hope you made it to a happier place.
He was a generation who believed in Scotland thank god for the eighties
I slit my wrist listening to this struggling with family neglect and I had recently found out my dad had two families an estate away, a big bro ten yrs older, my da was Scottish I’m Geordie and my mum said I’m not taking u to hospital coz yer da will kill me, now clean that blood off yer wall. This song still resonates with me
I’m a geordie too samy. Good to be a geordie hope you are ok
@@MrKrobbo I’m ok. Still struggling with demons who were my parents but I now have a big bro to help make sense of everything. Thanks for reaching out, mores people run from damaged people. I appreciate your comment.
@@MrKrobbo I worked in Trillians for a few months before moving away , running from my past but it always seems to catch you unawares. This time with utube randomly putting this song into my feed. I have two sons and ran away from newcastle, I’m thinking about moving home but not sure I’m strong enough yet.
Over 30yrs later, its still a classic.
I like your words,
40 years almost
Still one of my VERY fav songs.
Mesmerizing & beautiful song. Big Country was grossly underrated.
Classics never die mate.
Great band they were really loved here in America. They were all I was listening to in 1984.
Stuart Adamson was such a unique musician and songwriter. His sound will never be replicated. The Crossing remains one of my favourite albums of all time, and never gets boring or repetitive.
Stuart Adamson's distinctive guitar sound and personal lyrics, Tony Butler's groovy bass which jumps right out, and Mark Brzezicki's intricate and syncopated drum patterns.
This song itself reminds me of my dad and very fond memories of it. A desert island disk for me.
Scotland punches well above its weight on the musical scene, tremendous country, amazing people and great music.
Phil'O's Garage Agree...and I’m English, Lol .
bless
@@crg1819 Me too
Sweet, Lulu , Annie Lennox, Mige Ure, the list can go on
I'm 26 born in 1993 and this song is legendary I play it on repeat
Big Country were an amazing band and Stuart was not only one of the best guitarists in rock, but also one of the best songwriters. With the brilliance of the entire band as musicians, that fact often gets overlooked. But, after all, they were playing HIS songs!
Oh lord...where did the 80's go
Time happened
“I’ve never felt so low”
A tragic line
God bless you Stuart
Yes there was your red flag right there in that line,18 years before he took his own life.
We miss him big time! We will see you again Stuart.
Jeez 35 years ago. I watched the Tube every week and when these boys appeared I was hooked big time, RIP to a creative legend Stuart Adamson
Deliberately wiggn' out
because my brother he was 4 years older my only sibling he was murderd and he's the only one that would of smiled like sneaky and say come here look turn bass on up volume etc we communicated through music as different versions usually unclear but the original no one could recall or know what band tried Google song had this verse usually but this didn't help me at all Google usually gets it but not (old country's band)
I felt stoked enlisted enlightened belatedly happy sand
proud that I seen the pic old school cover pic I went wait a minute..
OMG no way coolest lol THE inter kid in me at 53
I got no shame in the moment matters the timing is everything all split seconds add up in all my equations.
I literally was skipping around dancing to the Song was CHANCE played
I am REMEMBERING ALL THEIR SONGS. Plus LIVING IT then OMG now I feel content.
THANKS FOR READING ALL MY TEXT MATERIAL.
IT'S MY CHANNEL. ANYWAYS I'M NOT PREPPING OR PRE SET UP COMMENTS OR INSIGHTFULNESS OR SONG TRIGGERS GOOD BAD WHATEVER FONDNESS INSTEAD OF SORROW THANK YOU (JIMMNEY CRICKETS ) that was old school. SCORED I'VE BEEN SEARCHING TRYING hella hard for these guys
Its HARD ABOUT BANDS COME AND GO
BUT THIS WAS THE 1 ST BAND 9 YEARS ago trying to listen to out OF MASSIVE GROWING moment AND SUCH DEPTHS in only felt SORROW MISSING MY BEST FRIEND CLOSEST AND FONDEST TIMES my partner in crime figure of speech there was SURPRISING ONE ANOTHER SURPRISE OR BIRTHDAYs my DAD SAY EXACTLY as example** COMING TO VISIT 2 WEEKS HE BE TALKING KNOCKING ON MY HOME window @ 2A.M. NOT 2 WEEKS .. Bring whole milk with doughnuts we'd LAUGH VISA VERSA I'M THE ONLY ONE LEFT ANYWAYS THANKS FOR reading my material
I call messages my own channel kindness fondness no ugliness on here please thank you.
I've got few no subscribing channels lately.
Fuck I’m so glad I was old enough to appreciate Big Country.. This sound was unique and refreshing…
I'm happy too for you
Still upsets me that this wounderful guy took is own life. Sadly missed, but not forgotten. rest in peace xxx
that guitar intro always gives me goosebumps,one of the finest songs of the 1980s or any decade sublime,only 120,000 views whilst shit songs get over a billion,ah well this will always be sublime
Great Musical Taste : it's a very elite club
@@a.c.4732 👍💯
Agree wholeheartedly. The bubble gum crap that is commercially produced today is simply non music.
Amen...
So missed ❤
How bloody awesome was the Tube!
It was sometimes pretty gash as i remember😂
Had the good fortune to meet Stuart Adamson.They say you should never meet your heroes.He must be the exception to the rule.What an engaging humble down to earth guy he was.I hope he is finally at peace.
Scotland and Ireland produced some really great bands - We feel bonded like Celtic brothers - This song is truly magnificent - it hits you right in the heart
The only bands who’s songs spoke to me. Sorely miss this line up. Stuart you may be gone but you’ll never be forgotten.
What a voice this great man had….just listen to this sound they all had as a band.
This group were actually sublime and this particular track was just awesome , for real . 😊
Brilliant Godbless Stewart x
You know, one of the best things about being in my 50's now is that I lived my teenage years in the 80's..........Priceless and I wouldn't change them for the world!
Absolutely. A wonderful place to be.
3:54
I’ve been so honoured to see so many bands spread over 40 plus years, BC were right up there to see live
Christ, Stuart, what a loss you are. Rest in peace.
I was there amazing times
He came like a hero from the factory floor with the sun and the moon his gift. Lord ,I would die a happy man if I had written that line.
Yeah, just pure poetry and a unique sound.
How many Singers write lyrics like that these days?
👍🎸👏
@@empireman1077 Paul Heaton does, the most underrated of lyricists, mind you he was writing back when this was performed so I don't suppose you could rate him as current.
"But the only son you ever saw were the two he left you with" lyrical genius!
Throu all the pain and suffering , i dedicate this song to me ! Cancer can take ye ! And i never felt so low ! God bless stuart for this song
I hope you're still with us
Back in the day 😎
If only I had a time machine....what a band
I loved big country as a kid in the 80s, today in 2019 I love them even more.
I listen almost daily and still get goosebumps, their songs are timeless.
Stuart you are a God to me.
Same here put them on all the time even got my apprentice liking themed hes 19
well said,we will never see or hear the likes again,we were spoilt in the 80s and didnt realise it
Same
Maaan! Fuck off! I haven't heard this for 35 years. I am So blown away. Thanks so much to the lovely soul who uploaded this.
I was shocked when I learned of Stuart's passing away. Rest in peace, I hope your voice is filling heaven. Your and your band mates wonderful music will endure long after I am gone.
The best guitar Band in the World
My hero my idol I named my son after him Stuart.
"Oh lord, where did the feeling go, oh lord, I never felt so." - Oh dear, these words hit like a hammer, because they are so sad.
low not so I think, and that makes it even sadder
Old. I’m 76 and loving it. And yea. You are right. Nice to see a great band without everything that is Today’s World
You're 100% I'm 60yrs old and my life feels like it's coming apart at the seams but the music just keeps bringing me back from ever giving up I'm soo lucky I've loved BC since heard way back in the 80’s and saw them live its great how much they're loved ❤
After 37 Years....it´s still magic...the Lyrics and the Voice of Stuart...my BC Fav!!!
*Rest In Peace, Stuart A.*
To Yours and You.
Rab 💚 🕊
Stuart has been gone for 20 years now.To see him young and happy is both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.He is so missed.
Thank you, Big Country.
Bring my 80s back
Great song. Sounds so good live too. Basically a bunch of talented guys. RIP Stuart Adamson
Still playing it today, 2023 ✊. Timeless ❤
Happy happy memories ❤
What a great live band. Feeling I was born just a few years too late, I was just a kid in 1984.
I totally feel at peace it's been forever it seems truthfully..I dancing and singing alone again it's all good enjoy this band it's a true treasure in time and to share it again it's a blessing in greatest way.. Smiles to you you..
So nice to see people watching musicians and enjoying music, not standing with their fu...ng smartphones !! The real good days !!
Amen brother
Concordo com você plenamente. Atualmente temos dado mais valor a celulares e deixado de lado as pessoas ao nosso redor como se um mero objeto fosse mais importante do que viver momentos reais ao lado de quem realmente amamos.
I totally agree with you. Nowadays we have given more value to cell phones and set aside the people around us as if a mere object were more important than living real moments with those we really love.
Totally acree with you, nothing worse than some bellend waiving a smart phone around in front of you
I'm 26 and this song is on repeat all the time, it was out 9 year befor I was born too.
Seen Big Country at Glasgow Green in 1990. Best band of the day. Still amazing to this day. Chance must have the saddest guitar instrumental when you think about Stuart Adamson. I remember sitting on a Friday watching The Tube and thought how brilliant these guys are. Bought their albums when I was a teen in the 80s and love them to this day. Well Big Man,you are sadly missed but not forgotten and your music will be me with until I see you in the Big Sky. Keep that cider chilling the now,and I'll see you soon,but not yet.
Just found this ..Blown away..👏👏👏👏👏👏
I never felt so low, the day I heard of Stuart's passing.
rick szabo still feel it now my friend
It was deeply difficult to understand how someone who had given such joy could not find the notion of carrying on. So sad. Even now.
I've seen this band live in the 80's. They were great.
The loss of Stewart will never be replaced. I'm sad that Tony decided to retire.
I lived only about 4 mile from The Tube ... how did I not GO!!??
Butler. Understated. But simply the best.
Absolutely.
Beautiful heartfelt song.These guys had talent.RIP Stuart-sadly missed.
Love this song! Love the Band!❤❤❤😢
Outstanding band still enjoying now stands the test of time
All of the commentary is glorious - YOU are my people! I thought I was the only one who loved this song. The feeling is still here, 2020.
Gooooooood . . . .I we miss him
What a beautiful song and a fantastic Scottish band too i love Scotland with all of my heart although im from England fell in love with Scotland when i was 8 when my parents and i went on holiday there moved to Scotland in 2006 left in 2014 and moved to Ireland and come back home to England in 2016 i always love Scotland with passion my favourite place on earth
Great band. Lovely P bass tone from Tony Butler. The nearest I got to the band was working with his mum, June Butler, in the 80's. Lovely lady.
I am loving watching them play i wonder if anyone with me while i attempt to share great instruments and the unique sounds so unique.
1 would question the leads guitar abilities renaissance soundstage there's absolutely no one else that plays like big country lead no one else in 53 years played like him it's not nothing compared to them to this very day.
i hope my kids hear this see this version It was a real blast from the past I got it finally I've been searching for years rediscovered OMG thank you goodness gracious finally
thank you universe..😊
This is a minuet in time. Time and memories are so precious xxxxxxx
Fantastische song,en een geweldige band
One of the finest poets and Guitar Hero's!
What a band and the first ever vinyl i bought with my paper round moni when i was jst about hitting my teens and it was the Single In A Big Country was so proud to support a band that lived in the town not far from me called Dunfermline 🏴💙 R.i.P Stuart 🙏 you were a true Legend 🥰
Rip in peace mate 🙏, beautiful, gorgeous emotional lovey 🎵😥😥
Best song they did absolutely outstanding ..loved it then love it now ..timeless
No way , Porroh Man , Lost Patrol, Harvest Home , The Storm , Close Action were all better IMO
Yeah it was a truly great tune. Still gives me goosebumps. Love it!
@@Aaron50001 deffo Porrohman. But close action is brilliant too. Fields of Fire live Hogmanay 1983 is feckin phenomenal!
not as good as Fields of Fire
Yep
What a fantastic track
What a song!!! …. Only discovered it by chance yesterday on Apple Music
"Chance" always reduces me to tears. The Tube really brought so many fantastic performers into our homes and enabled them to reach a wide audience. Amazingly from 5.30 to 7pm, if I'm not not mistaken.
It’s a fantastic powerful song.
I am 46yr old and I feel like this song was just in top 10 charts today so unrelated 😮 x
I love big country. They have always been one of my favourite bands. There albums in the 1980s were brilliant. They were one of those groups that you liked strait away the first time you heard them on the radio. And i was a 9 year old kid when this song came out. Its maybe there best single, and album. But there single look away is great as well, that came out 2 years after this in 1985. And by 1988 i had at least 4 of there albums. Its strange how us humans like a song after hearing it maybe once or twice, then some just grow on you to like. Even for as long as 2 or 20 years. But thats the mystery and beauty of music!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing song. Remember when it was first out. Emotion, sadness and passion, all there. RIP Stuart x
The youth & enthusiasm, take me back please. 😔
I am ready.
Probably never realised when I was a young 14 year old how good they were.I sure do now.👍👍
what a class band, no one could touch these guys for what they were doing, timeless music...
That made me cry
I loved Big Country still do what happened to Stuart
@@nualahewson4655 sad news. Google it
One of my favourite songs. ❤
DAMN....those were the days....we just didn't know it!!
The Skids and Big Country, both incredible bands.
Happy birthday Stuart never forgotten ❤️❤️ 🎸
declared this my favorite song a long time ago and it still is until this day. Unique piece of music by a unique band.
Gorgeous mournful melody, great song, and still sounds amazing after so many decades down the line!! R.I.P Stuart Adamson.
I’m not a huge BC fan, but I do like them. But this is one of the best songs ever written ! Thank you start 👍
Many moons ago came this delightful beautifully haunting song from big country. 2019 July am still listening to it. Wow what a song, never tire of it.
Like Stuart this never gets old
Just better and better
deserves a billion views sublime 80s nostalgia
Unique sound from singing guitars. Still superb
Brilliant...
Great song and band
Perfection
Wot a corker of a tune from one of the best under rated bands from the 80s...stuart wot a genius you were..wot a loss ...sadly missed..i hope your rockn in heaven my friend!!
Do u no y he did it ?? So sad
@@granto6738 Depression
The 80s such diversity of music so blessed and we didn't even know it xxxx big country❤️
wat a FKIN TUNE WAT A BAND !!! Always in my heart XX
I was in the 6th Form at school when the album came out and it was impossible to get away from it but I loved it then and I still love it now. My mates and I were on our first cars and The Crossing was a permanent fixture in the cassette players, good times 😊
Haunting track 💯🙏🙏
Had the privilege of seeing them on this tour. It came through the Central Coast of California and my brother and I were first in line to see them at Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo. We dutifully wore plaid even though the band were past that phase haha but the concert was magnfiicent. Each member of the band gave it their all and were really dialed into the audience. Thanks for posting this! One of my all-time favorite bands and rhythm sections. Res well, Stuart - your heart to connect with people with music really came through in every performance.
Brilliant buddy
The world was in dies time so Great and Nice!!....80s is ma best time .