Wonderland

Big Country at Glasgow Barrowland ( 29th December 1993).

[@TheAcousticBandits]

Anyone else get goosebumps every time you listen to this?

[@ianhawdon3680]

Yes i am now after 4 pints,does make me feel very emotional,cryin in reality i loved stuart and his band

[@davecoalwood9487]

Me

[@Maranatha936]

Yes, the high energy of this is incredible! Love it ❤️🎼

[@malcolmdouglas5873]

Me too. Great band great songwriter.

[@mickbrown638]

Absolutely brilliant live performance.

[@barrycoomer8137]

He really was the real deal wasn’t he ? His interaction with the crowd is so good to see. He appreciated their involvement as much as they did his. What a talent. Sorely missed.

[@richpurslow3283]

exactly, cant stop watching this vid, the energy and sound is imense.

[@robertshaw4553]

way ahead of his short time

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

He hung himself in a closet in a hotel next to honolulu airport....never even made it to the beach.....i stayed at that hotel....very sad...i am thinking he went out there to get better or see the beach etc.... before he killed himself....but killed himself in a crappy hotel

[@stevet9938]

❤

[@hoser7706]

❤️ so true

[@marcusaurelius7461]

On a cold night as the snow falls this warms the heart and rekindles memories of a wonderful band , here we are in 2021 , anyone else listening and getting that warm soulful glow..

[@ianjackson5128]

I’ve seen a few bands, some massive bands, some local bands....all live. Nobody, nobody come close to this line up, live. Nobody

[@keithdarbyshire6481]

There will never be another band quite like them. The atmosphere at their gigs was quite simply electric. RIP in piece Stuart - you were, and still are loved by so many

[@rodders51]

Without a doubt the best live band ever. You will never see a pairing of two guirarists like this again and its not just Stuart and Bruce but Mark and Tony also. Take any one of them away and youve lost the unique sound and energy created here. Thank God for youtube archives

[@mikegray8776]

I saw them at the NEC in around '87 - and you are absolutely right!! I had also seen Dire Straits (who I absolutely loved & still do) and many, many other truly great bands at the very same venue - BUT NO-ONE ever generated an atmosphere anything like as brilliant as these boys. I have never before felt a super-venue SHAKE in the way that it did that night! I saw them twice more in Glasgow over the years - and for me they will always be THE best live band ever.

[@tesshutchings4486]

Absolute legend

[@cejannuzi]

Sorry but Bruce is pretty lame on guitar and couldn't sing backup properly. It's a shame Stuart never paired up with someone like Marshall Crenshaw to write music, sing and play guitar. They would have been awesome together.

[@giseleaponte4516]

100 agree!!!

[@gmansi]

Lame why?

[@ravibritto6334]

Wonderland...... Wonderful song......l love my Big Country forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever.......... Even after my death......................

[@raymondweiss2707]

Stuart Adamson was the most underrated songwriter of his generation - you can't count how many 'indie' bands from the late 2000s on emulate both his voice and chord progressions - the first 3 Big Country records are absolute masterpieces.

[@stevet9938]

💯

[@PaulSmith-zb1nm]

Tru dat

[@chrispetty4574]

Masterpiece

[@guyincognito1560]

They are and they really caught lightning again with Buffalo Skinners through Damascus, people should really spend time with them. It's a shame the Grunge thing drowned out so much good music, BC were definitely victims of that shift and they were churning out some of their very best stuff.

[@cejannuzi]

@@guyincognito1560 Grunge killed bands like The Gin Blossoms and BC in its hard rock phase.

[@thedark2536]

Big Country live ! Untouchable

[@salsageordie]

One can see Tony Butler loved playing in this band .

[@seansteele8690]

The place is absolutely bouncing the energy from the crowd is unbelievable great band

[@aarlevanbram]

We can't turn back time. We can't live a life of somebody else. We can't make promises we can't fullfill. We can be strong. We can show respect to one of the greatest guitar players and vocalists of the eighties and nineties! We can be with him spirit and after 30 years we still can feel his love and talents!!! X (H) X

[@catrinhughes2375]

I absolutely luv big country xxx

[@suz-x]

No one will ever come close to this .... Such a talent that was so underestimated ... Brilliant song writer ... He was the whole package ,,,,

[@stevesimpson6444]

suz x Hi suz,again, lol I'm having another big country day.And your comment is spot on.

[@suz-x]

Sounds good to me Steve enjoy :)

[@suz-x]

We should always have a Big Country day everyday

[@Malc2169]

They

[@jimrobertson4128]

Hell yeh o was ther 🤘🏼😎

[@samicla3610]

Me and my husband walked out of our wedding ceremony to this wonderful song. Love Big Country.

[@scottatkins9866]

leanne ware it's a gooden.

[@roscoejackson4978]

2 KOOL!!

[@michaelburnett7809]

That would have been awesome. 👍👌

[@patrickcannady2066]

How sweet

[@edwardwright1988]

We walked out of ours to, In a Big Country....Stay alive......and Stuart always will through his music. R.I.P Thank you for everything you gave us.

[@markserour9115]

One of the few occasions, in my opinion, when the live version is better than the one cut in the studio.

[@29memyselfandi]

Only really appreciate them now years later. What a live band they must have been. This is one of the best things I ever saw on KZbin. Two great guitar players and a phenomenal rhythm section. Truly inspiring.

[@cejannuzi]

It's Stuart who is carrying it all with his guitar and singing. He should have collaborated with better musicians along the way more.

[@guyincognito1560]

Yep, saw each tour through the 80's and it was difficult to watch them fade. The music was there but they were forced to alter their sound some. Got it back with Skinners and went out strong. They were amazing, came out of nowhere. People kept talking about "bagpipe" sound and overlooking the fact that you had collectively, 4 of the most talented musicians to come out of that generation.

[@ianjackson5128]

​@@cejannuzi Disagree. Its the four. The dynamic, the respect between them. The honesty.

[@jonburrows2883]

The 1st minute of this video is why i love Stuart. Great guitar playing and that dance!

[@msheldon10]

This is probably the best live performance by a band ever! I would love to have been there. Being Scottish I know how electric the Barrolwands can be. Big Country took it to hyperspace with this one!

[@spythedog]

5 years later,still one of the best anthems EVER...rip stewart.

[@ericmcgivern4429]

This makes me feel realise how lucky I am to have been around in the 80s & seen this Great Band live . Stuart Adamson loved his fans ❤️ & his fans loved him ❤️

[@adriaanrenkema4520]

Same here, I feel blessed to have seen them twice live in the Netherlands.

[@dubhlochan]

I live in a Big Country ( Canada) and I always have Big Country in my heart

[@liamstfc]

the little joyous shake of his head when the crowd sings the opening "woahs" is a delight

[@29memyselfandi]

Liam Roche he he, yeah cause they come in a bar too early, he shakes his head to say “you’re in too early”. It’s a lovely moment... I had forgotten how good they were. This is fabulous.

[@eliancamilo9102]

pro tip: watch series on KaldroStream. Me and my gf have been using it for watching all kinds of movies during the lockdown.

[@rudyarcher4928]

@Elian Camilo Yup, I've been using Flixzone} for years myself :)

[@vizzz6270]

Someone please invent a time machine so we can bring Stuart back..x

[@Vic-nz9fm]

One of the best. RIP

[@paullavan3097]

Nobody will ever understand why this could not be enough for you Stewart; God Bless You my friend.

[@giggleebox]

could it possibly get any better than this

[@mikegray8776]

Great audio quality - so many BC clips have either horribly fuzzy or very muted sound, - BUT this is great. Thank you! I have probably watched over 300 different bands during the last 50 years - but NO-ONE created a better live atmosphere than Big Country in their prime !!

[@jaime57473]

sweet Jesus Christ all mighty God!!!!!!

[@petersmith3984]

This is the best version of wonderland live I have seen/heard.

[@ianjackson5128]

I’ll be seeing my time out behind the curtains to this version 👍

[@derekavonswell1744]

Total joy. A fabulous song, performed by geniuses of their time, who were never recognised for the talents, song writing poignancy (and yet joy) and brilliant live performances that those of us who knew them saw. And loved. The utter sadness of Stuart's loss haunts us all in a way I find impossible to reconcile two decades on, but we rejoice in the complete mesmerising magic, gifts, lyrics and pleasure he brought to the world. We love you, big man.

[@tesshutchings4486]

I give this man 💯 he felt the winter more than most I’d of saved him if given the chance Talented man yet no one see his pain till it was to late Makes me think of my dad in many ways Look after those who don’t ask for help

[@bertbroekhuisen8691]

Goode bumps everywhere! One of my favorite bands ever. They deserve so much more! RIP Stuart. You will never be forgotten.

[@MrSTEVIEJINX]

We were so blessed to have him here at all. Deeply missed and always remembered. R.I.P. Stewart.

[@nicksarts8925]

Stuart*

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

He hung himself in a closet in a hotel next to honolulu airport....never even made it to the beach.....i stayed at that hotel....very sad...i am thinking he went out there to get better or see the beach etc.... before he killed himself....but killed himself in a crappy hotel

[@damowilliams204]

4 artists at work. Excellent rhythm section (10/10) to the drum tech who sorted that snare, two of the ‘best of their time’ guitarists, and not to mention the lyrical genius of Mr Adamson. A lot would say that all BC songs sounded the same, but that’s a compliment because they never did a shit one!

[@trikerj1]

Have to be one of the best live bands ever

[@FoghornLeghorn66]

I think we all under appreciate Bruce. When I first heard Wonderland I was floored and Bruce's guitar was a big part of that.

[@johnmacintyre6231]

I was at this concert, brings back so many memories of the best live band ever, remember leaving thinking what the f... just happened there amazing night

[@rachend810]

I felt depressed, and tired as consecuense..Now I have energy!... The power of a good music...This band really can get me up!

[@danieltaylor2037]

Not a camera phone in sight, just pure unbridled joy!

[@gareth630]

+Daniel Taylor Haha with you on that brother

[@michaelburnett7809]

Daniel Taylor FANTASTIC LOOK AT THAT CROWD MAN WITTTTTTTT

[@76marex]

camera phones in 1993?

[@stephenroche5107]

Daniel Taylor i like it !

[@raymac8167]

Spot on Daniel what a talent Stuart was

[@dalmore111]

This version I want played at my funeral.

[@adriannugara8225]

Me too

[@ianjackson5128]

I’m seriously considering it

[@padraigsisk4057]

Must be expecting a long funeral.

[@aarondavies5363]

NOTHING will EVER replace BIG COUNTRY with the GREAT mr Adams

[@brettdevlin9755]

what can you say. words escape me

[@kjclass]

This is one of those B.C. songs that I hear in my head each and every day. More than 20 years and I still never tire of it. This performance is fantastic. As always, thank you so much for sharing it. You're the best Isabelle!!!!

[@anpr1984]

Buffalo Skinners tour of 93. Great performance from a truly great band. Saw them on this tour at Cambridge Corn Exchange and again in 94. You should've been there.

[@chrismorrison2805]

when I found out S had passed I was just so floored and distraught. The Skids, BC...he was such a talent and all these years on, even though I never met him...at 54 years old, it still breaks my goddamn heart.

[@lisaknell6018]

Happiness = leather pants, loud guitars and Stuart with a goatee! I would give anything to have a time capsule back to this gig in 1993. Totally underrated band, especially in a live setting! RIP Stuart, you are missed!! X

[@jehugo66]

Just underplayed on radio-Not underrated. I never knew how many other Forever Fans were out there besides me till I got looking around on KZbin. God Bless Big Country-Unique in so many ways. 🇬🇧 (couldn't find the Scottish flag!)

[@wofra67]

+Lisa Knell i agree, live there were not much better bands that time. i saw them once it blows my mind.

[@davidknight5863]

KnoxTN Yankee

[@lisaknell6018]

I have met so many wonderful people all over the world because of Big Country! I like to think that maybe the big man has something to do with it. The music lives forever!

[@MrDNAcurry123]

Saw them 6 times. Best live band ever.

[@marick791]

Out of all the songs they did, I think Wonderland has always been close to my heart. Listening to this live version was even more compelling and added chills in the middle. I was lucky enough to see them live in 1994 I think, free gig in Wollaton Park in Nottingham. RIP Stuart.

[@29memyselfandi]

This really is a staggeringly good version. So much raw energy and powerful vibes. Magnificent. I must have watched it 50 times.

[@CallmeToddy]

Just loook at the crowd !!! That's it !!!!

[@juju5568]

I saw then play live twice in 86' Best live band for everything music = entertainment. They were so original aswell. Too many bands try to sound the same these days. Wonderful songs with

[@juju5568]

Pure energy and soul Better than all punk/heavy metal/electronic etc.

[@spythedog]

you know it's gunna be perfect

[@simianleer6313]

He sang songs about love and loss and hope and redemption over some of the most beautiful melodies ever written. Hiss loss is palpable. He and his music will never be forgotten

[@mattg56]

Well said indeed. Stuart had the soul of a poet.

[@HilmarSchacht-zm8kg]

Such a good lyricist ....loved that about Stuart😊

[@HilmarSchacht-zm8kg]

Signature guitar style ...unique...love that😊

[@thomasbliss8485]

Just the best band ever, Mark my favourite drummer of all time :)

[@sover90]

goosebumps again

[@derrickmurphy6040]

Great band.I often think of Stu as a young lad running round Scotland giging and getting bigger and better and then to end up dying alone in the states a long way away from Scotland so sad.what a talent.

[@elvia5935]

That thought breaks my heart. It is so contrary to the admiration for this immense fantastic band and to the celebration of their music & talent. Music that helped so many escape their own pain or take so much pleasure and hope out of it. Stuart will be in my heart forever.

[@ChrisSmith-py5pk]

Saw them in 82. Best gig ever. And I was in Russia last April and this guy said to me, did you ever see Big Country?

[@Fpstup]

Some people, when they leave the world, leave such a vacuum in the universe it can only be filled by the sadness of their loss that lasts forever. I will never stop missing you, it still hurts.

[@hooleyqueen]

It is 2020 and I fell in love with Big Country and their only US hit, "In a Big Country" when it came out in the 80s. I just found out the lead singer died a long time ago. I loved his voice. I've not been to Scotland, but I've been to Ireland 7 times. I love Irish and Scottish music both Traditional and Punk. I saw Shane MacGowan after he left the Pogues and formed the Popes. I went to their show in San Francisco, and had the most awesome time.

[@scottlakey1136]

Fantastic power and talent .i havent forgotten you stuart

[@haysfordays]

just massive.

[@allensaunders449]

this concert and there early barrowlands shows brilliant

[@liammcelhinney6451]

Never been to the Barrowland! !! Legendary by all accounts! !!!

[@sover90]

goosebumps

[@stevocity]

music like this = pure joy

[@soyghost1]

what a voice

[@deanvaughan5288]

Saw them twice and they were spectacular both times,Stuart signed my CDs with the line ' stay alive' if only you could have done that same thing,but hey I'm staying alive,thanks for ALL your music.

[@cmgushman]

love to see the big man feelin it like this, great post, don't hold back!

[@jackgriffin4530]

Fucking awesome band displaying a full on, mind blowing, Napalm masterpiece.Thank you, Big Country.

[@JudeIceCool3000]

Possibly the finest band to ever grace the earth

[@adriaanrenkema4520]

Imho not possible but definitely the best band ever. And though many people know them and appreciate them (just look at the comments for aal the vids on KZbin), they are the most underrated band ever.

[@ianhollingsworth2638]

Agreed! Awesome, uplifting - just bloody brilliant.

[@terrydavidson5052]

Adriaan Renkema not by me. Are you still listening

[@padraigsisk4057]

The reason why so many don't know Big country because the music industry let this band down. This includes radio stations as well.

[@ABZswingers]

What a night, I was there with Davie Smith and Pete Docherty, we caught the train at Dumbarton Central an embarked on one of the best nights of my life. That's me jumping about at 0.02 ,,, in amongst all the other nutters. Memories last a lifetime ... thanks Isabelle. x

[@vaughnblaylock6069]

That must be so cool to see that all these years later. Good for you. I never got to see them live, and I really wish I had.

[@johnmacintyre6231]

I was one of those nutters jumping about next to you, brilliant night never forgotten

[@davidlovatt4724]

a rare treat

[@darrenphillips5874]

Tony’s bass is mind blowing

[@MisterGee1968]

Wow - virtually the WHOLE crowd are bouncing !!

[@kevsomers5332]

Saw BC twice at Wembley in the 1980's - Only now do I realise how great they were. Isabelle87 - thank you x

[@huwphillips7839]

Never ever got the right recognition of a 80’s genius

[@isla7890]

You will never beat this.....

[@wendelltwilson]

God Bless you Stuart, I can't hear your voice and not be off to find wonder outdoors! Thank you Big Country for giving me the kick to be a happy and healthier person!

[@MrOtommyoparre]

absolute perfection in delivery......rest in perfect Stuart...you are missed

[@MrStevoboi]

i was 14 when i started to listen to big country, thin lizzy was my favorite band now big country took over. now im 17 still loving big country got to be the best band, hope im not the only kid that listens to big country would recommend this band to everyone. r.i.p stu

[@scottatkins9866]

I started the same time in life,now I am avery young 50.Ha ha.

[@teerexness]

This song is just incredible!

[@loft4me]

Crazy. I do not know why I cry, everytime I hear this song. I guess it is so nostalgic - tied into my college days. I am a man. But some little things, can cause a big man to cry. This is crazy.

[@lozaroundpattayacity2044]

he was a brill man our stuart . sadly missed

[@petec5135]

Goosebumps on Goosebumps.

[@dn5803]

The twin guitar interaction is fantastic.🙂

[@rustang426w]

Guitarmony!!! Them & Thin Lizzy

[@Bluemooners09]

I loved the skids and when they split I didn't think music would be the same again ,up popped big country wow wow wow how wrong was I ,RIP STUART.

[@carolebyrne9421]

Absolutely brilliant! "The Winds of quiet Change .... " Great lyrics and full of Scottish pride!! :)

[@alliedvictorytours]

What a brilliant performance!... I did not want it to end!

[@williambowman8384]

God bless Stewart.......I wish we all could have done more to save him. Big Country fan for life

[@colinmitchell1458]

Awesome!

[@johnnymack2298]

The most incredible live version. Just killer!

[@carlangas977]

TRULY LOVE THIS BAND.

[@jimmyd3360]

the man was a Genius.. RIP SA

[@mauriciopires6489]

Felling with 18 years old again !!!!

[@basicsforbaroqueimprovisation]

This is my favorite Big Country clip. Greatness ! Rest in Peace Stuart. With Gratitude - John

[@johnpirie3800]

Saw them at the Barrowlands many many times. The Big Country fans at the Barrowlands always welcomed Stuart and the boys. Always a brilliant night in there. Miss the big man so much. He was a troubled soul. Such a waste of a wonderful man. Thankfully, with You Tube, his music was always be with us. As Stuart wrote, "some days will stay a thousand years, some pass like the flash of a spark, who knows where all our days go" RIP Stuart.

[@johnsimpson2174]

That boy could play. Hard pressed are find a band like them.

[@Stephanie31288]

FANTASTIC SONG! STU AND ALL THE BLOKES KICK!!!

[@343434richie]

God Bless you Big man-4ever missed

[@alriclobo4058]

R.I.P. Stuart - great memories of great music.

[@AndyRoberts1]

He was a better guitarist than most people and probably he himself realised!

[@shige46169]

! great sound and song! stew....isabellle87!thank you very much!

[@killervaark]

I had no idea that they had filmed the barrowlands' concerts, an awesone legacy to one of the truly greats of the 'punk' era, easily an equal to the dire Paul Weller or John Lydon. RIP, One can only be sorry that you despared so much.