Big Country - Chance (The Tube 17.2.1984)

[@Fireblade918]

Anyone else watching this in 2024 where did that 40yrs go what a song and what a band simply brilliant

[@Kruc101]

I was in 11th grade when I bought the album/cassette. I fell in love with this song and have always gone back to it. this is great.

[@rayrudge8471]

Cracking band and very sad I didn’t get to see them live .

[@josephpower4136]

Still listening!

[@elspethcraigie6269]

Me too, hogmanay shows on early 80s , amazing. Stuart Adamson, a hero

[@elspethcraigie6269]

​@@rayrudge8471 They were amazing live, saw them many times in their prime

[@sarebighair]

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 ♥

[@brianbigcountry]

So true. Nice comment 😁.Thats how i feel about BC

[@mikemuldowney9029]

Exactly!

[@williamholmes9195]

Was there with you. Miss those days.

[@Mftw767]

They sure were the days Sarah. Great bands who wrote there own tunes and lyrics. Not like the cover crap today.

[@sarebighair]

@@Mftw767 He had rather a sad demise didn't he if I remember correctly...

[@SharonTurner-bx6yp]

One of the best Scottish😢 groups ever❤2024❤

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Big Country is such a criminally underrated band, Their music gives you a since of happiness and sadness at the same time

[@ian38018a]

Nobody EVER underrated Big Country. 🙄

[@simonhedley8110]

Best gig I ever went to ❤

[@slashnburn9234]

This song in particular goes from sadness to a sense almost of triumphant defiance. Never fails to send a shiver down my spine before it lifts you back up with those power chords. I used to listen to it when I was driving to this job I hated; the only plus to it was that the commute took me through the Lancashire countryside so I could put the stereo on full blast and sing along. This tune was the perfect soundtrack to that.

[@markallan5484]

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.

[@jackiecairney3287]

He was a generation who believed in Scotland thank god for the eighties

[@samyandkitty8399]

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

[@MrKrobbo]

I’m a geordie too samy. Good to be a geordie hope you are ok

[@samyandkitty8399]

@@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.

[@samyandkitty8399]

@@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.

[@PhilOsGarage]

Scotland punches well above its weight on the musical scene, tremendous country, amazing people and great music.

[@crg1819]

Phil'O's Garage Agree...and I’m English, Lol .

[@ben_jamin160]

bless

[@robertsmith7120]

@@crg1819 Me too

[@TheWellnessLawyer]

Sweet, Lulu , Annie Lennox, Mige Ure, the list can go on

[@kellypoole9775]

I'm 26 born in 1993 and this song is legendary I play it on repeat

[@Debz555ify]

Over 30yrs later, its still a classic.

[@barra38]

I like your words,

[@donaldjoy4023]

40 years almost

[@sdustin7986]

Still one of my VERY fav songs.

[@trump1912]

Mesmerizing & beautiful song. Big Country was grossly underrated.

[@NFFC1865]

Classics never die mate.

[@k60355286]

Oh lord...where did the 80's go

[@spencerreppe7558]

Time happened

[@clodaghmalone7658]

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

[@a.c.4732]

Great Musical Taste : it's a very elite club

[@waynecorner991]

@@a.c.4732 👍💯

[@jackdorris2349]

Agree wholeheartedly. The bubble gum crap that is commercially produced today is simply non music.

[@Roc-Righteous]

Amen...

[@leewilliams7052]

So missed ❤

[@dazwold]

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.

[@bobbaxter952]

I met Stuart once at Alan Duffus's old motorcycle shop in Kirkcaldy,i was just standing there,a kid with my dad and i was just aware of this tall guy walking up behind me,it was Stuart in his bike leathers,he looked huge!! Turned to my dad tugging his jacket,"look,look dad it's Stuart Adamson from Big Country!!",ofcourse my dad hadn't a clue who he was!!lol. I ran into the shop to get paper and a pen to get his autograph and he signed it for me,feel so blessed to have met him,really down to earth nice guy!!Loved Chance!!

[@Sadowsky1965]

So nice to see people watching musicians and enjoying music, not standing with their fu...ng smartphones !! The real good days !!

[@brent954]

Amen brother

[@rogerbricks4188]

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.

[@darranscaysbrook2338]

Totally acree with you, nothing worse than some bellend waiving a smart phone around in front of you

[@kellypoole9775]

I'm 26 and this song is on repeat all the time, it was out 9 year befor I was born too.

[@eamonnlittle9040]

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.

[@stephenteasdale552]

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

[@lanett53stinkyowl16]

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.

[@Cudders37]

“I’ve never felt so low” A tragic line God bless you Stuart

[@eamonnlittle9040]

Yes there was your red flag right there in that line,18 years before he took his own life.

[@drifterman319]

We miss him big time! We will see you again Stuart.

[@gavingaming123]

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.

[@maewestbatman]

Still upsets me that this wounderful guy took is own life. Sadly missed, but not forgotten. rest in peace xxx

[@rickszabo4312]

I never felt so low, the day I heard of Stuart's passing.

[@lizarddronedude3617]

rick szabo still feel it now my friend

[@jonathanhall6163]

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.

[@Kingswayfire]

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.

[@empireman1077]

Yeah, just pure poetry and a unique sound. How many Singers write lyrics like that these days? 👍🎸👏

[@diator8083]

@@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.

[@krm1505]

"But the only son you ever saw were the two he left you with" lyrical genius!

[@brapmanbrap5188]

Best song they did absolutely outstanding ..loved it then love it now ..timeless

[@Aaron50001]

No way , Porroh Man , Lost Patrol, Harvest Home , The Storm , Close Action were all better IMO

[@paulclark4616]

Yeah it was a truly great tune. Still gives me goosebumps. Love it!

[@marleybu7984]

@@Aaron50001 deffo Porrohman. But close action is brilliant too. Fields of Fire live Hogmanay 1983 is feckin phenomenal!

[@bp6329]

not as good as Fields of Fire

[@MrJimbaloid]

Yep

[@hels1941]

How bloody awesome was the Tube!

[@GG-ml3vr]

It was sometimes pretty gash as i remember😂

[@marklynch6473]

My hero my idol I named my son after him Stuart.

[@richarddougan2777]

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.

[@kezsingh5740]

Same here put them on all the time even got my apprentice liking themed hes 19

[@clodaghmalone7658]

well said,we will never see or hear the likes again,we were spoilt in the 80s and didnt realise it

[@mickmcdonagh1557]

Same

[@emmettmckenna4565]

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!

[@daviedlebonnie7721]

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

[@ZuluPapa1000]

I hope you're still with us

[@srl6018]

Tony Butler must be one of the greatest bass players ever

[@mickydee7502]

lol

[@patrickryan5570]

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

[@genosisbear4305]

I used to listen to this when I wandered through our forest in fall, alone, longing for love and hoping for better Days in Life. I didn’t know, nearly 40yrs later, that these were the lucky ones.

[@thesunnyveil]

Butler. Understated. But simply the best.

[@tristrambradder706]

Absolutely.

[@anneliamohara2842]

God bless Stuart !☘️☘️

[@ianblanchard45]

This group were actually sublime and this particular track was just awesome , for real . 😊

[@gabrielabecker4877]

"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.

[@keithewright]

low not so I think, and that makes it even sadder

[@andrewlee-hart211]

The Skids and Big Country, both incredible bands.

[@joka69ify]

Feels such a sad song … made to feel even more by Stuart’s rendition here RIP mate. 😢

[@weenajensen4670]

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.

[@carolinegavin639]

Thinking of you today Stuart x

[@crafter170]

Aye the clever nice guys always go first ....shame x

[@granto6738]

Y did he kill his self ??

[@jonathanhadley2555]

Alcohol- but 1 will never know why:-(

[@stephenmartin8923]

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.

[@kangerminustheg2774]

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!!

[@granto6738]

Do u no y he did it ?? So sad

[@roddyteague6246]

@@granto6738 Depression

[@guymorgan3648]

One of the finest poets and Guitar Hero's!

[@doran44]

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.

[@lifeline667]

After 37 Years....it´s still magic...the Lyrics and the Voice of Stuart...my BC Fav!!!

[@helensmith7596]

That made me cry

[@nualahewson4655]

I loved Big Country still do what happened to Stuart

[@helensmith7596]

@@nualahewson4655 sad news. Google it

[@agesflow6815]

Thank you, Big Country.

[@stephenduffin5767]

Brilliant Godbless Stewart x

[@stevestephens8969]

Anthem for a Generation -- They just didn't realise it.

[@carolyncazbell7132]

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 🥰

[@lloydrobson]

I’ve been so honoured to see so many bands spread over 40 plus years, BC were right up there to see live

[@OperationPhantom]

What an incredible performance! Very moving actually.

[@ericrietschel6854]

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.

[@11mashed]

Beautiful heartfelt song.These guys had talent.RIP Stuart-sadly missed.

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Gorgeous mournful melody, great song, and still sounds amazing after so many decades down the line!! R.I.P Stuart Adamson.

[@folkme3042]

This amazing band had the best debut album I've ever heard.There is not one bad song on it.My favourite would have to be Harvest Home closely followed by The Storm. Steeltown was also an awesome follow up album.As good as their recorded material was,their live shows took it to another level.I don't think another band could come close to them in their heyday.

[@buggydamico]

Thanks! Going to check it all out!

[@mikearchibald744]

Steeltown didn't have any 'hits' on it I don't think, but its my favourite album of theirs. Great blue collar track 'steeltown'. All the landscape was the mill Grim as the reaper with a heart like hell With a river of bodies Flowing with the bell We built it all with our own hands But who could know we built on sand But now it's barren all to soon There's no miracle in ruin We set the flame and it burned so blue With open eyes I watched it grow A sea of palms in an ocean of snow Hands with the courage to start anew Here was a home for the lost and scared Out of the yards and dry docks The call of the steel that would never stop There was a refuge for those who dared In a steeltown When the heat's on I went down And the heat turned on me

[@davidbowie2046]

Amazing song. Remember when it was first out. Emotion, sadness and passion, all there. RIP Stuart x

[@allansedgwick-pc4xe]

Brilliant band. Love this song!

[@paulcrisp9861]

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.

[@chris55953]

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!

[@johnnyhall3942]

Absolutely. A wonderful place to be.

[@StevenFallon-hy9ve]

3:54

[@colmdurkin7915]

Rip in peace mate 🙏, beautiful, gorgeous emotional lovey 🎵😥😥

[@raymondbedborough8522]

Unique sound from singing guitars. Still superb

[@Oscarspaw1971]

Was about 15 years old when this was on TV,Brilliant band,fantastic songs, RIP Stuart.

[@nicksac4u]

Like Stuart this never gets old Just better and better

[@roccomarciano6099]

Brilliant band brilliant song!!!

[@tharfagreinir]

What a great live band. Feeling I was born just a few years too late, I was just a kid in 1984.

[@AlanWood-z8r]

Simply. 1984. They took me on my Crossing from 13 to 53. I've never forgotten. Sing it💖💖

[@sailorhms]

The bit where Stuart stops and gets the crowd to sing then comes out of it with renewed vigour reminds me of great times i had when i was in a band, we would do this too, the mass participation of the audience made us go harder when we came back in.

[@ROOKTABULA]

That wouldn't happen now due the infestation of iZombies at shows.

[@randallavery5879]

this isnt about you

[@jasonayres]

Totally agree. A great feeling when it works. When it doesn't, it really hurts the ears 😄 I was a drummer in a few bands during the 80's and 90's.

[@migliaman]

Just Fantastic......Brilliant Band 💪☝✌👍

[@richardwood1316]

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

[@Loren_Vosser]

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 ❤

[@mikefellows3901]

One of the best songs of the 80's ... Great talent ... Truly missed !

[@TheSwanjack]

Outstanding band still enjoying now stands the test of time

[@JF-kv1gm]

"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.

[@hallstewart]

It’s a fantastic powerful song.

[@taras3702]

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.

[@ozzyzigwantsagig3563]

Happy happy memories ❤

[@msamelienp]

This was always my favorite song. And my favorite band too.. I was the same age as Stuart. RIP Stuart!

[@AndyHuff38]

Fuck I’m so glad I was old enough to appreciate Big Country.. This sound was unique and refreshing…

[@lanett53stinkyowl16]

I'm happy too for you

[@fredmichel8974]

So sad yet so uplifting

[@MackemdownsouthF.T.M]

What a writer Stuart was...true genius. The way he put words together to paint the picture is unique. 32 years listening...it will never end until it's over 🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎸

[@mirmahmood2619]

Oh Lord! Where did the feeling go.

[@pathat3027]

Back in the day 😎

[@allanunion2709]

Saw them many times, the gig at the nec on steeltown tour was incredible. Supported by the cult who were on there way up and amazing. Stuart replied on stage " right boys we need to follow that!!" Anc oh how they did!! Still one of my best gigs ever

[@michaelburland7932]

Sounded great.

[@MyTing775]

I was there . 18 year old. Still got ticket. 😊

[@horridhenry1805]

Timeless classic

[@neilangus1363]

I was there amazing times

[@RHR-221b]

*Rest In Peace, Stuart A.* To Yours and You. Rab 💚 🕊

[@ratscabies8458]

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 👍

[@davidclemence2164]

Was a big fan of this band in the 1980s

[@TheWacoKid1963]

RIP Stuart Adamson AND Tyne Tees Television studios, City Road, Newcastle

[@Gooseymoon]

Happy birthday Stuart never forgotten ❤️❤️ 🎸

[@mrmarshmadness1]

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.

[@davidlynch2006]

Brilliant buddy

[@andrewbluebells2370]

another great song from a great Scottish Band...😉

[@CarolAnnRunham]

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

[@maryponstein3653]

Fantastische song,en een geweldige band

[@24865943]

Gooooooood . . . .I we miss him

[@jimwhite5944]

Never saw this amazing band live, really wish I had, what a talented bunch they were. The music they made was just so different to the rest of the stuff around at the time, truly outstanding!!

[@discharge29]

my first port of call if i had a time machine

[@goagoa2607]

Probably never realised when I was a young 14 year old how good they were.I sure do now.👍👍

[@mailmannb7970]

Great band... Great times!!

[@darrenwalshe8513]

Seen them in dublin in 92 I believe and no concert to this day comes close, R.I.P Stuart xx

[@corkboy4523]

The date on this is the day I became a teenager! What great music I was lucky to live my teen years through😊

[@paultuomey9868]

deserves a billion views sublime 80s nostalgia

[@tudorevans9306]

What a fantastic track

[@chanticleer6161]

Christ, Stuart, what a loss you are. Rest in peace.

[@bampitony6108]

Just found this ..Blown away..👏👏👏👏👏👏