Gone 18years today,and it is still as wrong now as it was then.I never met you but I cared about you as if I knew you.Thanks for all you gave me,gave all of us who love your music.We will never forget you.
He was a Poet of our times BUT he never really knew it , how we loved him , his words would melt any heart , he spoke to us in the same way that Leonard Cohen did , we miss you and we shall never forget you. Shine on you crazy diamond.
Stewart Adamson was a troubelled soul but from that soul came some of the most outstanding moments ever put on vynil..ive seen big country a few times live and everytime they delivered a blistering show in that style of we don't think we are as good as we obviously are, Richard Hobson once said of him... He will show you some of the most complicated guitar playing, does not matter if you didn't get it the first time coz he would keep showing you until you did 😜 that was the type of person he was...generouse to a fault ❤ when i listen to some of the skids early stuff now you can hear starts guitar riffs all the way through them 🍀♠️🍻🍺👀😜 rip SA ❤❤❤❤
I was 19 when this album came out. I used to listen to 'Chance' over and over again. I was going through a very painful time in my life and Stuart Adamson's haunting vocals to this beautiful song somehow made me feel that I was not alone and that things would eventually improve. There is something about the way Stuart actually 'feels' the pain in this song that makes me wonder......what was it that made you feel so low Stuart? I can only thank you for being here for a short while and giving so much solace and pleasure with your music. I am not going to judge you for taking your own life, because we ALL have our demons, and only someone who has been so 'low' that they actually do not want to live any more can understand what made you do what you did. God Bless mate, from London
I have been listening to big country most of the week 😜😎🍺🎭👻 in my head they are still present (well to me) in these strangest of times ⛑️ their musis especially the lyrics are as relevant now over 40 years as they were all those years ago ❤ it is moments like this when my mind is on someone who is not in my life anymore that I actually hope there is a heaven or at least some kind of afterlife for them to go to 😎 chance along with a few other songs ive kept with me over the years still makes me happy, sad and a thousand other emotions I never knew about 😢 f-ck me I'm rambling now 🍺🍺🥂🍻 remember kids day drinking is not big and it's not clever but it sure is f-cking good 😂 boomshenka 🎉
listen to that crowd! gives me shivers no phones just enjoying these absolutely heroic musicians. Stuart Adamson you aren't here in person but in our minds and hearts here forever !
I've never been able to listen to this one without crying & it only worsened after Stuarts passing. But somehow I keep coming back to it. I feel like it's where I lost my heart & I'm still trying to find it.
Somewhere in the 80's I was in Arnhem singing the chorus of this song among a few hundred other lucky people, and then they came back for an encore ...
you think of all the acts that came out of the eighties like OMD, The Fixx, Thompson Twins, and others....these guys right here were the Best, and why ? Because they actually could play. write songs, and their chemistry with their fans is clear. Best Band ever to see live.
Thanks a million Isabelle for putting all the stuff up. on fri the 16th I watched Big Country videos all day. It's great to know that there are still so many true fans out there who will never forget Stuart. I still have his autograph on a battered cassette sleeve of Steeltown. I met him before a gig here in Cork, Ireland and he was "sound" as we say in this part of the world: So down to earth, easy going and friendly. Grazie di nuovo della tua generosità.
Wow. Hard to believe he's on the other side of the veil. What a talented songwriter and musician. Much better and longer lasting that the only band that finished ahead of them, U2. The upper guys may have gotten more airplay at the time but who is listening to them as much as we are listening to Big Country. RIPower Stuart 'son of Adam.'
isabelle, thanks for all the great BC videos. I hope everyone that doesn't know their music will realize how amazing and brilliant Stuart and the band were back then. Missing you even more now Stuart, RIP
A great talent and a voice for the underdog. You took the easy way out . While your kin battle on through and make the best of life. Sadly missed and so much more to give. We need his like in these days. Saw him at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in the late 80's sublime.Hope you found peace Stuart X
Greatest bday or bass guitar live the sound very very very much doesn't others feel sense when the crowd singing louder than ever 1234 then words 1234😊
Always have loved this one! And this particular version was very emotional, it lends itself to an acoustic version perfectly! I loved the band back in the 80's, never did catch them live, unfortunately, could not believe the news that Stuart committed suicide, the guy had talent in spades....
At 3.10 watch the only band ever to get the Barrowlands bouncing with acoustics sitting at edge of the stage in no particular order Bruce Watson, Tony Butler, Mark Brzezicki and the late great Stuart Adamson
I have been listening to this band since The Crossing came out... when I was 12... I hope I still have a lot of years to go.. But when I do.. I hope the sounds of this Band is one of the last things I hear!
2023 and still, for me, the most underrated band of all time.
Gone 18years today,and it is still as wrong now as it was then.I never met you but I cared about you as if I knew you.Thanks for all you gave me,gave all of us who love your music.We will never forget you.
Stuart looks so happy. What a sad loss....... A great musician.
Thank god somone captured this
He was a Poet of our times BUT he never really knew it , how we loved him , his words would melt any heart , he spoke to us in the same way that Leonard Cohen did , we miss you and we shall never forget you. Shine on you crazy diamond.
amazing....the crowd singing made me cry..
There are no words for this. How The crowd interacted. Incredible. Did you see Stuart's face when the crowd started singing, Priceless.
As you say no words.
Stewart Adamson was a troubelled soul but from that soul came some of the most outstanding moments ever put on vynil..ive seen big country a few times live and everytime they delivered a blistering show in that style of we don't think we are as good as we obviously are, Richard Hobson once said of him... He will show you some of the most complicated guitar playing, does not matter if you didn't get it the first time coz he would keep showing you until you did 😜 that was the type of person he was...generouse to a fault ❤ when i listen to some of the skids early stuff now you can hear starts guitar riffs all the way through them 🍀♠️🍻🍺👀😜 rip SA ❤❤❤❤
You can see in his face he loved that…god I miss this fella what a voice ❤️
so sad to lose you today 20+ years ago - thanks for the great songs, performances and the memories they bring
We are called big Country and we are FROM all over the place....brilliant !
This song is in my mind everyday. Thankyou Big Country for being with me on life's journey.
RIP Stuart Adamson my hero.
Love it when Stuart winks and smiles then does a dance at the end! Makes you all emotional!
Weltklasse. Greets from Germany
This makes me cry every time I hear it, and I'm not even Scottish...
This should be the national anthem of Scotland.
Oh my god love love love this reminds me of my teenage years so frigging amazing WOW x
Everything these guys said. It just doesn't get any better than this. R.I.P my beautiful friend. Thank you for everything.
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Brilliant ! Can't believe that man is not around today ..gifted
I was 19 when this album came out. I used to listen to 'Chance' over and over again. I was going through a very painful time in my life and Stuart Adamson's haunting vocals to this beautiful song somehow made me feel that I was not alone and that things would eventually improve. There is something about the way Stuart actually 'feels' the pain in this song that makes me wonder......what was it that made you feel so low Stuart? I can only thank you for being here for a short while and giving so much solace and pleasure with your music. I am not going to judge you for taking your own life, because we ALL have our demons, and only someone who has been so 'low' that they actually do not want to live any more can understand what made you do what you did. God Bless mate, from London
Hope you're doing ok now 🌹
This guy, this group were incredible ! Such moving songs that still resonate today ! Thanks guys !
Went on the beer with them in Aintree race circuit in about 1985 , they were sponsoring Brian Morrison on a Kawasaki GPZ 900.
Rest in Peace. Sadly missed, but not forgotten.
Here we are in 2020 and we are still listening and loving your music, rest in peace Stuart , your music lives on as does your memory.....
And here we are in 2023 and still strongly listening to it. Great music never dies.
@@NFFC1865 Well said Brother......
I have been listening to big country most of the week 😜😎🍺🎭👻 in my head they are still present (well to me) in these strangest of times ⛑️ their musis especially the lyrics are as relevant now over 40 years as they were all those years ago ❤ it is moments like this when my mind is on someone who is not in my life anymore that I actually hope there is a heaven or at least some kind of afterlife for them to go to 😎 chance along with a few other songs ive kept with me over the years still makes me happy, sad and a thousand other emotions I never knew about 😢 f-ck me I'm rambling now 🍺🍺🥂🍻 remember kids day drinking is not big and it's not clever but it sure is f-cking good 😂 boomshenka 🎉
this is my favourite big country song, and my favourite version of it too. absolutely class and so underrated.
great... will never forget this song and how it made me feel back in 83..
listen to that crowd! gives me shivers no phones just enjoying these absolutely heroic musicians. Stuart Adamson you aren't here in person but in our minds and hearts here forever !
My thoughts completely.
Do you think it's canned enthusiasm taught by teachers
No 🤬
Best band ever
Imagine if the crowd was mic'd!
So superbly Beautiful,, R.I.P. Stuart, your legacy will live on forever
Probably the most gifted band and singer that ever graced this earth. RIP Stuart
Rip Stuart one of the best singers of the eighties or any decade
I love the way he says "yeah" when the crowd start singing, epic song epic band!!!!
Brilliant song great crowd 😮😮😮😮😮
Stuart and BC brought so much to so many. Watching this is bittersweet
Pure Genius..........so sad that Stuart's life ended far too early,but his songs will live on for a long,long time .....RIP Stuart.
Goosebumps.....and tears. Absolutely awesome !
I AGREE WITH YOU ROY,,,,,THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT THIS ONE THAT REALLY PULLS ON THE HEART STRINGS, RIP
+Cloqi Qular Yep
I've never been able to listen to this one without crying & it only worsened after Stuarts passing. But somehow I keep coming back to it. I feel like it's where I lost my heart & I'm still trying to find it.
@@zamoomaw True that!, I'd give a weeks pay or more to have been in that crowd!, WOW! truely Awsome!
Incredible talent. RIP Stuart
absolute brilliant record from March 1983. this record was their best ever release!!! I sincerely believe a classic of all time . Who disagrees ?
+alan rabjohns
Not I
@@ctyreman11Nor me, Jimmy. Don't know if it makes one love music & these lads so much, or just miss 'em
I can't imagine what it must have felt like with that crowd around them responding the way that they do near the end. What a crowd! Beautiful.
Somewhere in the 80's I was in Arnhem singing the chorus of this song among a few hundred other lucky people, and then they came back for an encore ...
Stuart u r always in our thoughts big country big talent
grew up listening to tunes like this . Home grown talent , awesome !!
to watch this footage is amazing. R.I.P. stu..
you think of all the acts that came out of the eighties like OMD, The Fixx, Thompson Twins, and others....these guys right here were the Best, and why ? Because they actually could play. write songs, and their chemistry with their fans is clear. Best Band ever to see live.
Have loved this song most of my adult life, RIP Stuart!
...thought I wouldn't care for an acoustic version but I was wrong,this is really good
bootlegapples you should listen to the improvised solo one he did on a Dutch radio. You can find it on a TH-cam channel called “Porroh mon.”
All time favorite BC song. Great poignant lyrics; understated bass and drum lines; fantastic.
Thanks a million Isabelle for putting all the stuff up. on fri the 16th I watched Big Country videos all day. It's great to know that there are still so many true fans out there who will never forget Stuart. I still have his autograph on a battered cassette sleeve of Steeltown. I met him before a gig here in Cork, Ireland and he was "sound" as we say in this part of the world: So down to earth, easy going and friendly. Grazie di nuovo della tua generosità.
What a fantastic song loved singing at Newcastle O2 academy RIP Stuart Adamson x
Aw, it's amazing, only here would the audience participation be so enthusiastic. We all miss you Stuart.
Goosebumps here in Yorkshire.... such a powerful song sung with much emotion...
Stuart Adamson , what a hero ..........RIP .............x
Amazing. Such memories of seeing these guys.
I will never tire of this awesome band.. Such a sad loss..
Skids to B/Country to Heaven. What a talent you was.
Just superb the best band ever, never ever felt so low please let this lock down not last forever
I always knew they were good live but this really is incredible. Much missed, a proper talent. So sad. RIP Sir.
Makes me sad right now i can watch a young big country at barrowlands then turn to this both wonderful but years apart then a few years later gone
What a brilliant song writer ... Very much missed and loved still today .... YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON STUART
Thank you Soo! much for posting!!
Still here today ... keeping his music alive always
Goosebumps every time :-)
brings tears to my eyes, i will be with you soon stuart. all the way to honolulu, respect
Wow. Hard to believe he's on the other side of the veil. What a talented songwriter and musician. Much better and longer lasting that the only band that finished ahead of them, U2.
The upper guys may have gotten more airplay at the time but who is listening to them as much as we are listening to Big Country. RIPower Stuart 'son of Adam.'
Holy hell isabelle thanks for this...
The Only band I regret not having seen.
Super Hans on bongos. Solid.
Simply incredible - RIP Stuart Adamson, god bless you x
Totally my favourite song at the moment 🙌
I love him so much!
R.I.P ❤
Memories, what a song
Just love it, one of my favourite bands from the 80's!!
isabelle, thanks for all the great BC videos. I hope everyone that doesn't know their music will realize how amazing and brilliant Stuart and the band were back then. Missing you even more now Stuart, RIP
I must Agree 100%! ( and Thank you !!)
This was my band back in the day.
I saw them 4 times live, absolutely brilliant. RIP Stu Pot.
Love love love this version.
I wish I had the talent and ability, Music gives one immortality, long live people with the ability,!
what a crowd
What a song, what a bloke
A great talent and a voice for the underdog. You took the easy way out . While your kin battle on through and make the best of
life. Sadly missed and so much more to give. We need his like in these days. Saw him at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in the
late 80's sublime.Hope you found peace Stuart X
Greatest bday or bass guitar live the sound very very very much doesn't others feel sense when the crowd singing louder than ever 1234 then words 1234😊
Goosebumps in Seattle. 2022.🌸
Stuart had a very nice smile.Can see that he was hearty, warm man.I watch it every day.
Brilliant, I wish I had seen them live. Look amazing 👌
Left us some lovely music and great memories Stuart. Rip.
One of the most talented bands that fed and fed off of the crowd!! Such love both ways ❤. I’ll miss this lineup unril the end of my days.
Always have loved this one!
And this particular version was very emotional, it lends itself to an acoustic version perfectly!
I loved the band back in the 80's, never did catch them live, unfortunately, could not believe the news that Stuart committed suicide,
the guy had talent in spades....
He didn't have to do that 😢
Just class
Still here '23
I love this sooo much.
Thank you isabelle x
The 16th Dec 2011 is the 10th anniversary of Stu's death. Never forgotten, thanks for the great memories.
Superb. A sad loss.
fecking great, how happy does Stuart look here... So sad to see him leave us. R.I.P. Thanks to all of big country for some great memories
I saw Big Country play the Top Rank Brighton in June 1983 and the Skids in 1980. Both were brilliant gigs and Stewart's guitar playing was amazing.
What a band and what a crowd.
At 3.10 watch the only band ever to get the Barrowlands bouncing with acoustics sitting at edge of the stage in no particular order Bruce Watson, Tony Butler, Mark Brzezicki and the late great Stuart Adamson
This band was Fanfucking tastic to see live ! they r still my no 1 and ive been all over earope to see u2 etc
True bliss 💖
Brilliant! Top band. Great memories.
I have been listening to this band since The Crossing came out... when I was 12... I hope I still have a lot of years to go.. But when I do.. I hope the sounds of this Band is one of the last things I hear!
They have a great acoustic catalog
R.I.P Great song. Very sad how we lost this great man.
God rest his soul
Absolute classic
Fantastic.Oh Stuart.