Big Country - The Storm (The Tube 17.2.1984)

[@taffyjones281]

No-one should ever forget how wonderful Big Country were in their prime!

[@kingdom777866]

I’m 76 and been into music all my life, when you’re young you assume your music heroes are always going to be there.. but unfortunately there not, in my lifetime I’ve seen many of my heroes pass on.. to many in fact, and Stuart was one of them, it saddens me deaply to loose such brilliant talent, it’s a passage of time that you go through and come out the other side, your left with a memory that stays with you until it’s our time to pass… RIP Stuart ❤

[@dianegodbout2356]

but it wasnt his time...he committed suicide in hawaii alas.

[@kingdom777866]

@@dianegodbout2356 When Lennon was shot at 40 it wasn’t his time either but that’s life.. it would be great if we all lived to a hundred, if I died at 80 you could still say oh it wasn’t his time ? Curtain circumstances bring us to our end irrespective of age.

[@montecristo252]

I’m from Glasgow but grew up with in wales and only discovered this band today and can’t believe his genius. I was born in 88 so it shows good music is good music regardless. And this is epically beautiful poetic music..

[@espellerance5181]

@@montecristo252 The Skids album "joy" is an epic monument in this sonic category

[@AmyJuneful]

@@montecristo252 I am SO excited for. you to have discovered this incredible and unmatched talent. I was 14 in 1983, growing up in New Jersey, United States of America, when I first heard them. They have been my absolute favorite since then.

[@martinlake300]

As an Englishman I can say this song still makes the hairs of my neck stand, one of the most underrated bands of all time, loved all they done including the Skids

[@sadowitz999]

3 of the band were english 😂

[@Serum1967]

Nearly 40 years on and I still get goose bumps listening to this...

[@alrichford9154]

Me too even now when I see them live , stil gets me the new singer Simon Hough is almost as good as these songs as Stuart and well worth seeing

[@vanamonde2]

Me too here in 2024!

[@neiladams7963]

Big Country is criminally underrated. I can’t hear them without being instantly transported back to my college years.

[@margaretkealty5415]

AMEN brother!!!!

[@rajakhan354]

Same!!!

[@diademadiademoni202]

And Gangnam Style got over 1 billions views, as example. And it's not the worst.

[@daddyrabbit835]

Damn, I was in high school

[@samuelwragg8615]

Agree

[@brianrichardson7897]

I wonder how many of that crowd realised at the time, they were in the presence of a genius. And one of the best ever bands.

[@DianeStephen-yp1fv]

Absolutely agree, I was lucky enough to see the band at Glasgow Barrowlands, back in the day when I was aged 15 onwards, amazing, I can't listen to them now without a tear in my eye

[@sheldontapp3769]

I disagree totally. Not one of the best ever bands. The best ever band.

[@darrenreed8783]

I was lucky enough to see these fantastic artists at the Nottingham concert hall supported by white china , white china were good but when Stuart and the boys took to the stage , the whole place erupted, never forgot just how good this band was . Amazing band

[@egoist1749]

I was

[@sdee1360]

We were witnessing greatness. I was 20 and thought it would only get better.. not so

[@colintough6031]

From Brzezicki to Butler and Adamson and Watson these guys are real musicians. I think I love them more every time I listen to them..👍👍

[@chrishowlett2242]

Spot on. They were such talented all of them. That intro still sends shivers through me even today.🤘🤘

[@jamestempleton5629]

True legends

[@alrichford9154]

I've been hooked since 83 and still go to see them at every opportunity and Alexa must be as sick of hearing them as my wife and kids are but doesn't matter what song I hear it always gets me

[@lingcod91]

Don't lament on the passing of Stuart Adamson, it IS NOT a loss, To have experienced him at all is a advantage. I, for one, respect everything he did and shared with the world. I would not change a single thing about him, for fear of changing his beautiful excistence.

[@ahippy8972]

Can we have some likes for this amazing drummer too?

[@billknudson7895]

He’s superb. I had no idea.

[@Round_07]

I was driving on the A82 through Glencoe last week. My wife said “I suppose you want to put on THAT Big Country song on for this don’t you?” 💙

[@gmansi]

THAT.... LOL

[@MrGaserf]

i was on one of the bikes that flew by 110 thinking of that song brilliant

[@connellylawcoprusjuris4408]

That is a must when driving in the highlands.

[@species2378]

I would have chosen Restless Natives

[@whssy]

@@species2378 Do you hold up buses?

[@retsdon]

They were a very complete band - not a weak link anywhere. Bass and percussion are absolutely out of the top drawer. I liked them in the 80s, but at the time they were just another good band off what seemed like a conveyor belt of good bands at the time and I never appreciated just quite how hood they were. These days I'd cross continents to see a performance like this live...better still a time machine..

[@redsky106]

retsdon the 80s was just one good band after another , . ..luckily lots of the from my country Scotland.,.like big country,...,was a great time

[@grahamtaylor8912]

Big Country supported David Bowie at Roker Park, Sunderland on the Glass Spider tour... They opened with Restless Natives and within seconds they had the entire crowd bouncing... I will never forget that gig.. One of the best live bands I ever watched and I have seen just about everybody from AC/DC to ZZ Top...

[@jehugo66]

retsdon They, Butler and Brzeicki (so?) played with Pete Townsend on “Slit Skirts.”

[@briantheminer]

Oh for that time machine anyway 👍

[@charlesgoin8217]

The real issue was sadly (Which is often the case) Stuart had a real issue with alcohol.

[@DerGlaetze]

The bassist is crushing it. Wow.

[@bo0tsy1]

Rhythm section crushes. Drummer compliments the bass, bass compliments the drums.

[@markserour9115]

That would be Mr. Tony Butler.

[@susanduke9835]

This is the first time I’ve watched this and it took my breath away, they’re so in tune with each other, they’ve always sounded fantastic and the energy they have, so pleased I grew up listening to them. I do miss Stuart - God bless

[@bartdedecker2432]

What a band, what a song. This was real. So underrated.. Most bands these days won't ever reach this level..

[@benvankoningsveld]

Mark is an awesome drummer and inspired a whole generation, including myself.

[@markserour9115]

And a super nice guy. Lucky to have met him.

[@jamesleckie2420]

That Guitar intro is a perfect soundtrack for the Scottish Highlands.When it fades and the song gets going it feels like a spell has been cast,An amazing song from an amazing band,

[@brianbigcountry]

So true James BC were amazing and it showed in this live version

[@DaveTheLogger67]

Stuart could handle an E-bow like few others too. Masterful.

[@IqbalHamid]

James, I know exactly what you mean. By chance, I was travelling through the highlands on a school trip to Elgin in the Summer of '84 at at time when I had just bought the Crossing and was listening to the band a lot! I could feel their music in the landscape and ever since, their music always took me back there!

[@nygarmik]

This intro has always made the hair in my neck stand up, it's so sad, powerful and emotional.

[@jehugo66]

IqbalHamid I felt the same traveling to X-Country match through hills of rural Connecticut in 84

[@footstompinleroyscott6892]

A real guitar band with a killer rhythm section. This band simply shat on everything else in 83/84. AWESOME !!!

[@neilbillybob3065]

Footstompin' Leroy Scott Shat on everthing since then.

[@zzkiplington]

Stuart was such a talent

[@davewilson2277]

Amen

[@MrChippiechappie]

Shats a bit strong there wer other great bands at the time that were really coming into their best periods ie Simple Minds and U2.

[@petecernan2568]

I like your choice of words

[@AggroQM2]

I didn’t realize why I was so drawn to this band when they came on the scene. Thirty years later, I took an ancestry dna test, and I discovered that my second most dna trait was Scottish. I miss Stuart immensely. He was an amazing talent.

[@Aidan.G]

Big country were the best!! Damn,it still breaks my heart he's gone 😞

[@frankstared]

While I also wonder at what he might have done, I catch myself: I am lucky to be able to appreciate the incredible body of work he left to us..and that critically humanistic message of loving-kindness. I now in this time and place, wherever, whatever or however he is, wish Stuart that same loving-kindness that drew me to his wonderful art in the first place, all those long years ago.

[@funland108]

Mark Brzezicki is just brilliant. His drumming is so imaginative and powerful. I think he may be even better live than on the album. This performance is like a rock the whole band gels around - amazing.

[@patriciamunro9251]

Saw them live in 1983 at The Barrowlands Glasgow, what a night, greatest gig ever ❤

[@jaford2]

My favourite drummer ever! So talented and very influential...

[@MicroSoftner]

Must be a trained drummer, so crisp and good. He does sound better live!

[@alrichford9154]

He's definitely better live always has been saw them a few weeks ago in Glasgow and with the line up they've got just now it's still one of the best gigs you could go to I've seen Bowie, the eagles , U2 , simple minds and god knows how many other great bands but big country always will be on top

[@shayman33]

​@@jaford2im not a drummer but i agree with you whole heartedly and i've been around a while now

[@roymeadows1708]

Greatest band of my lifetime...RIP Stuart..rest easy great man. :(

[@TheTimmyH]

I can hear that iconic Big country guitar tone through the valleys and the hills...Stuart's gift to the world.

[@bleore]

These Tube videos are outstanding. I particularly like that Butler's bass is more prominent as his lines are superb. BC is the complete package.

[@dizzylizzysunflower]

bleore I loved the Tube...brilliant music, just like this !!

[@michaelscott2789]

The greatest live band ever.

[@Adam_Oreo98]

God, the bass is freaking incredible

[@philmus1]

When I saw them do this live, they had a backdrop with UV light sensitive paint, so when the storm hit, you got lightning. The Crossing, WHAT AN ALBUM

[@RoyAH.]

This song is so soulful and beautiful. Just turned 15, riding the school bus to downtown Los Angeles when this performance was done. A fan ever since. God bless Stuart. Life is so painful and unfair sometimes. Thank you so very much for sharing all the songs from this show, as I was never able to see the boys live.

[@RoyAH.]

@Fred Smith: Really?! I will check for sure! THANK YOU!

[@marktegeder2455]

People in the states ask me why I wanted to visit Scotland. So many reasons why I wanted to go there. Gosh, this song still haunts me and I think the themes and sounds of this band are part of why I feel close ties to Scotland.

[@pmbear]

This is one of the greatest musical things ever created.

[@billknudson7895]

I had no idea that these guys were such excellent musicians! What a treat.

[@pancake1979]

Discovered Big Country today and why do I feel like it´s the band that I´ve been searching all my life? Great band, fantastic Music.

[@hogarth07]

pancake1979 you will never be disappointed

[@willielawson7971]

Try being 50 years on greatest Scottish band in my opinion

[@lesleyfollington9119]

Iconic, Stuart Adamson is a legend. just awesome....

[@TheBloodMeridian]

God I miss my youth in the UK. So much talent . So much love

[@StefanoMutti-j4w]

Dopo 40 anni ancora tanta emozione

[@manguy2000]

I could even see Iron Maiden fans loving the guitar work and story telling here. And I am a fan of both bands.

[@mihirmaiden18]

Likewise here dude! \m/ \m/ \m/ UP THE IRONS and STAY ALIVE!

[@vaughnblaylock6069]

As a fanatical Maiden fan, I can also admit to you, without reservation or shame, that I am also a HUGE Big Country fan. Storytelling, musicianship, stage presence, and the ability to be better live than you are int he studio...how could you not be a fan of both?

[@padraigsisk4057]

@@vaughnblaylock6069 Holy Smoke to that

[@TheGoody71]

Marillion and big country both have that Scottish feel to there music and both are brilliant

[@brianjkelly1551]

It’s easy to forget Tony when discussing big country but he had a massive part of their sound and vocals .love these lads .

[@keithrooks4567]

This gets me every single time...simply incredible

[@kickapootrackers7255]

It is good,🤝

[@JoeyCalico-ne2ei]

Brother on the bass, Scottish sound, creative lyrics, Stuart ingenious tool to create that bagpipe sound

[@roblowther7517]

I'm a musician in late 1970s In Leeds Yorkshire was a big fan of Stuart Adamson I eventually bought a Yamaha 2000 guitar the latest cool guitar off the time thanks Stuart rob lowther

[@gordonmcculloch1576]

Absolutely genius. Stuart. You are so missed

[@jankmedia1985]

What a performance. Absolute masters.

[@darrenwalshe8513]

Still to this day best band I've ever seen live, 91 Dublin, R.I.P Stuart xx

[@jonkurtmatheson8795]

Still give me the chills. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@IStandAlone1]

Mark Brzezicki: one of the best drummers ever!!!

[@gmansi]

Like a lot of mini songs on every song

[@funland108]

He truly is. And very underrated.

[@paullavan3097]

Not only was he Big Country's drummer, he played drums on "Love" by the Cult; anybody caught not in possession of that album should get forced labour.

[@StadiumSUPERTrucks]

Not underrated. Drummers know of him

[@zinkzoyd]

Conjours up visions of misty scottish glens & mountains, Great stuff.

[@johnegli1308]

Does !!!

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

How can they always be better live than in the studio? TALENT!

[@yensilluap]

Their music is so unique - nothing like it out there, and the lyrics the same. It’s all absolutely amazing. God bless Stuart - Eternal rest grant unto to him, O Lord.

[@chrispetty4574]

Stuart Adamson and big country is the best band ever

[@Mr356boy]

Love this, must start listening to my old albums again, best band ever.

[@ThePodunkSkunk]

I love this very bass forward mix. Tony sure knows how to find thunder on the bass.

[@csabadabasi2651]

Gyönyörű a bassgitár

[@gordonmcculloch1576]

Also, there is a CD/DVD of the band at rokplast germany.two live performances ten years apart. Man,they could be two days apart. Well worth obtaining. I'm 57 and every young muso I've shown. Totally blown away

[@JD-eq4dp]

Goodness Gracious what a gem of a find. Remember this, I was 13 and just starting out playing drums. Mark Brzezecki such a huge influence. Was lucky enough to see them live many times between 86 - 99. Amazing live band. Great memories. Thanks for posting. Best wishes.

[@brianbigcountry]

Stuart things are not the Same without you sadly Missed

[@DianeStephen-yp1fv]

I can't listen to them now without a tear in my eye

[@andrewhughes3740]

When I hear big country music, It reminds me of Scotland, Brilliant group,brilliant place scotland, Stuart Adamson sorely mist,.👏👏👏👏👏👌👍✌🔥🐏🐑

[@antz6130]

Genius all of Big Country Thank you for sharing!

[@diannenarrol8630]

I could buy BC LPs in Canada right up to Buffalo Skinners, then no more. They, unfortunately didn't have a North American audience. I flew to the U.K. to buy the rest of their stuff. It was worth it.

[@jaford2]

Absolutely fookin' BRILLIANT! Stuart's e-bow solo at the end is utterly sublime...

[@terrypfmartin]

Killer sound!! Amazing

[@da-xc4sv]

will always be my favorite band, i was only 10 when I heard Big Country for the first time, but you will always be in heart. i will never forget such a special time RIP Stuart, we loved you and the band so much, your music is timeless, so thankyou

[@ianblack2503]

This band was before their time simply Awesome, Stew Adamson God Bless

[@andrewmcintosh2303]

Wow 40 years ago remember it like yesterday

[@lewjones]

best celtic song i've ever heard--the usa missed this brilliant guy--he should have been on the rolling stone twice a year..and front page of the new york times

[@Ys-xd1zg]

Brilliant music 🎵🎶❤❤❤

[@andrewwillan3372]

I totally agree, one of the best debut albums ever. They really spoke to me in my early 20s. Hard kicking Celtic rock with a folk theme from a new wave origin. I just love them. RIP Stuart.

[@georgerichardson7728]

A credit to us all in Scotland, thanks guys

[@darrenthomas5383]

Still one of my all time favourites. Saw them live twice back in the day.

[@atlekultorphesmyr2160]

What a band!

[@AmyJuneful]

I was 14 in 1983, in New Jersey USA when I first heard them. Have beeen my favorite band ever since.

[@carolinebarnes2009]

Best live band I’ve ever seen and had a great connection with their loyal fans…stay alive… Tony.

[@russellblevins706]

I used to listen to the crossing when I was at home when I was a kid . Drowned out some sounds. Forever helping me out

[@StevieBunch]

The best live band ever ❤

[@AllenORourke1954]

Saw them at Roker Park in Sunderland in 1987 on the David Bowie tour, they absolutely blew him away, fantastic gig...

[@stebailey5162]

An unbelievable talent, band and human being

[@stevebennett3012]

I am building a 50-person time machine set to return to Jan 1 1984. Let me know if you want in. Canada loves BC

[@jamesleckie2420]

You'll need more than fifty seats.Make sure your first stop is in Scotland to pick me up and i'll supply the booze.

[@ClareMcCahill]

Book me a ticket, please!

[@N01JAMFAN]

I'M IN.

[@inbrokenimages]

i call shot gun.

[@allister1964]

Yes Thomas. Count me in for the trip back to 1984, when I was nineteen, and a much happier person than I am now.I actually met BC in September 1982, so hopefully they will recognize me.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

love those first three albums...Stuart one my inspirations for learning guitar

[@allensaunders449]

We are so lucky so much of the band appears on you tube

[@stuartadamson1911]

sublime.... stuart will always be a legend

[@brettdevlin1224]

bass and lead singer brilliant

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Big Country are criminally underrated, Their music is phenomenal

[@ian38018a]

Nobody EVER underrated Big Country. 🙄

[@rebel1365]

outstanding.

[@rogeliocarvajal4171]

This Song, the guitars, the bass line and drum, are fantastic... Just epic Master Piece. Thanks BC. thanks Stuart Adamson RIP.

[@penguin01100]

world class performance,world class band,rip,stuart,your legacy will live forever

[@jamesnoble2753]

Out of this world Song.What a band this was.

[@Tony-xn7sd]

40 years ago, I saw them live in Sefton Park Liverpool, where have the years gone btw, we'll never see a band as good as BC in our lives ever again, so glad I witnessed that day :) xxxx

[@mrmele]

This is one song for eternety - never loses any fascination and touches me everytime I listen to it.

[@johnmulrain2779]

Most underrated band ever, Stuart was a genius. The *new" Big Country are very good,Simon has a great voice. The Watson boys give it large on the strings and Mark is still working those sticks hard....stay alive

[@leightonsteven7059]

New skids are awful , hopefully they will be better when I see them this year The lead singer was singing whilst reading the words off his ipad

[@leightonsteven7059]

Big country I meant

[@ian38018a]

Nobody EVER underrated Big Country. 🙄

[@MackemdownsouthF.T.M]

Adamson was a true lyrical genius 🙌

[@jonkurtmatheson8795]

I came from the hills with a tear in my eye The winter closed in and the crows filled the sky The houses were burning the flames gold and red The people were running with eyes filled with dread Ah my James They didn't have to do this We chased them for miles I had hate in my eyes Through forest and moors as the clouds filled the skies The storm broke upon us with fury and flame Both hunters and hunted washed out in the rain I know I can never return To the time of hope when I was born Let the strength of peace run through my hand When we walk away from the ?stormy shore? Then I will be afraid no more And now I'm sure of where I stand Let the strength of peace run through this land And nobody smiled as we took back our own While rain beat upon us the thunder did moan And nobody smiled when we knew what was lost We knew well enough only time proves the cost

[@StrayCatInTheStreets]

I think this might be the best Scottish folk song of all time.

[@kevinrobertson2068]

Miss them and Stuart. My teen years were my best, and BIG COUNTRY defined them. Is there room in your time machine.

[@davyP12]

So good being an old guy of 52. Meant I grew up with Big Country, Mr Adamson's haunting voice on my Walkman got me through the coach trips from London to Glasgow. Sheer unadulterated bloody class. R.I.P.

[@fuzzy1237]

How he never received the recognition as an amazing guitarist is beyond me

[@kentchambers4468]

Glorious❣🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@anniedougall1040]

A concert favourite in the days with the lightening effect in the background. Great times.

[@swhmetta]

Such great musicians. They are so tight! Very talented! One of my favorites!

[@misterpunk]

this sounds utterly fantastic!

[@poppyhimbo]

love it! Awesome! love that bass in this recording

[@johnvandommelen6998]

As I try with all my might and then even more might to find a more talented band from the 80's, I continue to fall flat on my face....insanely beautiful.

[@Nessie2410]

Have been playing their songs consecutively a week now and love it. The E-bow intro is simply haunting.

[@DerGlaetze]

Agreed. You can also watch a masterful use of the E-bow on the video of Mick Ronson with David Bowie and Queen, performing the song Heroes. It’s quite an instrumental accessory.

[@elizabethgreene3047]

I have fancied Stuart Adamson since 1983 when In a big country was released I was 8 years old still feel the same about him now at 43. Regret never getting to see him in concert . Great talent gone too soon.