poetry set to music, I can't even express how much I miss Stuart. he saved me life, very directly, in 1984, with the Crossing and more so when he spoke 'to me' on Steeltown. I love Mark, Bruce and Tony for all the world and all they have made BC. They are brlliant. Yet, Stuart was the voice and the real writer and I always thought I would meet him someday. I have been stunned for years. I've love to meet the band and just chat i guess.
I met Stuart twice. Once at a radioshow in the Netherlands where we interviewed him for the Dutch fanclub. And later after a concert in Doncaster. He was very, very nice. I listen to BC almost every day. Have seen them tons of times in bigger and smaller venues. This is one of my favourites.
Loved this band from the early days - my children love them now. They play air guitars, and make me play the fiddle. Dec 16th 2019 - eighteen years of winter sky. Rest in peace.
Love this,did at the time and still do.Still love the band even without the big man.Just wish more people listened to the lyrics of all their songs because most had a story behind them, Steeltown being my favorite.
The beauty of music is that no matter what ethnic group or where it is played it can touch people worldwide. This song still stirs the soul as it did back in the day and I'm sure my sentiment is far reaching. Thank you to all musicians involved, you touch us with exquisite vibes.
Westy Another great night I managed to make, awesome un-plugged night. Another chance to see one of the greatest bands live. Not many better. Time passes so quick. RIP Big Man!
They threw this one on the B side of Just A Shadow, most bands would never write a song as good as this ever, Stuart and Bruce just tossed this one out without trying.
One of their best and least known songs. Can't remember where, but I read that Stuart wrote this song about the results of nuclear war and the 20 years of winter sky refer to 20 years of radioactive fallout that blocks the sun and causes temperatures to plummet. Anyone know if this is true?
You can't beat The Beatles on this classic song, but it comes close. Bobby Valentino is great on the violin and The Hossam Ramzy Percussion Section is a nice addition. Big Country is an amazing band that may not be forgotten.
Loved this song, should have been more than a 'B' side (do you still get B sides?). That's Bobby Valentino on the fiddle, the same bhoy who played the fiddle on The Bluebells - Young at Heart, and later sued them......... You'r sorely missed Stuart..
The stories of the world are sung In places that were never young I have counted every one All the clouds will come to you So the sun never comes through And we will hide From twenty years of winter sky The faces of the world are hung In places I was never born Some will smile while others moan All the clouds will come to you So the sun never comes through And we will hide From twenty years of winter sky Pictures of the world are shown In places I have never known Who will know who shaped the stone All the clouds will come to you So the sun never comes through And we will hide From twenty years of winter sky Still it turns and says to me In words that come uneasily Answers are not meant to be All the clouds will come to you So the sun never comes through And we will hide From twenty years of winter sky
what a song. what a performance. i miss stuart and this band right here
Love this version - thanks for posting - Big Country get better with age - RIP Stuart - miss you
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.
Everyone watching this is a very tasteful and wonderful person. Spread your love in the hope of a Big Country :)
💛👊👊🖤 from Breda,the Netherlands
B side of wonderland extended play......sublime.
They had better b sides than most groups released as singles
poetry set to music, I can't even express how much I miss Stuart. he saved me life, very directly, in 1984, with the Crossing and more so when he spoke 'to me' on Steeltown. I love Mark, Bruce and Tony for all the world and all they have made BC. They are brlliant. Yet, Stuart was the voice and the real writer and I always thought I would meet him someday. I have been stunned for years. I've love to meet the band and just chat i guess.
I met Stuart twice. Once at a radioshow in the Netherlands where we interviewed him for the Dutch fanclub. And later after a concert in Doncaster. He was very, very nice. I listen to BC almost every day. Have seen them tons of times in bigger and smaller venues. This is one of my favourites.
Same Mongo. I love you Stuart. I'm sorry.
We all love and miss Mr Stuart Adamson
One of, if not my favourite Big Country track and this version takes it to another level.
So proud that my son & both my daughter's listen to big country,my son absolutely loves them,at least I got something right 👍
1 way of keeping the spirit alive
Loved this band from the early days - my children love them now.
They play air guitars, and make me play the fiddle.
Dec 16th 2019 - eighteen years of winter sky.
Rest in peace.
Your fans miss you still, Stuart.
what a songwriter,what a singer,what a lyricist, what a guitarisst..
Love this,did at the time and still do.Still love the band even without the big man.Just wish more people listened to the lyrics of all their songs because most had a story behind them, Steeltown being my favorite.
Glorious. One of my favourites. Still remember when and where I heard it for the first time. Everlasting memories. ❤
The beauty of music is that no matter what ethnic group or where it is played it can touch people worldwide.
This song still stirs the soul as it did back in the day and I'm sure my sentiment is far reaching. Thank you to all musicians involved, you touch us with exquisite vibes.
Nothing short of brilliance ! Miss you Stuart!
This is well up there with my favourite Big Country performance of all time.
Gone, but never forgotten Stuart xxx
Can't believe this song has a 'thumbs down' vote from someone. It's just fantastic.
Beautiful song from Beautiful people.Stay Alive!
Best version by far.
I love this song,Stuart's voice is simply amazing on it
Westy
Another great night I managed to make, awesome un-plugged night. Another chance to see one of the greatest bands live. Not many better. Time passes so quick. RIP Big Man!
They threw this one on the B side of Just A Shadow, most bands would never write a song as good as this ever, Stuart and Bruce just tossed this one out without trying.
I remember a DJ dave fanning played this in 84 and said this should have been released as a single.
One of their best and least known songs. Can't remember where, but I read that Stuart wrote this song about the results of nuclear war and the 20 years of winter sky refer to 20 years of radioactive fallout that blocks the sun and causes temperatures to plummet. Anyone know if this is true?
Very Much True Chris Spot on .....
brian donnelly Thanks Brian. I appreciate the confirmation.
One of the most under-rated songs ever
Just magic
I was at this gig. Well loved up & bought Kim Mazelle a drink. Stood at the front.. where else!?
Okay, I have to admit, TOTAL FREAKING AWESOME! ALMOST FOLKLORE SOUND LIKE JOHN DENVER, OORAH SEMPR T!
in late autumn ,when the red skies start to apear about 6 o'clock ,i always think of this great song....and miss big country,r.i.p
I love you
Best band ever.
Love this song.....have never seen this video....awesome quality and straight up class.....my favorite band ever!!
great voice great musician fantastic band = LEGEND
You can't beat The Beatles on this classic song, but it comes close. Bobby Valentino is great on the violin and The Hossam Ramzy Percussion Section is a nice addition. Big Country is an amazing band that may not be forgotten.
Awesome song and rendition.
With the mighty Bobby Valentino on the violin!
Used to be in Fabulous Poodles, played with so many others.
Excellent song ✌✌
I was right at the front in front of Bruce.
Still love love this :)
one of the greatest songs of the 80's
That was amazing, thank you for sharing
1 of my favs best live band ever!!!
magic song-magic band!
TONY BUTLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stuarts timing as always was really good...he had a knack for the dramatic pause. Notice it at 1:48
Fantastic!
Fav bc song by far
omg miss u man!! why why ????
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think this was Bruce watsons fav BC track at one stage
Loved this song, should have been more than a 'B' side (do you still get B sides?).
That's Bobby Valentino on the fiddle, the same bhoy who played the fiddle on The Bluebells - Young at Heart, and later sued them.........
You'r sorely missed Stuart..
Guys, Stuart Adamson biography has been published foreward by James Dean Bradley
not really into achoustics,but this is brilliant. what a guitarist stuart was, very sorely missed.
Proper music
Tiens, je l'ai pas celle-là : voilà, c'est fait, enregistrée dans ma playlist, notée 5*****, ... Mieux vaut tard que jamais!!!
A+? BISOUS
Rivel
isabelle i love u!!theres no better b side!
this song mint like
@gordondeprest mike does him proud! :-)
One person has no soul.
Totally 😥
wot a song
Better than the original recording
as front-men go...he is irreplaceable...
Who's the violinist?
I bet this about nuclear war and the hypothesized cause of nuclear winter
The stories of the world are sung
In places that were never young
I have counted every one
All the clouds will come to you
So the sun never comes through
And we will hide
From twenty years of winter sky
The faces of the world are hung
In places I was never born
Some will smile while others moan
All the clouds will come to you
So the sun never comes through
And we will hide
From twenty years of winter sky
Pictures of the world are shown
In places I have never known
Who will know who shaped the stone
All the clouds will come to you
So the sun never comes through
And we will hide
From twenty years of winter sky
Still it turns and says to me
In words that come uneasily
Answers are not meant to be
All the clouds will come to you
So the sun never comes through
And we will hide
From twenty years of winter sky
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I dont care for the "Rock Star-Stuart" You can see how the fame started to get to him starting in the early 90's.