Like anybody alive and listening to rock 'n roll in 1983 I heard "In a Big Country" on the radio and at parties a lot. Somehow, and to my regret, I am just now discovering how good a band this was. If only someone had sat me down in '83 and made me listen to the entirety of The Crossing. Alas, no such luck then and I've spent 40 years missing out on enjoying the band. Why they weren't bigger and on everyone's lips then, I cannot fathom. They measure up to the best of that era without breaking a sweat. But luck has arrived and I am finally out of the woods when it comes to Big Country. I managed it only this week by taking a chance on the BBC's collection of their live in-studio and on-stage recordings of the band. Phenomenal collection. Find it. It is, also, just in the last few days that I learned Stuart had died in 2001. So, as I celebrate the find, I grieve the loss. Lord, life is a trip. So, what to do, but to be inspired by the tunes to what greatness I may still have in me and stay alive while I am alive. RIP, Stuart. You will not be forgotten.
The music of Stuart Adamson and his band "Big Country" has shaped me and my musical preferences forever. I hope that his "Partners in Crime", Bruce Watson, Tony Butler, Mark Brzezicki and all the "new" band members and their music will be remembered for a long time! May you rest in peace Stuart!
Until just over a year ago I had no time or use for RUclips. Then I discovered footage of Big Country and now I spend countless hours watching the band and catching up on what I’ve been missing. Massive thanks to all those who continue to post Big Country footage.
Saw this on German tv ,35 years ago , They were so impressive ,never seen or heard anything like them . Went to the recordstore and bought The Crossing. Still one of my all-time favorite band ! Stay Alive
I remember an interview in a German musicans magazine back then that had photos from this gig in it; Cool to be able to watch it now, 38 years later! 😀
You prolly dont give a shit but if you guys are bored like me during the covid times then you can watch all the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been watching with my brother these days :)
My brother bought me the cassette of The Crossing for my Christmas present when it came out. He told me it was for my niece who was 3 years younger than me and asked me to wrap it for her as her Christmas present. I was SO psyched to find out that it was actually mine!
Absolutely brilliant performance. A true testament of how great they already were from their first album and tour in 83. Followed up by a UK #1 album Steeltown, then The Seer with a huge hit Look Away, it is still a mistery to me why they never became a big arena / stadium act like U2 or Simple Minds in those days. They had it all. And they had Stuart. Miss the man... like a garden in the forest that the world will never see.
First time I saw BC was on this tour the month before in Glasgow, I even got to shake Stuart's hand as they went offstage, he looked me in the eye, smiled, and gave me a little nod, it meant the world to the 17 year old me.
I know this has been available to watch for at least the past 5 years, but I'm so, so grateful that it is available, because oh my GOD is it GLORIOUS, especially in such beautiful quality! I just discovered Big Country in 2023 ("discovered" as in: beyond only "In a Big Country"), and since first watching this only a few months ago, I now put it on when I'm bored or need something on in the background only to inevitably be pulled in by this sensational performance...which is to say that I've happily watched this in its entirety several times now, and I will continue to watch it more as long as it remains available on RUclips! 🤞🏻I don't even like the songs "Angle Park" or "Balcony," but damn if I don't like this version of "Angle Park" at least because it's performed so earnestly! I think this band is so excellent at converting non-believers - as in, if you think you don't like their music, listen again...and then you won't stop wanting to listen to them! 🤣That's been my experience, at least! The performance in this of "In a Big Country" is my favorite ever (I LOVE getting to hear Tony's harmonies so clearly!!) and "Porrohman" is stunning.💖Anyway, sorry for writing a novel, but thank you so much for sharing this. I and my mental health are so grateful to you, @BC1000Stars. This is probably one of my all-time favorite live shows (to watch in retrospect; especially for me, as I'm in my 20s) by any band to watch, and I am more than happy to rewatch. :')
Hi Lily, thank you so much for such a beautifully written comment. I'm thrilled you're a newly converted fan and are already appreciating some of the subtleties and nuances of their live performances. Your visible and unbridled enthusiasm has made my day. Stay Alive! 😃
Bel concerto, io c'ero mi ricordo che dovevano esserci i Depeche Mode che all'ultimo momento annullarono il concerto e loro gli sostituirono e così ho conosciuto i Big Country
This brings me back to 1983 when I first discovered Big Country which instantly became my favorite band! Totally original, unique sound, that has not ever been replicated and when I think of Scotland, I think of Big Country.
I remember having their album "Living in a Big Country" on a cassette and listening to it over and over one w/e while tripping on shrooms with some friends..lol..We did a whole Oz of some righteous fungus..lol
Thanx for the upload it brings back memories from 1983 of Top Of The Pops, Live at Sefton Park then i caught them at the Reading Festival - won the crowd over easily.... Great live act and the Crossing is an 80's classic
Fantastic band, The Crossing is essential listening, subsequent albums were equally as good and probably more successful, but The Crossing has a certain mystery, magic.
Subsequent albums never came close to The Crossing. Steeltown really hurt their momentum. I remember when it came out, expecting the same energy level and it left me and my mates flat. I appreciate it now but it still doesn't excel or excite like The Seer and Buffalo Hunters.
Fantastic, i saw this on TV in October 1983 when i was in the Army in Nürnberg near München. 2/270 Transport Batalion. At that Point i was a huge Big Country Fan to this Day. Saw the Band many Times live...first in 1986 Rockpalast. Still have the Ticket. Thanks for that.
Astounding quality! I have been watching the old footage in the past few weeks over and over again, as I so love this performance; especially the transition of Balcony into Lost Patrol. I wished for it - if only - to be in colour. And now this.... Give Olaf a big kiss from me for making this happen! And to you for sharing this with us!
Thank you so much for curating and sharing this footage, and for all your content. For those of us that never had the chance to see them live this is such a privilege, especially hearing The Storm, gives me shivers like lightning is about to strike. Just getting to hear the bits and pieces of commentary as well, I love hearing Stuart's speaking voice, when his accent really comes through. The wee fragments that start to bring all the stories together. It's very grounding to hear Scottish people on RUclips, somehow, while we're all in isolation and not getting to talk to each other as much. If anyone reading this feels isolated, no matter what year you read this in, you're not alone. Stay Alive.
Thank you Andy! It’s always nice when one of your gems pops up on my RUclips feed. Yes, Big Country really are that good! A joy to listen to and a joy to watch live. ❤️ Stuart, you are so missed! 😢 And to think this band lost the Best New Artist Grammy to Culture Club! 😬😒🙄
Great band and I love all these old performances, but man, I never liked the song Balcony! Was so cool to see the extended In A Big Country with Tony repeating the vocals while Stuart mingled with the crowd
Thanks for sharing this as, I deed, your uploads. I am very grateful that I came across BC in 1983 and I've never tired of listening to them. There are other bands and songs that are truly very good but riding high above them is BC together with their songs. I never get tired of watching/ listening and never will. BTW Marvellous live performance. Rip Big Man Stay alive!
Thanks for posting all of the shows. It sure is a treat for a guy who is just now rediscovering Big Country. Used to listen to them back in the day but never got to see them live living in the US. Personally, Big Country is one of those bands who are so much better live than on a sterilized album. So much of their emotion is stripped away in the recording process.
@@BC1000Stars I just can’t get over it… talent from top to bottom! Normally I’d see the dancing and running around stage as a manufactured gimmick to entertain the crowd. It’s plain to see that’s not the case. They are truly “feeling the moment”. So cool to see!
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Like anybody alive and listening to rock 'n roll in 1983 I heard "In a Big Country" on the radio and at parties a lot. Somehow, and to my regret, I am just now discovering how good a band this was. If only someone had sat me down in '83 and made me listen to the entirety of The Crossing.
Alas, no such luck then and I've spent 40 years missing out on enjoying the band. Why they weren't bigger and on everyone's lips then, I cannot fathom. They measure up to the best of that era without breaking a sweat.
But luck has arrived and I am finally out of the woods when it comes to Big Country. I managed it only this week by taking a chance on the BBC's collection of their live in-studio and on-stage recordings of the band. Phenomenal collection. Find it.
It is, also, just in the last few days that I learned Stuart had died in 2001. So, as I celebrate the find, I grieve the loss. Lord, life is a trip.
So, what to do, but to be inspired by the tunes to what greatness I may still have in me and stay alive while I am alive.
RIP, Stuart. You will not be forgotten.
Lovely comment and welcome to the gang!
Big Country fans are the very best and most loyal you'll ever find. I'm thrilled you're now on this journey!
Some day people will realise how good B.C. were.
I hope so. These guys were incredible
Stuart 'Note Perfect" Adamson.
Who needs U2 when You have Big Country?
But Edge needed Stuart, big time! 😉
Porrohman.... Fuck me... Unbelievable. RIP Stu
THE Most underrated band of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stuart you live on in our hearts
Tony has always been one of my favorite bass players. His tone and unique rhythm stand out and is part of the magic of BC
the best band in the world of all time, with the most legendary and amazing lead guitarist
Legend with an E-Bow
The music of Stuart Adamson and his band "Big Country" has shaped me and my musical preferences forever. I hope that his "Partners in Crime", Bruce Watson, Tony Butler, Mark Brzezicki and all the "new" band members and their music will be remembered for a long time! May you rest in peace Stuart!
Prime big country
Big Country was such a great band, Timeless music. Stuart was brilliant.
Best times for Big Country !
legendary band.... all four were amazing but Stuart was just one of a kind
One of the greatest and most underrated guitarist/ songwriter/ musician of our lifetime.
Incredible band
Amazing find!
Saw this line up at Wolvo in early 2000s. Feel privileged...rip Stu
That Yammy! 😍😍😍
Until just over a year ago I had no time or use for RUclips. Then I discovered footage of Big Country and now I spend countless hours watching the band and catching up on what I’ve been missing.
Massive thanks to all those who continue to post Big Country footage.
Saw this on German tv ,35 years ago , They were so impressive ,never seen or heard anything like them . Went to the recordstore and bought The Crossing.
Still one of my all-time favorite band ! Stay Alive
I remember an interview in a German musicans magazine back then that had photos from this gig in it; Cool to be able to watch it now, 38 years later! 😀
You prolly dont give a shit but if you guys are bored like me during the covid times then you can watch all the new series on InstaFlixxer. Have been watching with my brother these days :)
@Bryson Denver Definitely, I've been using InstaFlixxer for since november myself =)
They were SOOOO talented!
My brother bought me the cassette of The Crossing for my Christmas present when it came out. He told me it was for my niece who was 3 years younger than me and asked me to wrap it for her as her Christmas present. I was SO psyched to find out that it was actually mine!
World class perfomance from a world class band
Blowing the doors off Harvest Home- incredible Tony Butler
Big country gave there all live .Bruce Mark Tony hold your heads up high .respect and Stuart if only you know how much your missed fella
Absolutely brilliant performance. A true testament of how great they already were from their first album and tour in 83.
Followed up by a UK #1 album Steeltown, then The Seer with a huge hit Look Away, it is still a mistery to me why they never became a big arena / stadium act like U2 or Simple Minds in those days. They had it all. And they had Stuart. Miss the man... like a garden in the forest that the world will never see.
Balcony was such an under-used gem of a song!
What a pure sound. Musical giants.
First time I saw BC was on this tour the month before in Glasgow, I even got to shake Stuart's hand as they went offstage, he looked me in the eye, smiled, and gave me a little nod, it meant the world to the 17 year old me.
Excellent I miss Stuart and Tony.should have been massive
Not long after they blew Reading festival away - arm in arm with guys from Fife pouring Blue smirnoff down our necks. Brilliant band
I bought the first album back when it was the only one. The songs 3-8 are all from that album. Oh what a trip.
Stuart was the Scottish Jimi Hendrix. I still miss him. Thanks for the excellent concert footage
Wow! Great start with 'Angle Park'! And I've never heard 'Balcony' before! 😮
First time ever I saw Big Country. I had goosebumbs and totally fell in love with that music. This love remains until today.
only kate bush and joy division affect me this way...what a effeng great band!!!!!
I know this has been available to watch for at least the past 5 years, but I'm so, so grateful that it is available, because oh my GOD is it GLORIOUS, especially in such beautiful quality! I just discovered Big Country in 2023 ("discovered" as in: beyond only "In a Big Country"), and since first watching this only a few months ago, I now put it on when I'm bored or need something on in the background only to inevitably be pulled in by this sensational performance...which is to say that I've happily watched this in its entirety several times now, and I will continue to watch it more as long as it remains available on RUclips! 🤞🏻I don't even like the songs "Angle Park" or "Balcony," but damn if I don't like this version of "Angle Park" at least because it's performed so earnestly! I think this band is so excellent at converting non-believers - as in, if you think you don't like their music, listen again...and then you won't stop wanting to listen to them! 🤣That's been my experience, at least! The performance in this of "In a Big Country" is my favorite ever (I LOVE getting to hear Tony's harmonies so clearly!!) and "Porrohman" is stunning.💖Anyway, sorry for writing a novel, but thank you so much for sharing this. I and my mental health are so grateful to you, @BC1000Stars. This is probably one of my all-time favorite live shows (to watch in retrospect; especially for me, as I'm in my 20s) by any band to watch, and I am more than happy to rewatch. :')
Hi Lily, thank you so much for such a beautifully written comment. I'm thrilled you're a newly converted fan and are already appreciating some of the subtleties and nuances of their live performances. Your visible and unbridled enthusiasm has made my day. Stay Alive! 😃
Goose bumps watching this. How good were they here. RIP Stuart
I saw them in the Brangwyn Hall Swansea on this tour, they were excellent....Smokey Robinson's Tracks of my Tears as an encore❤
What a version of Balcony. Enjoy that they spotlighted Tony so much in this concert and his bass playing! Truly the best.
Yeah! I think this is the best live Balcony performance we have.
Balcony live!!! Hell yes. Also loved the way they merged right into Lost Patrol.
Bel concerto, io c'ero mi ricordo che dovevano esserci i Depeche Mode che all'ultimo momento annullarono il concerto e loro gli sostituirono e così ho conosciuto i Big Country
This brings me back to 1983 when I first discovered Big Country which instantly became my favorite band! Totally original, unique sound, that has not ever been replicated and when I think of Scotland, I think of Big Country.
Never seen this...great sound...
I remember having their album "Living in a Big Country" on a cassette and listening to it over and over one w/e while tripping on shrooms with some friends..lol..We did a whole Oz of some righteous fungus..lol
Thanx for the upload it brings back memories from 1983 of Top Of The Pops, Live at Sefton Park then i caught them at the Reading Festival - won the crowd over easily.... Great live act and the Crossing is an 80's classic
This is a true treasure. Thx for sharing
Fantastic band, The Crossing is essential listening, subsequent albums were equally as good and probably more successful, but The Crossing has a certain mystery, magic.
Subsequent albums never came close to The Crossing.
Steeltown really hurt their momentum.
I remember when it came out, expecting the same energy level and it left me and my mates flat.
I appreciate it now but it still doesn't excel or excite like The Seer and Buffalo Hunters.
Fantastic, i saw this on TV in October 1983 when i was in the Army in Nürnberg near München. 2/270 Transport Batalion.
At that Point i was a huge Big Country Fan to this Day. Saw the Band many Times live...first in 1986 Rockpalast. Still have the Ticket.
Thanks for that.
Mark's kit sounds awesome, his bass drum work on In a Big country is mega,really good sound/mix
This is the first time I’ve seen footage of this concert, fantastic, really enjoyed watching thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just love this version of chance thank you, a class band and such a sad loss of a fine person and musician
Pure class
Wonderful music
Unbelievable, so good, they were already at their best. Thanks for this video!
Another gem. BC1000stars I salute you!
This is utterly fabulous!!!! I feel transported back to 1983.
Never seen this before! Love it!
I recall wanting to buy that shirt The Big Man is wearing when I was younger. AP sounds almost exactly like the album version. What a band!
Why do eh always end up watching this when eh cannae sleep? 😂
Haha it's not exactly going to help you sleep, watching such epicness. 🤣
@@BC1000Stars haha, probably not. Time to get up in half an hour! 😂
Aww crap!! Quik half hour powernap and you'll be fine. 🤣
@@BC1000Stars hmm, maybe not a good idea. 😀
Simply wonderful and endearing...lol.
Brilliant footage. Seeing and hearing The Storm followed by Porrohman is fantastic. 2019 and they still sound timeless.
Astounding quality! I have been watching the old footage in the past few weeks over and over again, as I so love this performance; especially the transition of Balcony into Lost Patrol. I wished for it - if only - to be in colour. And now this.... Give Olaf a big kiss from me for making this happen! And to you for sharing this with us!
Also vocal harmonies are spot on
Very poignant to watch this on the 17th anniversary of Stuarts untimely passing. Thank you so much for posting.
My heart is overflowing!! Thank you for this Incredible footage!!
Great job. Memories are made of this, RIP Stuart,sadly missed but still loved.fantastic group.
Love it! Never hv a chance to see BC live then, glad to watch it here though. Thanks for sharing. 😘
It s great.....thanks!
Wow. Such good sound and video. Feel like I was there...and I wish I was. ;-)
Fantastic Footage 🏆🏆🏆
Thank you so much for sharing this with us; what a present!❤🎶🎁 Best regards from West Germany
Tremendous tv and sound coverage..top performance by a frontman genius…. He could sing and play very difficult guitar.. with Watson backing him
This Is Incredible !! Brilliant !! Can't Thank you Enough !! Very Very Impressed !!
Only 2 bands ever have me goosebumps ramone s and BC
Angle park
Thank you again for the awesome share as always .
This is new (at least for me). Wonderful!!
Thank you so very much
Thank you so much for curating and sharing this footage, and for all your content. For those of us that never had the chance to see them live this is such a privilege, especially hearing The Storm, gives me shivers like lightning is about to strike.
Just getting to hear the bits and pieces of commentary as well, I love hearing Stuart's speaking voice, when his accent really comes through. The wee fragments that start to bring all the stories together. It's very grounding to hear Scottish people on RUclips, somehow, while we're all in isolation and not getting to talk to each other as much.
If anyone reading this feels isolated, no matter what year you read this in, you're not alone. Stay Alive.
Thank you Andy! It’s always nice when one of your gems pops up on my RUclips feed. Yes, Big Country really are that good! A joy to listen to and a joy to watch live. ❤️ Stuart, you are so missed! 😢
And to think this band lost the Best New Artist Grammy to Culture Club! 😬😒🙄
Great footage and great band. A bass player introduced them for me in the 90th´s because he had just heard the bassplayers things.
Just sensational mate. Thanks so much for posting.
R.I.P. Stuart
This is truly fantastic!!! Thanks for the upload!👍
eye can't wait to watch this. just watched the first few seconds of angle park and the sound is correct. nice one for uploading this man.
This is phenomenal! You don't half find some cracking stuff my friend 😁
Marley Bu You don't half what??
Just brilliant and how very timely. Thank you SO much for posting.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. Yes, upper caps were necessary. This is a great archival performance - video and sound. I need to watch this from beginning to end.
Brilliant!😆🌋
Another fantastic, previously unseen show, thanks a lot!
BC n HD ..Great footage and the Sounds Bliss Thanks BC1000stars You keep sending Them Out
Thank you for this. I love it.
Great band and I love all these old performances, but man, I never liked the song Balcony! Was so cool to see the extended In A Big Country with Tony repeating the vocals while Stuart mingled with the crowd
You do it
Awesome crystal clear footage! Thanks for sharing!
Wow bloody wow how do I do it ?this bc at there best HE as well thanks so much
Thanks for sharing this as, I deed, your uploads.
I am very grateful that I came across BC in 1983 and I've never tired of listening to them.
There are other bands and songs that are truly very good but riding high above them is BC together with their songs.
I never get tired of watching/ listening and never will.
BTW Marvellous live performance.
Rip Big Man
Stay alive!
DJ 😏2021
@@briandonnelly8749 Hi Brian. See you again somewhere
Take care 😀👍
@@djpriddin6211 no doubt on the Big country road mate 😗.have a good Xmas new-year. As Stuart once said may all your nips be Doubles
@@briandonnelly8749 same to you, Brian.
Take care.
Kindest regards
DJ
Back again 😁
😂😂😂👍
Thanks for posting all of the shows. It sure is a treat for a guy who is just now rediscovering Big Country. Used to listen to them back in the day but never got to see them live living in the US. Personally, Big Country is one of those bands who are so much better live than on a sterilized album. So much of their emotion is stripped away in the recording process.
Welcome back to the fold! 😊 And thanks! Yes, live they were on another level.
@@BC1000Stars I just can’t get over it… talent from top to bottom! Normally I’d see the dancing and running around stage as a manufactured gimmick to entertain the crowd. It’s plain to see that’s not the case. They are truly “feeling the moment”. So cool to see!
Awesome mate, thanks for uploading this.
Great quality thanks
Thanks great stuff
RUclips Strikes Again!
ausgeseichnet
Stuart Adamson Amazing better than Jimi Hendrix