This is the music video called Fragile Thing from Big Country.
Пікірлер: 282
@TRANExWRECK15 жыл бұрын
I am so glad my father introduced me to this band when I was younger, I'm only 19 and I think I'm the only one my age that truly appreciates this band.
@AnFithich3 жыл бұрын
This was over a decade ago, but I really hope you keep that appreciation for BC well into your 30s and beyond.
@padraigmarcus13 жыл бұрын
Stuart Adamson always has lyrics that have impact. In this song, the lyric "I could walk a 1000 miles tonight and never find my place...at least until it gets too light to hide my tearful face." This is powerful poetry folks. If I were an English teacher in high schoole or college, I'd make my students study this poetry over most the crap I had to study has a kid.
@Mindset69276 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated bands of the 80's. RIP Stuart - Your gift that you shared with the world will be sorely missed.
@briandavis89395 жыл бұрын
Tristan Biggs no chance they where never underrated in the 80s
@jumpinjojo4 жыл бұрын
Tim Begg Not underrated at all. What are you smoking?
@scneese646 жыл бұрын
Miss you, love you, adore you, only wish I'd known you. RIP Stuart My father who was a lifelong musician unexpectly passed away just 2 months ago, 5 days after being diagnosed with bladder cancer so Stuart, if in the afterlife you meet my Dad you guys will have a lot in common to talk about & do some major jamming tunes. Love you Dad & Stuart
@gerdyzermann17723 жыл бұрын
They sure have a good time!
@sinister06613 жыл бұрын
one of the best singer/song writers the UK ever produced.
@bfbjr14 жыл бұрын
I've listened to Big Country nearly every day since 1983. Thanks Stuart.
@gareth63010 жыл бұрын
Still missing you Big man.
@doran4417 жыл бұрын
This is another great song from Stuart and the lads.The CD "Driving to Damascus"is great.This band should have enjoyed a higher level of recognition,especially in North America.But it is good to see that so many people do care about this band and remember Stuart with love and respect.
@tyeistops15 жыл бұрын
Stuart was a genius; saw BC over 70* times; he never remembered me; i'm ok with that....found it hard to talk at times; he'd put me at ease.....just soo friggin' grateful for what he/they left!.....and Tony,Bruce and Mark; all in their own way have/will, still help us to never forget! In their own way..whatever they do.....i doubt Stuart will ever be forgotten! For as long as they survive; pretty darn sure they'll be 'nods' to Stuart in whatever form; a lasting impression on all of us!
@jamesbrennan53605 ай бұрын
Can't believe you had the privilege to see them over 70 times. I'd give anything for 1 last gig.
@aarlevanbram17 жыл бұрын
how can someone ending up in a Motel at Hawaii only two years later thinking he is alone while thousands of people are looking for him? If you are down and out please seek help, you won't regret it!
@jackgriffin45302 жыл бұрын
I am 73. Vietnam Vet who was young and exposed to Agent Orange. I am now in the end stages of the Parkinson's Disease. I CAN'T DO ANYTHING NOW. IT'S All over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : (
@craiggibson29652 жыл бұрын
An absolute tragedy and 1 I still can't understand even today
@padraigsisk40572 жыл бұрын
@@craiggibson2965 Damascus after Steeltown their best. Stuart needed good management like what U2 management had.
@padraigsisk40572 жыл бұрын
@@jackgriffin4530 hi Jack, sorry to hear your troubles especially when u serve ur country. As Stuart said Come up screaming
@ianhawdon3680 Жыл бұрын
I am there too jack 3 weeks ago died,came back 64 yrs old crying all the time about missing heroes in music sturt adamson the ruts owen etc cant seem to açept i am stil here not sure i want to be
@Toyah1315 жыл бұрын
Well I'm 17 and they're still my favourite band. :D
@briandonnelly8749 Жыл бұрын
Hope your still listening to Big country. Greetings from Scotland
@Toyah13 Жыл бұрын
@@briandonnelly8749 I'm 30 now but I still listen to Big Country!
@briandonnelly8749 Жыл бұрын
@@Toyah13 😘🙃
@briandonnelly8749 Жыл бұрын
@@Toyah13 😘
@AnFithich4 жыл бұрын
I've never seen this video and yet it's everything I imagined, a Scot alone in a diner in America, the utter loneliness of missing a connection, oceans apart. I feel it strongly resonates imagery from Shattered Cross as well; the man in black, the woman in red, I have a music video in my head for that too, and it looks a lot like this, especially the figure alone on the road, the dusts in the air, that sense of futility... Fragility. Life and love both. I'm incredibly disappointed that for whatever reason they cut the verse including the line "all I ever wanted, was to be that hero too" in part because it resonates so strongly with me personally, but also because I think it's a very telling truth he immortalised in song. I think if he'd realised he *was* a hero, how many people's lives he'd changed, he could have returned to Scotland, to a hero's welcome. We shouldn't erase that, I think. But what do I know? I'm a lost Scots poet myself and I just feel strongly about certain words and phrases sometimes and today it was that one. His words affected me and every piece of poetry from me will continue his legacy in the only way I can. I wouldn't be the writer I am today without his poetry saving the days, and getting me through "a lot of cold nights, missing..."
@frankstared3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful writing. He is sorely missed and elsewhere I have said to others that we need to celebrate what he did create and was released. Now though I acknowledge that grieving is an individual journey. Yet, his empathy, humanism, and connection to others in his lyricism haunts me too. I feel for all who were touched by the Big Man with a heart as big as the world, a heart that bled for this world, too.
@AnFithich3 жыл бұрын
@@frankstared I honestly don't think a day goes by that my own thoughts or writing don't turn to his poetry for inspiration, for empathy, for understanding. I think he had a great depth of insight into the soul, and that's why his works are so enduring, and so haunting. Have you come across these interpretations? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3fUeqBtqJt1pq8 There's another video linked in the description with a commentary on the thoughts behind the cover, and this one, I was listening to again today: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Cyo4iknMeUr68 It's not just Stuarts own voice that resonates, but the lyrics and the meanings and emotions he conveyed. I feel like the covers by this channel and Karine Polewart on the Scottish Songbook add a mark of respect to what Stuart was gifting us. I guess that's the probelm with having "a heart as big as a mountain" it can contain so many caverns, and so much darkness too. I hope he knew how much he gave while he was here, now just how much felt taken from him, in the end.
@frankstared3 жыл бұрын
@@AnFithich Great response. I prefer the former interpretation of perhaps one of my favourite BC tunes to the later. However, as you say, great art inspires us in countless ways-many and most of them not immediately obvious. I can truly say that BC, and in particular Stu's tremulous lyricism, was integral to my own validation at a time when I had few admirable role models. My formative early teen years were spent replaying 'The Crossing', 'Wonderland EP' and 'Steeltown', on cassette tapes, tapes I repeatedly repaired. In terms of the darkness he carried, I can speak to you about my own intuitions concerning that but I would prefer not to do so here as I would not wish to alienate others. He most certainly knew about the way he touched others and I feel, while he cherished that, what he held onto consumed him. Might you know where the original CountryClub BC fan club forum is? I posted there when I found out about his death but have been unable to locate the original forum. Regardless, rest assured that his words and songs will always be woven into my own fiber...and I would have it no other way.
@briandonnelly87493 жыл бұрын
Best comment I have read on KZbin respect. Greetings Scotland
@AnFithich3 жыл бұрын
@@briandonnelly8749 Thank you so much for stopping by to say so, and for reading. This really means a lot to me.
@colinwatt39582 жыл бұрын
Brings a tear to my eye every time I listen to this. Fantastic song. Still can't believe Stuart has passed on to another world.
@wightman19877 жыл бұрын
Only reaching 69 in the UK charts, this has to be one of the most underrated songs
@brianbigcountry4 жыл бұрын
Shouid have been at least a top 20 😳..great Album DTD. That i still play often
@speleokeir4 жыл бұрын
There was a reason for that. According to Classic Rock: "Fragile Thing was A-listed at Radio 2 and the single looked a dead cert to make the top 40 until chart regulators CIN decided that the ‘pizza box’ packaging of the CD2 single had one too many folds in it. Sales would therefore not be eligible." Basically it sounds like sales were sabotaged due to some petty technicality. Here's a link to the full article if you're interested. I wouldn't say I agree with all of it, such as the opinion about The Seer album (my personal favourite), but nevertheless it's an interesting read. www.loudersound.com/features/the-life-and-hard-times-of-big-country-and-stuart-adamson
@brianbigcountry4 жыл бұрын
@@speleokeir Good Wee read .cheers 👍.had DTD on this afternoon .beat the crap on the TV for Sure
@djpriddin62114 жыл бұрын
@@brianbigcountry I still play mine very often as well . Great album ☺️ so many years after The Crossing creates DTD. In between, only two or three indifferent songs.
@johnweinberger1284 жыл бұрын
@@speleokeir cheers for the share. I was very interested in reading it since I was just at the Drake Motel in Nashville to walk where Stuart walked. Sounds crazy, but I could feel his spirit there.
@lisaknell60187 жыл бұрын
Stuart you are still missed and always will be. You were loved by many, even though you probably didn't believe it. Thanks for sharing your gifts with the world, you deserved a kinder fate. 😢 x
@stephenreid152710 жыл бұрын
As always he speak`s for many.. Great man RIP
@ulascilingir2 жыл бұрын
Sad to live in a world where Ryan's toy review attracts more views in a day than this masterpiece has in 16 years...
@lovewonderfulcolours6 жыл бұрын
Happy 60th birthday, Stu. :( Thank you for everything. Especially this song.
@mrnosebear74063 жыл бұрын
Fine song and excellent duet between Eddie und Stu. We still miss you, Stuart. RIP
@johnnybonds7712 жыл бұрын
one of the best singer/songwriters the world ever produced.
@leeturner80238 жыл бұрын
I spend a lot of cold nights missing you... marvelous tune. RIP Stu
@erikhageffryn91110 жыл бұрын
Such a great song. Somehow sad... And the female singer's voice is awesome. Thanks to Big Country for this song too!
@MisterBagg6 жыл бұрын
Eddi Reader
@jasonbrooks82742 жыл бұрын
Never forgotten, never under appreciated. RIP. In loving memory of my good friend Johnny 1 way. X Boat Drinks.
@kevpeanut20102 жыл бұрын
This song is just simply phenomenal 🔥
@tammysilvey8036 Жыл бұрын
Still & always listening to BC. Just ❤ these guys. 😘
@rockfan92759 жыл бұрын
That closing shot gives me chills every time. It's almost as if they knew what lay ahead. Great song and great video.
@DreamingOfBaba7 жыл бұрын
The whole video is like that. When they drive by him while he's walking is just too...sad.
@showmerightnow17 жыл бұрын
Wow. That song is so haunting and wonderful, but I'd never seen the video before. Didn't even know there was one. I can't believe Stuart is gone. I was lucky to see the band live 5 times. Totally underrated group. Oh, Stuart why did you leave us? Thank you for posting this video.
@craiggibson29654 жыл бұрын
Love listening to big country and always get emotional when I hear the genius that is sadly no longer with us 😢😢
@moggiesdad18 жыл бұрын
This in my humble opinion is the best Big Country song ever...I wish they would have had the same success here in the states as they did in the UK....
@kristipotochnik70836 жыл бұрын
Eerily awesome-RIP Stuart. You are missed by too many; you departed far too so 'on. The World morns a great musician whose songs saved many while he distroyed himself because he was human; Rest Peacefully in the arms of the Universe. Kristi Potohnik
@dawneabdulal-bari931310 жыл бұрын
Classic adult tunes...Miss you Stuart...Thanks for the memories ;->
@Daniel-yc1ff10 жыл бұрын
If you ever feel down, lonely, or need someone to talk to...I'm here. I suffer much like Stuart had.
@dawneabdulal-bari931310 жыл бұрын
How sweet! Very kind of you indeed Daniel. I am actually researching for a book about the 4 lads. April 11th should be 'Stuart Adamson Day' in Crossgates...dontcha think?
@Daniel-yc1ff10 жыл бұрын
Yes, that would be a great day.
@Daniel-yc1ff10 жыл бұрын
Message me on my KZbin channel so we can stay in contact via email or otherwise.
@dawneabdulal-bari931310 жыл бұрын
;->
@ketweazle13 жыл бұрын
reminds me of my holidays in austria and italy when i was young my dad listend to this song much haha. Awesome song
@douginedin16 жыл бұрын
yup, she did backing vocals on a few of the tracks on the Album Driving to Damascus. and she is in good company, the last guest vocalist on a song of theirs was Kate Bush on The Seer, from the Album the Seer.
@Nessie24105 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite songs by BC, with lovely voice of Eddi Reader.
@umaholburns18 жыл бұрын
we had a vote at work about the best band ever... we're talking about the length of the UK with a variety of peoples picking it... Big Country won by a mile... is it any wonder when songs like this that touch the heart and bring a tear to the eye are so beautiful...
@sdhunterx18 жыл бұрын
Big Country at their best. Loved them and miss them hugely. Deserved so much more recognition. If only Stuart knew how much we cared. Rest in Peace mate.
@richardtgregg27664 жыл бұрын
There’s a Big Country shaped hollow in my heart.
@sdhunterx17 жыл бұрын
This is a great song but the video makes me sad given what hapened to Stuart. The older I get the more I love Big Country. They were, and indeed are, magnificent.
@sgtwilkosbarmyarmy14 жыл бұрын
Theres thousands missing you Stuart!!! Believe your music will never die!! Come on Big Country fans......WE WANT MORE!!!
@FranchiseBlade4 жыл бұрын
I love the song and enjoyed many of the comments. Many of you spoke very elegantly about Stuart. I wish I could too. I trust that I won't, so I'll be overly wordy and not as effective in what I'm trying to say instead. He was a bard and troubadour. His music and words always inspired and moved me. I am saddened by the depth of his sorrow. I wish there had been a way for him to get help. The ironic thing is that many of his songs speak of hard times but they often had a spirit of a good battle against those hard times and inspired me in my own life. This song has a deep sadness, but was blended so well with lyric and music that it is a truly artistic and a piece to be admired. Eddie Reader's vocals add a great deal. The whole band are insanely talented and use their talent in a way that always serves the song more than their own glory or vanity.
@catherinemarlow69322 жыл бұрын
I’d given anything to have been there for him. His music was there for me so many times. I miss my friend...one day I hope to meet you, Stu. You were my friend of the heart.
@JANNAMINISTRY11 жыл бұрын
Stuart, you were the best! Stuart was the best Singer, and songwriter! This song was a great song among many of his songs. Stuart, you are missed dearly!
@mrjohnnyboy6517 жыл бұрын
Saw BC in Phoenix Park opening for U2. they were GREAT then and still are. I also saw them touring BUFFALO SKINNERS at the Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ. Another great show. Started listening to them alot in the past three months. I guess my ex-girlfriend triggered it. this song really tears me up ....
@sshaver8115 жыл бұрын
The best song Ive heard in a long time. I love that there's songs out there like this.
@nigelhutt99213 жыл бұрын
A true gem of a song from an amazing album. You simply can't listen to this only once it draws you in like a magnet
@ChemicalAngel17515 жыл бұрын
@TRANExWRECK I got my kids into them too, and they are 20, 17 and 15!! They were brought up listening to them lol Stunning lyrics, and a voice no-one can rival.
@kilts4u216 жыл бұрын
In this video, Stuart resembles actor Ray Liotta a bit facially. Seldom does a day pass in which I lament his passing. .especially in the manner that he left the earth. His brilliance as a songwriter and guitarist is unsurpassed and I'm thankful I got to see him and BC in better times. The mark of a great artist is how they effect the way you feel for years to come. To that end, Stuart Adamson accomplished that. He is truly missed.
@jamesbrennan53605 ай бұрын
Like most people I was gutted when I heard about Stuart’s death. Big Country have been and always will be my number one band ever. End of story. Always listening to boy's as well as Stuarts side gig with Marcus (The Raphaels). Reading some of the comments just reaffirms what I have thought for forty odd years. Singer, song writer, Guitarist, entertainer there are few in this world that can/could sit at the top table. Only ever managed to see the Big Country once in my life and it is also one of my biggest regrets. Can't help but think of all the music we could have enjoyed. So, remember him, his songs and if you need help talk to someone, anyone well all do at some point in our life's.
@jimazel14 жыл бұрын
Sleep well Stuart. I first knew of you and Big Country back in 1997. You rock my friend and left your footprint on earth. Love you lots and will always listen to your stuff. Happy dreams.
@isabellle8718 жыл бұрын
stu , i hope you know how much we miss you! when i look at you alone in this hotel it makes me want to cry...
@anpr198416 жыл бұрын
absolutely brilliant! Was lucky enough to see BC several times between 85 & 99. The best live band I've ever seen. God bless Stuart and the chaps for the magical music they gave us over the years.
@MrRECP13 жыл бұрын
Eddie Reader has the best Scottish female vocal that I have EVER heard. She is another lost talent, she should have been more recognised than she is. Big Country ROCK!!!!
@xRusty7x14 жыл бұрын
I think I've just heard my new favourite track, I'm a BC fan who lost touch for years but have my ticket for the London show. Stuarts memory lives on.
@Charmed1983218 жыл бұрын
I love this song, it is so brilliant, thouh i miss Stuart too, he wrote the best lyrics ever and played guitar so good, that noone can play better
@johnmulrain27797 жыл бұрын
I just love this,Eddie and Stuart's voices knit well together. I also thing this track shows how BC music had matured over the years ❤ ❤
@TheStormyriver14 жыл бұрын
1st saw big country in 85 now i got my 11 year old daughter listening to this song if possible she may love it more than me. if u love this have a listen to troubled man it might just break your heart though.
@Diadema0339 жыл бұрын
wonderful! And this was the last album of them! Look what they did!
@briantrend18126 жыл бұрын
I named my irish setter Big Country he passed away on Nov 2nd 2002
@JANNAMINISTRY11 жыл бұрын
Stuart was Big Country, and will always be Big Country. I happen to be blessed, and know Shelli, Stuart's Beautiful daughter. I know this family! Stuart started Big Country,and Stuarts music will never die! Shelli's, hit's "Wonder" and "Here In The Dark" are beautiful songs. Stuart's music will live on and never die. Best singer and songwriter UK ever .
@guymorgan36487 жыл бұрын
Fantastic album
@goodman36514 жыл бұрын
@TRANExWRECK your not the only one im 22 listened since the age of 7 there isnt bad song they did and stuart was just truly talented and will live in my memory forever
@milesfromneworleans4 жыл бұрын
Great tune!
@hakanlindgren25917 жыл бұрын
THIS is proof that Big Country were no fad. Perfection! Too bad it's not on Spotify
@alfiethaxter3 жыл бұрын
It is now matey!
@kevindahlenburg60147 ай бұрын
Still miss you and your music.
@AndrewPurcellmusic3 ай бұрын
My friend Tony who's a massive Big Country fan put me onto this, and I did follow Big Country in their early days...I'm now going to investigate their later stuff..He said this video is ominous....He wasn't wrong was he....R.I.P Stuart...
@simfaithguitar18 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! This is great!
@darrenlewis273710 жыл бұрын
keep the music alive stayalive 30 years bigman
@kevseabass18 жыл бұрын
can't get enough of big country vids on you tube. nice one!
@colintough60316 жыл бұрын
As per usual the man delivers , well backed up by Eddi. 👍👍
@carlangas9773 жыл бұрын
Great song👍
@Mazzy3116 жыл бұрын
God, this bring tears to my eyes, it was tragic what happenedwith Stuart but his talent and songs will always be remembered the all fans.
@albertimmanuel10695 жыл бұрын
Some will come back with a bang. Stuward went with a bang. Eteranal song n heavenly melody
@elprado196312 жыл бұрын
Yes they were better.... Incredible that so many people have not listened to their greatness !!! I am glad I do.... Each and Every Day... RIP Stuart...
@trickydicky197113 жыл бұрын
Been singing this all day
@loopingstaruk14 жыл бұрын
Was never a huge fan of Big Country's 90's stuff , but listening to this again just makes you realise they were still coming up with the odd great song , even if they were being largely ignored . I think this is probably Big Country's best video too
@Artisanian113 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, can't get this melody out of my head...
@musicfunkydude16 жыл бұрын
Even now if i walk into our local musicshop for strings or whatever ,i still expect to bump into the bigman, cant believe he's gone.Heartbreaking.
@alexzulu196916 жыл бұрын
thanks utah this means so much to me, and so many others keep on posting videos, great job man
@jonetrance44955 жыл бұрын
one of the best songs ever made
@runrigm714 жыл бұрын
stuart we miss you greetings from germany to all bc fans in the world
@JJohnston3711ProInk12 жыл бұрын
A TRULY SEAMLESS Song. The Songwriter's "perfection".
@rogerkay86033 жыл бұрын
16/12/21 is twenty years I think. Barring incidents and accidents I'll raise a glass to you Stuart.
@1752mack13 жыл бұрын
Love this band totally n Stuart 4ever....So much missed!!! xxx
@OCOrbits16 жыл бұрын
It can't get any better than this song I know we all spend much time missing Stuart
@JollyJimmyJohnston13 жыл бұрын
! of my faviourite all time greats this song!! Love It!!
@kezzer215 жыл бұрын
Miss him and his bros in the band God bless and take care....so sad..love and peace dudes...x
@padraigmarcus14 жыл бұрын
This song is yet another example of Stuart's brilliance. The lyric "I could walk a thousand miles tonight and never find my place. At least until it gets to light to hide my tearful face."
@gmichaelt15 жыл бұрын
Met Stuart twice. One of the nicest, gentlest chaps you could ever hope to meet. What a bloody shame. At least he left us a few tunes. Still too sad.
@Calling1417 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song, totally gives me goosebumps all over. Amazing band pity Stuart never got the help he deserved. Thanks for posting the video.
@NorSkot8 жыл бұрын
So I just listened to this twice. This is my third listen: there is a verse missing here! I was singing along (can't help it, it's my favourite song in the world) 3rd (and best, IMHO) verse, is actually "I've been to see a movie About a man who saved the world Had the same old happy ending Where the hero gets the girl And all I ever wanted Was to be that hero, too And then I might still be with her Instead of here with you"
@owenmcgee84966 жыл бұрын
Shows what happens when record companies go mad editing, where nothing can be longer than 4 minutes long!
@AnFithich4 жыл бұрын
Same here! I'm on my third listen and searching the comments for lyrics to find out if this is a different version or what. Glad someone else out there noticed. Absolutely scandalous that they would edit his poetry like this, because it speaks volumes, and was the line in my head when I got the inclination to listen to it just now.
@michaelbragg69039 жыл бұрын
One of Stuart's best.
@LisaXxX5013 жыл бұрын
Manche gehen zu früh und keiner weiß es, aber der Verlust ist riesig. In stillem Gedenken an stuart. Ich hoffe da, wo du jetzt bist, gehts dir gut, wo immer das ist.
@paulburt82836 жыл бұрын
Driving To Damascas A Fitting Epitath Great Songwriter ,Great Singer ,Great Guitar ,The GUVNOR !!!!!!!!!!
@crisbenedictramos9094 жыл бұрын
"Oh, you like listening to old songs" "No. I love listening to good songs"
@JANNAMINISTRY11 жыл бұрын
Brian,you,Stuart,and shelli are all legends.
@dutchboy25al16 жыл бұрын
Where was I when this song came out? I spend the long nights missing you...
@Mattrossphoto15 жыл бұрын
nothing short of amazing!! soo good to know music like this exists!
@SheWoreLemon8314 жыл бұрын
This song is definitely growing on me, Stuart's voice is gorgeous. At first I wasn't sure what to make of it compared to the first 3 or 4 studio albums and quite frankly if this wasn't Big Country I'd probably by pass it because it doesn't exactly do a whole a lot for me, but I also like this video because Stuart looks good n' healthy.
@carloso51914 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song
@motrcycleboy18 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. This is Stuart at his best