Saw them at Wolverhampton Civic Hall in the early 2000's, it's a fairly compact venue and you are literally only a few metres from the stage. A brilliant venue for a group that tore the house down, Big Country were absolutely awesome that night.
I've listened to Big Country for years, my regret is that I never saw them live. I know 'Big Country' are still touring but without Stuart...not sure...
I used to listen to this when I was wandering through our forest in fall, alone, longing for love and hoping for a little bit luck in life. Never thought these moments were the lucky ones.
@@Mattyboy88979 i'm also really Jealous ,i'm 26 years old and a huge 80s Fan since 12 years . Very glad that i saw Hall /Oates , OMD , Nena etc before Corona
Big Country were brilliant.Stuart Adamson fab and it was a sad sad loss when we lost him.There music was and still is class.I am from the 80s so i was brought up with them.My favourite album is "The Crossing". I was so shocked when i heard Stuart had died.RIP Stuart. Big Country were unique and original in their own right.Great band.
My personal favorite band and one of the Greatest bands of all time didn’t get the recognition they deserved all them years ago RIP Stuart Adamson Simply A Legend Pride of Scotland
Stuart left our world far far too early ...... such a talent and if he was still here I just know he would still be knocking out orsm tunes ...... we lost something/someone very special ..I personally have him up there with the very best and I MEAN the VERY BEST ...love to you all 🙂
They supported Bowie at Roker park & were great then I got the chance to see them @ the Barra lands Glasgow we were totally blown away what a live band 💥💥💥💥💥
I also play this song at least once a week...but I live in a senior community and I am not allowed to play music as loud as I would like...LOVE MY BOSE HEADPHONES!!!!
Best live version of this song that I have heard thus far, and one of my favorites (along with I Walk The Hill from the same album). What a great band!!
Didn't begin appreciating Big Country until after Stuart passed. In US they faded after initial album, although the best was yet to come, and we were just unaware here. Radio and publicity were still critical in the 80's and 90's. Today we can stream our favorite artists' newest material in seconds.
On this day in 1986 {September 13th} Big Country performed "Look Away" on the ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'... Eight weeks earlier the song peaked at #5 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart... Besides "Look Away", the Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland band had four other records on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart, "In A Big Country" {#5 in 1983}, "Wonderland" {#48 in 1984}, "King of Emotions " {#20 in 1988},and "The One I Love" {#34 in 1993}...
This time we run, this time we hide This time we draw on all the fire we have inside We need some time to find a place Where I can wipe away the madness from your face Our name is out, our name is known Our name is everywhere but who knows where we've flown I never meant to kill a man But I will show you how to live like no one can So look away, look away Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold Look away, look away From the lies in the stories that were told Look away, look away From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul I met you wild in a snowed up town Where I was waiting tied and bound to be sent down Then I broke loose, you weren't around So I raised banks and trains until I tracked you down Now look away, look away Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold Look away, look away From the lies in the stories that were told Look away, look away From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul You followed me when I said no You lay with me when there was nowhere safe to go We made some friends but now it's done I always knew that we would never find the sun So look away, look away Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold Look away, look away From the lies in the stories that were told Look away, look away From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul So look away, look away Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold Look away, look away From the lies in the stories that were told Look away, look away From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul
Only if someone would've noticed in some of stuart's songs lyrics, he sounded depressed. Big Country are still brilliant, but will never be the same without Stuart. It's also really respectful that in every big country concert, they leave the space in the middle empty, where stuart used to stand, so they don't "replace" him.
Have seen BC loads live. Stuart and the guys are the very best. They should erect a statue to him in Dunfermiline. One of the greatest artists of all time
Great song. really gets me going.. Big Country are playing end of this month in multi. live concert in Bavaria. along with Europe and Level 42 ( 27 July 2024)
SO cool. Do you ever see him. Tell him he;s got a fan in NY. I saw them at Hofstra University when they rolled in. Girl I took never called me back, jealous I was making more of a big deal over the band than I did over her...Lol :-)
I love Big country my favourite Scottish band ever a great British band just love their music so powerful and breath taken i had a chance to go and see them in the 80s but couldn't go because i had just come out of hospital after having an operation on my sinus my ex had got tickets to go and see them so his friend went with him instead of me pity i couldn't have gone to have seen them play live
Just an awesome.song, especially performed live by one of the greatest bands in the 80s .. "'Big Country". ! Astounding, wish I was one of the lucky audience on that concert
i sing fields of fire and in a big country.going to learn this ripstuart went too early.xx.also stiltskin are a fab scottish band saw and met in london 8/9 years ago.vicky,luke`s mum xx
This gets better every time I watch 😊. And I watch a lot!!
Some of the people in that crowd don't even realise how lucky they are to be blessed by watching Stuart Adamson live
We did 🤗
Legend , sadly missed
Saw them at Wolverhampton Civic Hall in the early 2000's, it's a fairly compact venue and you are literally only a few metres from the stage.
A brilliant venue for a group that tore the house down, Big Country were absolutely awesome that night.
I've listened to Big Country for years, my regret is that I never saw them live. I know 'Big Country' are still touring but without Stuart...not sure...
That's truly wright. Fantastic musicians and fantastic music.
Mark Brzezicki's finest drum composition with the band - an absolute masterclass !
Most underrated bassplayer ever
That guy is good 💯
Agree.😊
Most underrated band ever
How in the world have I not seen this. Unbelifevably under rated. So lucky to have seen them in the states during their prime.
Beautiful man with a poets heart , rip Stu xo
You look beautiful your self and I agree about Stuart he was brilliant in the skids
true gina god bless his soul,hope life is good with you x
Gina Litchfield Great words Gina.
He was the beautiful in every way. What talent. Timeless music.
Sounds absolutely amazing. I keep on listening to this. They are so good.
One of the best bands of all time.
yes !!
RIP Stuart Adamson, thanks for the music.
Beautiful comment respect ❤❤
A timeless classic that'll always sound as good as the day it was released!!
God bless you Stuart, hope you are now at peace, R.I.P. 🙏
I had the privilege of seeing Big country in the 80s.They where bloody awsome!!!
So did I . 3 times between 1983 and 1987
I used to listen to this when I was wandering through our forest in fall, alone, longing for love and hoping for a little bit luck in life. Never thought these moments were the lucky ones.
really wish i was born when these were about, such a great band I'm 16 and love big country.
i know your 20 now but good for you these are the greatest and growing up as a teenager in the 80s was the best thing ever x
@@Mattyboy88979 i'm also really Jealous ,i'm 26 years old and a huge 80s Fan since 12 years . Very glad that i saw Hall /Oates , OMD , Nena etc before Corona
Big Country were brilliant.Stuart Adamson fab and it was a sad sad loss when we lost him.There music was and still is class.I am from the 80s so i was brought up with them.My favourite album is "The Crossing".
I was so shocked when i heard Stuart had died.RIP Stuart.
Big Country were unique and original in their own right.Great band.
I’m 12,one of my favourite bands
No matter your age there's great music like this out there. You just have to find it.
Cool! My dad introduced me to Dire Straits when I was 12, opened me up to much music
My personal favorite band and one of the Greatest bands of all time didn’t get the recognition they deserved all them years ago RIP Stuart Adamson Simply A Legend Pride of Scotland
I miss him dearly, I hope he's at peace now xxx.
He was so great, and BC were a true SUPERGROUP
I met the band in 1996 when I was working at a hotel in Plymouth Devon. They signed my copy of their greatest hits CD. Lovely guys. R.i.p. Stuart.
Sad state of affairs when such a talented guy didn't have the will to go on.Brilliant artist, never forgotten by his true fans.
Stuart left our world far far too early ...... such a talent and if he was still here I just know he would still be knocking out orsm tunes ...... we lost something/someone very special ..I personally have him up there with the very best and I MEAN the VERY BEST ...love to you all 🙂
Not a day goes by without you being missed Stuart.. If only you could have seen. Like Jimmy Mcshane, how integral to ALL our development you were..
I never had the good fortune to see big country live would have been out of this world
Totally agree😊
I remember my classmates and I in high-school used to wear scarves because of Big Country. 30 years ago!!!
Loved them....Stuart’s death was way too soon, to all the BC fans.....much love......at 51yo his death still saddens me
They supported Bowie at Roker park & were great then I got the chance to see them @ the Barra lands Glasgow we were totally blown away what a live band 💥💥💥💥💥
Still sounds as good as it always has.. RIP Stu
Still love it and play this song weekly...(as loud as possible) , RIP Stuart...
I also play this song at least once a week...but I live in a senior community and I am not allowed to play music as loud as I would like...LOVE MY BOSE HEADPHONES!!!!
Still one of my favourite bands
Don't know how everyone surprised, Big Country were one best bands to go see live
Wasn't much to see in the 80s, dreadful era
@@redboyjan you never got out much so
@@johnsealy733 no idea what yur on about now
Ine if the best guitar riffs in a chorus ever. Facts. Rip stu
Such a loss, if any of you ever feel hopeless, please look for help, that said, they were amazing........God Bless
Best live version of this song that I have heard thus far, and one of my favorites (along with I Walk The Hill from the same album). What a great band!!
Didn't begin appreciating Big Country until after Stuart passed. In US they faded after initial album, although the best was yet to come, and we were just unaware here. Radio and publicity were still critical in the 80's and 90's. Today we can stream our favorite artists' newest material in seconds.
Great melody with great guitar riffs and a killer rhythm section...magical times
Stuart Adamson born in Manchester where I'm from would have loved to have seen him live maybe in another life🤘😔
"Feed the people...stay alive"! RIP Stuart...you're missed.
This band were ledgend . Celtic music , but in a hard rock style . It works .
TOTAL RESPECT TO THIS BAND
Classic history of not knowing you were there until years later then you realise you were there….
Rest In Peace Stuart Adamson
MacDonald clan here,...Miss you.
On this day in 1986 {September 13th} Big Country performed "Look Away" on the ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'...
Eight weeks earlier the song peaked at #5 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Songs chart...
Besides "Look Away", the Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland band had four other records on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart, "In A Big Country" {#5 in 1983}, "Wonderland" {#48 in 1984}, "King of Emotions " {#20 in 1988},and "The One I Love" {#34 in 1993}...
Awwh god bless u Stuart Adamson ,I absolutely loved this band they wer awesome luvit Ooooooooh the memories they wer good times
powerful and inspiring....what a band...
brilliant live performance
This time we run, this time we hide
This time we draw on all the fire we have inside
We need some time to find a place
Where I can wipe away the madness from your face
Our name is out, our name is known
Our name is everywhere but who knows where we've flown
I never meant to kill a man
But I will show you how to live like no one can
So look away, look away
Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold
Look away, look away
From the lies in the stories that were told
Look away, look away
From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul
I met you wild in a snowed up town
Where I was waiting tied and bound to be sent down
Then I broke loose, you weren't around
So I raised banks and trains until I tracked you down
Now look away, look away
Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold
Look away, look away
From the lies in the stories that were told
Look away, look away
From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul
You followed me when I said no
You lay with me when there was nowhere safe to go
We made some friends but now it's done
I always knew that we would never find the sun
So look away, look away
Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold
Look away, look away
From the lies in the stories that were told
Look away, look away
From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul
So look away, look away
Hide your eyes from the land where I lie cold
Look away, look away
From the lies in the stories that were told
Look away, look away
From the love that I hide way down deep in my soul
Big Country is the band I listened in 1980 sad lead singer is gone what talent 🏴🏴🏴
Only if someone would've noticed in some of stuart's songs lyrics, he sounded depressed. Big Country are still brilliant, but will never be the same without Stuart. It's also really respectful that in every big country concert, they leave the space in the middle empty, where stuart used to stand, so they don't "replace" him.
he was my one true love
They noticed. But no one could do anything.
Reach the sky. Love this extraordinary Band. golden sounds
Loved the Skids and was lucky enough to see Big Country supporting Queen at Knebworth. What a treat, Big Country were super powerful!!!
Have seen BC loads live. Stuart and the guys are the very best. They should erect a statue to him in Dunfermiline. One of the greatest artists of all time
this brings back memories
wonderful, remember these times well. we should have been privileged to more of this. great singing and composing
I love this song. It hit me right in the feels in the 80's and still does today. Thank you for the live version.
What a meaningful song 💖 The Big Country ! There is only one
Superb live performance.....❤
Great song. really gets me going.. Big Country are playing end of this month in multi. live concert in Bavaria. along with Europe and Level 42 ( 27 July 2024)
RIP Stuart Scotland luvs you mate
Fantastic live band 🎶🎶
What a great sound fantastic song Scotland’s finest
Gosh I love and miss these guys. Grateful to have seem them live. ♥♡♥♡
hey tony butler lives nr me x
SO cool. Do you ever see him. Tell him he;s got a fan in NY. I saw them at Hofstra University when they rolled in. Girl I took never called me back, jealous I was making more of a big deal over the band than I did over her...Lol :-)
From a Chelsea Fan your sadly missed Stuart much love & God Bless
RIP Stuart loved your music x
God bless Big Country, loved em forever
Along with Paul Hester, Stuart's death is the saddest. He seem to have everything, the looks, the talent. We miss you Stuart.
Could do with Big country spirit out there again especially what is happening in Eastern Europe.
total class x
Absolute tune, takes me back
I love Big country my favourite Scottish band ever a great British band just love their music so powerful and breath taken i had a chance to go and see them in the 80s but couldn't go because i had just come out of hospital after having an operation on my sinus my ex had got tickets to go and see them so his friend went with him instead of me pity i couldn't have gone to have seen them play live
A great fave band from the 80's.... R.I.Paradise Stuart ♥
Just an awesome.song, especially performed live by one of the greatest bands in the 80s .. "'Big Country". ! Astounding, wish I was one of the lucky audience on that concert
Just rediscovering the amazing Big Country and the beautiful and thoughtful song Chance,😀
Amo Big Country, essa é Maravilhosa ! Look Away !!! D+ ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
Stuart Adamson he’s playing it like a Scottish bag pipe. 19:37pm, 15/04/‘23’ Seamus from Ireland,
Crying watching this.
Stuart Adamson. Big favourite always. ❤❤❤
RIP.
Absolutely brilliant band
Loved big country
i sing fields of fire and in a big country.going to learn this ripstuart went too early.xx.also stiltskin are a fab scottish band saw and met in london 8/9 years ago.vicky,luke`s mum xx
Im about to cry. GREATE BAND!!!!
Beautiful song and everything about you
Great song and Stuart you are greatly missed love your accent
Wow, grew up up with this!!!!
nice one ace face, as usual, your taste is impeccable..
such a good band the bass is amazing
the bass player is fast one. love it!
Big country; the biggest
I absolutely loved Big Country! Maybe its the Irish in me but they were great! Too bad Stuart is gone :-(
+David Meredith Thought they were scottish
+steven ashley They were 50% Scottish and 50% English
+David Mcque +steven ashley I think he is referring to the Gaelic sound to their songs which is shared between Ireland and Scotland.
Although born in Manchester, Stuart was 100% Scottish
Let's keep this music alive
Great writer and vocalist, god bless u Stu
The keyboard player looks like Ray Von from Phoenix Nights. Similar mullet too
Best band ever
❤❤❤ what a LEGEND ❤❤❤❤
Absolutely brilliant.
Outstanding and underated x
Tragic. Brilliant band.
big talent sad the way he has gone to so may say a better world big country
brilliant performance
Brilliant, takes me back 👌
Gutted from Yorkshire England xx
This is so good 😊
R.I.P Stuart xxxxx