just a shadow

One of my favorite BC songs! Rockpalast 1986

[@daddyrabbit835]

I love watching Stuart interacting with the crowd.

[@LucGeurts61]

I was there and saw them, Stuart was a brilliant guitarist and songwriter. Wished I could go back to my youth.

[@scneese64]

I can never watch this without breaking down in tears..they say to cry is healthy..I must be super healthy then..being human really can suck at times..we all have our demons..it's a daily process to fight them..wish I could have helped Stuart & 2 of my loved ones from the same fate. Miss you, never forget you Stuart..one of a kind.....RIP.

[@dannymcmince]

Really lovely words...so sorry for your loss...keep the faith..love from Donegal in Ireland!

[@robharper7390]

Still hurts so much.

[@fabiobianchini8922]

Great Ballad, great Stuart!!

[@davidbecker8227]

Sha!

[@jabhookjabcross4231]

The best I ever heard live of any band anywhere. Better than any record. Such genuine music and lyrics from such a genuine decent guy, what a loss to us all.

[@gmansi]

Amazing live sound

[@maxieski]

I can listen to that guitar endlessly, it is soooooo unique and beautiful, so lucky I saw them live 8 times...

[@poppyhimbo]

wow. very lucky. i never got to..... :(

[@richardsuckel858]

I saw them in los cruses new mexico 1984

[@mujin70]

One of my favorites and such a good live version of it. Listened to this album many, many times on my auto reverse cassette player. Brings me back to the mid 80s.

[@mujin70]

My favorite of theirs. Got me through many a bad day.

[@gmansi]

About abused old people.

[@dannymcmince]

"like a garden in the forest that the world will never see" brilliant!!!

[@helgefrederiksen4102]

A garden called Stuart.....8-(

[@dannymcmince]

@@helgefrederiksen4102 True 😃

[@mujin70]

It was my favorite line from this song and of all time. Glad it wasn't just me.

[@dannymcmince]

@@mujin70 happy days 🍺

[@dannymcmince]

@@mujin70 Ah Cheers, I'm glad for the both of us!

[@goratgo1970]

The first chords of Stuarts guitar always tear up my eyes on this Excellent song

[@Shopfloorshan]

I wish I could've been born a hell of a lot earlier to hear Stuart Adamson live

[@aelminiatures]

+Shannen McDaid same

[@mattyw5123]

tell me about it

[@liamkane7245]

did get to see them perform live several times when i was young and i can tell you personally they were brilliant each and every time got into them when the played sefton park liverpool brilliant band in the day

[@Sam_Green____4114]

I watched them live at The Rock and Blues bike show in 1996. Ripley ,Derbyshire ! they came on in the evening ! Absolutely fantastic ! best band I ever saw live !

[@Aaron50001]

Feel blessed !983 Liverpool Empire then 84 Royal Court Liverpool , I just wish I`d seen Stuart with the Skids being greedy I suppose .

[@ericsandifer1]

Stuart was an absolute poet and the band was the perfect vehicle to present that to the world. I still get pissed whenever I hear them referred to as a "one hit wonder".

[@1752mack]

How beautiful was he!!!! :(

[@adamc1966]

Great version. Glad its back.

[@oldhawkins]

Wow ,Bruce picked the right guitar for this one...His guitar sounds thick and over shadows Stuart's Guitar here, cant help but listen to this over and over.........

[@iainwallington474]

Perfect

[@tobaccorich]

I love you Stuart

[@swhmetta]

I just love that opening line. "It went so well for you.." It is so reminiscing! Of course, they are incredible musicians. One of the most creative guitar players ever! They had a lot of fans from Classic rock musicians.

[@gmansi]

"One of the most creative guitar players ever!" 😉 right!

[@friedlhochhaeuser6707]

Just the type of music that gets so deep into your heart and soul! Simply beautiful! Thank you Sir.......

[@Adam-s4j]

For real what a beautiful person he was I actually poured out a little drink for him this morning. It was apple cider, cranberry little bit of cherry juice and a wee bit of decent scotch on top. RIP rest in Heaven good glad old soul. ❤ Happy August 1 2024 certainly a fruitful. Harvest came home today because I was able to discover the music of your talented daughter on this very Blessed harvest home Aug too. Thank goodness. I’m about to play some of her music on this channel very soon. I do totally understand, and in many ways, I can completely relate to what his struggles were as if I had walked 400 miles in his moccasins so to speak. Long live big country one of the best new wave and also traditional rock bands of the 1980s I just still to this very day can’t get enough of your music. I’ve got practically every album on vinyl. And for the other people in the band, I have excellent things to say about each and everyone of them as well. But the music was so vital and God knows it’s loved by so many people to this very day and right now the world needs this love more than ever. So I would like to say a very tender and delicate Mahalo to all of you and I myself I’m a stranger in a strange land and I’m hoping to get back to the UK someday, for a proper visit again. Respectfully and happily. Rev Adam 😊

[@MusicAgainstHate]

It’s strange isn’t it. This came on after Metallica oddly enough as KZbin normally recommends more of the same music but it recommended this to me and I was born in Glasgow. And I thought in a big country was American, but my mum said ‘dad loved big country’ and I then found out they were Scottish like myself but grew up in wales. It was just really odd as I guess the Celtic vibe is in our blood. It blew me away the power of the song and you mentioning vinyl I can now remember vaguely seeing the cover on my dads vinyl collection with Nazareth etc.. he oddly died the same year my dad did 2001. Another odd thing. It was like a message beyond the grave. As life’s been rough lately. Been in a bad place and his music just elates me. Look away and field of fire. And I’m 36 now so not my era I was into nirvana in 2000 but obviously this and even prince there music surpasses nirvana by a long way, no disrespect to nirvana. It’s just very different and more complex than nirvana. Kurt would probably agree anyway. This music is power and I think his daughters cover surpassed his version of in a big country simply for the change of lyric ‘stay alive’ to ‘still alive’ not ashamed to admit her letter to her dad makes me cry as I could of wrote the same words to my dad. Me and Kirsten are probably the same age too as I was 13 when my dad went. Musician now too but nothing compared to these guys or Kirsten as only just began last few years. After a long addiction struggle from 17- this day. I can relate a lot in that respect. The highs and lows of life, you can’t predict it.

[@Adam-s4j]

@@MusicAgainstHate I am with you, let me offer comfort and kindness to you for saying these good words

[@Nessie2410]

One of my all-time favorites. Love Big Country/Stuart.

[@Fraeg]

I mainly listen to metal, primarly death and black metal, pretty normal to find me listening to songs with titles like "Dechristianize", or "Time Heals Nothing", but I have a weakness.... Stuart was so f'ing amazing, and big heavy metal guy that I am, this song tears me up every time I listen to it. RIP

[@MrThistlethwaite]

Are you an anomaly among your friends? I would think so. Didn't think growlers would like hard rock vocals or that opening optimistic rhythm. Maybe when they get older, they'll appreciate the finesse along w/ the intensity.

[@sharonellis8449]

Just amazing vocal and lyrics. Rest in peace Stuart 💕 always xxx

[@Matthew-ez4ze]

The entire "Steeltown" album is a masterpiece. Thanks for posting this.

[@paulatcvs]

such beautiful guitar work in this song.

[@Oggmasta]

No Joke my favourite song of All time I think it always will be.. the lyrics are pure magic Yeah BC were hugely underrated maybe as they were Scottish? who knows

[@PhooBoy]

I saw BC back in '82-''83 when "The Crossing" album was released. They played in a 500 seat theater, and the concert was fantastic. They were in their prime and hungry to make it big. RIP Stuart Adamson

[@jasondean9121]

Jesus this is so good untrue how this song gets me thinking brilliant

[@Sunburst75]

The 16th December 2011 is the 10th anniversary of Stuart's death, your music will live on Stu, thanks for all the great memories. Your fans will never forget you!

[@aarondavies5363]

The greatest band LIVE MR STEWART 🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jackiebrown7229]

Stuart and Bruce make playing the guitar look sooo easy. Wonderful! 😀

[@Pookerly]

BC at their best feckin best live band ever

[@davidp4043]

15th year anniversary coming up,and your stil missed stu, outstanding musician,and band. rip.

[@lhart99]

Damn I was born in 1980, and that's 20 years too late for me. I can vaguely remember music from the 80's, but what I do remember, I fell in love with. Long story short, I am thankful for epic bands like Big country. This song, as well as many others from the 80's got me through some shitty years as a teenager and adult. For me, music is why I'm still alive and kicking! I'm very grateful that I've stuck around. To everyone out there who's going through the bullshit of life, this song is dedicated to you. Keep fighting the "good" fight.

[@stuartvaughan4677]

By far the best song I've heard ! That's also my favourite live version! That chores

[@BornCrossEyed56]

Great rhythm section...the studio version of this song kicks my ass. Carry on Scots!

[@DirtyWindshieldSeries]

Seriously, this Song will never grow old... unlike like the rest of us.

[@Adam-s4j]

OK OK I know I know I know that we can’t be forever young, but let us be forever savants I’m getting a little older myself I’m old and I’m tired and I’m not angry but I am so upset right now still dividing line is the one that we cross

[@Mr3wbc]

Brilliant song from a brilliant band. RIP Stuart Adamson. Pure legend & genius.

[@mongo88now88]

when I was 17, I heard Steeltown siting forelorn in my parent's basement. then I heard 'shadow' a few days later. I was so dumbfounded. It was like reading Shakespeare for the first time. I was exposed to worlds of emotion, landscapes of strife, valleys of despair, mountains of hope, that I did not know existed. I was also very sensitive to technically good music (Rush fan). Thanks Stuart, Tony, Bruce, Mark. You helped shape my life.

[@ralfadler5166]

Firstclasssuperbewonderful !!

[@kevsul47]

The outro is sublime.

[@mongo88now88]

"why are faces filled with anger that should only shine with youth". I miss Stuart. "I look at backs that pushed the wall for years, stabbed my many knives and too much fear". That is just a line. Stuart was a genius and we are afraid to say it. We like BC, we miss BC, we like the new BC, and it was Bruce, Tony, Mark and Stuart that MADE BC and I will say, Stuart made it. I think Bruce, Tony and Mark are the best at their craft. Stuart made BC and I look back to 1983 and realize how important Big Country was (is).

[@brianbigcountry]

I Will 2nd You My Friend .......Big Country were the Damage .....Stay Alive

[@dannymcmince]

mongo88now88 Great words indeed, I always as myself why did Stuart take his life, he was and still is love by a lot of people!

[@jobright8757]

You are absolutely right. He was amazing!

[@hendrikvankoldam7930]

Great song

[@TheAmericanbornscot]

@Sunburst75 we shall ALL salute to him and his music he's in a big country now at least! RIP Stuart

[@bobmalpass1815]

Best live band I've ever seen, and I've seen loads.

[@ianjackson5128]

Me too. Absolutely

[@kzinful]

..It's just the shadow of the people we should be..that line resonates for all of us. Thank you, Stuart, from Texas

[@kgus5632]

One of my favorite songs ever. As others have said the Lyrics are fantastic and the quality of their guitar play and drumming was brilliant. Very underrated band who are one of my favorites ever. Stuart is a huge loss to a World where mediocrity is becoming an ever increasing fashion especially in the music world where most of the bands are useless musicians and even miming has become commonplace.

[@gardenrj1054]

This band is one of the coolest ever.

[@richarddavid8519]

There is no need for what's been done-there's enough for everyone!

[@vastjosie]

RIP Stuart... One of my favorite singers of all time

[@pinocampana]

The best song of Big Country....RIP Stuart...

[@davecoalwood9487]

A proper fucking brilliant rock band. Who else has Tony B and Mark B behind the Guitar Bag Pipe Choir. Well Underated, though not by Us.

[@gmansi]

One of my fav band

[@carlangas977]

Class song, class band, class BIG COUNTRY!!!👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🎸

[@LouRoff1]

Ahh the memories Stuart what a class act x

[@arnaldomalta7951]

A melhor banda do planeta a melhor banda do universo a melhor banda de todos os tempos

[@bpmode]

I saw them during their US tour for the 1st album. It was one of the best concerts I've been to. They were musically brillant and so humble/respectful to the audience. For the encore, they performed "Tracks of My Tears" so well it was stunning. They did not get much airplay in the states, but I am a lifelong fan. Lyrically, this song is one of my favs. Thanks for posting

[@mindcrime2010]

HOLY FREAKEN WOW... ONE OF MY ALL TIME BEST, A TRUE BAND AND A TRUE HUMANS.

[@AtariXcore]

One of my absolute favorite video/songs. Cheer to Stuart Adamson. r.i.p.

[@GaryOakley-kd9ml]

My uncle/ best pals favourite tune ❤😢

[@aidzomcg6761]

what a track

[@jjjreilly]

Stuart ... R.I.P

[@robwhitton7399]

Class act simple!!

[@keithrooks4567]

Late night working in my works van...this and others got me through it!

[@puppetmode]

One of my all time regrets if not going to see Big Country when I could have live. Such a fantastic band and great words and music. I certainly go to every band I can nowadays for fear of missing out. But few touch my like they do

[@1752mack]

LOVED this band since i was 14......i'm 44 now!

[@richarddougan2777]

The best band ever and never will they be replaced.miss you stu.a genius!!

[@johnmulrain2779]

Big Stuart was top drawer,lyrical genius. Sadly he couldn't beat the demons he fought inside. R.I.p. Big guy ..

[@richarddougan2777]

Gone but never forgotten.ive listened to big country for 33 years.he has gone but his legacy lives on in me and many many more.

[@Kennynwten]

Brilliant RIP S ADAMSON

[@kumikumithan]

This song still sounds fantastic. Great band !

[@Mrporkandbeaner]

Probably their best song. He must have been stoned to think up lyrics this deep.

[@adamx78]

No hablo inglés pero interpretó tus canción únicas en la vida me gusta el Rock hasta le muerte

[@s.anderson823]

What great sound / mixing of this song.

[@kevsul47]

their finest song? i think so.

[@sm7eric]

Brilliant live still play there songs

[@ianjackson5128]

Their, but yes, i agree

[@hatwebebook1064]

The Evergreen Pop Song Classics

[@adamx78]

Mi banda. Favorita Escocia yo de Perú de Latinoamérica gracias por su música son unos grandes del Rock 🤘 Big country hasta la muerte 🤟

[@GRS1903]

What a talent, sadly missed

[@Alfie__2003]

I see him man. Amazing live and my best pal was his top pal.

[@Sunburst75]

Brilliant, thanks for the memories, RIP Stu.

[@chrisvanderstraaten2702]

Forever Big Country!

[@slavaslava9794]

Супер...спасибо Стюарт!!!!

[@Stephanie31288]

WONDERFULLY AWESOME GHOSTLY. THAT´S THE GREAT ADAMSON

[@Luca-ll4gn]

very good!!

[@ZebraGiggs]

thanx for posting isabellle

[@decotjoo]

the first big country gig i saw (live on german tellie). and you have no thought of answers only questions to be filled. cheers mate!

[@robharper7390]

LOVE

[@sm7eric]

gr8 song

[@sm7eric]

class

[@simonbowles5237]

great song ,band were even better

[@gmansi]

For once we can hear the bass on a live version of Big Country!

[@darrenbiggadike6758]

gmansi True but listen to the latest postings on Big Country KZbin channel from “The Tube” tv programme 1984. Tony’s bass is unbelievable.

[@gmansi]

@@darrenbiggadike6758 Thanks for the tip!

[@LoveBoatPirate]

ACE!

[@TheAmericanbornscot]

@ericsandifer1 me too man. its still gets on my last nerve

[@oldhawkins]

Umm ...Its my understanding that this song was written during "good times" in Stuarts life........He doesnt look depressed,lethargic or sad here as he does in the "final fling" video, or subsequent interviews.........

[@windowfile]

Who Bono wishes he could be.

[@isabellle87]

Hi buddie , please don't kill the cats !!!

[@rhoddryice5412]

You uploaded Big Country live videos long before anyone else. I think you was the first channel I subscribed too. Cheers

[@rileydean10]

you all miss the point i know there is enough for every 1

[@eileencooper5474]

Pass