Big Country Live - Just A Shadow (HD)

Stuart Adamson.....one of the Uk's finest songwriters

[@bryanc9477]

I'm commenting just to acknowledge how special this song and band are. If you are reading this, you are strong enough to survive, having the courage to be vulnerable to our human condition is hard, but anything worth doing is hard. Teach them.

[@leewilliams2763]

So similar in structure to SHIPS. The man, then the women, and then the people! What a song writer Adamson was!

[@djsimonsen3815]

Musician. Songwriting genius . A masterpiece.

[@lazinhobh1]

R.I.P. Stuart Adamsom - Great Frontman

[@Seancunnuningham01]

I think this is a criminally underrated track

[@ianjackson5128]

Vx1000 not in my house 👍 its a top 3 tune of all time

[@kevingerm8642]

How this band didn’t get more American airplay is beyond me. RIP, Stuart.

[@Goodywagon]

Eyyyy

[@Alex-yk3ti]

Exactly

[@christinerhodes773]

Not by us!

[@hoderharris]

The Edge from U2 said Stuart wrote songs that U2 wished they had written.....this song is part poetry,part wisdom,part greek tragedy and part hope...just absolutely incredible...

[@aarondavies5363]

Miss this GREAT MAN HE WAS THE BEST ❤❤❤

[@MsSoulProvider]

I was at this Concert and I met him after the show,- I cant remember seeing such a Gentleman again in my life. Every song stands as a poem and has a message. Fight depression my friends, when you have somebody close fight and dont leave him on his own!

[@philruane5910]

Lovely post mate

[@davidjack3]

@@philruane5910i agree!

[@mikearthur2020]

The man is a true legend. ridiculously underrated both as a performer and as a song writer. I had the privilege of seeing him live on several occasions and I'm yet to see better

[@Z28Americanmuscle]

Mike Arthur no Mike you and I rate him pretty high

[@anthonyflottmeyer6042]

Sad I will never get to see him live. Like my former girlfriend who committed suicide, I will never see him or her on this side of eternity.

[@richarddougan2777]

One of the best.i grew up with them, and i will die with them.superb.

[@colshythecomedian]

Anthony Flottmeyer so so sad. I am so sorry for your loss 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SimonBurley]

Mike Arthur absolutely. It’s only now I’m able to start watching and listening again after his departure.

[@luvGod21]

hearing big country brings tears to my eyes. Their music changed my life when I was young

[@oscarfranco9769]

vaya me hiciste recordar cuando con mis amigos en los 80's saltábamos simulando tocar guitarras escuchando In a big country , y ni hablar de la emoción de verlos en tv tocar en una entrega de Grammys , ya hora redescubro este hermoso tema , lo escucho todos los dias , saludos Brenda.

[@luvGod21]

@@oscarfranco9769 Saludos Oscar. Yo era el mismo Esta música trae tantas emociones poderosas y fuertes y buenos recuerdos.

[@luvGod21]

@Bon Jovi My favourite album Steeltown - so amazing. I won't ever stop listening to this band.

[@josneira1827]

you'll probably hate, maybe that's too strong, but i''m an agnostic/atheist, previously Catholic, but these have been my fav band for a long time and this has been my fav song, though it sounded very different to this version,

[@luvGod21]

@@josneira1827 I don’t understand why you said I would probably hate?

[@NickWilson36]

Ironicaly - you're music is the reason I didn't do it. Shine on - SA RIP. An insperation to a generation.

[@kingcurry6594]

"Stuart Adamson.....one of the UK's finest songwriters" Make it "one of the world's finest songwriters" and I would agree 100%

[@stephenroche5107]

And me too !

[@mindegap1]

Scotlands finest.

[@user-fu3nw2hx4b]

Has been my favourite big country track for a long time. Brilliant!!!

[@mongo88now88]

This song is so brilliant that I can't understand why it is not more revered. Stuart, I miss you more each day. Your music will live forever.

[@richardmcmillan4307]

Stuart Adamson was brilliant. Both my next door neighbour and best mate thought they looked like him (they wanted to be him)

[@PMunkS]

How can it be that my regard for this band - their musicianship, melodies, lyrics and vocals - simply increases with every listen. I've been a fan since the early 80s... as my buddy Brian the Rich Man used to tell me, "if its not Scottish, its crap!" RIP Brian.

[@GaryCantonDrums]

20 years gone today. Rest In Peace Stuart. Always missed and never forgotten.x

[@2RCHA]

Big Country was T-H-E! Best Guitar Band EVER!,,,,Stuart Adamson was a Musical Genius!,,,,,,I had the Joy of Seeing them perform in W. Germany in the late '80s, while Posted to CFB Lahr,,,,,,Their Music seemed to Appeal to us Military Guy's,,,,,,Half the Venue was filled w/ Brit & Canadian Troop's!,,,,,,The World truly Lost something Special when it lost Stuart!!!

[@dreamstages4057]

Big Country are the best band to come out in the last 40 years.Stuart was a very special talent who was loved and admired by all who knew him.Words can't describe what a tragedey his loss was.

[@steve-r-collier]

never forgotten..true prince of scotland

[@philruane5910]

His musical legacy gives me hope

[@nixmoretta13]

RIP Stuart Adamson, a true poet, musician and beautiful man, your music resonates today, just as before, we miss you, xxx.

[@scottmoat2672]

What a voice , what a song and lyrics . The man was a Genius . Love the song but can’t help but shed a tear When I hear Stuart sing . Rip big man . Your songs will live on forever

[@davidsnowdon7328]

A class song 🎵 writer R I P Stuart you won't be forgotten

[@kevingerm8642]

22 years ago today (12/16/01)…RIP, good sir. Your lyrics are eternally brilliant.

[@stuartlawsonbeattie6200]

Only the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God rest your soul Stuart Adamson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rest in Peace. What a man what a song!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you

[@colmac1849]

Miss you Stu .. Just Miss you !

[@FoghornLeghorn66]

Kill the keyboards, we all thought, and cringed. How great was BC? How great was Stuart? No way I can say anything smart except that in 1984 I was a lost teenager, and I heard "The Crossing". I thought, well, if someone can do this, I better figure it out. And 31 years later I'm still in awe. Tony, Mark, Bruce and Stuart - you changed me life for the better. I have every thing BC has put out for sale on vinyl, tape, CD or DVD, but I only saw you once live in 1986. It was The Seer tour and I remember it well. Thank you and I miss Stuart every day as well.

[@stephenmurray1837]

FoghornLeghorn66 same

[@emeargllawgind5209]

Have you watched Watson TV on you tube? ;-)

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

FoghornLeghorn66 47 years old ..and never got a chance to see them ...lucky you

[@Aaron50001]

Saw them at the Liverpool Empire in May 1983 and they were awesome . The Crossing was never bettered for me .

[@Aaron50001]

PS Watched the SKIDS at Chester 2018 , Loved it just wished Stuart was there .

[@warumjoe78]

Just one of my favorite song

[@richardmcgeorge5001]

Ive had the same big country cd in my pickup for the last 7 years and my wee lassie faith is nearly ten now and knows all the words to most of the songs i hear her singing along in the back. You dont get music like this anymore i absolutely love it and so does wee faith 🎶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@MackemdownsouthF.T.M]

Until the struggle of ambition turned the violence upon you.... awesome 🙌

[@TimeEmotion1971]

Never knew Stuart had passed, remember the band well from the 1980's - but to find out he passed over 20 years ago blew my mind - Where was I ? RIP Stuart :(

[@inescollins5176]

I remember hearing the news. I was devastated and didn't want to believe it....

[@grimandi]

I cry that this man died so young..

[@Button101Man]

My favourite BC song, speaks to me in ways no other band has managed. After all who amongst us hasn't felt like Just a Shadow of the person we should be. Thank you Stuart, you are sadly missed.

[@luvGod21]

This is my favourite BC song too. I wish I would've had the honour of seeing them live.

[@poppyhimbo]

what great songwriting. I'm amazed at how criminally unnoticed Big Country has gone as far as songwriting goes. Most people don't know much beyond "In A Big Country" and that's a shame!!!! I'm so unfortunate to never have gotten the opportunity to see them live! I'm thankful to have all this great footage to cherish over the years now!

[@user-nt1zv8ic5m]

Miss him from a fan in USA. Talent that reaches the heart

[@ilmangione33]

Stuart Adamson quanto mi manchi.

[@patrickryan5570]

It's just a shadow of the man you should be Like a garden in the forest That the world will never see You have no thought of answers Only questions to be filled And it feels like hell

[@eileencooper5474]

I’ve just lost someone n nobody told me. A friend.unbelievable

[@airdrummer55]

Their music - what a great band, saw them twice - got me through some huge challenges back then. Changed the direction of my life - if only I could have told Stuart what a difference he made.

[@daddyrabbit835]

This song takes me back to my days in the US Army when stationed in Germany during the Cold War. The threat of war was constant and my artillery unit was less than an hour from the East German border. We would practice deploying to our wartime positions near Fulda, West Germany. Strangely I miss those days. This song takes me back and makes me sympathize with the East Germans stuck across the border.

[@lhart99]

One of my favorite bands of all-time, and one of their greatest songs ever written. RIP Stuart Adamson one of the greatest front-men ever!

[@inescollins5176]

Well said and I couldn't agree more.

[@lhart99]

​​@@inescollins5176 Thanks for the response. This song is criminally underrated. The lyrics are so powerful. Rock on, dog. Keep Stuart's memory alive! Long live Big Country!

[@PippaHolland]

My God, I miss this man.

[@dubhlochan]

Stuart's legacy and talent just gets bigger and better everyday, it's like he's not dead but just sleeping under the hills. He's Scotland's hero and the world was a better place with him in it but atleast we have BCs music to enjoy forever

[@speleokeir]

"Do you believe in ghosts?" "It's like Rob Roy isn't it?" Whenever I watch Restless Natives and hear Big Country's fantastic soundtrack I think of Stuart as one of the heroes sleeping under the hills too. "The Eagle he was lord above and Stu was lord below"

[@Matt_10203]

@@speleokeir only gone from the world, but not our hearts and minds.

[@katyreichert1472]

War damals dabei eines der besten konzerate die ich he gesehen habe Stuart war genial

[@chrisdunn7443]

The Crossing was the first cassette I bought for my first Walkman. In my opinion the most underrated band ever. Ever.

[@sheldontapp3769]

Got the crossing in 82. Have listened to Big Country virtually every day since. Wat a band and the best drummer ever to hit the sticks

[@josneira1827]

you do know though that this was from steeltown? sort of gold cover last track as i remember the crossing when i bought it ways back on vynil record had a blue cover though i have seen another colour,,

[@pookerville]

Despite the fact that East Berlin was still a year out of its revolt against Communism, the crowd was in great spirits! And I think that some of them were inspired by that song to get a revolution going! Good job, Stuart!

[@michaelbalenquah500]

This band brings great memories of my 2 best friends, who are now gone, but not forgotten , i miss you guys, shot

[@lanceforney5321]

And it feels like hell.. My man.. your songs will live on forever.

[@francescosandrini7199]

Immortal Stuart, like your songs

[@stephenlisson1994]

GOD!!!!! I loved this band. They were absolutely brilliant!!!!! especially live. Stuart, I miss you, we miss you. An amazing singer, songwriter and guitarist. RIP ye beauty.

[@jabhookjabcross4231]

If your looking down Stuart, still a legend, much missed and never forgotten. Brilliant music the best I ever heard live.

[@ilmangione33]

Stuart Adamson, non dotevi morire, dovevi vivere per noi !!! Stuart Adamnson, you didn't have to die, you had to live for us!

[@Blue.Zone.Weekend]

Beauty and art transcend once again. When will I learn? All people matter.

[@sportindaveyg]

Man, I just discovered Big Country. Stuart you were great, I wish you could be with us. Amazing.

[@tonguepetals]

Stuart, you are missed. I remember the day I heard the news, I put this and Come Back to Me on and ugly cried the whole night.

[@user-fx6ks3vn2y]

I've always loved this song amazing

[@davidnorris4946]

Lucky to have seen the band a few times live, what a great band, love Big Country. Xx

[@tholei11]

What a beautiful performance of 80's music. Well playing musicians. I think the keyboard fits here. A somewhat brighter sound than usual.

[@daleover4098]

I saw them sing this at Wembley empire pool, supporting the Jam back in the day. What a gig. Much missed band.

[@istvannemeth9914]

One of SCOTLAND's finest songwriters. And UK, but let's remember this great person as the Scot he was.

[@seerstone3414]

Istvan Nemeth One of the most talented guitarist, also!

[@stuartlawsonbeattie1411]

Istvan, he was born in Manchester, but I am in agreement, Scotland and the Great Dunfermline made him. He is not just a Scottish hero, he is loved all over the world. Lang may yer lum reek. God Bless Stuart Adamson, cheers

[@istvannemeth9914]

Stuart, I remember going to my 'local' a couple days after Mr Adamson's passing, ordering a round for my friends to toast this gent. Nobody knew his name, but once I resorted to mentioning 'In a Big Country', everybody was in. Then I introduced them to Porrohman, Angle Park, Just a Shadow, Steeltown, etc,.. what an amazing Scottish treasure. John, I agree with with you too! Thank you so very much, theaceface for posting this.

[@marleybu7984]

His music would not have been the same if he'd stayed there. Scotland is beautiful, romantic full of history and folk like ME! 😁

[@lewjones]

great performace--stuart is and was exceptional -emotional intelligence w/a poet's heart.

[@seanmcwilliams6848]

Best group to come out of Scotland RIP stu

[@loutiscrive]

Bellissima. Your name will never die, Stuart Adamson.

[@tiantuatara]

Gods, I love this song. Miss Stuart and this incredible band. Wish he was still here and they were still playing. So much deep, amazing music.

[@lanett53stinkyowl16]

Brilliant associated fellow and artist too😊

[@theaceface]

Stu is a fooking legend 🙌

[@richarddavid8519]

It went so well for you With a place right where you wanted and the ones to fill it to But some blows break the spell That it hits you every day until you need to hit as well It's just a shadow of the man you should be Like a garden in the forest that the world will never see You have no thought of answers only questions to be filled And it feels like hell It all seemed fine for you Till the struggle of ambition turned in violence upon you Sometimes a landslide comes If you're hiding in that avalanche you need a place to run It's just a shadow of the woman you should be Like a garden in the forest that the world will never see And you have no thought of answers only questions to be filled And it feels like hell I know there is no need for what's been done I know there is enough for everyone Frustration brings a heavy hand to bear And there's never been a hand Did we ever have it good While we lived in Eldorado did we find the gold we should If it really was the truth Why are faces filled with anger that should only shine with youth It's just a shadow of the people we should be Like a garden in the forest that the world will never see You have no thought of answers only questions to be filled And it feels like hell I know there is no need for what's been done I know there is enough for everyone Frustration brings a heavy hand to bear And there never is a hand outside that cares Still the promise comes of living fit for all If we only get our back against the wall I look at backs that pushed the wall for years Scarred by many knives and too much fear

[@robbiecampbell9831]

nobody could fill his boots

[@kmccarthy3760]

Love so much will never be forgotten ❤ 🙏 🕊. Thankyou

[@bavarianbarbarian]

What a tragic loss. Miss you, Stuart

[@FoghornLeghorn66]

Stuart's voice and passion for playing is without equal. With the best musicians and artisits in the world, BC made a band that was better live than in studio, which is rare now. "I looked at backs that pushed the wall for years, stabbed by many knives and too much fear". How poetic is that.

[@marcbarham9854]

Brings tears to my eyes. Am I an old fool or is this song just as elegiac as it gets? Both. xx

[@eightiesmusic1984]

No just elegiac. It is an astoundingly good song. I have loved it since 1985 when I was 15 and used to play it repeatedly on a cassette recording from the radio. Poetry in motion musically and lyrically. Still so sad Stuart Adamson died as he did and so young.

[@reddiesel88]

For those who never knew this is working class music at its best ! From the heart of pain and struggles of generations in one group! They stud for what was right god bless BC and god bless Stuart your heart and soul is very much missed today. You would of told the world i know you would of ❤

[@stevejelly3161]

AINT HE A BEAUTIFUL BLOKE ??????

[@WyomingWelding2112]

two Awsome!! Thank you!

[@affiliatemarketingtctimedia]

How could anyone not like this track. To you 3 its a disgrace "look Away" !

[@provoira]

Love these guys!!! RIP Stu!!!

[@theAnnabeLee]

Poor stuart, i was so in love with him when young

[@johnberry3458]

Seen big country live possibly 1983 ish in Manchester amazing Stuart was amazing phorrow man best ever song brilliant

[@marleybu7984]

I feckin LOVE this song. R.I.P Stuart. Hope you found peace x

[@Sunburst75]

Fantastic anthem......still play it regularly. It's 10 years in December since Stu's death, he lives on through his songs, thanks for the memories, never forgotten.

[@kennyopinmind7558]

that last minute it is just it sublime

[@mijymotor]

"While we lived in Eldorado did we find the gold we should". Total underestimated song writer. Loved the Skids, Stuart was special.. ...feel a bit sad, he went too soon.

[@MsSoulProvider]

Jim McManus yes,- every song stands as a poem, ..

[@cabbey31]

3 months after 9/11?!? In a closet, no less...

[@folkme3042]

Why weren't this brilliant band massive?.Criminally underrated.They had the lot in their heyday.Great musicianship,fantastic songwriting and stunning live performances.Still can't believe that Stuart is gone sometimes.

[@poruatokin]

Err, they actually were massive in the 80's

[@folkme3042]

@@poruatokin They had a lot of success in the UK and parts of Europe in the eighties and early nineties but never made a name for themselves in the US and further afield unlike some of their contemporaries. I just think that they never got the global recognition that they deserved.

[@jipsom]

One of our countries most underrated talents. Amazing writer, amazing voice - and he flew Airwolf (at least I think that was him) ;o)

[@paulwilliams210668]

Very much so. Scotland is a great country.

[@MrDazza1964]

What a talent RIP my friend for so many years even though I never met you I feel I did for so many years thanks for all the memories

[@xxxASSIxxx001]

I wish I was there :-( Last time I´ve seen them was in the 80s. Before the concert I met them at McDonalds in Hamburg/Dammtor. Could´t believe my eyes when Stuart stood right next to me to order a burger :-). If I only knew then....

[@dominicg74]

Stuart and big country way underrated..Damn shame..the lyrics are unique..and when Stuart uses the e-bow in porrohman is amazing..

[@marleybu7984]

Porrohman is one of my all time favourites. It's amazing. 😀

[@huwphillips1833]

Just consider myself lucky to have experienced them live

[@TheFender26]

Great video and song its a shame we all have to get old but weren't they great RIP Stuart

[@user-vb1vt1tm2d]

Lanett53 hi bubba listen to this song I finally found few other songs I enjoy watching them listening fondly

[@williamdonnelly8532]

God bless you,MrA😎X

[@mylesie8078]

Some people think they do good in politics. In business and other really quite selfish careers...these men Stuart Mark Bruce and Tony...helped us to Stay Alive and realise that music maters.

[@peterlange4473]

1988 in the former GDR. I lived there in that country and couldnt see them. Im so sad about that until now! But great music of a genius man and band!

[@brianprentice502]

This is an awesome song and reminds me so much of my childhood.

[@Wanne9368]

Absolutely, me too. Stuart left us way too early

[@tamaracole4141]

Stuart was a legend.Taken away too early by a cruel world.Listen to the lyrics.Why would anyone compose Save Me in 1990 if it didn't mean he was crying out for help

[@nicolanorris2709]

I really like this, yes it’s different but omg you can really hear Stuart’s amazing voice

[@marleybu7984]

Totally love this song, it's so beautiful. Keyboards spoil it though. Stuart you were amazing. Thanks the four of you for getting me through a very bad time in my life. Wish I could have got you through yours Stuart. 😢

[@akiuliano]

Incredible lyricist. Every song is anthem quality. My favorite band still!! Steeltown my favorite followed by Crossing, Skinners and then Damascus.

[@davidjack3]

You forgot lost patrol 😂

[@lisaknell1809]

“And it feels like Hell” 😢 We love you Stuart you will never be forgotten. Your music lives on ❤️

[@neilsycamore2685]

I agree

[@neilsycamore2685]

Just sorry I never got to see them live.😂

[@neilsycamore2685]

Just sorry I never got to see them live😂

[@stuartlawsonbeattie1411]

Hero, man of passion, poet, creator of dreams, we miss you Brother. They broke the mould, there will never be another of your ilk. God Bless you, Son of God.

[@elprado1963]

One of their all time best.... Such emotions run through me when I hear this... What a Great, Great song... They were Big Country !!!!

[@Psychopompsicle]

I will forever miss you and your music. God speed.