Big Country - Look Away

[@SH-vt1zc]

I am the girl in the video. Great times! Terrific band and lovely people. Storm Thorgerson directed. He designed the famous Pink Floyd 'Dark Side of the Moon Album cover. Sharon Sheehan

[@neilemery7454]

Blessings 😊❤

[@thedublins687]

How cool is that, super cool.

[@onelife7247]

@SH-vt1zc What an incredible achievement and memory to cherish. I loved Stuart Adamson 😊

[@chuckolsen795]

Great passion you brought to the song and video Sharon - like Claire in Outlander before there was Outlander. Thanks for posting this. Any other memories of the band?

[@patsypatti990]

Cool

[@davidg.9932]

Stuart would have turned 63 today..11 April 1958 Manchester - 16 December 2001 Honolulu. He took his own like a few miles from where I live.. So sad. We you Love Stuart..

[@johnhunt5181]

Most underrated band of the 80s in my opinion

[@andymorrison3643]

Definitely one of them brother.

[@trasherms]

Only know this song, but it definitely is an 80s gem

[@jonesbrothersf2896]

Along with the alarm

[@Code.Name.V]

Certainly under appreciated.

[@debra1232]

Along with the class band OMD.

[@Spartacus45]

Who's listening April 2024?

[@luattack123]

One of my fave songs!!!!

[@beverleyevans7834]

Me!!

[@GodspeedSuperbeast]

Dig it!

[@Winter-gf9nt]

Not me no way June 24, saw them early 80s at a free gig in Glasgow greens fleshers Haugh football pitches 👌

[@maxxedout2020]

July . 38 years ago...

[@kate9047]

My dad used to have the big country album on cassette in the car - this song in particular just reminds me of those long summer car journeys as a child ❤

[@colingeddes2172]

And i wud imagine they were the best days of your life, not to mention listening to this GREAT tune from a truly great band.

[@R.S.407]

Your dad sounds like he has excellent taste in music

[@padraigsisk4057]

Saw Big country in Cork December 22. Great night. Great band. Not the same without Stuart but spirit is alive

[@brianshaffneraclc]

I was about 20 when this song came out; one of those tunes you just don't forget, even once you're old.

[@alastairward2774]

We had it on one of the compilation albums you could get with Weetabix tokens in the 80s, it was listened to till the tape was worn out.

[@crafter170]

For some strange reason Big Country didn't get the recognition they truly deserved.Incredible Scots. band .

[@rotraudkorioth]

Is it really a Scottish band? I doubt it very much. I am sure it's either American or German.

[@rohannpienaar7474]

My good taste in music brought me here

[@HenryWaltonJones]

One of the best songs of the 80's.RIP Stuart,your songs will live on.

[@valeriemcmahon7998]

Omg didn't know Stuart has passed what a shock, r.i.p big man, much love and respect 👏

[@iamspartacus6713]

@@valeriemcmahon7998 yep inredibly sad.suicide i think

[@gmansi]

@@valeriemcmahon7998 2001 😔

[@mikerobinson6533]

@@valeriemcmahon7998 So sadly missed , a great guy so down to earth, I was home for christmas and went to see a band with my sisters and mentioned I was friends with Stuart , my wife said you mite know him but freinds ??. A week later out celebrating New Year Stuart and Bruce came out of a pub Stuart shouts " happy new year mick" he and Bruce come over to shake hands . Needless to say the wife was gobsmacked the THEY came to greet me ,she then had to admit I was friends

[@edcarson3113]

@@mikerobinson6533 kudos 👊🏼

[@prescottmanor7575]

I was lucky enough to have just turned 16 when this song came out. The perfect age to experience it for the first time. That sense of excitement and yearning for adventure...young love...hormones coursing through my veins. I loved this song then, now (2022) and forever. God Bless you, Stuart. I hope you've found the peace you so well deserve.

[@davidpretorius7285]

Love this comment

[@18winsagin]

Remember I was 23 and recently met my future wife just before this came out, I remember asking her who this was singing on her cassette player, WOW 34 years ago and still with the love of my life, good memories and greatest music back then.

[@nataliegraves3977]

Absolutely..!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶

[@Craicntans]

This is amazing mate, happy days

[@julesmaher5637]

Stuart was a literary genius, I don’t think he even knew how amazing and totally underrated he really was

[@fredswat]

I absolutely love Big Country. They had an honesty and unpretentious sound that stands any test of time. Saw loads of bands in the eighties and Big Country were definitely the best live act I saw

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

unpretentious?

[@iamspartacus6713]

@@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music i think he means weren't posers.

[@Bludngutz]

They sang songs about a time most people don't understand these days. 18th and 17th centuries in Engand and Scotland.

[@patkelly8309]

@@Bludngutz Universal though

[@richardaiken1]

I've been listening to this song and watching the music video for about 15 years but finally felt the need to comment about it. Big Country is my favorite band of all-time. That being said, there was one thing they did arguably better than anyone else and it was creating a perfect duality of light and dark. The anthemic guitar riffs and swells are complimented by such heartbreaking lines such as "...but now it's done. I always knew that we would never find the sun". RIP Stuart Adamson, one of the greatest poets of my lifetime and any other.

[@29memyselfandi]

Liked Big Country in the eighties as in always liked their songs when I heard them on the radio- now years later, having properly listened to their music and delved into the lyrical content I’m amazed at how good the songwriting. Beautiful lyricist and fabulous musicians. They were brilliant.

[@awi92]

Was a fan of Stuart way back when he was a member of the Skids. Can feel his heartfelt emotions in his lyrics. Stuart left far more than a legacy in music, he left hope for all. RIP Stuart,gone but never forgotten

[@stormwarrior3036]

Big country are just brilliant, im 58 now but they have definitely left their mark in the 80s amongst all the other talented stars , the 80s will never die in my eyes.

[@kevincassidy2008]

I always knew that we would never find the sun……all these years later and that line still gets me.

[@gurbai9730]

Stuart was one of the best singer songwriters ever

[@garydixon9335]

They had some of the best guitar riffs ever!

[@gmansi]

Totally and a very distinguishable sound. Good bassist and drummer too

[@johngonzalez624]

3:29 Why didn't they get on their horses? The brown horsie was like, hey, where ya'll goin', meeeeeeheheheheheeee???!!!

[@robbiethepict2783]

"When I say run, you run, and when I say hide, you hide" - Rob Roy McGregor..

[@VeteranClash]

Not only beautiful but an incredibly great song which is also very underrated. I can confidently say that this song along with other 80's gems will eventually get their time in the spotlight. Wow.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Big Country was such a great band, They had their own unique sound

[@johngray9434]

The genius of Stuart Adamson lives on forever.

[@ptrco5]

That voice will forever take me back to a special place. Rest well Stuart 🕊

[@giorgiomartini5283]

So blessed to have come of age in the 80's. Everyone was so excited to just be alive and the music reflected it.

[@alanstrom2221]

That's right, we were very excited to be alive. The 80's is the best and greatest decade in the history of the Universe. The underlying subconscious factor was the constant fear of Nuclear War. "We'd better have a good time right now, because each minute could be our last " We had three evil monsters with their fingers hovering above the button. Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher and George H W Bush. Extreme Right-Wing monsters. So what we needed was great music and vibrant, colourful clothing to disguise our constant fear. The decade of excess and greed brought about the most sickening economic depression of the early 90's. This plunged the Western world into a decade of darkness. Grunge with it's flanno shirts and introspective lyrics creating deep sadness and Rap n Hip Hop with its racist and misogynistic lyrics. The World and the music has never recovered. Captains of Industry telling the public what they have to like. Manufactured, generic 'music' All the singers and artists sound the same. Sterilised and homogenised 'people' The complete opposite to PUNK n NEW WAVE. The Planet was at its Zenith then. Historians will look back at the mid-late 1970's and the 1980's as the pinnacle of human art n culture. I was born in 1961, I saw and heard it all.

[@robintaylor7355]

I want the 80s Back!!! Immediately!!!!

[@stellamaris5405]

☘️ Whoever said the 80s were the worst decade for music, mustn't have been born for a few decades after.

[@fabiofantone8839]

I've only heard the opposite of that on many occasions. Even from Millennials. A truly remarkable decade for music. Bands that were overshadowed because of the sheer amount of musical talent would shine in todays barren landscape.

[@Craicntans]

As a millennial, I can 100% cast iron guarantee that 'your music' was infinitely better. How do you think we all got our music tastes. The reason for all the contemporary shite is parents not passing on their love in the form of music to their children.

[@timepoet77]

Stuart Adamson is gone yet Big Country achieved immortality.

[@ThereIsNoLord]

Wow, I just googled this. He died a long time ago.

[@christiansmith1883]

He's not gone " listen"

[@ferrit22]

Great comment it made me smile😁👌

[@Brian-mg7dl]

Being a musician for 45 years, I find that Big Country has a particular quality that I have a hard time defining. Maybe it's because they're from Scotland, which is so rich in history, giving Scottish people a way about them that shines through in their creative endeavors. One of my favorite lyrics, ever..."Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold." Colorful and brilliant, in my humble opinion.

[@Ralph457]

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

[@helenkirbyshaw2218]

I love this song. It was released when I was 6. It has always meant a lot to me. Just pure 80’s perfection. Lyrically it just has a sense of romance and heartbreak. And the guitars! I listen to it at least once a week.

[@Tpviper]

Just superb. They were great in the 80s where i was in my prime. But, when i listen now to the band, they have such depth and meaning to their songs. I can't get enough of them now. Long live the 80s, and im sure im not alone in my thoughts with the 80s. Honest, great times we had.

[@ingobund3596]

YES it was indeed. Fantastic band in an amazing era. Very wisely chosen words. Couldn't have said it better in any way. Scottish bands always have quality, doesn't matter which you choose, btw. I also love Scotland, have been there once. You are not the only one with that opinion, greetings from Germany.

[@ForlornFreddy]

This band has so many great songs. Pity they never got the respect they deserved in the U.S.

[@davidjenkins2691]

Miss the original Big Country.

[@alanrobertson7333]

The 80’s was a great time for bands from Scotland simple minds big country altered images just lead the way and put Scotland on the map for amazing music

[@2msvalkyrie529]

You forgot The Krankies .?

[@Bobsend]

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions as well.

[@jeffmills3544]

Del Amitri?

[@sandie302]

Nazareth was great too but more 70s

[@thatcoffeecompany]

what about annie and dave?

[@effanie6534]

I'm born in '82, this morning I heard this song for the first time in my life and am listening since then and will never stop!

[@mikekaraoke]

And your from where exactly?

[@MelanieFromCanada]

I love how haunting this song is

[@hendrsb33]

One of my absolute favorite bands of all time. Years ago, I stumbled upon a public concert they gave in Union Square in San Francisco. Hadn't planned it, recognized the music, and hustled over to see it. Sweet!

[@solrac-9]

This is their second big 40 song ever here in America They. Should be bigger known All over

[@garymertens1958]

What a great band with so many great songs and most people don’t even know about them. In the 80s you may have heard a few songs but sure don’t hear them on the radio anymore what a shame. Their songs get you wanting to dance or bounce around. Love this band.

[@dbc1dc]

Best band to come out of the 80's. Still sound great to this day!

[@mikekaraoke]

Don't forget other bands or artists in the 80's like-The Police, U2, The Cult, Suzanne Vega, Dire Straits, The Cure, Gary Moore, The Smiths, etc etc

[@dutchboy25al]

./the police sucked

[@mikekaraoke]

Well we will have to agree to disagree on that one Dutchboy

[@Saintcosser]

Big Country and The Police were both great.

[@garymazin158]

Oh, for a minute there I thought you meant they were still performing, because I heard the lead singer died in 2001.

[@kitty-alicefrench1199]

Big love for Big Country in 2023

[@padraigsisk4057]

I can remember when this was first released on radio 1 and it made no1 in Ireland

[@tinamichellefan]

I miss the eighties.

[@datrahardaway3347]

michellekeeganfan MeToo

[@patrickffrench7735]

michellekeeganfan stuart used to metaphorically have the face of an angel now he literally has the face of an angel

[@Winky4u]

Very much!

[@aguiar504]

You can't imagine how! The best decade of my life.

[@mariadaugbjerg6141]

+ michellekeeganfan : Me too - every day .

[@mirianreginamendes5497]

One of my favourite songs! Stuart was a great singer!

[@muatsemkhader1527]

Mirian Regina Mendes still they have owne music.....

[@EDDIETRUJILLO-q8p]

Big Tunes! Big Talent! Big Hair! Big Country!!!

[@deanvaughan8536]

Saw then twice here in New Mexico, met Tony and Stuart. Always the best live show and super nice guys. Thanks for the music

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

That should have at least 2 million views by now.

[@lindamorris4544]

One of the great bands of the 80s, loved them ☘️

[@johnhunt5181]

God bless you Stuart Adamson x

[@robertovelasco6228]

One of my fave bands during my college days...Chance is my birthday themesong every December 1st it's the first song I am listening when I wake up.

[@jerseyhellboy]

I regret that I never saw them live before Stuart died. Long live Big Country!

[@paulscargill7655]

Been listening since the eighties

[@johnryder1713]

Lord have mercy on poor Stuart, who could forget him or his sound?

[@steviewonder2049]

Legends never die

[@HandlebarOrionX]

This is a gem. Just an absolute gen of a song

[@stephenpeters2853]

Still sounding bloody brilliant.......!

[@shawnesgate9599]

KROQ played this like 3x/hr in 1986. Then I would try to tune into 91X and they played it more. Miss the 80s

[@spinblade6459]

I like the dogs and the shots where the dogs are chasing after the guy. Something about those shots.

[@scneese64]

I thank God everyday for the invention of the internet & utube..Stuart, we know you are no longer on this Earth but your legacy is...RIP dear one.....

[@terrytibbs5678]

God did not invent the internet. But Man did invent God.

[@matthuckabey007]

I want to look away but I just cant...

[@bartbrants7711]

there best song ever and when I was young I knew to look away and to be strong on my own

[@johnnyhollran9479]

I agree best band ever iv seen them 3 times, and Stuart's passing was and is a sad loss, the band will never be the same again

[@cmgushman]

Saw this video when it came out, I was probably 13, first BC song I can remember hearing/seeing. Immediately bought the Seer on cassette, wore it out, then bought The Crossing and Wonderland EP (yes I know that was out of order) and wore them out. Still listening to them as much as any other music today

[@davidwilliammusic]

This is probably my favourite song of theirs along with Chance.

[@johnnywindsor183]

Absolutely brilliant and underrated songwriting group You listen to the dribble like Ed shearing and others of today bringing similar songs out every 2 weeks Nar this is music

[@windsorcorbin1005]

By far one of their very best song's that grabs you by the heart ❤️

[@none-your-business3591]

Been hearing this song on my local radio station a lot recently, reminded me just how good they were.

[@kurthubbard-beale5003]

A fine Scottish band - the inimitable sound of a brief era. Absolutely love it 😎

[@80srenaissance67]

Always reminded me of Stringfellow Hawk from AIRWOLF

[@Samsungcordesnumetalmusicmanic]

This group is my dads favourite group they are Scottish born and raised in Scotland

[@davidbyerly9846]

such an amazing song and video, back when music left impressions on your soul, and earmarks in time

[@captainpeacock4442]

One of my favourite band of the 80s,still love them to this day!

[@ericamccluskey1714]

V. authentic. Something very genuine about them. All about the music and song.

[@djpriddin6211]

Another, yes, dear readers, another of my favourites from the greatest band that ever existed. Stay alive RIP Big Man

[@nathalietinka5]

Yes, my BOY FRIEND IS. Dead but he presentation. BIG COUNTRY 1989 AFTER, BIG LOVE FOR EVER. FOR AND FOR... MY FRIENDS NO ACCEPT REPET BIG COUNTRY. SO BAD DISCUTION!BUT SO A TOUT JAMAIS!. I LOVE BIG COUNTRY STUART, CELTE❤️

[@michelleharris2173]

I have watched this millions of times and listened to it just as many.The whole story,the beautiful lady ,the horses even run to the beat of the song,and it is still one of the best songs ever.

[@RachidRachid-xh6vf]

Our life is made of memories

[@Martin-sn6gm]

Rest in peace Stuart. I will Say a chaplet of divine mercy for him

[@DanielSillis]

Pure art

[@andyhero6128]

It was all ways a luv song

[@michaelpallett8650]

He had it all W.T.F Happened to him

[@matthewburrows4359]

Stuart Adamson is James Dean Bradfield's hero and inspiration, you can her the influance 'In Design for Life' especially

[@michelleberry7398]

My dad in his red capri used to drive me round the village listening to rock ballads this was on classic. And Robert plant big log Carrie all the greats. he died when I was 18 still gets me when I hear these.❤❤❤

[@jamiesimon1975]

this gives me the chills and brings tears to my eyes. So frikin good!

[@mrnosebear7406]

Stuart Adamson RIP. His music lives on forever. Big Country rules.

[@seanfleming9756]

This is my favorite big country song

[@ollo7711]

This was a hit in the 80s plus Its a big country....two of my favourite song from this group. Still listening 2022 in Sydney Australia

[@MrHITACHI75]

Jesus man what a song all these years and it's one hell of song.. Rip big man.. The 80s the best

[@demonizer84]

still one of my fav songs, and music videos all these years later, often used to imagine a great cowboy epic story being told to the words of this song, also the one song i cannot for the life of me work out how to play on guitar ..

[@NUJAKKCITIE]

why is this song so fucking unbelievable awesome??!!!!

[@AndreasStowasser]

NUJAKKCITIE Because Stuart Adamson wrote it ;-)

[@stephenpeters2853]

........and Big Country performed it....just brilliant...!

[@arabellathornton9386]

Such a shame they didnt make a bigger deal when this legend died rip

[@donnaashford3830]

I totally agree!! They never got enough credit!!! Love this song!!

[@chrispetty4574]

I really love this band is fucked amazing

[@samburden9884]

I’m 15 now and I still think the genre of music is the best the world has produced. RIP Stuart. You are missed my friend ❤️

[@r.o.g.79]

Yes absolutely agreed underrated alright...

[@arnovogels4715]

Flashback's! The great eightys, RIP Stuart

[@markc4305]

Recall seeing them on the bill at Knebworth '86 (Queen's last live show, before they became "Queen +") and if memory serves me right they were terrific. Have their first two LPs.

[@RICKY-RIKON]

1986! And still to actually and sophisticated and with this Scottish fusion ! Wonderful ! RIP STUART !

[@salty2667]

Why do Great Musicians... Foretell their Destiny in Song....

[@CarolAnnRunham]

I have good taste in music that brought me here and the love of good music

[@hancock1934]

This used to be my cat’s favourite song. RIP Tiddles.