" the storm" live

[@iantrotsky1049]

It still pisses me off that they got slated by the majority of the music press.A superb live experience,quality musicians.....Stuart was a guitar legend and fantastic lyricist...Much missed!

[@scottmurray2624]

Shit hot guitarist

[@andrewboggis2768]

Never got the acclaim they all deserved. Unique

[@davidjohn5402]

Stuart was a superb guitarist, and songwriter,, and amongst true fans , he will never be forgotten...lives on....

[@rhoddryice5412]

@@davidjohn5402 and a wonderful storyteller. Many of the songs would make it as poems too.

[@kevincallaghan3212]

There a bunch of muppets mate big C were a brill band

[@raydalton9435]

I’ve heard this song thousands of times and this is the best version, In my opinion the best song ever written by Stuart, rest in peace my friend, I miss you

[@grizzadams2110]

Agree totally

[@bo0tsy1]

I bought their CD

[@zoiksandmorezoiks2719]

He really was great and a solid band behind him. Restless Natives Soundtrack was incredible too. Released as B sides on the singles for any vinyl heads…

[@McCuttaway]

Why, oh why did a talent like Stuart have to leave us the way he did? U2 could only ever aspire to be like he and his band were. The talent that that man had and his ability to do what he could with a guitar will never be seen again. He and his band were real musicians, something that is sadly lacking in the times we live in now. Stuart, where ever you are, you are sadly missed, but your legacy will live on forever....

[@gibbo1968]

why was it a competition? I like both bands regardless

[@gibbo1968]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqC1eKuCaZeWf5o just as good round about the same time but just two great bands of that time doing it live,I could add the alarm and simple minds easily

[@gibbo1968]

forgot the bunnymen as well,we should all be gratefull for being in that era to be honest

[@garrychivers4807]

Nobody could lase the boots of Stuart rip genius

[@zoiksandmorezoiks2719]

He made it look easy but the complexity of their sound and the way they nailed it live. I still find astonishing all these years later.

[@oldhawkins]

I suffer from depression also ...The music of Big Country in fact saved my life and gave me the courage to go on, Stuart used to always say "Stay Alive" which gave me hope....My heart was grief stricken when i learned he had taken his life............But i know that Stuart wanted to help others, it was his core value, as well as the rest of the Band...........I continue because Big Country as a whole gave me hope and courage....................

[@russellblevins706]

" the crossing" brilliant. What a sound. Beats anything that U2 put out.

[@stevebarker3949]

R.I.P Stuart Adamson.....Big Country were the soundtrack of my teenage years. Thank you .

[@roymeadows1708]

Mine too...Stuart is still sadly missed..Genius of a man..

[@stuartadamson1911]

Stuart Adamson...… absolute legend.... he never knew just how talented he was and never received the respect he deserved from the music industry... brilliant song writer and guitarist... mastered the e-bow when hardly anyone else could

[@onett128]

Big country was one of the few bands that surpass their legendary status in the studio live.

[@Mr3wbc]

Well what can i say - totally gob smacked !! This video is for me the best one i have ever watched on KZbin. Aged 60 years and been a fan of Big Country for many many of them. Many thanks for posting this video. R.I.P. Stuart - gone far too soon.You ( and the rest of the band ) have a massive following and no doubt more will be added when they hear your brilliant music and see what a great showman you truly were.

[@glynnhaworth3579]

I saw them in 1991, in Manchester Stuart was amazing ..wish he was still around ...I'm 52 now

[@grizzadams2110]

The emotion in this guitar is breathtaking. This is the best live version of this song ever

[@stuartlawsonbeattie1411]

Wow, this is Brilliant, God Bless Stuart Adamson, but remember this BAND is Great too!!! Thank you Bruce, Tony and Mark!!!

[@Peacefully-Happy-86]

Yes absolutely right

[@alastairmakesmusic]

Stunning rendition of an epic song. I may be young but I'll take this over today's shit on the radio any day.

[@AG69NES]

I love love love this song - one of my all time favourites - saw Stuart perform live - I will keep that memory in my heart forever - RIP Stuart Adamson xxx

[@Peacefully-Happy-86]

Bless you x

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

Always better live than in the studio. How, you ask? TALENT.

[@ihearthecat6974]

This is the way it was supposed to be played. Look at how much fun he's having. They will have their time again. Their songs have a message that people need to hear today.

[@mistymckenzie]

That intro -goosebumps everytime I hear it .Would love to have been there! They literally gave 100% to the crowd.

[@henkoosterink8744]

I am a dutch Big Country fan for ever, RIP Stuart.

[@scottmurray2624]

Very underestimated guitarist my friend

[@mistymckenzie]

Pure class - iconic STU Adamson at 2.47 and his hop dance . I can't seem to stop watching BC vids these days and now that I am older I can see these 4 guys were absolute legends who thoroughly deserved to get more recognition than what they got.

[@aforest86]

i love them since 1984, but i never knew they've been such a great live band. one thing's sure, stuart is definetly an underrated guitar player ....

[@gavingaming123]

Gone but never forgotten, no other band or lyrics come close

[@tokyo3925]

This has to be 'THE' live version of The Storm. Remember hearing it on Radio 1 In Concert at the time and the e-bow beginning of the song still makes the hairs on the back of neck still stand on edge whenever I hear it.

[@rhoddryice5412]

I remember my mate calling me and just shouting something like “Get an empty cassette and turn on the f-ing radio now.” I tried to answer but he just hung up. Still got first copy somewhere I think.

[@waynekieft4952]

what can you say!!! AMAZING R.I.P. Stuart you're a legend

[@samburden9884]

No one in the world can use an E bow like that. NO ONE

[@JollyJimmyJohnston]

Nodody played an E-bow or a guitar like Stuart Adamson !!! R.I.P forever and ever and ever and ever ..

[@wacker04]

Big Country were a huge part of my growing up and they mean so much to me. Having seen them 3 times with Stuart as the lead what an amazing experience they were and long live Stuart Adamson you will never be forgotten, RIP Stuart

[@gamerillenium1974]

What a performance! This is Big Country, in their prime, playing a truly kick arse version of a classic ! What a joy to watch. Best band live I ever saw 🙏🏻

[@stuartadamson1911]

Pure class....no one could play the E-bow like Stuart

[@cejannuzi]

Listen to Bill Nelson on October Man. I think it was Bill show turned Stuart on to it.

[@angiepanjie]

Makes me so homesick. One of the best concerts I ever went to. Rip lovely handsome, talented Stuart❤️…a Scottish treasure.

[@Burghbhoy1]

incredible. still sends chills down my spine today.

[@michaeleandrews1425]

Love that E-bow. I was fortunate enough to see Big Country a dozen times. Plus twice when they did acoustic appearances at Virgin Nottingham and HMV Derby. Before they played they stood at the door at HMV, wish I'd gone over and shook their hands, regret that missed opportunity to say thanks for the music.

[@allsaunders317]

I think i speak for many here the best band ever if all music lovers knew what they were missing forgotten by to many i feel a need to tell people about them

[@jehugo66]

I was mesmerized by their music for decades-still am. Their music always has a Story to tell-an Epic one. The crossing evoked early Arctic and Antarctic Exploration by the Brits. Steeltown evoked the post WW I rise of Germany and the naive enthusiasm of the rebuilding of their military, invasion of Russia, and ultimate Downfall and reflection upon the events that led to it. The Seer brings to mind Rob Roy and also Cromwell, as well as the two wars Britain fought in North America. I could go on and on 😇

[@jehugo66]

+Joshua Hugo -Fields of Fire makes me think of Waterloo and the "Box" formations of riflemen that defeated Napoleon's cavalry which charged those. The Song "Big Country?" Well I think that's about America 🇺🇸👍. But what's great is as one person wrote, the music seems written for the Individual Listener to put their own meaning to it. Growing up by the sea like Stuart, Tall Ships Go is very personal, as I got to see the 1976 American Bicentennial Tall Ships Fleet in New York Harbor-what a sight! Ships from around the world. The Portuguese ship was owned by the family of a friend of my mother's who was from an old well today Portuguese family. There's always been a huge population of Portugese-at home on the water-all about the Massachusetts shore towns of Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, New Bedford, Gloucester, Fall River down Rhode Island). This woman's husband was a Benz-heir to Mercedes Benz. The ship was lost, all hands in Bermuda Triangle-the "Amerigo Vespucci" I believe

[@jehugo66]

+Joshua Hugo Fortunately the owners were not sailing on it then. It was a huge ship! Freak storm came up on a calm and routine trip of 2-3 days-so "Tall Ships Go" hits me a bit. If you saw that Tall Ship's size you'd not believe it could just disappear-but it did. I know Stuart's Dad was a Fisherman so he and his family and community knew about "Men who go down to the Sea in ships."

[@Zaphodschannel]

I wish I could have spoken to Stuart. I suffer from depression myself and I wish I could have told him how much his music had help me. Long live Stuart Adamson! Long live Big Country!!!

[@poppyhimbo]

"They were on their MARK there..."

[@henrivdm1]

Still one of my favourite bits of rhythm work is a rock song is in Big Country's 'The Storm'. Briliiant stuff..

[@vizzz6270]

The greatest guitarist and songwriter ever born..x

[@tyeistops]

Whenever I went on a plane; since portable devices were 'the' thing; I always had this playing on 'take off' & 'landing' ... Was/ is 'the' song I wanna die to; hmmm ... Soz, bit morbid, but true! Love it soo much!

[@tyoung3455]

Who the hell dislikes this, I have this DVD and ripped the audio it is killer. Check out “The Teacher” from this concert too! So many night as a 12 year old listening to this in 83.

[@roymeadows1708]

Absolute masterpiece from one of the best bands of all time...RIP Stuart :(

[@bobmalpass1815]

Best live band I've ever seen

[@stevetodd5820]

I would love to live in the highlands of scotland, this just reminds me of bleakness and serenity and been at one, RIP Stuart

[@juliewinfield565]

They are still great live today. Sad about Stuart , he was so talented and that voice. I play them all the time 💕

[@twonky721]

Holy shit ! ! . . . what an intro, superb. I want one of those e-bows.

[@Nessie2410]

Mesmorizing guitar intro.... Love this song.

[@AgentHetfield]

Incredible artwork. Oh god, I miss Stuart so much.

[@johneicc]

This is brilliant. Didn't realise how talented Stuart Adamson was.

[@Nessie2410]

His guitar intro is stunning. Simply unforgettable. ❤️❤️

[@Miles2Disney]

this song sends shivers down my spine every time. gives me goosebumps. so haunting

[@jaamman]

Stuart was brilliant and Bruce ,Tony and Mark are all as "Skilled" and Brilliant at their "Craft"! Definitly as "Super Group"..One for The Ages!!!!

[@andrewlightfoot1323]

Big Country love for the whole band...saw them in Portland, Oregon in the 80s fantastic, energetic live show! RIP Stuart Adamson...

[@Mr3wbc]

No matter how many times I've watched this video I always get emotional thinking of the passing of Stuart. RIP. You were one hell of an entertainer.

[@lazarbeam932]

Stunning song, was at St. Andrews Uni 1982-86, saw them several times live, awesome.R.I.P. Stuart.

[@annemaaarie55]

oohhh i wish i was there :(

[@gmansi]

The best version by far

[@JoeNapf58]

One of Best live band I've ever seen, Stewart.....what you have done................

[@twonky721]

"The storm" ..... reminds me of my wee grannie. God Bless her..

[@liebche]

...its like the upcoming sun...and i feel the tears in MY eyes...what a sound ,what a wonderful performance...nothing can put the storm into my heart like this emotion....

[@Nigelxman]

I'm just seeing this for the first time and I can't help feeling very emotional watching it. Fantastic performance and band. We'll never forget you Stuart.

[@patrickfitzgerald409]

A moment in time but oh what a beautiful moment.

[@stuartadamson1911]

this is how to play an E-bow.... Stuart Adamson is a legend

[@merin797]

Mind blown still in 2022.❤️

[@SteLinson]

Best live band ever. Every show was a special atmosphere. Awesome video...thanks isabelle87

[@mongo88now88]

Assuredly, I have heard every BC song many dozens of times. The Storm caught me when I was just shy of 17. A treasure. An epic song if we ever could define one. I iss Stuart so much and watching the band play. I want Tony, Mark and Bruce to know they will forever be in my mind and heart. Stuart held a special place for me that I have only rared shared. I never met him, but he was my teacher in almost all that I now hold dear.

[@DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb]

Saw them/this live -still stays with me -stay alive ❤

[@davelister1]

This is a fantastic version of the storm !

[@Artisanian1]

What an intro!

[@MH1964]

Stuart kicks ass on the E-bow!!!!

[@corinnepolpe9658]

Ik vind het helemaal niks!

[@ilew4567]

what>>? hoe waarom wat nee poei niet goed. dat is zoo fout echt niet goed dit is gwn perfect. dit vond ik heel raar om te lezen hoe kun je het nou nix vinden??????

[@maDaleha65]

For two and a half minutes .....Stuart had them all captivated while he enjoyed 'messing about' with his e-bow. My one big regret in life....... not seeing these four guys perform together on stage LIVE. RIP Stuart.

[@williamrae9954]

Saw them countless times, their encores were legendry...still best 'Honky Tonk Woman' I've ever heard...

[@callumdraper6487]

such a meaningfull song... from a time before my own.. all i say is wow... wish i could of seen this

[@stevenrae5649]

Stuart a genius before his time.

[@TheVioletFlame]

Absolutely beautiful

[@scorpionking2009oooo]

wonderful It pisses me off that I never had the chance to see them on stage with Stuart

[@Peacefully-Happy-86]

Powerful powerful shivers up whole body listening to this again. Absolutely amazing ♥

[@rockingmods]

R.I.P Stuart Adamson. Saw you at the Rainbow with, The Skids in '79. "Days in Europa" set. Got the album next day.... Then at, 'The Jams' last gig at Wembley Arena, '82. This warm up band came on called, 'BIG COUNTRY'. Got the album next day. Brilliant song writer and composer. Up the Celts!

[@badbrains1969]

Played guitar and ebow like no other, amazing and sadly underrated...

[@Sigi-kj9ev]

Music so perfect - this must live on......

[@whssy]

Thanks so much for posting this. Many of the live videos on KZbin don't do this band justice. This one does.

[@tommyboy19671]

what a phenomenal tune!!!

[@roymeadows1708]

My hero....god bless you Stuart....sleep tight legend x

[@sdushdiu]

A pre-eminent example of the use if the EBow by an amazing band...

[@sinister066]

big country were the first band i ever saw using an e-bow. wot a great sound from a band that i dearly wish was still together.

[@medicmaniac2290]

Love this version so much.

[@HlaineLarkinmk2]

Great band with phenomenal writing ability and then to boot the ability to make a live performance 'pop'

[@RelicsRUs]

Lets hear it for Scotland!!!!!!!! Love Big Country!!!!!

[@jehugo66]

Do you know in both World Wars the Krauts feared the Scots more than any other troops. And they often wore their kid ltd in battle!

[@jehugo66]

+Joshua Hugo that should say "kilts," and of course they did lead with the piper at the front of the troops.-Bravehearts!

[@perrysaunders777]

Someone showed me this like 10 years ago. I always remembered that cool move at 5:09. It took me a while to find this.

[@soyghost1]

i saw a lot the bands in the day -- inxs, simple minds, adam ant, eurythmics, etc but these guys never toured through oregon...i am thrilled that all this great footage is on youtube, also these guys are an incredible live band, whereas from their great albums i always thought they were studio guys...they sound even better live

[@mrcolins72]

just brilliant

[@klausalbrecht3899]

Absolutely GREAT

[@frasersg]

You're probably right sir. Anyway, much as I enjoyed Spinal Tap, there simply is no real comparison. Much loved, much missed, but Stuart Adamson's talent shall live on!

[@darren181170]

Stuart Adamson King of the e-bow Big Country,s music is still relevant today Long may thay reighn

[@reddevil4850]

Stuart took his life at my 40 birthday. R.I.P youll highly missed

[@breed1449]

Great song and great band! The base played by Tony Butler is awesome

[@oldhawkins]

I will love this music till i die...Thankyou Bruce,Tony,Mark and Stuart..................

[@bennyrico4205]

just Class,cry Freedom Scotland

[@CaptQuencher]

This song still blows me away - thanks for posting it.

[@catie-nana]

Newcastle City Hall so many times I saw you guys live, thank you for the memories 🥰

[@Duncsygy]

seen them lots in the 80,s birmingham NEC , Nottingham rock city etc, etc but i still listen to them over and over again and again RIP Stuart,, thankyou so much for my past

[@Peacefully-Happy-86]

♥ Listen to that e bow 🎸 awesome

[@Obermist1]

amazing song makes me shiver

[@georgealgeo5829]

Home..!!! Scotland..

[@jehugo66]

I get Chills ❄️❄️❄️ from that opening. I think of the Franklin and Scott Expeditions by Britain ❄️🇬🇧