Big Country Harvest Home NYC 1986

The Pier, New York City 1986

[@Nigelxman]

Amazing fucking performance! Although I never met him or knew him, I think I can safely say that Stuart Adamson was one of the coolest and nicest human beings ever to walk the earth. Not to mention one of the best singer/songwriters and possibly the most underrated guitarists ever. I'm still gutted that he's gone and I always will be.

[@kliksf]

There can never be too many Big Country videos on youtube.

[@hobbyable1]

I knew they were a good band at the time, but looking back through older and wiser eyes I was wrong. They are and were a fucking fantastic band, one of the very best to ever come out of the 80's. How lucky I was to grow up with them.

[@johncalvert3669]

the sound and message one of a kind

[@johnmoser3780]

Why is no one doing music like this today?

[@chrissanchez2998]

I grew up listening to them too and I got a chance to see them in Chicago at the China club they were amazing big fans

[@alextaylor5228]

Im a massive music fan and thought I knew about all the really great bands but honestly only heard of these through my manager at work the other day. Cannot believe these are never talked about in critical reviews of the 80s or rock music in general. One of the only bands other than the Who I've heard who have 4 virtuoso musicians who all play lead but never stray into self indulgence and always play for the benefit of the song. Amazing. R.I.P Stuart Adamson. Criminally underrated

[@elprado1963]

Totally agree on ALL points... One of the Greatest EVER !!!!

[@jehugo66]

Alex Taylor AWESOME Managet!

[@jehugo66]

Alex Taylor And it was Chemistry

[@padraigsisk4057]

As a 4 piece u could not get better

[@anonuser1]

I agree with every syllable, well stated.

[@EmmaPeelman]

Best band out of the eighties. Forget about U2 or lesser stars. Such energy, quality and great guitar melodies

[@fman02]

Had the privelige of seeing them live several times. Just fucking awesome. Great lyrics, rousing tunes.

[@SkullLikeASecret]

Some damn good guitar playing on this song.

[@DreamingOfBaba]

This band will always have my heart. Simply Amazing. And this is how I will always remember Stuart.

[@TigerLikesTail]

So super talented they were. There wasn't a weak link to be found. I love Butler's melodic bass crawls on this track. The power of Entwistle & the soulful feel of James Jamerson. It's always a win/win when you take talent like this & each member has distinct influences because it creates something entirely new. This will be a band that will be re-discovered over & over for eternity because they pushed music forward.

[@carlduremdes3565]

At the top of his game having a blast. What a gifted musician!!! RIP brother

[@catcancrunch7260]

NOW THIS WAS A REAL BAND !!!

[@FoghornLeghorn66]

as much as Harvest cahnged my world in 1985, I have to say 'Steeltown' was more soul wrenching.

[@emmaboulton1]

Love this song, just makes me want to bounce, bounce, bounce!

[@Olorin71]

If you like Big Country .. tune into Planet Rock when Nicky Horne is doing his stuff....he can be relied upon to play some Big C most nights, and always some touching words from Mr H. God bless his wooly jumper. Long live Planet Rock .. Long Live Big Country and long live Mr Horn. P.S He also conducted a fabulous interview with EVH ... made me cry. Rock never dies.

[@jeffwillis3021]

104 likes! 1 dislike!! Who's the idiot who didn't like this? I was there! It was awesome!!!

[@DreamingOfBaba]

Me too!! What a night!!

[@jehugo66]

You bloody lucky fools. Why couldn’t it have been me???

[@gordondeprest]

one of the best live versions oh Harvest Home I've see. The energy level is off the charts !! The Band was really tight on this one !! I want to geet my hands on this CD, is it available ??

[@davidbeckett3345]

Hav,nt heard this for years , got the single ,no laptops in those days , but to be able to watch this now is bloody brill

[@dsbrck]

Easily one of the best bands from 80s. Nothing cheesy about them.

[@cavalier080854]

This concert was on a VHS tape which i converted to DVD format. The tape was released as "The Seer Tour Live" over here in the UK.

[@BasswipeNC]

Damn that dude was good.

[@Murp268]

One of my biggest musical regrets is not seeing the original lineup live. One of my favorite bands ever.

[@andreazanardi3935]

Only God can play like this, It Is no human, this group come from another planet

[@tommiethatcher7265]

I saw big country live on a few occasions and I have to say that in 86 they were outstanding,probably the best concert I have ever been to at Wembley in December.

[@theporrohman]

My God this version kicks ass. I've had the video for years, getting a little worn out now. Ian Grant, the manager, can't trace the original source tape to get it released on DVD. Well done Cavalier.

[@oneattwo1at2]

この曲が大好きだった。ライブが見れてうれしい。演奏もパーフェクト。

[@derekormsby3682]

That's easy for you to say!

[@8DoverNJ]

Great great version of this song. Yeah, I knew there was a reason I named my rooftop garden HARVEST HOME!!! Awesome post!! Many Thanks!!

[@allsaunders317]

this particular concert must of been very special

[@jehugo66]

Kickass Playlist from NYC Live at Brooklyn Bridge. To see whole show single vid search "The Seer Live NYC 1986."

[@bfbjr]

I agree Mark is an amazing drummer.

[@MrVollstrecker]

SAW THEM LIVE IN 1987! absolutly amazing, there where very BIG Country! Love them for ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! R I P

[@vetb882]

Amen and amen. Just as we show we shall reap. 🔥💖🖖🏿✌🏽🙏🏻💞

[@jack_schitt7484]

Just one hell of a fantastic band.

[@xaviercoello-beseke5843]

I love this song

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

gosh, looking at Stuart Adamson there, you'd think he'd be the last person in the world to committ suicide.

[@davidbeckett3345]

like Adrian Borland of The Sound , threw himself in front of an underground train , what,s all that about ?

[@vetb882]

He didn't. They killed him, same demonic scumbags that took Michael Jackson, Prince, Nipsey Hussel and all the artists that DIDN'T sell out to satan, like Bonno and his band. He was a real Christian, and murder, even if ones item self, is against God's Laws. RIP Stuart, you are missed.

[@jehugo66]

Dissolution of his marriage

[@isfahani]

Thanks for posting this, I love me some 86 and previous BC!!!

[@xaviercoello-beseke5843]

Pretty Tony and Stu they are the show....

[@pattycat100567]

Few bands today can play like they did, WITHOUT a backing track

[@vetb882]

@zerntz U2 is what stood in their way, if not for them Big Country would be the greatest Gen X New Wave band...I STILL love them.

[@anferneelezagney5439]

vetb882 I was at this show, with the most beautiful young lady in the entire audience. It was an incredible show. Did U2 stand in Big Country's way? Who can say. one thing for sure is that U2 worked extremely hard, going on huge concert tours throughout the 80s and 90s, and in doing so, built up a lifelong following. Meanwhile, this concert, while B.C. was still a big deal, was shockingly not at Madison Square Garden or at Giants Stadium, but rather at a place that accommodated maybe 7500 to 9,000 people. B.C. Did not tour enough in America, and as the years rolled on, their audience thinned out. I've heard it said that Stuart did not like touring. That's fine, but if you are building a brand, and you do not tour extensively, then obscurity is sure to follow. I say this not out of derision, but out of frustration, because B.C. was an awesome band who deserved brighter horizons.

[@jehugo66]

vetb882 The Edge has great things to say about Stu’s superior talent and skills

[@GingerPimpernel]

Theres a CD called Big Country Live Hits which is one of those cheaper compilations you get in the likes of Asda, which has a version which although I'm not sure if its this very version, is pretty much identical, but the sound is much beefier, and it sounds fantastic, so pick that up if you can!

[@kevtucker7386]

brilliant

[@pusuper1309]

Well said Alex Taylor, well said.

[@49tonio]

fantastic

[@LouRoff1]

Fabulous xx

[@derekormsby3682]

Ye don't mess wi a Scotsman!

[@bfbjr]

They needed to keep Steve Lillywhite IMHO.

[@donaldjoy4023]

Amen!!!

[@pattycat100567]

@pattycat100567 Thanks ,I have those ,but not the re -releases with the bonus tracks.I am cosidering rebuying those to get the songs I don't have. I am still trying to get Restlesss Natives for less than $75 :]

[@Manchester7779]

@theporrohman I have the tape also but no player 8( also had the barrowlands concert at least thats on DVD now both powerful concerts

[@paddypower1088]

What a band no one sounds like them traditional rock

[@joynthis]

Yeah, sorry Phil, but THIS is a wall of sound.

[@bobbyo7822]

Amen!

[@EmmaPeelman]

Fantastic melodious racket...

[@padraigsisk4057]

U can hear the audience clapping in the background

[@pattycat100567]

@bugnor67 While I know the economy is tight right now, " the best of " always leaves off fan favorites, if you can, get " The Crossing", "The Seer" and "Steeltown".

[@gordondeprest]

I see 1 deaf mute stumbled upon this video....

[@mythrandian]

Not entirely mute. They managed to communicate their dislike of this video and or song by clicking the dislike button.

[@drewgraiglist3739]

Is that a Gibson?

[@lesleystorey3917]

Scottish Power is us

[@ghibliconan]

we, slavs, feel it togrther! like satisfaction!!!

[@pattycat100567]

@bugnor67 e-bow