2022, and still the joy of the song, the majesty of the delivery, the incredible audience participation and the pain that Stuart is no longer with us is an emotional rollercoaster that gets you every time. RIP Stuart, thanks for the memories x
True. 70s and 80s best eras never too be repeated sadly. Thank God almighty that was the period I grew up in. Real people, real music ,real fun..No drugs needed
So so true. The x factor shit really gets to me as arseholes like Cheryl Cole would probably criticise bands like Big Country etc etc. I can just her imagine commenting on a band by saying 'Ian Curtis, the singer has to smile more'. She really is a moron.
One of the best memories of a 25 year marriage (before she left!) was seeing them live on the streets of Perth, with our son. 1997, I think. That was a moment I thought we were in love 😂
Depression is the worst thing a human can feel. This song says it all to me. At 52, I’ve suffered cystic acne all my adult life, and everyday I want to die. I wish this feeling would end. We all have our good and bad days, but with endless acne on your face it’s hard to go on. I’m a Christian and without my faith I would of took my life long ago. Many a time have I listened to this song and wished I was with Stuart. God bless all.
I had clinical depression in 2001 when Stuart crossed over. It's the most horrible, difficult illness to break out of. Took me about 8 years and I came close to joining Stu many times. Sometimes, when the storm comes and the cloud descends, you are trapped inwards and not even the power of 1000 stars can get you out. Every single hope you have is shattered. Only time can help your cause. Chance was on my side, I had people around me who gave me that time. I went to a Big Country gig recently (2023), Mark still paid tribute to Stu at the end. The man's spirit is bigger than we can possibly imagine! His passing only proved he is immortal. His spirit came through his songs, and will forever live through his songs. Stu, your songs will always bring your spirit to me. Big Country 💜 Big Man 💛 Big Spirit 💙🕊️
Still miss ya Big Man, have since 16 December 2001 but I know you are leading so many Big cheers and encores up there in heaven! Keep a seat at the bar open for me, and i want that Guiness you owe me!
@@carolmcdonald7912 im so sorry Carol, Bless his soul and I wish you love, strength & peace to you & your family. They are in a far better place now for sure, and we will all be happily reunited once day again.
I once went to a BC gig and the audience refused to leave after the encores and the lights were switched off. Just repeating the chorus to Chance over and over. They eventually came back for a final encore and Stuart said "We'll be here as long as you are." Quite prophetically horrible in retrospect.
Heard this song for the first time in about 25 years the other day.I loved it when it first came to us,but now I realise it's an absolute work of genius.No doubt.RIP Stuart.
I had the original blue LP of The Crossing, the later green cover version of the LP, and I bought it on cassette. It was an album that was inside me. I played it over and over and over, and always seemed to find something new in it each time.
hi ,i grew up listening to this music ,at the time i thought that big country were by far the best of the new crop of bands to emerge at that time which included simple minds and u2 but they never got the recognition they richly deserved and merited and the real sad thing is that the tragic loss of STUART ADAMSON MAY HE REST IN PEACE
The timeless beauty of Stuart .... We all feel so low he died too yoing. A beautiful soul who left us these sublime songs to be forever grateful for ... Thank you
Watching this while wife is watching X factor times have changed and definitely not for the good ! Fantastic live band seen them 6 times great memories
Saw them at Knebworth supporting Queen (last concert they did). Thought they were amazing and got to see them again in Birmingham. Crying shame what happened to Stuart.
6 thumbs down wtf us wrong with people be nice to av stuck them 6 on the stage this night and let the audience have some fun. Superb band stood in a venue wailing this out on many an occasion. Big country still going strong today but Stuart was the man. Goosebumps and tears when I hear thus 🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁❤️❤️❤️
didnt think i liked big country till they supported bowie at wembley on the glass spider tour knew of stuart because of the skids but big country fucking rocked that night if i was to be truthful they were better than bowie !! this coming from a true died in the wool bowie fan !! watched them a few times after always fucking rocked and what a sad time when stuart passed !! listen and enjoy !! rip stuart adamson rocking in heaven !!!
I was here or at least felt like it while watching the concert being broadcast live on TV. Both I & my mom felt like it was the greatest concert we'd ever witnessed. The house was so completely alive this night. Best New Years to this date. I was so impressed with my mom, she new the verses to so many songs that I didn't even realize she was listening to when I'd play the albums.
Stuart oh l wish you'd understand how how much you were loved-you were one of the greatest singers of all time-big country were awesome... we all get down from time to time-l wish l was there to help you in your hour of need-l still love you so much..oh Lord where did the feeling go-Oh Lord l never felt so low 1,2,3 lets go--oh lord yeah stuart you were da best x
"The Flying Keo" This song grabbed me the first time I heard it and has never let go ! Brilliant all round group who even in 2019 get the audiences `Going nuts! My all time favourite.
Another band I saw a good few times including 'at the Barras' and this was always played. Such a beautiful yet sad melodic rock song which could be found on "The Crossing" their 1st studio album. Stuart was once described by John Peel as 'the new Hendrix', quite an accolade. He was certainly a great talent and was such a lovely guy who I met several times.
Every now and then browsing through the comments something catches your eye and makes you think. He looked like a young guy at the time and was having a great time at the gig. He’d probably have been a similar age to me at the time. Very sad he was taken so young. Sorry for your loss, respect to you for keeping his memory alive.
For all BC fans you will know this but for those not as familiar with the band in short they wrote the songs U2 wish they had written. Straight from The Edges mouth. No words more true.
From an English Postie Tosser who is constantly delivering bad news in a Letter I love coming home opening a Cold Tennants cranking up the volume believe me there ain't nowt better ❤
***** me and my hubbies fav song of all time what a man lots of love to him and all his family who must miss him loads but we love all big country so much coz they gave so much even u2 admitted they copied there style so the original never gets what they deserve
Sadly the part of the brain that makes people musical geniuses, is also the part of the brain that makes people depressed. More suicides in musicians than any other profession
Wonderful song great band i have seen this concert on dvd best concert i have seen thet were before my time originally glad i discovered them you tube to the rescue again when they break into full guitars on fields of fire magic
I first heard the news that Stuart had died on the radio, being a big fan of Big Country I was really shocked, cause I believed he was the last person to take such devastating action, and it shows you don't know what's going on in the mind, terrible waste, U2 weren't fit to lace his boots!!
agreed, but I was glad to that The Edge had such respect for Stuart: "He had a heart as big as a mountain and he was a real romantic soul. He will be missed by all who loved his music and even more by those lucky enough to know him personally.’’
2022, and still the joy of the song, the majesty of the delivery, the incredible audience participation and the pain that Stuart is no longer with us is an emotional rollercoaster that gets you every time.
RIP Stuart, thanks for the memories x
Nightmare mate 😞
We've gone from producing bands like this to the fucking X-Factor in the space of 25 years or so!!!!!
My favorite Big Country song by a mile.
True. 70s and 80s best eras never too be repeated sadly. Thank God almighty that was the period I grew up in. Real people, real music ,real fun..No drugs needed
@@johngogarty945 and not a sad facelift anywhere.
So so true. The x factor shit really gets to me as arseholes like Cheryl Cole would probably criticise bands like Big Country etc etc. I can just her imagine commenting on a band by saying 'Ian Curtis, the singer has to smile more'. She really is a moron.
Too many to choose from
yes where did it all go wrong..hate hearing the shite they play in supermarkets why cant they play big country
My wife of 25 years, we danced together to this just yesterday. We still love each other an we both still love Stuart and Big Country.
One of the best memories of a 25 year marriage (before she left!) was seeing them live on the streets of Perth, with our son. 1997, I think. That was a moment I thought we were in love 😂
Depression is the worst thing a human can feel.
This song says it all to me.
At 52, I’ve suffered cystic acne all my adult life, and everyday I want to die.
I wish this feeling would end.
We all have our good and bad days, but with endless acne on your face it’s hard to go on.
I’m a Christian and without my faith I would of took my life long ago.
Many a time have I listened to this song and wished I was with Stuart.
God bless all.
5-String rebel
... hold on brother
Keep going
Hope you’re still with us…. Dark days come and dark days go.
The most amazing, emotional chorus I've ever heard in a song. Fucking brilliant
I had clinical depression in 2001 when Stuart crossed over. It's the most horrible, difficult illness to break out of. Took me about 8 years and I came close to joining Stu many times. Sometimes, when the storm comes and the cloud descends, you are trapped inwards and not even the power of 1000 stars can get you out.
Every single hope you have is shattered.
Only time can help your cause.
Chance was on my side, I had people around me who gave me that time.
I went to a Big Country gig recently (2023), Mark still paid tribute to Stu at the end.
The man's spirit is bigger than we can possibly imagine! His passing only proved he is immortal.
His spirit came through his songs, and will forever live through his songs.
Stu, your songs will always bring your spirit to me.
Big Country 💜 Big Man 💛 Big Spirit 💙🕊️
Still miss ya Big Man, have since 16 December 2001 but I know you are leading so many Big cheers and encores up there in heaven! Keep a seat at the bar open for me, and i want that Guiness you owe me!
He meant a lot to my brother, who gave his life the same way as Stuart did....far too early...love to hear songs though
@@carolmcdonald7912 im so sorry Carol, Bless his soul and I wish you love, strength & peace to you & your family. They are in a far better place now for sure, and we will all be happily reunited once day again.
@@patches6309 thank you so much...hard losing a loved one...when I hear these songs brings him back a little bit.
You brought a tear to my eye...
This may be the Son of God, Stuart Adamson, but thank you Tony, Mark and Bruce, you are the poetry cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Depression and self-loathing are the most horrible things in the world RIP....brother your of time of struggle is over
@vin …. I’m afraid booze is one of the worst substances around .
RIP. Your music will always live on. Such a loss to the world 19 years ago. "Enjoy Yourself".
Fantastic, real musc from REAL musicians, just hard to find anymore! Thanks for sharing here! Excellent!
I once went to a BC gig and the audience refused to leave after the encores and the lights were switched off. Just repeating the chorus to Chance over and over. They eventually came back for a final encore and Stuart said "We'll be here as long as you are." Quite prophetically horrible in retrospect.
Eargasm at 05:04 - 05:21... Those 17 seconds alone would've been worth the ticket to this concert!
Heard this song for the first time in about 25 years the other day.I loved it when it first came to us,but now I realise it's an absolute work of genius.No doubt.RIP Stuart.
I had the original blue LP of The Crossing, the later green cover version of the LP, and I bought it on cassette. It was an album that was inside me. I played it over and over and over, and always seemed to find something new in it each time.
I bought the cassette 7 times till it burst ☺️
What a song. Always loved this. RIP Stuart. 💪
hi ,i grew up listening to this music ,at the time i thought that big country were by far the best of the new crop of bands to emerge at that time which included simple minds and u2 but they never got the recognition they richly deserved and merited and the real sad thing is that the tragic loss of STUART ADAMSON MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Simply a stunning song. Still my favourite Big Country song close to 30 years after release. it's such a dark song. It cut me when Stuart passed away.
Love this song! It stands the test of time. Stuart Adamson R.I.P.
The timeless beauty of Stuart .... We all feel so low he died too yoing. A beautiful soul who left us these sublime songs to be forever grateful for ... Thank you
One of my favourite all time audience participation !
Now *THAT* is a band.
Recently rediscovered this song. Such power, yet such simplicity. I can’t get enough of it. So sad to hear about Stuart.
I don't need to take drugs. I get high listening to Big Country.
you wanna hear em drugs mate, fuck me!!
My favourite Big Country song out of them all, that first guitar solo gives me goosebumps.
C Man yes! I remember when I first heard this on their first album and I loved it. I never understood why Big Country wasn’t as big as U2
Watching this while wife is watching X factor times have changed and definitely not for the good ! Fantastic live band seen them 6 times great memories
Rest In Peace Stuart. 15 years, Your music lives on.
gone to soon but never forgot
One of my favourite songs of all time , rip Stuart adamson. Legend
Love Big Country!!! Great song , reminds me of being 13 yrs old.... Proud Scotch Canadian here
Scotch is a drink
Saw them at Knebworth supporting Queen (last concert they did). Thought they were amazing and got to see them again in Birmingham. Crying shame what happened to Stuart.
6 thumbs down wtf us wrong with people be nice to av stuck them 6 on the stage this night and let the audience have some fun. Superb band stood in a venue wailing this out on many an occasion. Big country still going strong today but Stuart was the man. Goosebumps and tears when I hear thus 🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁❤️❤️❤️
20 years gone today - RIP Stuart x
Stuart Adamson was a gifted songwriter and performer. I'm sad I have never seen him live on stage. R.I.P.! You're music will be your legacy, Stuart!
First band I saw live as a 14 year old.
Ditto,god how I wish I'd seen them live 👍🙁
Still makes me cry every time ,. He should still be with us now ,,,,,just needed a wee bit help
immer noch Gänsehaut - Stuart ist ein genialer Sänger Gitarrist
Brzezicki, what a wonderful drummer
Still get shivers listening and watching this
One of the happiest times of my life , pity it was one of Stuarts lowest times , love you xx
Stuart Adamson - GENIUS
RIP Big Man
peirce my soul with this almighty song
as many have said, a tremendous chorus, and a band I'll never let my children forget.
1980s not a single smartphone in sight happy days
didnt think i liked big country till they supported bowie at wembley on the glass spider tour knew of stuart because of the skids but big country fucking rocked that night if i was to be truthful they were better than bowie !! this coming from a true died in the wool bowie fan !! watched them a few times after always fucking rocked and what a sad time when stuart passed !! listen and enjoy !! rip stuart adamson rocking in heaven !!!
great song from a great band in what was without a doubt the best time of my life.
I was here or at least felt like it while watching the concert being broadcast live on TV. Both I & my mom felt like it was the greatest concert we'd ever witnessed. The house was so completely alive this night. Best New Years to this date. I was so impressed with my mom, she new the verses to so many songs that I didn't even realize she was listening to when I'd play the albums.
The Barrowlands was bouncing that night.
Stuart oh l wish you'd understand how how much you were loved-you were one of the greatest singers of all time-big country were awesome... we all get down from time to time-l wish l was there to help you in your hour of need-l still love you so much..oh Lord where did the feeling go-Oh Lord l never felt so low 1,2,3 lets go--oh lord yeah stuart you were da best x
one of the most amazing tunes ever!
Seen them in Edinburgh many moons ago with my husband,they were fabulous!!!! X
This is pure quality.
"The Flying Keo"
This song grabbed me the first time I heard it and has never let go ! Brilliant all round group who even in 2019 get the audiences `Going nuts! My all time favourite.
Class song class band 👍 rip Stuart thanks for the Music 🎶 💙🥳
fucking brilliant.
15 years ago already. Too early to go ahead. Still makes me sad :(
Sadly missed Stuart, hope you are happier now than where you were then.
Another band I saw a good few times including 'at the Barras' and this was always played. Such a beautiful yet sad melodic rock song which could be found on "The Crossing" their 1st studio album. Stuart was once described by John Peel as 'the new Hendrix', quite an accolade. He was certainly a great talent and was such a lovely guy who I met several times.
so young so full of talent and life
absolute Scottish legend him and Bruce what guitarists
3:39 that's my uncle john with the specs, he died 6 weeks after this was filmed
Every now and then browsing through the comments something catches your eye and makes you think.
He looked like a young guy at the time and was having a great time at the gig. He’d probably have been a similar age to me at the time. Very sad he was taken so young. Sorry for your loss, respect to you for keeping his memory alive.
Fkin brilliant band so many memories to so many great songs RIP STUART X
the scottish boss
Just love everything this band do.....will do forever!!
great performance of a brilliant song. s.a always remains in control, emotions in check.
What a great audience.
I did not know ... I feel sad, a band that accompanied me in adolescence ... Stuart Adamson rests in peace!
No words............❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I will always love you, Stuart. God bless you, mate.
Stirs ma loins every time I hear it. The Best.
Loved this song! They was a great band very underated and stuart Goddard was a very talented man.
What Adam Ant got to do with it ?
For all BC fans you will know this but for those not as familiar with the band in short they wrote the songs U2 wish they had written. Straight from The Edges mouth. No words more true.
Saw them in Liverpool in about 1987 I think...then at Manchester Apollo, Brilliant!!
we were fucking robbed....the despair he must have felt......so missed, Stuart......so missed
From an English Postie Tosser who is constantly delivering bad news in a Letter I love coming home opening a Cold Tennants cranking up the volume believe me there ain't nowt better ❤
my fav song of all time xxxxxxxx
Goosebumps, indeed.
best version..should have onlt put out live albums--the studio producers failed to capture this--
Agree 100%.
when music unites everyone...a beautiful thing
When lve music wasn't a performance but a seared in the soul shared experience.
With all he had going for him he still killed himself,depression is so cruel and tiring.
VIKINGODIN i agree no one ever thinks how bad depression is what a waste of life if we only had a cure for this
***** me and my hubbies fav song of all time what a man lots of love to him and all his family who must miss him loads but we love all big country so much coz they gave so much even u2 admitted they copied there style so the original never gets what they deserve
Sadly the part of the brain that makes people musical geniuses, is also the part of the brain that makes people depressed. More suicides in musicians than any other profession
A legend gone way too early
Butler's basslines are smooth as butter dripping over a hot biscuit!
Happy Birthday Stuart.
Miss you Stuart the best band in Scotland fantastic music rip
I love his stratocaster
Just great words fail me just so real great band
That's me da at 3:42 with the specs
Perfection.
outstanding...as every song in that gig was.
I love BIG COUNTRY !
RIP STUART 🏴🏴🏴🏴🙏
Matthew Franklin loved in England (Britain, the UK) too 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Stuart was too talented for this world.. left us far too soon
A magnificent song
I have thought the same thing so many times I've lost count. If only he could have made it through that night to another day.
Just watched the noo, brilliant,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,if only.
Wonderful song great band i have seen this concert on dvd best concert i have seen thet were before my time originally glad i discovered them you tube to the rescue again when they break into full guitars on fields of fire magic
Cannie beat Big Country at The Barras xxxxxxxxxxxx Class xx
Stuart really was the new wave Hendrix. Shame what happened.
what a tune
CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The guy with glasses at 3:30 is ma uncle rip big man hope your up there gamblin it all
I first heard the news that Stuart had died on the radio, being a big fan of Big Country I was really shocked, cause I believed he was the last person to take such devastating action, and it shows you don't know what's going on in the mind, terrible waste, U2 weren't fit to lace his boots!!
agreed, but I was glad to that The Edge had such respect for Stuart: "He had a heart as big as a mountain and he was a real romantic soul. He will be missed by all who loved his music and even more by those lucky enough to know him personally.’’