Big Country - Porrohman (The Tube 17.2.1984)

Originally broadcast on Channel 4, Big Country performing songs from their debut album "The Crossing" live on ITV's cult TV show "The Tube" on the 17th February, 1984.
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[@philipgormley2801]

I was in a taxi last year in turkey. The driver was a young kid . He was playing 80s music. He loved anything UK from the 80s but had never heard of big country . I showed him this clip and said he should listen to the crossing. 2 weeks later when he arrived to take us back to the airport he was playing this when we got in the car. He said that he was sharing this with his friends locally and they all loved it. He looked so happy. Music is for all to share. Share the love RIP Stuart 👍👍

[@natalieaeberli6279]

Whilst living in London in my early 20s, I got a ticket to a Big Country concrrt in Glasgow. 2 friends and I drove up, but Stuart was ill and cancelled. I was broken hearted, but didn't give up. I was an Aussie living in London and it wasn't long before I got o see BC in Kentish Town and in Brixton. The best. Now I live in Switzerland and still love them🥰. Yes, RIP Stuart and lotsa love to his family and friends.

[@abdullahryan8816]

You probably dont care but if you're stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch pretty much all the new series on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my brother for the last days xD

[@rickykhari9987]

@Abdullah Ryan yea, have been watching on Instaflixxer for years myself :D

[@aarondavies5363]

The best band off the 80s

[@roscoejackson4978]

Right on!, way cool!

[@markdavy1596]

What a time to be alive, what a zeitgeist, when you could go to the record shop and buy the latest Big Country, U2, The Alarm, Sisters of Mercy, Souxsie and the Banshees latest releases. All different all great. Thanks for the music Stuart.

[@BestUserNameUK]

5pm on a Friday.. Channel 4. Jules & Paula, with interviews by Muriel Gray.. I'm 53 now...

[@sonicfoxxmusic4281]

The Cure....sold out 2 x London Gigs recently...2nd because of demand for tickets...all tickets gone in an hour i was reliably informed by their Manager.

[@fritshits65]

Echo and the Bunnymen , Simple Minds , Waterboys , Jesus and the Mary Chain , Ultravox , Fad Gadget , the Fall , Flock of Seagulls , Comsat Angels , Blancmange , China Crisis , Gary Numan & Tubeway Army...etc etc....best times ( + music ) EVER!!

[@philipgormley2801]

So pleased to have seen them live . Eppiiiccc .

[@Northerner1966]

Simple Minds New Gold Dream incredible album,probably ties with The Crossing as Scotland's best ever album.

[@thesunnyveil]

Gawd. The boys are delivering the goods! And on live TV. No easy feat. Tony Butler is a monster on that bass.

[@TheTimmyH]

They always delivered!!...

[@hogarth07]

Live they really came alive

[@davidmata4786]

Tony and Mark were a perfect partnership and backbone of many a great song with and without Big Country.

[@auldreekie7768]

They were born to play live & the music always sounded the same as the record. Loved them & saw them many times. RIP Stuart ❤️

[@williamrae9954]

The Pretenders, 'My City Was Gone' the tune the got TB the Big Country gig,Stuart reached out to him to join the band after that tune...both on top of their game!

[@daletomaselli4480]

People rage on about Bohemian Rhapsody being an absolute epic ...but in my eyes... this is right up there alongside it. An absolute classic ....and what a fitting finalé on the album.

[@spmoran4703]

Better that it for me.

[@daletomaselli4480]

Truly wish I could've been there...... or at least had the pleasure of seeing Stuart play Live. 😢

[@gjclark2478]

Nowhere near bohemian rhapsody. Queen encapsulated many music genres, big country used Scottish riffs, no comparison.

[@jonrichie6110]

Nothing here that can be compared to Queen in anyway shape or form but this band has a sound that was probably more regional than universal. Stuart was an able player and a good song writer but like a one trick pony that evolved along the journey from The Skid's. But look at Status Quo? Another one trick pony too. Again a regional band but legendary in their sound.

[@rogerterry3974]

Better by far

[@BrettOwen71]

I’ve never heard a band that sounded anything like Big Country. They were so utterly original. Their music had a magic to it that is almost indescribable yet impossible to deny.

[@fvresonanator]

Runrig are quite similar. Both brilliant bands

[@knowledgetracker]

Their lyrics and passion are awesome too.

[@lanett53stinkyowl16]

I agree with your comment smiles to you

[@DavidCarney-l8b]

Stuart Adamson was a great song writer. U2 THE Edge said I wish I could of written songs like Stuart It's a shame alcohol took him young

[@lcolinwilson8347]

I once saw an article where they were described as "the Lowlands' answer to Runrig" (or was it the other way round?)

[@scottmoat2672]

Greatest live performance on the Tube ever by a band . Unreal by Stuart on Guitar and rest of the lads . The performance is mind blowing and still gets better every time I listen to it . The man is sorely missed to this day . We miss you Stuart . Rest easy big man 😢

[@philmus1]

A band who were nearly always better live than on their recordings. Astounding musicianship

[@Uncleellroy]

I want to find the 36 people who downvoted this and hug them and tell them it's gonna be okay. Something rough must be going on in their lives 😟

[@lanett53stinkyowl16]

Cyber huge to you that was handsomely beautiful sincerely your very welcome

[@paulhank7967]

This song has everything. Masterclass. I'm still sad at why Stuart decided enough was enough. Wd loved him and still do. Massive talent. Immortal in the music he left behind.

[@redsky106]

He was absolutely class ,.,I totally admire when he decided to call time .,.,been close myself

[@jehugo66]

@@redsky106Hang in there. People love you.

[@georgerichardson7728]

stay strong man, things always change, that's the wonder of life @@redsky106

[@loutiscrive]

Your name will never die, Stuart Adamson

[@stuartbrown3758]

Even having seen Stuart play live three times I never saw the raw power and energy behind the guitar and vocals. This is off the scale. Brilliant man.

[@stephenjones5571]

Big Country were the first band I ever saw live, Avoneil leisure centre in Belfast in 1984. I was 14. This band have created some of the most sublime, melodic, emotional music I've ever had the pleasure to listen to, their music fills my heart with joy. I still miss Stuart but I firmly believe that for as long as we have his music he will never leave us, he just doesn't come around this way anymore. His light will shine brightly forever.

[@dons4europe]

well said bud, first band I saw Also . 1988 in Embra. Different class.

[@texanperry]

This is like three or four songs composed into one. It jams; even more so live. I wish I could have been there. This band is so underrated and Stuart was a musical genius. R.I.P. and thanks for the great tunes! 🎶

[@cmsxcb]

The Crossing - not one bad track. Even the stuff they cut was brilliant. Angle Park is a hidden classic.

[@redsky106]

Totally we all had it back then,,,,astounding album ,,,couldn’t get through the 80s without it

[@capcolombie3834]

Even to this day 'The Crossing' is the best debut album ever made.

[@michaelblythe6525]

GOD BLESS U PAL IT WAS A MASTERPIECE

[@woodie686868]

The first 3 albums are still my best albums to this day

[@gunnergrrl]

Hands. Down.

[@MrMallorcaboy]

i agree, the best debut album ever.

[@zardonaz2963]

I love 'The Crossing' but I think their masterwork is 'Steeltown'

[@vizzz6270]

Absolutely feckin incredible..no band on the planet could match them live back then..God bless Stuart Adamson.x

[@hiabmaned1]

One of the best drummers of all time totally underrated

[@StadiumSUPERTrucks]

Real ones know his talent.

[@discharge29]

he was ok - he was no clem burke but he was ok

[@classiccars1994]

@@discharge29 Mark Brzezicki is one of the best drummers out there which is why he has played for not only Big Country , he has also played with the Cult, Ultravox, From the Jam, Procol Harum, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Roger Daltrey, Fish from Marrillion, Steve Harley, Howard Jones, Nik Kershaw, The Pretenders, Thunderclap Newman, Midge Ure, Pete Townshend and many others. Brzezicki was also the sole drummer on Shine, the second (and final, to date) English-language studio album by Swedish singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad of ABBA. I would like to add Big Country where one of the best bands to come out of the 80's IMO

[@philmus1]

He was in demand. He continued an active session career and was out of BC for two spells when he was working with the Cult and Procol Harem

[@fifty-somethingwitch2406]

The way this magnificent song slowly builds and builds makes my heart race. Absolutely stunning. Stuart Adamson with the ebow ♥️

[@MrHistorian123]

The band U2 always wanted to be but never were. Bad Country had better guitarists, a better singer, a better bass player, a better drummer and better songs.

[@hopelessstrlstfan181]

You said it. I would only disagree to the extent that U2 never quite exactly wanted to be this band simply because before Big Country hit the scene, no one ever imagined a rock band could sound like this. I mean it is totally a rock group sound, but really no blues element at all. I love 'em, but where the hell did they get the idea to make this sometimes cetlic, but not always, driving music with one of the best rhythm sections on earth that has no basis in any previous electric guitar centered music. If I knew what WTF meant in high school, I would have typed WTF and posted that after hearing this band for the first time, except I didn't know what a "post" or a PC was back then (except maybe my brother's trs-80 or that wierd1984 Apple computer ad).

[@neilandsara1]

Spot on mate, better in every sense

[@chrisdunn7443]

The Edge said at Stuart's funeral Big Country wrote the songs U2 wished they could write.

[@ministryofanti-feminism1493]

U2 had better management and (after 1987) better producers.

[@duanehicks6962]

So true Big Country were always much more mystical as well. Mythic. Timeless.

[@S1d-ney]

I still listen to Stuart's voice and their music every day ...I miss them ....a lot ...

[@davidmata4786]

you are not alone my friend.. Still on many of my play lists' to this day.

[@derekormsby3682]

If there is an after life the first guy I'm looking up is big Stuart and buying him a pint. After ma da of course!

[@jamescant8558]

Hopefully they’re enjoying a pint together. And have one in for you. That would be good craic.

[@domweldon2244]

How the hell do you write a masterpiece like this. I used to think there must have been a ton of overdubs on the recorded version but they absolutely replicated it here in a live performance. Stuart makes it look effortless. I wish he got the recognition he deserved.

[@robruitenberg4064]

Yeh man it's stunning. .

[@lanett53stinkyowl16]

Nope had idea why for it amazing isn't it..😊

[@hotfroganimations]

It’s so amazingly well written. People don’t really write like this anymore.

[@toddbefield1100]

Favorite song from my favorite band back in the 80's! The original Scottish sound has yet to be replicated!

[@fvresonanator]

Runrig too!

[@Malc2169]

Stuart Adamson once said - "Drums and guitars are all you'll ever need". If this isn't proof of that then there never will be. This is fecking awesome.

[@ajs41]

Not a fan of synth pop then.

[@mushroomflyer6312]

All I’ll ever need = Stu on guitar + Brzezicki on drums.

[@Malc2169]

@@ajs41 Dunno, does Atomic Kitten count? ;-)

[@waynecorner991]

@@Malc2169 twat lol

[@johnny5805]

That phrase stuck with me too. Wasn't it from The Seer tour ? I designed a t-shirt with that on it back in the day. The top half of a drum kit and crossed guitars like a skull and crossbones.

[@chrisdunn7443]

Sad thing is about 90% of the people watching that live in the studio just didn't appreciate what they were seeing / hearing.

[@matthewridgway8374]

Thanks so much for posting I'm going to drive my wife nuts watching this over the next month or so. They absolutely KILLED that song, what a F'ing fantastic band.

[@jockmazza]

This is like a 6 minute work out for musicians

[@benmason9755]

It becomes clear the first time you hear Big Country play just how much soul, energy and creative talent they had, but it's not until you actually SEE THEM in a live performance that your realise how technically brilliant they were too. Stuart Adamson in particular - the man is still one of the greatest guitarists I have ever seen or heard of.

[@jackgriffin4530]

All I listen to anymore is Big Country and Kate Bush. 'Nuff said.

[@jasoncdebussy]

Pure quality

[@WauhatchieSite1]

A brilliant song from a brilliant album by a brilliant band!!!

[@daletomaselli4480]

'A brilliant hat-trick' you might say... 😄 ..... 😉👍🏼

[@kennybtow]

Brilliant

[@Porrohman19]

Obviously, my favourite BC song - such awesome sound from all 4 of them.

[@glensmall9194]

4 brilliant Craftsmen at full noise in their utterly unique way. On eof my all time fav bands. Knock U2 out of the park

[@muff.t2780]

From what I understand, Stuart was a really nice guy. ( That is important) He just happened to be a brilliant guitarist with a great voice. Think the word is charisma!!! Sadly missed.

[@jnm1888]

That intro man. Love it

[@andynicholas7236]

Simply phenominal. An outstanding song that seems nowhere near as long as it is. Magnificent guitars layered over a powerful yet agile rhythm section, sumptuously topped with a passionate vocal fortified by imaginatively descriptive lyrics. A song of rare genius. RIP Stuart Adamson.

[@BestUserNameUK]

All 4 are outstanding musicians.

[@jonnyjohn9914]

Pure brilliance. Will watch this all of my life....over and over

[@luckyboy4766]

Together they were a complete package.

[@theknightwhosaysni1356]

Just sat here on a Sunday morning, taking a break from ironing, watching this and shedding a tear............

[@deedee5541]

Chin up. Xxx

[@deedee5541]

I’m the same. But I’m rubbish at ironing xx lol

[@tinniswood2577]

Never got the acclaim they deserved.

[@samicla3610]

Tinniswood ...Sadly not. They were incredible.

[@Round_07]

Simply genius, a work of art.

[@chrisdunn7443]

Had this album on cassette on my first Walkman. Played it until I just about knew every note. Wish music was still like this. Genius.

[@jehugo66]

Chris Dunn Me too: 83-84 was my Big Country Education

[@bikster7032]

40 years later still fantastic 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@deanroberts7091]

Class

[@massimoviggiani3378]

Scottish

[@johnwilberforce7237]

Absolute perfection. They couldn't sound better. Just mesmeric, the very best 4 musicians, at their peak.

[@antrog1895]

Like a lot of things, the crowd didn’t realise what they were witnessing at the time. Brilliance.

[@andrewpriestley5893]

The tension build through the long intro is almost painful. This song is about desperation and poverty, and it is perfect!

[@markc4696]

They knew not what they saw

[@kennybtow]

Brilliant

[@patlangan226]

One of my favorite bands of all times. As an American, I have no idea why the group wasn't a huge hit here in the States. Should have been, considering the crap that was being put out at the time. When a friend of mine played me some of their songs, I could not believe how good and original they sounded.

[@lindawolffkashmir2768]

Very little airplay, that was the main culprit. When IABC was out, our local stations wouldn’t play it. However, they did play Look Away. Go figure.

[@thehebridaean3467]

The people running them behind the scenes were cokehead morons who didn't realize what they had on their hands. They comprehensively fucked them up time after time, and then blamed Stuart Anderson for taking refuge in booze - which must have in some small part due to his ongoing frustration with his managers' and record companies and bookers attempts to put a square peg in a round hole. He had a unique voice and they blew it. Meanwhile fucking Bono (and I'm from Dublin btw) is a trillionaire. It's never the talent that makes the mistakes.

[@goratgo1970]

@@thehebridaean3467 A terribly true reply - well said

[@bbybluandthenfitinitesadne7197]

Yes..someone needs to put the rest of us Americans on to big country

[@natalieaeberli6279]

They were not huge in Australia either, but caught a wave and found a niche. Fab fab fab. I have loved them for years!

[@kingcurry6594]

Few bands are totally unique. Few bands are massively talented. Big Country were both. The way they used their guitars is like no other band.

[@OH_MY_DOGGG]

I love all the love this is getting. This is timeless. Also. The fields of fire performance. Holy shite.

[@robertoamorico2151]

Now Stuart plays songs with the angels.

[@marloc2019]

(Probably one of the) Best live band ever.

[@Round_07]

Probably?!

[@AmericanMilitary100]

Definitely one of the Best!

[@mildomcduff]

Had the great privilege of seeing Big Country several times around this period. They always put on a brilliant show and got the crowd involved. This is one of their top songs from a classic album. I later went onto play in a band that did several BC covers and they were great songs to perform live and always well received by audiences. We lost Stuart Adamson too soon. A great Scot sorely missed.

[@pedigreekeira]

Gone too soon Stuart, thanks for the music 🎶

[@gunofapreacherman1340]

They still sound like nobody else. I hope you found peace Stuart.

[@dixonyou7799]

Somebody said they were a one hit wonder. I said "Put em up!" 👊🏼👊🏼💥

[@lanett53stinkyowl16]

They are ignorant not every one knows everything their clearly stupid not to bright or cliche the sharpest tool in the shed.lol

[@alanscott6836]

The energy and commitment of a punk band. The chops of a jazz band I remember this well. The tv advent of a truly great group.

[@AnGoosen]

How Ironic, this song is about religion tearing people apart. Religious 12 steps guilt killed Stuart Adamson !!! The saddest tale in music. If you have problems with drugs or alcohol, dont go near religion as an answer. Choose science and facts/ medical help STAY ALIVE!!!! I'm an ex addict! I dont do drugs anymore!!

[@AnGoosen]

Hope I dont offend family with this Stuart was a beautiful nice person. Taken to soon.

[@mrjohnson3661]

Extraordinary band, alchemy was forged when these boys got together and Stuart the understated front man bossed it, RIP sir.

[@invisible1955]

With so much insufferable dross marketed as music during the 1980's, this wonderful band came like a breath of fresh air - especially when seen live. This track has always been a personal favourite!!

[@cnfuzz]

the 80s music you call insufferable dross were still masterpieces compared to todays

[@davidfarrell5574]

Wish these times could return sheer and utter brilliance .

[@DC-uv3nz]

My all time favourite band, pure brilliance.

[@kennybtow]

Brilliant

[@dovdrums]

Somehow, much more interesting than Mumford and Sons and Foo Fighters.

[@lindamcfaul2578]

Everyone of these guys is a brilliant musician. Love your vocals Stuart. Love them forever. The best hand ever.

[@kennybtow]

Brilliant

[@dman3822]

I was never a Big Country fan but a few weeks ago found their Best of cd in amongst my collection and havent stopped playing it

[@agardad386]

Lucky enough to see them live in '83. Best concert I have ever seen and this was the best song that night.

[@ericlewis217]

Probably my favorite BC tune. But there are so many. Tony just rocks that Fender up so high-love it.

[@speedy692]

Is the Fender a standard strat? What is the colour? Is it aged cherry burst?

[@handsolo1209]

@@speedy692 - Stuart has a cherry burst Strat. Tony has a black Strat bass.

[@alanscott6836]

One of many great tracks from "The Crossing". A Band on real form.

[@nealmackenzie9858]

Stuart's gone, but rockin' them angels to be sure! Pure barry!

[@buckjones9478]

What a tight unit they were! Incredible music!😎 miss music as good as this standard! Thanks Stuart! 🎸👌🏻👌 you rocked! 👍🏻

[@michellevey9608]

The best live band l've ever seen. Period.

[@roymeadows1708]

Me too. Absolutely fantastic musicians.

[@TulkuSunMan]

Blows me away every time I hear it after all these years, invoke so much emotion. Thank you gentlemen for making my life better! Big Country yea!

[@jimjam8949]

No one sounded like them before or has afterwards. They were unique.

[@rashedala-uddin8157]

Loved this band from the early days - my children love them now, and have these Tube videos on eternal repeat. - they love Porrohman. Dec 16th 2019 - eighteen years of winter sky. Rest in peace.

[@alanherbertson9886]

Stuart Adamson....very much missed

[@juliepurser2088]

I've listened to this so many times in the past week, trying to find why it shouldn't be my all time number 1 song and live performance. It is perfection. I can't live without it.......

[@waynecorner991]

Many of their live performances made the hair on the back of my neck only beaten by optimistic sounds of blackness

[@robert12011]

Couldn’t agree more Julie!

[@juliepurser2088]

@@robert12011 2 years on and I feel just the same. Still gives me shivers.....

[@Lon3wolf13]

Tony Butler is in a trance... always a BC fan!

[@steveprecious3373]

Testament to this great band is when members of U2 say they made songs that we could only dream of making . RIP stuart . ❤

[@cameron110475]

I totally fucked up. I was 18/19 and dismissed Big Country for some reason. How wrong was I. These guys absolutely nailed it and never got the recognition because people like me thought they weren't serious enough.

[@jessewightman4317]

IMO, this is one of the best tracks by Big Country. Their musicianship shines through big time on so many levels.

[@dem8667]

Ahh man Stuart u genius...i love that rapid staccato muted rhythm he does before the lyrics kick in

[@DavidCarney-l8b]

Stuart Adamsom a great song writer. What a tight band. Love them.

[@ewenabram-moore1161]

Bruce Watson and son etc are still keeping this enigmatic and original sound alive and kicking. Hoots mon ! Btw don’t forget Lord Rochingham’s Eleven ( nothing to do with cricket).

[@colshythecomedian]

This song should be at page one of the musicians guide to hammering out utterly brilliant jams Big Tony on that bass guitar is like a musical genius. He absolutely nailed it!! Stuart is utterly amazing. Why did I only see these guys once. But it was the best live action ever and 30 years later I've never seen better!!!

[@kennybtow]

Brilliant

[@michaelmitchell8218]

Hats of to this band they are better live than hearing it on record. Great live band.

[@RamSingh-bw2nh]

Scotland have always produced big bands, The Silencers, Teenage Fanclub, Texas, Simple Minds but Big Country tops the lot.

[@eileencooper5474]

I’m so proud to have met Stuart n he lived within a mile. I’m in my late 50’s now n it all sounds better than. He was a great man. I’m Scottish n proud living in England n my English family love them too x

[@darrenphillips5874]

Tony butler , that’s all .

[@duanehicks6962]

Such an amazing, atmospheric song. It used to scare me me as a young lad.

[@davelister1]

AWSOME Scottish band

[@angelastephenson3194]

Two Scots two English

[@juliansmith4295]

@@angelastephenson3194 If you want to really be picky, three Englishmen and a Canadian.

[@juliansmith4295]

@@friendlyfirefighter4645 Hiya friendly. Comments on You Tube can often be misconstrued. In answer to your question, I don't know, perhaps you should ask the person who made the comment saying they were two Scots and two Englishmen. I was just correcting her. Of course you're right, their sound is obviously Scottish. NB: Bruce could have felt the influence of Scottish music even if he'd left Canada much later, as the music of parts of Canada has a heavy Scottish influence.

[@ronschramm9163]

I still love this song and album. I bought the vinyl and cassette in 1983. Wore out 3 copies of each before CDs came out. The magic of Stuart making his guitar sound like electronic bagpipes is haunting.

[@lingcod91]

THEY WERE SO GOOD . . . I SIMPLY COULD NOT BELIEVE IT.

[@alexandrevinic3747]

Night hangs on the city like a blanket on a cage A sacrifice prepared Laughter lies on faces where the sun has never shone The fear of life is strong We are waiting in the forest deep and dark behind the wall What is hidden in our hearts Absolves of all worry 'cause our fate is in the hands Of a demon or a God Jump! Porrohman come from the inside of time Takes his dust from a moving line On our knees with our eyes on the ground Those once lost have now been found Give us our love, give us love Give us our love, give us love Save us from all worldly pain Save us from the glowing rain Save us all from love and hope Give us our love, give us love our love Give us our love, give us love Give us our love, give us love

[@bretpritzlaff1399]

My first concert in 1984. What a great band. Miss Stuart. What a talented musician.

[@paulturner9998]

This track is Superb! Love Stuart Adamson and Big Country. The Crossing is the Best Album of All Time in my humble opinion

[@ggalhardo500]

Yes, for me too. And they are still on the road. I want to go to UK (from Brazil) for one week just tô see then! I wonder if they would play Porrohman, Inwards or Chance

[@RayCharound]

First time seeing this video and hearing this performance. The trademark "SHA!" at 4:44 hit me like a ton of bricks. To have Stuart still with us today (and happy/at peace)... if he only knew how cherished he was and continues to be.

[@davecast3953]

This is how you make two guitars, one bass and drums sound like an entire orchestra.

[@Alfablue227]

Love, love Big Country! Miss u Stuart...RIP!

[@garyhellawell4312]

BC fan around The Tube years, they saved guitars in an un-guitar time....plaudits a plenty for Adamson and the bass player, rightly so, but Bruce could bloody play too remember, Mark Biedervkch (sic) was unique and could do stuff no other drummer could or has, ask any drummer to repeat his licks and they'll be unable to, he defies traditional rythym 😁

[@tonyknowles6184]

Got to see them live on four occasions before Stuart sadly passed away,God blessed you Stuart a rare talent as was the rest of this genius band,thank you for times i watched in amazementxxxxx

[@mistymckenzi8088]

8 mins of pure gold . F n amazing song ...

[@richc3090]

Masterpiece.

[@robertoamorico2151]

What the musicist!!! Wonderful talented men! R.I.P. Stuart from Italy thanks for your music

[@koekelkoekoek6738]

Such beautiful memories, undescribable

[@johnpender4025]

Great song Porrohman Great brilliant band Big Country with the Amazing vocals of the Amazing brilliant Stuart Adamson best band of the 1980s rip Stuart from a 61 years young Irishman fan from Dublin 🇮🇪☘️

[@derekormsby3682]

Like a relentless engine pounding on unstoppable. Love it.

[@stuartadamson1911]

Stuart Adamson....legend...mastered the e.bow when other guitarists didn't even know what it was

[@gilesflower]

I had no idea what that was, watching this. Thanks for that.

[@gmansi]

@@gilesflower Search on KZbin "u2 with or without you e bow" for another examples kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3bci5mtituYh8U

[@jehugo66]

He invented it

[@LeviTate2000]

Bill Nelson master guitarist from Be Bop Deluxe actually showed Stuart how to play it as Bill used an e-bow extensively in his own work. Bill produced The Skids lp "Days In Europa" and that's when Adamson got to see it.

[@michaelwolf6424]

Well. . .not quite. Robert Fripp, the great guitarist for King Crimson, was asked by David Bowie to come to Berlin in '77. Bowie along with Brian Eno was creating a trilogy of albums at the time he spent in Berlin. The best of which was "Heroes". This is where Fripp unleashed his ebow on this iconic song. Still one of my alltime favs. Stuart Adamson never got the recognition he deserved. He passed too soon. Nonetheless, he left his mark.

[@luckyboy4766]

The originality, musicianship and technical brilliance of this cannot be overstated.