BIG COUNTRY PORROHMAN

[@lapwoodtv1253]

302 "likes" and 4 "dislikes" - why do people have such sad lives that they come here just to make a point ?!?! Stuart, one of the best lyricists, guitarists and singers of a generation...................

[@paullavan6098]

Man, I hear that e-bow in my soul. My favourite BC track ever. Always in our hearts, Stuart.

[@barbedwirekissesable]

the mainstream people of the generation who think of BC as a one hit wonder are, well... the kind of people who didn't listen to our kind of music. this and the long version of wonderland were/are my favourite big country songs. met them on The Crossing tour of the US. they were memorably nice/graciously shy- Stuart seemed almost embarrassed by all the attention when off stage. like many, i suppose, when listening to songs like this, they bring back memories and the energy is contagious, but at some point there's some sadness given how it all ended for Stuart....

[@richardeverakes3171]

Barbedwire Kisses I’m with you on the favorites. Some others that I find amazing are the extended versions of Chance, East of Eden, Where the Rose is Sown and even the extended version of Look Away. Mark’s drums are mind blowing. I’m a real sucker for that dirty kind of bittersweet sound of tracks like Prairie Rose, Steel Town and Tall Ships Go. What a band !

[@jesse6327]

I know, especially when you consider that Steeltown (in my opinion) was actually a better album than The Crossing.

[@Round_07]

This song is a work of art...truly amazing. The more I listen to it, the better it gets. Even after 33 years.

[@johnweinberger128]

Just heard One Great Thing on the radio. Had to look at the video. Got a little emotional . Now this one. Damn, I love this band. I love this music. Stuart, you will never know the impact on my life that you made.

[@mikearthur2020]

Absolute genius. Rock royaltry right there. RIP Stuart

[@furenthela63]

One of the greatest and most underestimated musicians of the past century. What a waste, Stew. What would I give to be scottish !!!! Keep the memories ALIVE

[@torybruce]

My Band since 1983 and always will be! One of my top 3 BC tracks!

[@steviebhoye]

Remember watching this live on 'The Tube' all those years ago and being utterly awe struck. No other band comes close to the depth of sentiment, passion and class so sadly missing these days in popular music. God, I miss them. R.I.P. Big Man

[@adamcharney]

Not only are Big Country talented; their professionalism on stage as musicians is ace.

[@tablet647]

first saw them in Sheffield city hall 83 , never missed them if they came around here , they were one of the best live bands I ever saw , still love blasting them out with a few beers ( like I'm doing now )

[@graemevass745]

Greatest Scottish band ever , Still awesome, R.I.P. Stu , the boys are still playing, and we are all still Restless Natives

[@Saintcosser]

The best ever KZbin clip. I could watch this again and again and again....

[@edwardfirth49]

Possibly the best intro to any song, ever made, Mindblowing.

[@TheAmericanbornscot]

wish i could see stu and rest of big country in person. because stu is my hero and big country by far is my favorite everything! rest in peace stuart adamson our idol and hero

[@dancurtin5926]

Damn, I play this all the time. Miss Stuart so much.

[@ayre5ome]

I followed this band all through the 80's so many great gigs at Newcastle City Hall when I was a Uni. What a talent Stuart Adamson truely was saddly missed, he was too young

[@iangelder8445]

Happy days. Never got to see them live with Stuart, but one of my favourite bands of all time. Seen them with Mike Peters fronting, He did them proud, This is one of my favs of all time. how many bands can produce this live today - not many - god they look so happy playing this.

[@Mg-nx2cv]

Love the drum work in this song.

[@marko57]

My absolute favorite Big Country song! No debating this one for me!

[@elprado1963]

So good gives me the chills.... What a Band, what a Musician, RIP Stuart...

[@MGman100]

Oustanding. Saw them live three times, just wish I'd seen them more. RIP Stuart......

[@toddbefield1100]

Got the original blue "The Crossing" cassette after hearing "In A Big Country" here in the states back in the day. Was floored at the last track Porrohman! Never heard guitar like that before or since! My all time favorite Big Country song! This is my favorite youtube version at their zenith. Unfortunately never saw them live with Stuart but did see them with Mike Peters and they played this. Keep me posted when you come back to California again as lots of fans want to see you!

[@RoW2606]

THE BEST!!! My personal favourite. Hearing him sing just brings a tear to my eyes.

[@megakingkong]

I really miss Stuart's guitar. And that voice...man, what a loss.

[@davelister1]

This has fantastic guitar all over it. a true un sung classic. Stuart RIP

[@andrewotoole9041]

I was there to see them live in the 80's and the 90's and I can honestly say that from all the music I've listened to over the years - this is STILL the best song by far. It's got everything and it still gives me goosebumps when I play it - especially the bit after the line ' When our fate is in the hands of a demon or a god' Porrohman will be with me for ever !

[@GedKelly1999]

I 'd almost forgotten what it was like to see/hear a vocalist who actually seems to mean what he is singing.

[@dirtballjohnny]

love the energy between band member,s here.can,t beat it!!!

[@drsevrin]

Holy shit this is awesome. One of my all time favorite BC songs - great version by a great talent. RIP and bless your heart, Stuart Adamson. No one today comes even close. Thanks so much for posting.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa53010]

give us iron , give us rope . miss you stuart adamson . big country forever !!!!!

[@charliebrockett]

Doesn't get any better Bloody brilliant live act

[@CandyChub]

Fantastic performance from one of the best bands of the day! Cheers for uploading such a classic that brings such great memories flooding back

[@adrianwriter]

This track really rocks out and haunts any forty something fan that held that Blue coloured first LP in their hand, looked at the grainy cartoon pics ala the Sunday Post and dreamt of how great it must be in Scotland, right there and then in 1983. Sublime, passionate and worth remembering thgat thge only other band at the time to do such a long track was the goth band Bauhaus with Bela Lugosi's dead. Respect!

[@kilts4u2]

I never tire of listening to this brilliant composition. The dueling guitars, solid bass lines and creative percussion. Stuart's voice had so much power in his delivery. But I couldn't help but notice the irony in the last stanza..."give us iron, give us hope... give us rope." Considering Stuart Adamson hung himself in a Hawaain hotel room, it's haunting. Nor can I believe that U2 was considered a better band when Big Country topped U2 in every musical/vocal category. Airplay.

[@jimmer1159]

One of THE best songs EVER written ! Pure class .Stu was genius ,sorely missed

[@05NBuckley]

Without a shadow of a doubt these guys rank with the all time greatest bands and certainly as songwriters......this track is almost beyond words......absolute class is about the best I can do...

[@Sunburst75]

Fantastic song, thanks for the memories Stu, always in our hearts, your music will live forever

[@dirtballjohnny]

one of the greatest live guitat song,s your ever likely to hear.out fucking standing!!!!

[@MrTaurus48228]

THIS SONG WAS THE JAM,,, I USED PLAY THIS OVER AND OVER,,THE SOUND WAS SO UNIQUE TO ME,,I MISS YOU BIG COUNTRY

[@SheWoreLemon83]

So glorious...thanks for posting...can't even be bothered with today's music scene so glad to find all of this great BC stuff.

[@rooferman08]

How is this not in one of the best intros of all time ?

[@markbjedimaster]

great live version of the best live band

[@korblimey]

Very brilliant. And still very moving

[@stephenord]

Love this song, one of my all time favorites.

[@amk68sco]

saw themabout 20 odd times up and down the country back in them days,barrowlands were always the best shows

[@KMG68]

That was BREATHTAKING! Thanks!

[@jesse6327]

Such an epic awesome song from an epically awesome band!

[@bstreier]

This song never fails to get me pumped up! LOVE it still !

[@jamesbelljr7987]

One of the best rhythm sections and voice in one band....they mesh together so well,the United States really went to sleep after "In A Big Country"ran it's course here....but not me oh no I continued to buy other albums and EPs by this fascinating band...glad I did too.

[@ianjackson5128]

James Bell Jr Good man....music to move the soul

[@craigtoun1]

god that was good..what talent..Fife rocks!

[@Calling14]

Amazing definately at their best. Thanks for posting.

[@Branimir9000]

Yep. Agreed, Like everyone else here...they were terrific. Powerhouse quartet.

[@MrJesusHJones]

As you can see from the audience you can't dance to this song. Just listen.......... It is fuckin' brilliant.

[@iamgeoffrey]

I have been looking out for this for decades, taped it off the origional broadcast, only the tape died on me, got to see em do it at Birmingham NEC December 10th 1984, :-)

[@gibology]

Saw this at the Brook, Southampton last night. Still great! and sung as a homage to Stuart. Mike Peters left the stage went into the crowd to sing most of it - fantastic

[@drsevrin]

One US top 40 hit? God, what a shame. I never realized BC had such poor chart success in the US. They deserved far better. God bless you Stuart.

[@robin9997]

This is a fucking brilliant tune!

[@paulsak59]

Thanks for posting. Played this cassette non-stop back in the day.

[@spofferjoe]

well it was there first apperence on the tube in 83 so they were basically just starting out ....but its an awesome performance of a great song ...sadly missed !!!

[@dustbunniesorangecounty]

Love these guys. One of the best songs in history.

[@fredmila]

Great song from one of the best records I have (The Crossing). A bit of trivia: the bass player played with the Pretenders on Back on the Chain Gang. They asked him to join the band but he preferred to join Big Country

[@johnhenderson4210]

\Saw big country at both barrowlands and the apollo in glasgow.amazing. r.i.p. stuart.

[@pinkusmcduff]

FIRST SAW THIS SONG PLAYED ON "THE TUBE" WAY BACK AND WAS GOBSMACKED.BEEN A FAN EVERSINCE

[@17469timo]

It just worked-stu and bruce bouncing off each other,mark and tony keeping everything tight-great times

[@Frazergi]

Amazing Band in the 80s RIP

[@mrjohnnyboy65]

I was at that show. Right at the stage...leaning on it.

[@thomascarlile2725]

saw these at bridlington spa in the 80s sadly missed lead singer a real talent

[@neilfunn]

Banging stuff, ain't seen this one before. Thanks for putting it on.

[@muttoncyborg]

A heady mix, the best band on the planet playing in the best city on the planet! 8-)

[@Saintcosser]

God damn. Happy birthday big man

[@goatee43]

well at least I can say I saw these guys in concert, thankyou, these guys made there guitars talk why stuart??

[@RoW2606]

just awesome been looking for this but it's not easy if you don't know the title great performance

[@aarlevanbram]

damn did miss this one! thx for posting! want those Big Country signs for in me bedroom!

[@Saintcosser]

Still the best video on you tube

[@masedunn420]

I'm doing sound for them this Sunday at the Note in Westchester PA USA

[@markshankland1910]

went to see them 31 10 2015 in spalding they were excellent but miss stuart on vocals great nite

[@neilfunn]

Banging stuff. Thanks for putting it on.

[@lawrencecg]

FANTASTIC. thanks.

[@LAURAM0822]

Amazing

[@markgittins3354]

great video!

[@proximer100]

PERFEKT !!!

[@davidstobie2751]

my fav at the time

[@jwmellott]

@aarlevanbram If there's any doubt about who's playing, just listen in at 4:39 , "SHAAU!!!:

[@williamdonnelly8532]

Good voice for this one😃👌🎼👌

[@Saintcosser]

Got to be around 1984

[@THECutto]

brilliant

[@isabellle87]

Fantastic!!!!

[@Saintcosser]

Just fucking awesome

[@Saintcosser]

Magic magic magic

[@jsmurley1289]

Actually I really can't tell which is better. Big Countries' Porrohman or Memorial by Explosions in the Sky.

[@MsPakamac]

Brilliant video and a sadly lost talent.

[@PaulEcosse]

You'll find a lot of BC influence on the Post-Rock Genre. Go with me on this.

[@olbeyun]

no-one nuff said

[@hintanjul]

got me tickets for Newcastle in January. wont be the same without Stuart but looking forward to it. this track is their best. just sit with a cold one and let it wash over you. its the dogs kahunas!!!!!

[@yazste1960]

brilliant,how does this get a dislike ?

[@guymorgan3648]

The best for me. Stay Alive.

[@mkfloyd9131]

Absolute class, enuogh said....

[@ogam5]

@kilts4u2 ....ESPECIALLY accented by the anomalous pair of shoes that hang there just before the primary vocal passage begins - spoooooooky.

[@robin9997]

Fucking top tune!