Big Country Live - Inwards & Wonderland

[@JMD1965]

Sweet LORD do I miss this band!! They helped make the 80s (..and my difficult adolescence) so much more bearable!!! At least this fantastic music is still around to pass on to my son!!

[@pansamiento]

Tony Butler... One of the best bassist ever!!

[@andrewhewes7684]

Tony butler ,legend lemmy ,😥legend

[@MrZonixx]

THE Best

[@davidstefanovic8610]

Tony and JJ Burnell. Can't split them and i wouldnt't want to.

[@andrewattel4147]

For Sure

[@HilmarSchacht-zm8kg]

Is that Stuart on lead vocals ???doesn't look like or sound like him

[@Cellulon_Triptometer]

The guitar timing between Stuart and Bruce on Inwards is amazing. It is not one playing chords while the other plays lead, instead Bruce is playing arpeggio up and down in very exact timing to Stuarts lead with every individual note picked at precisely the same moment. Add to this Tony and Mark providing exactly timed rhythm and base, and the whole thing is so intricate and excellent. I don't think people appreciate what good musicians they were(are). Having tried to play their songs with another guitarist, I have found they are some of the hardest songs I have ever tried to play. That is both good and bad. It's good because no one will ever be able to duplicate their sound, on the other hand there are really no covers of their songs which I for one would like to hear.

[@AlexM-uo9gk]

Their sound is/was so unique full of nuances, intricate changes and song structures and the musicianship off the charts. Not to mention that guitar/pipe sound effect bringing the celtic angle into it.

[@paullongworth5319]

There has never or never will be a better band than Big Country.

[@dinoballiviero1607]

2023 and I'm listening to Big Country like I'm still in the 80s....

[@Eltargrimm]

Best band ever. Feel free to disagree, I wont ever change my mind.

[@SteveDave29]

Who is that singing lead? How long was it after Stewart's passing

[@hoser7706]

I would never disagree with that!! RIP Stuart

[@andreasalveland5962]

@@SteveDave29 that's him

[@SuperBroonie]

​@@SteveDave29 that is Stuart his hairs cut short and he put on a bit weight but that's definitely him.

[@ianhawdon3680]

Dont ever change eltardrimm

[@chrisdunn2074]

I'm ashamed to say I totally forgot how utterly fucking Brilliant this band was. First cassette I had on my Walkman and i played inwards to death. We need a Stuart Adamson around now.

[@pancake1979]

I still can´t believe I discovered the band just a few weeks ago. It was a revelation. I feel so good listen to them. Then when I knew that Stuart Adamson was dead and how I felt so sad for him. Something I will never understand is how come they were not up there with the big names of music. Thank God I can listen to this fantastic Band.

[@philearl7614]

A lot of people feel the same way. I was a teenager in the 80's; the "big 4" of UK rock were Big Country, Simple Minds, U2 and Echo and the Bunneymen. U2 only became a global brand after re-inventing themselves many times. The other three still exhist (in one form or another) but mainly chose to stick to their roots. If Stuart was still alive and song writing, well that's one of those great "what ifs". Before his death he was experimenting in Nashville with country music so who knws? As a pal of mine always says, never too late to find good music, whatever age it is \m/

[@cejannuzi]

Bad management. They missed out on Liveaid, which would have boosted their exposure in the US in the mid-80s. Poor A&R choices when it did come down to radio and MTV airplay. They had a huge following in Europe compared to the US. In the UK it was always love-hate.

[@elprado1963]

One of the Greatest Bands of ALL TIME...

[@crssde]

Unglaublich

[@crssde]

Unglaublich

[@lisaknell6018]

I am an honest man, I need the love of you... RIP Stuart, it makes me sad that the love of the fans wasn't enough to keep you here with us. Wonderland can still make me cry :(

[@frankieocco4751]

+Lisa Knell It's still good we live in this era to have youtube hen,to appriciate them,seen them 85 in Belfast,good times.RIP Stuart.

[@roymeadows1708]

Greatest band in the history of rock for me..Stuart was ..and still is..my Idol..Sad end to a great man..rip sir..x

[@chrispools]

I agree. Stuart was my biggest influence as a teenager. I Heard fields of fire on the radio and thought jesus wept what was that!!!!!!!!!! Cue the start of my love of Big Country, and more so finding all the back catalogues of the Skids. x

[@lisaknell1809]

Howie Blanding Thank you and likewise. Stuart was a gift, perhaps only loaned to this world. But oh what a gift he was. ❤️

[@mollydick]

Yes Lisa Knell, very sad I am glad that I got to see Stuart doing what he done best be it only once but have great memories all the same. RIP Stuart🎸🙏

[@mrmarshmadness1]

My goodness - they sound as good if not better than they did when they released this album 17 years earlier! Incredible recording! Lovin' the kilts, too! Rest well, Stuart - and thank you , lads!

[@michaelkleinegesse6421]

Die beste live Band....heule heute noch wegen der Erinnerung....

[@jasonscott6739]

Well said matey,loved them since day one in 82,I'm 54 now and the Crossing is still one hell of an underrated classic

[@strace67]

if you never got to see them live.... then I truly feel sorry for you. We miss you Stuart

[@poppyhimbo]

Mark on the fucking drums!!! Amazing to listen to.....so underrated!

[@jumpinjojo]

poppyhimbo Underrated my ballsack! He's played with The Cult, Roger Daltry, Procol Harum, Ultravox......are you fucking high??

[@melciveng]

I met him last night in Melbourne. A complete gentleman and very gracious with his fans.

[@jumpinjojo]

What’s his rating?

[@poppyhimbo]

@@jumpinjojo i put it into my rating calculator and based on the small number of individuals that even know who he is, comes out to a 7.3 out of possible 10

[@jumpinjojo]

@@poppyhimbo😂😂

[@stephenlisson1994]

What a great band. Stuart was a magnificent singer songwriter. Still sadly missed to this day.

[@DirtyWindshieldSeries]

Inwards, is Absolutely My Favorite BC Song... Incredible Guitars, Bass, Drums and that Vocal! One of the Best All Time Rock Songs from One of the Very Best Rock Bands of All Time! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧💪🏻🎸🎤🎸🎸🥁🎼🎵🎶💪🏻🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Aidan.G]

So glad i got to see Stuart Adamson with big country 3 times...in the 80s,90s...and the final fling! RIP Stuart....your music continues to put a smile on my face,I'm forever thankful.

[@lanceforney5321]

Damnit Tony Butlers basslines are so juicy. This band is just amazing.

[@elprado1963]

What they do at 8:15 is incredible and gave me the Chills... "Do You Believe in Ghosts"... Arguably the GREATEST Storytelling Song Saga of ALL TIme..... Restless Natives...

[@sellnakedputs]

Big Country is so good this makes me cry, Goosebumps sen-sate my whole body and I fall in love with music again! The Energy is Awesome! Just wish I would have seen them live. When I was a little guy i always remember there song Big Country and it was one song that was closest to my Heart from the 80's, sometimes wish I live in Europe. Island Music is always the best!

[@poppyhimbo]

i never got to see them. it is one of my most regretful things in my life........next to my first wife.......

[@JollyJimmyJohnston]

I love this song !!! it's a fucking masterpiece !! It really rocks !!! It will live forever in my heart thats for sure !!!! Stuart Adamson forever and ever .............

[@barrycoomer8137]

Proper quality. Sadly missed. Thank God we have this type of footage. RIP Stuart.

[@Matthew-ez4ze]

I saw then on Friday, August 15 1986 at the Hollywood Palladium and it was easily one of the best shows I have ever seen. The whole place was jumping through their entire set.

[@speleokeir]

Love the Restless Natives sequence towards the end, "Do you believe in ghosts?" If they exist then I hope you can see how much you're missed Stuart and realise how much your music means to so many.

[@ShadSimm]

Nice wee snippet. He was an Outstanding guitarist...

[@aarlevanbram]

31 of May 2000 Barrowland rocked!!! We knew it was the last waltz for 2000 and we knew Big Country was on hold. In fourteen years a lot has changed but we still are Big Country!!! (H) Stay Alive! RIP Stuart my magpie in that rainbow! Yes I do believe in ghosts!!!

[@chemicalangel17]

I was going to ask where was this recorded. It's my only regret in life, never to have seen them live.

[@gareth630]

So do I 🙂, always believe.

[@joannekirkby3705]

Here because I miss Stu and every so often I just need to hear ‘inwards’ RIP xx

[@Temocore1]

Stellar show! Such rock hero that left us so soon... I wish he was still here with us gracing us with more great tunes. RIP Stuart.

[@ava19558]

This performance is MAGICAL. And that Wonderland intro was chilling!

[@davidstewart4310]

Was a magical night.

[@CallmeToddy]

Exceptional drum -work !

[@GooglyBear1969]

one of the best in the business ;-)

[@rjwdofficial]

oh yes

[@kennyhamilton3598]

best bandpure genius 40 yrs a fan of this line up stuart was just the most amazing person

[@md144]

Amazing band! Big Love to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 from India 🇮🇳

[@andrewlane6415]

saw these guys live 5 times,,, always awesome,, never disappointed,, best band ever

[@damowilliams204]

People always say that their music sounded the same… I agree. Fcuking fantastic. Butler the bass monster was one of the best of his time. Probably one of the best rhythm sections of the day. Bruce reminds me of spud. RIP Stewart, thanks for the memories.

[@chrispetty4574]

They are the best 😉☺️ band big country ❤️

[@stephenlisson1994]

One of the most underrated bands of this era, or, any era. TREMENDOUS LIVE. RIP Stuart. YOU WERE BRILLIANT!!!!!!

[@jumpinjojo]

Stephen Lisson Not one fan ever underrated their talent.

[@andycumming981]

This is sensational. Fills you with joy, sadness, goosebumps inducing. I really wish I'd gone to that gig. How knackered does Bruce look :)

[@ianmb9913]

Just the best live band I ever saw. Stuart, you are a true loss

[@michaelmeade5892]

I am introducing my son to the genius of Big County and Stuart

[@karassso]

Fantastic band, on the bas guitar real soul man

[@starzscream614]

what can we say stuart he was just so good on the guitar. why did he have to die, he was loved by so meany. miss your sound and what a sound it was RIP, legend

[@julianastin1651]

He was found dead in a hotel room he was a alcoholic the demon drink killed him the sad part of alcoholism

[@frankfallon9953]

saw them live so many times so many great nights such a brilliant live band RIP Stuart

[@richarddavid8519]

Inwards is powerful-it is a rock masterpiece. God Bless You. Stewart.

[@sportindaveyg]

Simply amazing. I just discovered Big Country and I am sad Stuart isn't with us. Live on brother.

[@laughingball]

do you believe in ghosts? sublime solo, great man, great band

[@jonburrows2883]

10 minutes of perfection right there. RIP Stuart you absolute legend

[@mongo88now88]

agree with prior thoughts, but I would add more. Wonderland was not just a new song by BC. While the songs on The Crossing were extraordinary (Inwards is still powerful, as ever), Wonderland was a transformation. It was an anthem, but extremely personal and at the core, a guitar song, front and centre. I love the instruments, drums and guitars, that drive poetry that will outlast us all.

[@kevinrocks1]

the most brilliant stars sometimes burnout much too soon. i am most grateful to have seen him do what he was blessed with. i cannot thank him enough.....

[@MrStevoboi]

4 years later still loving big country! need more people from the younger generation listening to big country!

[@curtschneider7294]

Stuart's voice was still perfect

[@sportindaveyg]

Man they still had it here...I can't stop watching this =[

[@elprado1963]

WHO GETS GOOSEBUMPS DURING THE ENTIRE SONG ??? I DO....

[@stuartmackinnon6786]

Very hard to watch. What an incredible band and talent stuart was.

[@johnresto1813]

No one could compete with them, then or now.

[@elprado1963]

God, I love that part from "Restless Natives".... They were GREAT !!! RIP Stuart... Miss Ya so much Bro...

[@geoffrees418]

A band with a unique sound that fired audiences into incredible passion - rip Stuart - you were adored by so many

[@alexhicks5889]

Tony Butler is like Chris Squire part two. Not just the plectrum and presence, but that unusual harmonic sense, too.

[@scottatkins9866]

Such a Great Band , makes me wonder how the Years, have gone by so quickly. Keep, rocking BC. You are enjoying yourselves and making alot of people, happy.

[@mongo88now88]

bc is one of those bands who are better live

[@kenmentor7512]

They were so on their game at this concert. Great musicians.

[@samburden9884]

Love how he just switches to a piece from restless natives back to wonderland. RIP Stuart 😞

[@drunkenlout]

I have my 10 year old hooked on Big Country.

[@Kieran84ire]

I'm 34 and by the time I got into Big Country they had already broken up and Stuart Adamson had passed on, ah fuck it, better late than never, this gig looked fuckin class, Alba gu bràth!!

[@JollyJimmyJohnston]

I love this song !!! it's a fucking masterpiece !! It really rocks !!! It will live forever in my heart thats for sure !!!! Stuart Adamson forever and ever ............. pure classic!!!!

[@doran44]

@johndlowell My friend,your statement is one of the best descriptions of this brilliant band of musicians that I have ever read in all of the posts on you tube.It perfectly describes the essence of Big Country.And as far as greatest rock n roll front man goes I would personally probably agree with you as Big Country are by far my favorite band.But as you know all to well the recognition that Stuart,Bruce,Tony and Mark should have gotten for their musical abilities never happened..Stay Alive.

[@biggles132]

The start of Wonderland in this performance gives me goosebumps.

[@bassthing68]

Probably the best live version of this track, like, ever.

[@GooglyBear1969]

Oh, i dunno... The Barras was always jumping when this came on...

[@Nessie2410]

Inwards-the song that always have something happened in between. Love it.

[@andrewwall5589]

i still luv this after all these years when a feel down play big country lifes good again betterr

[@jamesnoble2753]

Fantastic band.

[@olderladies276]

Truly unique..."we'll not see their likes again". RIP

[@allsaunders317]

along with the 1983 barrowlands concert and 1986nyc concert this one also all great live performances and hell they had others fantastic band

[@cmgushman]

worth it for the bass lines alone

[@edwardfirth49]

Best band of all time.

[@spudgun05]

such a fantastic band .sadly missed 5 stars

[@LAURAM0822]

What I wouldn't do to turn back time and be there that night! I've seen this video more times than anything lol 😉

[@davidstewart4310]

Was a great night!

[@davidstorm4015]

Stuart's slide downhill was well underway at this point in time, but my God the performance they gave! They had lost none of their ability to perform a killer live gig. I think the Final Fling video is possibly my favourite of all the ones they released on video.

[@MegaLochgelly]

I saw that guitar today, it's in the Carnegie Library Museum, Dunfermline.

[@vernonjoiner4969]

I had The Crossing on cassette. Now, I have a cd and it his more songs on it, including Wonderland.

[@jehugo66]

Never gets old

[@biggles132]

The start of Wonderland in this vid is too good for words.

[@jeffmercer8549]

Best band ever!!!!!!!

[@matsf8268]

2 great songs

[@Olmonolo1]

8.20 -9.00 best guitar solo ever.

[@elprado1963]

You echo my sentiments to a Tee...Everything you said is exactly how I feel about BIG Country...

[@gunofapreacherman1340]

Thank God for strategically placed snare drums! 🥁

[@cmgushman]

oh and what they do @8:15 will bring tears to your eyes

[@andycumming981]

Sure does

[@alileighc8617]

Yes, indeed. I think this is part of their instrumental song Margo's Theme

[@clansmanscotland1592]

What a sound,great!!!

[@garrychivers4807]

Rip the greatest

[@stuartmays]

DOES IT EVER GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS? I ASK YOU..........

[@chrismorrison2805]

still fucking sad about his end...but I'll focus on the Skids and this...Love you Stuart

[@ArnieJames666]

His suicide was 6 years after my mom's. No correlation but just tragic circumstances on all ends. Brilliant people seem to die within before their organic form dies. I'll never understand it.

[@dv8glenn]

The hop at 6:48 freaking rules!!!!

[@MagnumoftheMountains]

8:27 THAT GUITAR SOLO!

[@robharper1035]

Stu how I fuckin miss you xxx

[@MrJesusHJones]

Aah the Scots national dress a kilt and Adidas Samba Super, Stuart you are and will forever be a LEGEND.

[@garystewart7508]

simply the best by far

[@jey1968]

always miss you Stuart

[@gailal]

Saw em at Newcastle City Hall (Steeltown tour ?) Sat right by a speaker and my ears rang for days ha ha