2022, and still the joy of the song, the majesty of the delivery, the incredible audience participation and the pain that Stuart is no longer with us is an emotional rollercoaster that gets you every time. RIP Stuart, thanks for the memories x
@williamfullerton2866 Жыл бұрын
Nightmare mate 😞
@agsjb112 жыл бұрын
We've gone from producing bands like this to the fucking X-Factor in the space of 25 years or so!!!!! My favorite Big Country song by a mile.
@johngogarty9454 жыл бұрын
True. 70s and 80s best eras never too be repeated sadly. Thank God almighty that was the period I grew up in. Real people, real music ,real fun..No drugs needed
@shaunwild87973 жыл бұрын
@@johngogarty945 and not a sad facelift anywhere.
@jackdorris23492 жыл бұрын
So so true. The x factor shit really gets to me as arseholes like Cheryl Cole would probably criticise bands like Big Country etc etc. I can just her imagine commenting on a band by saying 'Ian Curtis, the singer has to smile more'. She really is a moron.
@philruane5910 Жыл бұрын
Too many to choose from
@steve-r-collier Жыл бұрын
yes where did it all go wrong..hate hearing the shite they play in supermarkets why cant they play big country
@jamiesomersuk10 жыл бұрын
The most amazing, emotional chorus I've ever heard in a song. Fucking brilliant
@philruane59102 жыл бұрын
My wife of 25 years, we danced together to this just yesterday. We still love each other an we both still love Stuart and Big Country.
@michaelaidan2467 Жыл бұрын
One of the best memories of a 25 year marriage (before she left!) was seeing them live on the streets of Perth, with our son. 1997, I think. That was a moment I thought we were in love 😂
@paulstillwell3874 Жыл бұрын
I had clinical depression in 2001 when Stuart crossed over. It's the most horrible, difficult illness to break out of. Took me about 8 years and I came close to joining Stu many times. Sometimes, when the storm comes and the cloud descends, you are trapped inwards and not even the power of 1000 stars can get you out. Every single hope you have is shattered. Only time can help your cause. Chance was on my side, I had people around me who gave me that time. I went to a Big Country gig recently (2023), Mark still paid tribute to Stu at the end. The man's spirit is bigger than we can possibly imagine! His passing only proved he is immortal. His spirit came through his songs, and will forever live through his songs. Stu, your songs will always bring your spirit to me. Big Country 💜 Big Man 💛 Big Spirit 💙🕊️
@paulhay53623 жыл бұрын
RIP. Your music will always live on. Such a loss to the world 19 years ago. "Enjoy Yourself".
@5-stringrebel3695 жыл бұрын
Depression is the worst thing a human can feel. This song says it all to me. At 52, I’ve suffered cystic acne all my adult life, and everyday I want to die. I wish this feeling would end. We all have our good and bad days, but with endless acne on your face it’s hard to go on. I’m a Christian and without my faith I would of took my life long ago. Many a time have I listened to this song and wished I was with Stuart. God bless all.
@stevenchampion81375 жыл бұрын
5-String rebel ... hold on brother
@williamfullerton2866 Жыл бұрын
Keep going
@cosximxaxfan10 ай бұрын
Hope you’re still with us…. Dark days come and dark days go.
@patches63094 жыл бұрын
Still miss ya Big Man, have since 16 December 2001 but I know you are leading so many Big cheers and encores up there in heaven! Keep a seat at the bar open for me, and i want that Guiness you owe me!
@carolmcdonald79122 жыл бұрын
He meant a lot to my brother, who gave his life the same way as Stuart did....far too early...love to hear songs though
@patches63092 жыл бұрын
@@carolmcdonald7912 im so sorry Carol, Bless his soul and I wish you love, strength & peace to you & your family. They are in a far better place now for sure, and we will all be happily reunited once day again.
@carolmcdonald79122 жыл бұрын
@@patches6309 thank you so much...hard losing a loved one...when I hear these songs brings him back a little bit.
@piferfiles6537 Жыл бұрын
You brought a tear to my eye...
@garethdavies67062 жыл бұрын
Heard this song for the first time in about 25 years the other day.I loved it when it first came to us,but now I realise it's an absolute work of genius.No doubt.RIP Stuart.
@andrewcole63674 жыл бұрын
I had the original blue LP of The Crossing, the later green cover version of the LP, and I bought it on cassette. It was an album that was inside me. I played it over and over and over, and always seemed to find something new in it each time.
@jimrobertson41283 жыл бұрын
I bought the cassette 7 times till it burst ☺️
@soupdragonuk10 жыл бұрын
Simply a stunning song. Still my favourite Big Country song close to 30 years after release. it's such a dark song. It cut me when Stuart passed away.
@stuartlawsonbeattie14114 жыл бұрын
This may be the Son of God, Stuart Adamson, but thank you Tony, Mark and Bruce, you are the poetry cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@abubasim6613 жыл бұрын
Eargasm at 05:04 - 05:21... Those 17 seconds alone would've been worth the ticket to this concert!
@VinPaz-qq1dc4 жыл бұрын
Depression and self-loathing are the most horrible things in the world RIP....brother your of time of struggle is over
@BigBoaby-sg1yo23 күн бұрын
@vin …. I’m afraid booze is one of the worst substances around .
@scottpetersonwesternhs99056 жыл бұрын
Recently rediscovered this song. Such power, yet such simplicity. I can’t get enough of it. So sad to hear about Stuart.
@richardhiglett19445 жыл бұрын
The timeless beauty of Stuart .... We all feel so low he died too yoing. A beautiful soul who left us these sublime songs to be forever grateful for ... Thank you
@AubMar Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, real musc from REAL musicians, just hard to find anymore! Thanks for sharing here! Excellent!
@ZwiftyZwifter Жыл бұрын
I once went to a BC gig and the audience refused to leave after the encores and the lights were switched off. Just repeating the chorus to Chance over and over. They eventually came back for a final encore and Stuart said "We'll be here as long as you are." Quite prophetically horrible in retrospect.
@everwood678 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite all time audience participation !
@speedy6927 жыл бұрын
I don't need to take drugs. I get high listening to Big Country.
@AlanFitz146 жыл бұрын
you wanna hear em drugs mate, fuck me!!
@jonathandurward9434 Жыл бұрын
Love this song! It stands the test of time. Stuart Adamson R.I.P.
@gabmc196613 жыл бұрын
hi ,i grew up listening to this music ,at the time i thought that big country were by far the best of the new crop of bands to emerge at that time which included simple minds and u2 but they never got the recognition they richly deserved and merited and the real sad thing is that the tragic loss of STUART ADAMSON MAY HE REST IN PEACE
@lesliem386410 жыл бұрын
Love Big Country!!! Great song , reminds me of being 13 yrs old.... Proud Scotch Canadian here
@robbiemontgomery5815 жыл бұрын
Scotch is a drink
@Derschlimm7 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Stuart. 15 years, Your music lives on.
@robertdunne46377 жыл бұрын
gone to soon but never forgot
@leeroberts92903 ай бұрын
What a song. Always loved this. RIP Stuart. 💪
@venustus1299 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite songs of all time , rip Stuart adamson. Legend
@garethroberts43656 жыл бұрын
Watching this while wife is watching X factor times have changed and definitely not for the good ! Fantastic live band seen them 6 times great memories
@1968latics5 жыл бұрын
Saw them at Knebworth supporting Queen (last concert they did). Thought they were amazing and got to see them again in Birmingham. Crying shame what happened to Stuart.
@NikFarr2 жыл бұрын
Now *THAT* is a band.
@redsky1066 жыл бұрын
Still makes me cry every time ,. He should still be with us now ,,,,,just needed a wee bit help
@robertshort81713 жыл бұрын
6 thumbs down wtf us wrong with people be nice to av stuck them 6 on the stage this night and let the audience have some fun. Superb band stood in a venue wailing this out on many an occasion. Big country still going strong today but Stuart was the man. Goosebumps and tears when I hear thus 🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁❤️❤️❤️
@Davidli1837 жыл бұрын
Brzezicki, what a wonderful drummer
@cman32869 жыл бұрын
My favourite Big Country song out of them all, that first guitar solo gives me goosebumps.
@jlarrybrewer11495 жыл бұрын
C Man yes! I remember when I first heard this on their first album and I loved it. I never understood why Big Country wasn’t as big as U2
@trevorabsolom20068 жыл бұрын
Stuart Adamson - GENIUS RIP Big Man
@bavarianbarbarian10 жыл бұрын
Stuart Adamson was a gifted songwriter and performer. I'm sad I have never seen him live on stage. R.I.P.! You're music will be your legacy, Stuart!
@CUSTARDMIKE2 жыл бұрын
First band I saw live as a 14 year old.
@stevenpryce78082 жыл бұрын
Ditto,god how I wish I'd seen them live 👍🙁
@rockingchef54755 жыл бұрын
immer noch Gänsehaut - Stuart ist ein genialer Sänger Gitarrist
@LouRoff111 жыл бұрын
One of the happiest times of my life , pity it was one of Stuarts lowest times , love you xx
@giftedandbroke2 жыл бұрын
20 years gone today - RIP Stuart x
@tallpaddy11 жыл бұрын
Stuart oh l wish you'd understand how how much you were loved-you were one of the greatest singers of all time-big country were awesome... we all get down from time to time-l wish l was there to help you in your hour of need-l still love you so much..oh Lord where did the feeling go-Oh Lord l never felt so low 1,2,3 lets go--oh lord yeah stuart you were da best x
@jeffb44163 жыл бұрын
as many have said, a tremendous chorus, and a band I'll never let my children forget.
@grizzadams21104 жыл бұрын
Still get shivers listening and watching this
@9dicko6 жыл бұрын
great song from a great band in what was without a doubt the best time of my life.
@jackieblu71119 жыл бұрын
Seen them in Edinburgh many moons ago with my husband,they were fabulous!!!! X
@Stinkbug746 жыл бұрын
I was here or at least felt like it while watching the concert being broadcast live on TV. Both I & my mom felt like it was the greatest concert we'd ever witnessed. The house was so completely alive this night. Best New Years to this date. I was so impressed with my mom, she new the verses to so many songs that I didn't even realize she was listening to when I'd play the albums.
@paulockenden42784 жыл бұрын
1980s not a single smartphone in sight happy days
@speedy69214 жыл бұрын
This is pure quality.
@robertmiddlemiss68077 жыл бұрын
Another band I saw a good few times including 'at the Barras' and this was always played. Such a beautiful yet sad melodic rock song which could be found on "The Crossing" their 1st studio album. Stuart was once described by John Peel as 'the new Hendrix', quite an accolade. He was certainly a great talent and was such a lovely guy who I met several times.
@FlyingKeo0455 жыл бұрын
"The Flying Keo" This song grabbed me the first time I heard it and has never let go ! Brilliant all round group who even in 2019 get the audiences `Going nuts! My all time favourite.
@williamreid45422 жыл бұрын
Class song class band 👍 rip Stuart thanks for the Music 🎶 💙🥳
@bristolcityifcation12 жыл бұрын
didnt think i liked big country till they supported bowie at wembley on the glass spider tour knew of stuart because of the skids but big country fucking rocked that night if i was to be truthful they were better than bowie !! this coming from a true died in the wool bowie fan !! watched them a few times after always fucking rocked and what a sad time when stuart passed !! listen and enjoy !! rip stuart adamson rocking in heaven !!!
@ericwatters94888 жыл бұрын
Sadly missed Stuart, hope you are happier now than where you were then.
@paulhay53623 жыл бұрын
The Barrowlands was bouncing that night.
@paulwhite25333 жыл бұрын
we were fucking robbed....the despair he must have felt......so missed, Stuart......so missed
@TEDWILCHA9 жыл бұрын
Fkin brilliant band so many memories to so many great songs RIP STUART X
@davidlebonnie7677 жыл бұрын
peirce my soul with this almighty song
@cookies1969111 жыл бұрын
one of the most amazing tunes ever!
@1967graeme8 жыл бұрын
fucking brilliant.
@1752mack10 жыл бұрын
Just love everything this band do.....will do forever!!
@maryt820039 жыл бұрын
I did not know ... I feel sad, a band that accompanied me in adolescence ... Stuart Adamson rests in peace!
@susancartwright70096 жыл бұрын
No words............❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@TheSmithsUnofficial7 жыл бұрын
15 years ago already. Too early to go ahead. Still makes me sad :(
@alanhall11938 жыл бұрын
absolute Scottish legend him and Bruce what guitarists
@paullavan704111 жыл бұрын
I will always love you, Stuart. God bless you, mate.
@lysander110 жыл бұрын
the scottish boss
@rastafarievers13 жыл бұрын
great performance of a brilliant song. s.a always remains in control, emotions in check.
@jaydabaron11 жыл бұрын
Loved this song! They was a great band very underated and stuart Goddard was a very talented man.
@sadowitz9992 жыл бұрын
What Adam Ant got to do with it ?
@speedy69214 жыл бұрын
Stirs ma loins every time I hear it. The Best.
@allensaunders4497 жыл бұрын
so young so full of talent and life
@scottrichards4532 Жыл бұрын
From an English Postie Tosser who is constantly delivering bad news in a Letter I love coming home opening a Cold Tennants cranking up the volume believe me there ain't nowt better ❤
@Stratboy9998 ай бұрын
What a great audience.
@graemepae10010 жыл бұрын
Saw them in Liverpool in about 1987 I think...then at Manchester Apollo, Brilliant!!
@richardpowell46433 жыл бұрын
For all BC fans you will know this but for those not as familiar with the band in short they wrote the songs U2 wish they had written. Straight from The Edges mouth. No words more true.
@lynnedifolco71707 жыл бұрын
my fav song of all time xxxxxxxx
@jamesd24912 жыл бұрын
3:39 that's my uncle john with the specs, he died 6 weeks after this was filmed
@camwat5193 Жыл бұрын
Every now and then browsing through the comments something catches your eye and makes you think. He looked like a young guy at the time and was having a great time at the gig. He’d probably have been a similar age to me at the time. Very sad he was taken so young. Sorry for your loss, respect to you for keeping his memory alive.
@steve-r-collier Жыл бұрын
when music unites everyone...a beautiful thing
@retsdon Жыл бұрын
When lve music wasn't a performance but a seared in the soul shared experience.
@harryjohnson39532 жыл бұрын
Miss you Stuart the best band in Scotland fantastic music rip
@derickrichards1105 Жыл бұрын
Butler's basslines are smooth as butter dripping over a hot biscuit!
@joescott4834 жыл бұрын
A legend gone way too early
@DavidBrown-px2vm8 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Stuart.
@OdinzEinherjar9 жыл бұрын
With all he had going for him he still killed himself,depression is so cruel and tiring.
@lynnedifolco71709 жыл бұрын
VIKINGODIN i agree no one ever thinks how bad depression is what a waste of life if we only had a cure for this
@lynnedifolco71709 жыл бұрын
***** me and my hubbies fav song of all time what a man lots of love to him and all his family who must miss him loads but we love all big country so much coz they gave so much even u2 admitted they copied there style so the original never gets what they deserve
@johngogarty9454 жыл бұрын
Sadly the part of the brain that makes people musical geniuses, is also the part of the brain that makes people depressed. More suicides in musicians than any other profession
@user-si6mr1vk2v2 жыл бұрын
I love BIG COUNTRY !
@salihkasap37705 жыл бұрын
Just great words fail me just so real great band
@dougquaid47455 жыл бұрын
I love his stratocaster
@sinister06612 жыл бұрын
outstanding...as every song in that gig was.
@matthewfranklin97964 жыл бұрын
RIP STUART 🏴🏴🏴🏴🙏
@ianjackson51284 жыл бұрын
Matthew Franklin loved in England (Britain, the UK) too 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@falconwings3 жыл бұрын
Perfection.
@Moz-ig8xh3 жыл бұрын
Stuart was too talented for this world.. left us far too soon
@lewjones11 ай бұрын
best version..should have onlt put out live albums--the studio producers failed to capture this--
@cornishhh7 ай бұрын
Agree 100%.
@skyearthwater Жыл бұрын
Goosebumps, indeed.
@Yorksbloke2 жыл бұрын
A magnificent song
@rhoders112 жыл бұрын
That's me da at 3:42 with the specs
@hanyapoczynok110611 жыл бұрын
I have thought the same thing so many times I've lost count. If only he could have made it through that night to another day.
@allsaunders3179 жыл бұрын
Wonderful song great band i have seen this concert on dvd best concert i have seen thet were before my time originally glad i discovered them you tube to the rescue again when they break into full guitars on fields of fire magic
@martymarts6712 жыл бұрын
The man was a genius xx
@Aldo08F5 жыл бұрын
Just watched the noo, brilliant,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,if only.
@LouRoff111 жыл бұрын
Cannie beat Big Country at The Barras xxxxxxxxxxxx Class xx
@MrAlexhollins10 жыл бұрын
Stuart really was the new wave Hendrix. Shame what happened.
@sundance199811 жыл бұрын
CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@michaelmurphy2330 Жыл бұрын
I first heard the news that Stuart had died on the radio, being a big fan of Big Country I was really shocked, cause I believed he was the last person to take such devastating action, and it shows you don't know what's going on in the mind, terrible waste, U2 weren't fit to lace his boots!!
@aro5490 Жыл бұрын
agreed, but I was glad to that The Edge had such respect for Stuart: "He had a heart as big as a mountain and he was a real romantic soul. He will be missed by all who loved his music and even more by those lucky enough to know him personally.’’