Big Country Fields of Fire ( Live the tubes 1983 )

[@Round_07]

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.

[@christopherwest4580]

Rip Stuart adamson the worlds a worse place without you

[@thud1015]

RIP Stuart Adamson, a very underrated and unique sounding Guitarist.

[@gogoyubari366]

What makes you believe he's underrated? Please explain.

[@sezzy198]

Absolutely fekkin awesome. This is what real music is all about. Totally live, totally brilliant RIP Stuart:(((

[@davidsimms4992]

THE BEST THING TO COME OUT OF SCOTLAND, STUART ADAMSON SADLY UNDERRATED , EVEN MORE MISSED A TRUE LEGEND

[@BlueHopi144]

+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 .

[@bleelac]

rock & roll is not a competition between bands you can enjoy them all grow up people

[@David-h4z2s]

One Of Scotland's Finest Sons 🎸 Up There With Jim Diamond Rip

[@odonnell08]

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

[@snoopypal]

I am mesmerized by the double "tom-tom" beats Mark is knocking out in this version! Much respect!

[@emlix1]

He's fucken amazing no? One of the most underrated drummers ever.

[@godshackeysack1]

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.

[@ThePetermck]

Stuart Adamson, Legend.

[@beckyboo1961]

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.

[@equaltemper]

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.

[@ColumRogers]

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.

[@Andsaca1]

Totally F***ing AWESOME as ever!!!!!!!!! Long Live Big Country. God rest Stuart, we'll never see another like you.

[@cloosterin]

Absolutely loved them. Grew up with U2 but they were just as good. So sad about Stuart.

[@GallowayHills]

Good to see that again. What a brilliant programme The Tube was.

[@WoodRatGirl]

Great track, now where is music like this today? *sighs*

[@merhabene]

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.

[@scottreinke]

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.

[@Mr3wbc]

Brilliant song. R.I.P. Stuart

[@sgtwilkosbarmyarmy]

They blow me away everytime...15 when i first heard them....comin upto 40 now and still the best.....stay alive!!!!!

[@simplyinxs]

BIG COUNTRY always..................

[@gazzasanderson]

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.

[@fang_uk]

🫂

[@steviecuz]

@guyfromnewcastle seen them at the Mayfair in 1987.....it was awesome, and they were so loud...miss the mayfair

[@fang_uk]

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.

[@silverwave2238]

will always love this band!.. totally unique sound

[@globeworker]

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

[@tyeistops]

classic....pure gorgeous talented ...4 blokes who made a difference! Those were the days! Thanx for posting!

[@simplyinxs]

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

[@WahlbergBabey]

Fabulous, Especially Stuart, he's just always great👌

[@gandalfsbeard7212]

pure deid brilliant ,takes me back ,barrygadgys ,cheers for the upload, appreciated

[@difleafs]

Saw them live once in Stockholm, Sweden. Great performance.

[@Urko2005]

Still great to this day

[@bstreier]

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!

[@TheJollyColonel]

Saw them at Reading Festival in '82 - one of the best gigs ever seen...

[@Gringao22]

I'm not Scottish, but seeing this makes me want to be.

[@DRUMMERKEV1]

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.

[@gllianlewis4076]

ONE OF MY FAVOURTE SONGS FROM 1983 WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT STEWART ADAMSONS PASSING

[@JBTEvans]

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!

[@access345]

Fantastic song. Saw them at the hammersmith palais in the early 80's when they backed up U2

[@iman4d]

I was at this I'm the guy clapping with elbows akimbo all ove teh monitor at the start, thanks for putting this up

[@CrazyforTrouble]

Big Country rocks~!

[@Spraycando]

They played Sunderland Poly. What a Fuckin' Set. Man.

[@lydonfan]

Last good live tv music show!

[@YawpingStance]

I'm 18 as well, "In a Big Country" was one of my favorite songs when I was little. XD

[@tilly15773]

still fukin love big country

[@ThatsaCryinShame]

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.

[@sanmiguel357]

Bring back "The Tube" Remember this being broadcast. Great tune and great post.

[@Artisanian1]

T bags, check, cut offs, check, kerchiefs, check, guitar strings, checked, ah them where the days...

[@yankeeyk]

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.

[@beerymon]

Even today ...if your in the crowd ..you had to go ...beserk!!!!!!!

[@brendajager8774]

Love these lads , miss Stuart x

[@IainMcDbhoy]

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.

[@jesseroman3]

This band had " Greatness" writtin all over them!

[@graham3480]

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

[@fang_uk]

Not just shameful but insulting.

[@Lizzy_Vuitton]

Love watching this with my dad

[@harnois75]

Remo pinstripe heads with very little muffling. Sound like they're tuned quite tight too.

[@Pacquaio]

@ajittffcure toyally agree with that mate, they managed to create a very distinctive sound indeed wonderful memories of a very influential and enjoyable band

[@garypearce1971]

brilliant, even the bum notes can't spoil it.

[@invisible1955]

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!

[@garfield2279]

RIP Stuart,your music lives on.

[@ErrigalCam]

saw them at page and plant tour in dublin highlight of my year one great great band.go !!! ON BOYS!!!!

[@AnGoosen]

Better than U2 and I like U2.

[@cloosterin]

@lyallbaybum69 Both brilliant. I'm Irish and put them up there with U2 in the 80's

[@SydnRain]

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...

[@AnneTesto1]

top tune rip stuart

[@pattycat100567]

Such a talented band ! They are underappreciated! Thanks for putting this vid up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fearnpol4938]

The show was called 'The Tube'.

[@cafedeltransit]

String Vest and 3/4 quarter length trousers.....still cool as you like Stuart

[@Sigi-kj9ev]

Legends - hearts will never die

[@apmgtv]

God bless Stuart Adamson! Gone too soon!!!

[@johnferrett9302]

RIP Big Man xx

[@Growlertrim]

Stuart and Bruce were born to ethnically Scottish parents who happened to be in the wrong place at the right time. Then their families returned to their homeland while Stuart and Bruce were still wee babies. So they were/are Scottish in all but birthplace. If your cat had kittens in the oven you wouldnae call 'em biscuits, would ye?

[@rabbbie99]

I used to see Stuart alot at Knockhill watching the motorbike racing. I always felt that he was uncomfortable with people always recognising him and staring at him. I don't think he liked the fame thing, just wanted to be like anyone else in the crowd...

[@Gringao22]

I was moved to despair to learn of Adamson's suicide. His music was so optimistic, so bold. It cut to my heart.

[@colinlowe8106]

this song always gets the blokes in their forties and fifties, up dancing at weddings..

[@sirgeorgeprevost3612]

greetings from Canada

[@DonC70]

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.

[@maddonna666]

Rip Stuart pure brilliance xxx

[@paulhoop8374]

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

[@YawpingStance]

Still underrated, I think.

[@fang_uk]

FACTS!

[@hbomb1964]

Thank the lord for a 6 string guitar distortion pedal, awesome sound, great band. Stuart Adamson sadly missed

[@ianreid9770]

love this ....superb from my country men

[@sirgeorgeprevost3612]

+Ian Reid Greetings from Canada and 'LONG LIVE SCOTLAND"

[@tommo259]

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!

[@kingbee1971]

favorite BC song!! Thank you SO much for posting.

[@nigelianaylward3729]

awesome brings back the memories superb band

[@guyfromnewcastle]

I would love to be in that crowd.. Such beauty in it all..

[@b14ck2006]

cracking band cracking song,it brings back so many memorys.

[@kirkthorpe2000]

SUPERB!!!!! Brings back many happy memories

[@thescreamsmusic]

Fantastic time for the band - amazing live !! Sadly missed.

[@jasperoni1000]

short and sweet - class...............no hang on. With better management (iv'e said for years boring people) they could have been one of the best bands of the era. The Smiths......? they don't play the same type of music. They both have their place but Big Country would win ....unless you like to throw daffodills about

[@jonnolly]

Mainlymojo? Both my parents are Irish. I was born in the UK. If I'd been born on a day trip to France, it wouldn't make me French. There's more than one way to be Irish-)

[@David-h4z2s]

Jock Rock🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🎸🎸🎸🎤 Brilliant Stuff

[@musicforthepeople4701]

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

[@motrcycleboy]

Nice one. Great to see that again.

[@DanPat121]

Great version! Thanks for posting!

[@graemehaf]

Fully agree with Lynn, the band are great live today, RIP Stuart, but what he started wil always be :)

[@soulminer]

Far better than the Mary Chain.

[@David-h4z2s]

Not them poseurs

[@kevinfoy259]

this man was a legend could have been a mega star r.i.p.

[@johnrobertradclive22]

so talented, too young to die....

[@sanmiguel357]

Great clip. The Tube was a fantastic show. Had a lot of it on video - wished I'd have transered it all to DVD. Anyone know if there's any of the old Tube stuff to buy on DVD ?