Big Country - In A Big Country (TOTP 1983)

[@monticlassictv]

The lead singer Stuart Adamson is an absolute legend here in my hometown of Dunfermline formerly with the fantastic Skids and then with Big Country possibly one of Dunfermline’s best exports RIP Stuart you were and still are the best.

[@dougdawson6904]

He was a Manc btw.

[@AbueloB]

Miss him too.

[@iainrobb2875]

He was actually born in London but I agree fantastic group

[@rickb.4168]

My eldest brother a massive Skids fan. I inherited the love second hand. Love Stuart, so so sad.

[@Playoutsquadfan]

Hes not hes from renbrushire . A small town inbetween renfrew and irn brushire

[@sj24m54]

Met him once in Liverpool... such a nice person, and great music... RIP SA

[@xprs1257]

I’m in my late 50’s I’ve seen countless bands live but nothing beats the Big Country gig I went to 20/9/83 ..

[@witchy8578]

Loved Stuart Adamson since I was 15 years old back in 1983, when I first heard his music. So bloody saddened that he suffered so much, in silence, depression is the silent killer. Love to all of those who suffer from that awful thing xxx

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

I stood at the edge of that black pit, depression is a silent killer that hurts the ones who love us the most. Watch your friends, be there for them

[@jpnyc158]

@@u.p.woodtick3296 God Bless You and Watch Over You.

[@michaelcummingsherrera1232]

I take it he committed suicide.

[@witchy8578]

@@michaelcummingsherrera1232 He did, in a hotel room in America

[@michaelcummingsherrera1232]

@@witchy8578 that is too bad. I'm so sorry to hear that. Thanks for getting back to me.

[@Ralph457]

We will remember you forever Stuart Adamson, may God have you in heaven that you deserve.

[@kennethpetroni7911]

Agreed 🙏

[@niazpetkar53]

"I didn't expect to grow 💐 in the 🏜" What a line...

[@HilmarSchacht-zm8kg]

Beautiful lyrics ❤

[@jamestorrens645]

Kinda wish I was there with everyone. That looked like fun. RIP Stuart.

[@treyvelasco6609]

In my top 5 favorite songs of all-time. The music speaks to my Scottish Mexican heritage. Viva Big Country!

[@ben_jamin160]

trey velasco ma neebur

[@arigutierrez4990]

Así es, viva Big country❤️❤️🤘!!!

[@privysorrow5120]

A mi me gusta Big Country tambien!

[@JayShuffleboson]

Scotxican! Welcome cousin!

[@bigcountry7852]

Me too,my wife mexican ,I'm scottish married 30 years,I was the usa illegal alien 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤣4 kids🇲🇽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@solidsilverbullet007]

One of the best bands of the decade. When people talk about why the 80s was the last period that gave us genuine musical individuality rather than the mass produced mindless crap that dominates the radio today, this is what they Mean! How many of today's songs will still evoke such feelings of nostalgia in 30 yes......not many I suspect. God bless Big Country for giving us music to get inspired by.

[@maxjay7143]

in a big country original by big country

[@johnnydramna8500]

Couldn't agree more. How many hits from the 2010's will carry on?

[@jackdubois130]

Well said

[@dirkvandermerwe6027]

Absolutely...

[@intrepidvirgo938]

Well put mate.

[@PixelatedPenfold]

I saw Big Country when they were the support act for Queen at Knebworth in 1986. Great music, great night.

[@paulfletcher8778]

And what a night/concert that must of been?,i would give anything to have had that memory.

[@ianmsalmon]

Yup I was there. I personally thought Big Country pretty much blew Queen off the stage. So much passion and musicianship.

[@Multijoe84]

@@ianmsalmon wow… must of been good !

[@bobblowhard8823]

I like how this Scottish band has a Scottish brotha in the band. So cool.

[@slashnburn9234]

You mean yon lad Tony Butler (legendary bassist)? He’s actually English, born in London to Dominican parents. Still, the fella’s a total legend, a spectacular bassist with that incredible strong sound and epic groove.

[@bobblowhard8823]

@@slashnburn9234 Thanks, mate.

[@Adamjski71]

None of the band are Scottish, Tony and Mark are from England, Bruce was born in Canada and Stuart was born in Manchester.

[@bobblowhard8823]

@@Adamjski71 Perhaps, but the band was formed in Scotland, and that counts, sort of.

[@porrohman100]

​@@bobblowhard8823I think he would have described himself as Scottish he had a Scottish accent just like Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits was born in Glasgow but considered himself a geordie as he grew up in Newcastle .

[@broaddusmarines]

I actually watched this in real time as a boy in London. I NEVER missed Top of the Pops back then. I loved Big Country.

[@ianthomas3788]

This takes me back to the good days 😪

[@go234ko96ts5]

What a great 80's song from a super group. RIP Stuart Adamson gone way too soon. You just want to dance and sing a long to this upbeat song.

[@jackjude]

AH, those noble Scottish guitars, like they're playing on strung claymores

[@Spankyblack69]

RIP Stuart Adamson.

[@lindareynolds659]

Aye Rest In Peace my love

[@anferneesmalshyager8920]

Great song! Stuart Adamson was also a freakin' PHENOMENAL guitarist.

[@paulforry3376]

Well said

[@kevinohanlon2187]

RIP Stuart Adamson. Thanks for giving us some great timeless music.

[@strivingx67]

Just watched like 10 versions of this... This is one of the best for sure!

[@RetroReminiscing]

Can't beat a 'top of the pops' atmosphere ha ha ha ... balloons and all

[@kathryntracey8718]

I did as well while watching New v MC game. This amazing song came out while I was a senior in high school. Was and still am a huge fan of this song & this type of ‘80s music. Forever an ‘80s girl (at 57 y/o!). Being an Irish accordion player & bagpiper (later in life a Celtic rock musician), this song hit my soul‼️ Sadly I didn’t know of Stuart’s death till today 🥲.

[@smacd439]

I love the 5:05 minute version!

[@johncheatham549]

TOTP, bands were required to lip sync.

[@HilmarSchacht-zm8kg]

Yes l think so too

[@markywellsboy2182]

Went to see them, Bristol Hippodrome the day that we bought our first house in 86. Me 22, missus 18. Flat out all day, then the gig. Tony Butler's bass line thudding my chest. The place was manic. What a night. Me and missus still talk about it. So sad to lose Stu.

[@janedoe-hq9vn]

Right on! 😊

[@7simplyred]

20 yrs old and introduced to this ......dreams stay with you RIP SA🍺

[@benjaminscisly4560]

I remember falling in love with this song a a kid I'm 42 rocking out to this still

[@jimmymurray6116]

I have commented on this song on the original. TO THIS DAY. I COULD RUN THRU A WALL. Rip Stuart!

[@danielmarshall356]

Wonderful band .. RIP Stuart I hope you are happy wherever you are

[@glennogden6613]

The absolute business. Guitars lilke bagpipes, metronomic delivery, jumpers, hair gel and immortality.

[@johnreyes195]

Im from LA California. Im 57 .and still love this song. Since I was 15 yrs old in high school.

[@johntroicuk4641]

One thing I notice from watching these TOTP videos, whether it's this show, American Bandstand or the show we had here in Canada for many years Electric Circus, all the people dancing on those shows look like they're having a ball, having a great time. That's really what it's all about, good music (who cares if it's lip synched) and good times with people having fun. I wish I could relive those wonderful days all over again....good times and great memories.

[@syntric]

well... there was an evolution in the programme, in the beginning the audience was rather still and passive, but someone decided it should all be a bit more enthusiastic so people were encouraged to give it their best. Still it's not 'Soultrain', if you see those people getting down, that's something else :-)

[@remyparaskovia5499]

Artist in the 80s had talent, looks and Good music.

[@ClaudeSpeedGTA3]

00:33 *"I never took the smile away from anybody's face"* until his death in 2001.

[@marshaflorom4220]

Wonderful thank you for the music !! I am nearly half Scottish!!

[@bigcountry7852]

22 when this came out,Now 61🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎 Jock too,Still luv it

[@ronpatton9424]

I was 32, now 69. Still one of my favorites!

[@IncApu2025]

And I was 19. Cheers for our good times in the 80´s, Bro!!!

[@chrispetty4574]

Sturt Adamson is a legend and big country is the best ever

[@shandyshandy-hm4ql]

Takes me back to my youth, great songs and TOTP😊

[@fiatakarudin1239]

Top Of The Pop... I remember when I was 10 in early 80s, watched video cassette of TOTP. Such a wonderful memories... I will always remember those years. Long live 80s...!

[@robertgray8710]

I saw these guys in Cardiff blew me away outstanding band...rip stuart you will be much missed

[@paulforry3376]

The fact that the god that is Bruce Springsteen said that he wished he had written this song says it all!

[@RetroReminiscing]

definitely

[@lizalewis9270]

Bruce sucks. If he wrote this song it would have been a tiresome song full of misery and sadness.

[@sharonleonard7954]

What a fantastic song off the 1980s

[@PurpleRecords1972]

Gotta be one of the best songs of 83 - fave gig at Reading 83 - the Crossing = A Full House

[@enriquecastillo8161]

I really jamed to ( In a big country) the 80's loved it!!!!

[@johnwebb3078]

My favorite song. It always takes me back to my teenage years. ❤

[@robertoescaldaferri7488]

Top muito top

[@exxxousia]

Resonates 80's....forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@richardwhitaker8972]

What a fucking song this is. Makes you wonder what heights they'd of reached if Stuart Adamson hadn't committed suicide. Absolute stonker of a song

[@lindareynolds659]

I want this played at my funeral ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

[@guillermoperu80]

🍻🤙🏽🎵 aún no !

[@billshank6266]

Bass player slayed this song, what a groove!

[@intrepidvirgo938]

Makes me want to run to the Highlands in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@drew7564]

Always a feel good song!! 2024-09 strong!!!

[@craigvanstraten]

Big Country has always been part of my life!

[@leboeuf05]

wasnt a massive BC fan, but saw them play live on a new years eve, old grey whistle test, bash. they were absolutely brilliant. one of the best ive seen live. RIP Stuart

[@efrenlicudo7441]

Beautiful song very meaning full.

[@theresapugh7243]

The 80s. Love theses guys. RIP Stuart!❤️

[@jeffj9322]

Happy Birthday Tony Butler born on February 13, 1957. He is a British bassist, best known for his work with Scottish rock band Big Country. He has also worked with The Pretenders, Roger Daltrey, and Pete Townshend. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Butler_(musician)

[@henrichhenrikzenhernandez7759]

I can't get enough of this song. Brings back childhood memories..

[@campbj70]

An 80's anthem and one of the first Scottish bands to feature a guitarist whose clearly not native to Scotland. Gaun yersel Big Country.I miss you guys.

[@dougdawson6904]

You mean Stuart Adamson? Oh yeah , he was a Manc.

[@dougdawson6904]

A Mancunian

[@dougdawson6904]

He was born in Manchester .

[@leadslinger49]

What a great song!Wow, hard to believe it was 40 years ago. I was only 34 years ago.

[@Evan-bj7np]

41 flippin' years ago this was recorded...man I remember dancin' to it at high school dances here in hogtown (Toronto)...

[@garyki4014]

God damn the 80s rocked

[@RetroReminiscing]

Unique, anything went era

[@stiofandundealgan1280]

An eternal great song by a great band ! RIP Stuart and thank u !

[@jaymerino1912]

Love the guitar that sounds like BAGPIPES.

[@EMPERORTITSWORTH]

Me too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3KXoKyEgZ2Ar9U check my version!

[@stephenwelford1143]

Great tune.

[@gavinmenmuir1911]

Montrose Scotland

[@paulgriffiths4218]

So love this. Remember playing it for strength and purpose on the morning of my history 'A' Level. I got an A! I so miss cool and talented Stuart. I also remember what I hated most about about TOTP at this time; the fecking dancers the Beeb brought in to jazz up the studio - look at that tw-t in the micro red shorts

[@PalestraItalia362]

Que Deus tenha bem guardada a alma de Stuart Adamson.

[@sairheid6982]

But I can live and breathe and see the sun in winter time.

[@Totalavulsion]

RIP William. Still love your music

[@Markus-nn7wj]

❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@larrycollins7663]

I Remember Being In The Tops Of The Pops Studio & Watching Big Country Singing This Song Live I Wish We Could Go Back To The Days Of The 1980,s It Is Difficult To Believe That Stuart Adamson Died 22 Years Ago Along With Freddie Mercury/Fish/Suggs/Lemmy he was one of the best Lead Singers Ever

[@kingporter67]

Top of The Pops was the place to see great rock groups and this Big Country song was just awesome, R.I.P. Stuart Adamson the frontman of Big Country!!

[@BlueEmulsion]

Mr Burchill and Lorrenzo Manzin

[@markeeledge]

2:00 Sing from here! Feel Stuart's Power!

[@mirahsan2]

I love this song

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

still as good as ever

[@guffman3716]

Looks like Tony's off for a game of cricket after the gig.

[@scottyjoe22]

Come up screaming!

[@a1300r]

I remember seeing Big Country in the 90's in Torquay ERC. Yes Torquay......... And they were brilliant...

[@scotthudson6181]

TOTP was lip-synced in those early days. The guitars aren't even plugged into anything. In later years they allowed live singing but still no live guitars. For confirmation look no further than Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit, TOTP 1991.

[@garryfield5319]

also famous for the yamaha DX7 never being plugged in too!!!!

[@barkinstarfish]

Scott Hudson New Model Army played everything live👍

[@marknewbold2583]

Nirvana mimed too

[@loutiscrive]

Your name will never die, Stuart Adamson

[@TheBlondiie310]

BEST SONG EVER!!!!!!! ❤

[@Bosekper]

Inmortal! 🔥🔥🔥

[@use-oc4mj6n]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@Mark-id3ub]

Love the jumper 👍🎸

[@tesshutchings4486]

Dreams stay with you

[@dorellehegarty3030]

Beautiful as I just saw Kirsten & Callum in Stuart and wee Sid! And Jamie in Bruce. A wonderful revelation for me. Stay Alive!❤

[@LabRat6619]

Reminds me of Reading Rock Festival 1983, I was out of my head on acid when they came on. Spectacular 🤯

[@slowdown1]

La chanson parfaite !!!!!!

[@BlueEmulsion]

ME AND MR BURCHILL 🥰🥰

[@k0smos798]

Fawking brilliant! So early in the eighties too! Just amazing tone and effortless brilliance on this video. I know it's only music. Was this live?. Even if not? Fhese guys could have reproduced this sound effortlessly any day! Rest in peace Stuart Adamson

[@londonroulette]

never knew he had passed, his looks remind me of the lead singer of AHA

[@michaelmcdonald9814]

Stay alive!

[@larrymondello8475]

I remember kicking a heroin habit and listening to this song

[@syntric]

Saw them live in Brussels, in a university aula, 2 buses from Scotland came too. Amazing gig. Really saddened by his departure, couldn't understand it, the music always sounded melancholic, but never negative, hopeless or dark, but always uplifting!

[@toddheath521]

If you have a dream of being a superhero and you’ll wake up one morning and you don’t have super powers….. don’t despair listen to this and you will kick ass forever

[@philruane5575]

Stuart had been on TOTPs i think earlier wi Skids, i deffo remember seein em on telly n buyin into valley by skids

[@JHollowayNetwork]

It's awesome seeing the early version of the TOTP Neon boxes before the familiar version came several months later.

[@JoseRodriguez-un2kc]

No joke but Whenever I do a 🎤 test, I always say these words, "I'm not expecting to grow flowers in the desert but I can live and breathe and see the Sun in winter time"

[@paulhease1007]

Stuart--I had that same jumper from Top Man store...except mine was blue and cooler.

[@vallancesmillie5734]

Great Scottish band

[@Princessewgaming2222]

Kids noise 😩 this tune up super loud so the whole of Scotland can hear you Stuart Adamson 😀😀 makes you tingle being Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dougdawson6904]

But he was a Mancunian!

[@RaraAvis2025]

Entertainment :) love the Fm channels hitting over in the UK about the early mid 80s lol

[@gurbai9730]

God bless u Stu