+David Simms spot on David . I just found my only album from them : " Steeltown " from 1994 . What a powerful masterpiece that one is . I found back also the maxi vinyl of " The teacher " - all in vinyl makes it all the more worth to listen to .
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.
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.
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 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
Brings back so many memories seeing this video. Saw the live quite a few times in the 80's and 90's They were awesome live. So sad Stuart Adamson is no longer with us, I am sure they would have reformed and gone out on tour again if he was still alive.
always been a heavy rock/metal fan,saw Big Country wipe the floor with nearly all the metal bands at the Reading Festival in 83.imagine what the so called "guitar" bands in the charts would make of Stuart and the boys...R.I.P Stuart.
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.
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.
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.
Been a fan for 20 plus years, seen the band numerous times, just seen the BG version with Mike Peters. Now I liked The Alarm, but REALLY, could the band not do better. RIP 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...
The video to this is one of the best they did, they are sitting on a train playing, then get off and see themsevles fighting in a war! There is a boy in there too playing with his train set!
seen them twice at newcastle in the 80's within the space of a few weeks. played 2nd gig coz of tech failure on 1st song so 2nd gig free. they were f..king amazing, my m8 shouted " oh jock ya c..t" after sound chck & SA just laffed at him.....lol
Man, I remember the Mayfair too! I moved to Toon Town in 98 and spent many nights at that club, and then it closed suddenly and was pencilled for redevelopment. Really sad. Probably one of the last true great old guard rock clubs and live venues left at the time. Great memories.
My Top 10 U.S. singles list from January 1984: 1) Big Country - Fields Of Fire RIP 2) The Alarm - The Stand 3) Lyres - I Want To Help You Ann 4) Divinyls - Only Lonely RIP 5) David Bowie - Modern Love RIP 6) Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy + 17 7) Slade - Cum On Feel The Noize 8) The Police - King Of Pain 9) Tears For Fears - Change 10) The Police - Synchronicity II
the show was called 'the tube' so perhaps the title should be changed. this first album is my favourite secular album of all time! such energy, he took the guitar sound from 'the skids' and added that scottish twist!
Hiya Love the band R.I.P. Stuart. Met them in 83 i think in Fleetwood uk, "Chance" had just come out as a single and they were on "The Crossing" tour. Just wanted to let you know(not that it is important) that the tv show was called "The Tube." I saw them again two years ago when Mike Peters was doing vocals. Great show but there was some NRG missing and that isnt because the band are 30+ years older.....Peace and Love xxx
Influential in better ways than U2. More actual joy! Tony Butler was the bassist Big Country, damn right he made it even more interesting. He played vivid bass on the Pretenders "Back on the Chain Gang" (How cool is that?) and some/most? of the songs on "Learning to Crawl." Again, how cool is that? Anyone know where he went from there? I remember seeing them do this song on SNL in the '80s & thinking "these guys really love what they're playing." Important to me even now.
watched that crap on tv last night about scottish bands. not one mention about these boys, who are the best band to come out of scotland. saw them live in the 80's. best band ive ever seen live, and ive seen 100's. they really got the crowd going r.i.p stuart
@ajittffcure toyally agree with that mate, they managed to create a very distinctive sound indeed wonderful memories of a very influential and enjoyable band
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!
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.
Remember watching this at the time, completely blew me away! The slightly out of kilter guitars only make it better. Never seen a better band live.
They blow me away everytime...15 when i first heard them....comin upto 40 now and still the best.....stay alive!!!!!
RIP Stuart Adamson, a very underrated and unique sounding Guitarist.
What makes you believe he's underrated? Please explain.
Absolutely fekkin awesome. This is what real music is all about.
Totally live, totally brilliant
RIP Stuart:(((
THE BEST THING TO COME OUT OF SCOTLAND, STUART ADAMSON SADLY UNDERRATED , EVEN MORE MISSED A TRUE LEGEND
+David Simms spot on David . I just found my only album from them : " Steeltown " from 1994 . What a powerful masterpiece that one is . I found back also the maxi vinyl of " The teacher " - all in vinyl makes it all the more worth to listen to .
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.
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.
I am mesmerized by the double "tom-tom" beats Mark is knocking out in this version! Much respect!
He's fucken amazing no? One of the most underrated drummers ever.
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.
🫂
classic....pure gorgeous talented ...4 blokes who made a difference! Those were the days!
Thanx for posting!
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
Great track, now where is music like this today?
*sighs*
Bring back "The Tube"
Remember this being broadcast.
Great tune and great post.
Totally F***ing AWESOME as ever!!!!!!!!! Long Live Big Country. God rest Stuart, we'll never see another like you.
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
One Of Scotland's Finest Sons 🎸 Up There With Jim Diamond Rip
I'm 18 as well, "In a Big Country" was one of my favorite songs when I was little. XD
Brings back so many memories seeing this video. Saw the live quite a few times in the 80's and 90's They were awesome live. So sad Stuart Adamson is no longer with us, I am sure they would have reformed and gone out on tour again if he was still alive.
Good to see that again. What a brilliant programme The Tube was.
always been a heavy rock/metal fan,saw Big Country wipe the floor with nearly all the metal bands at the Reading Festival in 83.imagine what the so called "guitar" bands in the charts would make of Stuart and the boys...R.I.P Stuart.
Stuart Adamson, Legend.
pure deid brilliant ,takes me back ,barrygadgys ,cheers for the upload, appreciated
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.
Saw them live once in Stockholm, Sweden. Great performance.
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.
Those check shirts and bagpipe guitars - happy days. Saw them live several times - one of the greatest live bands ever. RIP Stuart - we miss you so!
Rip Stuart adamson the worlds a worse place without you
Saw them at Reading Festival in '82 - one of the best gigs ever seen...
Love watching this with my dad
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.
will always love this band!.. totally unique sound
RIP Stuart,your music lives on.
Love these lads , miss Stuart x
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.
this song always gets the blokes in their forties and fifties, up dancing at weddings..
Such a talented band ! They are underappreciated! Thanks for putting this vid up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rock & roll is not a competition between bands you can enjoy them all grow up people
Fabulous,
Especially Stuart, he's just always great👌
This band had " Greatness" writtin all over them!
ONE OF MY FAVOURTE SONGS FROM 1983 WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT STEWART ADAMSONS PASSING
I was at this I'm the guy clapping with elbows akimbo all ove teh monitor at the start, thanks for putting this up
Legends - hearts will never die
Absolutely loved them. Grew up with U2 but they were just as good. So sad about Stuart.
Been a fan for 20 plus years, seen the band numerous times, just seen the BG version with Mike Peters. Now I liked The Alarm, but REALLY, could the band not do better. RIP Stuart.
Rip Stuart pure brilliance xxx
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...
SUPERB!!!!!
Brings back many happy memories
Brilliant song. R.I.P. Stuart
I was moved to despair to learn of Adamson's suicide. His music was so optimistic, so bold. It cut to my heart.
greetings from Canada
Fantastic song. Saw them at the hammersmith palais in the early 80's when they backed up U2
Still great to this day
favorite BC song!! Thank you SO much for posting.
awesome brings back the memories superb band
Nice one. Great to see that again.
cracking band cracking song,it brings back so many memorys.
saw them at page and plant tour in dublin highlight of my year one great great band.go !!! ON BOYS!!!!
The video to this is one of the best they did, they are sitting on a train playing, then get off and see themsevles fighting in a war! There is a boy in there too playing with his train set!
brilliant, even the bum notes can't spoil it.
Fully agree with Lynn, the band are great live today, RIP Stuart, but what he started wil always be :)
Big Country rocks~!
Great version! Thanks for posting!
Better than U2 and I like U2.
seen them twice at newcastle in the 80's within the space of a few weeks. played 2nd gig coz of tech failure on 1st song so 2nd gig free. they were f..king amazing, my m8 shouted " oh jock ya c..t" after sound chck & SA just laffed at him.....lol
Thank the lord for a 6 string guitar distortion pedal, awesome sound, great band. Stuart Adamson sadly missed
love this ....superb from my country men
+Ian Reid Greetings from Canada and 'LONG LIVE SCOTLAND"
I'm not Scottish, but seeing this makes me want to be.
@guyfromnewcastle seen them at the Mayfair in 1987.....it was awesome, and they were so loud...miss the mayfair
Man, I remember the Mayfair too! I moved to Toon Town in 98 and spent many nights at that club, and then it closed suddenly and was pencilled for redevelopment. Really sad. Probably one of the last true great old guard rock clubs and live venues left at the time. Great memories.
My Top 10 U.S. singles list from January 1984:
1) Big Country - Fields Of Fire RIP
2) The Alarm - The Stand
3) Lyres - I Want To Help You Ann
4) Divinyls - Only Lonely RIP
5) David Bowie - Modern Love RIP
6) Stray Cats - (She's) Sexy + 17
7) Slade - Cum On Feel The Noize
8) The Police - King Of Pain
9) Tears For Fears - Change
10) The Police - Synchronicity II
A rocking track even to this day
RIP Big Man xx
I would love to be in that crowd.. Such beauty in it all..
BIG COUNTRY always..................
the show was called 'the tube' so perhaps the title should be changed. this first album is my favourite secular album of all time! such energy, he took the guitar sound from 'the skids' and added that scottish twist!
Jock Rock🏴👍🎸🎸🎸🎤 Brilliant Stuff
Fantastic time for the band - amazing live !! Sadly missed.
THE DRUMMER OF THIS BAND WAS GREAT!
Hiya
Love the band R.I.P. Stuart. Met them in 83 i think in Fleetwood uk, "Chance" had just come out as a single and they were on "The Crossing" tour. Just wanted to let you know(not that it is important) that the tv show was called "The Tube." I saw them again two years ago when Mike Peters was doing vocals. Great show but there was some NRG missing and that isnt because the band are 30+ years older.....Peace and Love xxx
Influential in better ways than U2. More actual joy! Tony Butler was the bassist Big Country, damn right he made it even more interesting. He played vivid bass on the Pretenders "Back on the Chain Gang" (How cool is that?) and some/most? of the songs on "Learning to Crawl." Again, how cool is that? Anyone know where he went from there?
I remember seeing them do this song on SNL in the '80s & thinking "these guys really love what they're playing." Important to me even now.
Excellent!
top tune rip stuart
That is just bad-ass. I am the only of freinds who likes Big Country, hell, who even knows of Big Countrys B-sides.
this man was a legend could have been a mega star r.i.p.
J'adore!!!!!!!!
They played Sunderland Poly. What a Fuckin' Set. Man.
God bless Stuart Adamson! Gone too soon!!!
Last good live tv music show!
watched that crap on tv last night about scottish bands. not one mention about these boys, who are the best band to come out of scotland. saw them live in the 80's.
best band ive ever seen live, and ive seen
100's. they really got the crowd going
r.i.p stuart
Not just shameful but insulting.
still fukin love big country
stunning.
saw BIG COUNTRY support The Jam /
and saw them headline with The Cult supporting.....
such a great band.
Stuart you are deeply missed.
The show was called 'The Tube'.
@ajittffcure toyally agree with that mate, they managed to create a very distinctive sound indeed
wonderful memories of a very influential and enjoyable band
so talented, too young to die....
Awesome! Shared ~
Still underrated, I think.
FACTS!
T bags, check, cut offs, check, kerchiefs, check, guitar strings, checked, ah them where the days...
Great vibes ! Still hit as hard as when i was young....And yes, BC is suppadubbamillionbillion
times better that U2.....
fields of fire ,fucking great
Even today ...if your in the crowd ..you had to go ...beserk!!!!!!!
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!
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.