And to think this man was omitted from Rolling Stone Magazines top 100 guitarists list... he was one of the very best. Brilliant X

@sam7475

8 жыл бұрын

+Lisa Knell really why was that then?x

@brianbigcountry

7 жыл бұрын

There loss is our Gain Thanks to youTube Etc and il 2nd you Brilliant x

@iantrainer6750

7 жыл бұрын

Lisa Knell best by a mile

@lisaknell6018

7 жыл бұрын

Gianluca Badejo true, but this American knows how talented he was and what a great band this was, especially live.

@markserour9115

7 жыл бұрын

Lisa Knell Rolling Stone is the biggest joke of a "music" publication that ever existed.

For those who didn’t know - Big Country got this crowd reaction by beginning their set with a song that was not a No. 1 hit, not a top 10 hit, but a B-Side. Brilliant band.

@ingy2468

Жыл бұрын

Something that could only happen in the 80s, and what an era to have been a teen in, it was a pleasure.

@alanwhite7912

Жыл бұрын

The greatest band ever…in my humble opinion.

@markbeeby9658

Жыл бұрын

Oh to be in that crowd

@texasfossilguy

11 ай бұрын

Which song

@alanwhite7912

11 ай бұрын

@@texasfossilguy Restless Natives as per the title.

Totally fucking epic. Stuart was a genius, not nearly enough recognition for his amazing contribution to music. Just awesome.

@frankstared

2 жыл бұрын

Because he was anti-crapitalism, anti-war and anti-competition, he was blacklisted.

What a song. What a performance. I suffer with depression and this one of the best medicines. Jumping around the room to this and remembering the brilliance of Big Country always makes me feel better. Such a shame that Stuart couldn't find his own way to get through life. Thanks for everything, big man.

@smokerbear1652

6 жыл бұрын

Svejk fan same but im 12 and i FUCKING LOVE THIS I ALSO HAVE DEPREESION BECASE BULLYS

@scottatkins9866

6 жыл бұрын

Svejk fan. Go for it.

@marleybu7984

5 жыл бұрын

I have depression as well. It feckin sucks! But I always feel so patriotic listening to these guys, want to get up and throw mesel aboot. Lol. Miss you Stuart x

@lingcod91

4 жыл бұрын

WHO IN THE FUCK ARE YOU TO SAY HE DIDN'T. . . . . OR TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT SOMEONE YOU DIDN'T KNOW ? ? . . . i n c r e d i b l y s e l f i s h

@David-sk9vv

4 жыл бұрын

I hear you... me too. This music is the business

RIP stuart - one of the best live bands of all time. Very underrated. great film restless natives

@sam7475

8 жыл бұрын

+Ian Gelder totally agree never really got the recognition they deserved brilliant film only watched it last week again lol

@simonhunter3430

4 жыл бұрын

THIS is a gun!!!!

@colinriley6068

2 жыл бұрын

Seen them 15 times from the beginning to under wraps tour met stu outside royal court theatre got marks drumsticks .prize possessions .some live band they were snd I’ve seen a lot .very talented .I cried when stu gave up .fucked me off

@thulsadoom544

2 жыл бұрын

Great band movie sucked

@shaunmcclory8117

6 ай бұрын

​@@thulsadoom544gi orr wi ya, that film is bloody wonderful aswell🤡🐺

Visited Stuarts memorial bench last week in pittencrieff park very moving for me thankyou for all the happy times stuart and the lads ..

'I hold up buses!'.........

@rhoddryice5412

5 жыл бұрын

"- Some heroes aren't dead at all, just sleeping underneath the hills and one day they'll come back."

@richardbartram5317

5 жыл бұрын

You're a clown in a stupid leather coat. Awesome film!!

The first time I saw Big Country was around a week or two before this show, at The International in Manchester. They opened with Restless Natives that night. I have before and since been to probably 300 concerts, including approx 20 BC gigs. I have seen Springsteen, U2, everyone... Nothing has even come close to the first 2 minutes of that night in Manchester. They were perfect, the sound was stunning, and the energy will never ever leave me.

@helgijakobhelgason7806

4 жыл бұрын

i really jealous i would be so happy just to have seen them once.

I love watching this. Stuart's face at around 2.10, thinking "God, we sound great.." Well, Stuart, you did. The very best there ever was. Every instrument sounds perfect. My very first concert was Big Country at the International, and they opened with this. My feet hardly touched the floor all night, and I was hooked, forever.

Bouncing rhythm guitar, power drums, heavy bass perfecting the build for Stuart's incredible hook. I'm 28 and never had the pleasure of seeing the original BC live. They have the crowd in the palm of their hand. True rock and roll. 'Stay Alive'

@classicartfoundation639

5 жыл бұрын

They were great live, afterwards you left feeling elated and happy. Never had that with any other gigs ..

That audience is going off!!!!

Stuart died 16 years ago, his songs are immortal.

Fuck me that boy could perfom.....

The movie was fuckin epic , great music , great scenery , great story ! They should have made a follow up !

Brings a tear to my eye even after all these years, one of the greatest live bands.

This a real concert everyone never stops at all dance songs jumping that mosh pit yeah hella yeah great stuff witness this awesomeness

This man carried so much talent, so effortlessly. Awesome on the guitar and excellent voice and accent.

The 23 people who disliked this performance clearly don’t know what great music is.

I was there, amazing night!

Lucky enough to see Big Country live. One of the best live bands ever

Quality, I could have been there, life regrets.

big country took me from rap to rock

Wonderful version! Indeed, that long intro belongs to it. Last week I bought the DVD from the movie Restless Natives. The film music and the images of Scotland gave me goose bumps. The film was not subtitled in Dutch, so it was sometimes quite difficult for me to understand the Scottish … I was already a fan of Big Country in 1984 and have seen them live three times in the Netherlands; the last time in April 2000 in Hardenberg. During concerts I always stood for the stage. Because the music of Big Country was exciting. The musicians always made contact with the audience, improvised their music and clearly enjoyed it. And I loved that. I already had several CDs from Big Country. But in the last few months, I have reinvented Big Country. On the internet I found all kinds of information: music, articles in newspapers and magazines, and so on. There's a lott to be found.

@steffiebee5224

3 жыл бұрын

Epic film, and the soundtrack, is just phenominal.R.i.P Stu.long live Big Country, long live the wolfman and clown.

Never again will anybody come close to this amazing talent .Thankyou Big country for these timeless classics.

still makes my heart fucking thump . Fife rules 😂😂😂 proud

@herringgoering6428

7 жыл бұрын

If your from fife there really is only one band..Big Country..stay alive

from the skids to big country to the raphaels,he was an absolute legend

i am a restless native, and this calms my nerves!! scottish highlands produced some of the best talent out there!!! like come on , all you need some good mushrooms and listen to in a big country , dive into me , fields of fire and this song of course!! best music of all time!! i wish in some parallel universe he never died!!!

@peterstayne3765

11 ай бұрын

So does Manchester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Where Stewart was born

The BEST FEEL GOOD tune ever.....simply brilliant!! Stuart at his amazing best.........lost but NEVER FORGOTTEN!! STAY ALIVE!!

@scottatkins9866

7 жыл бұрын

craig darlington 'WHAT A PLAYER'.

I was in that 'mosh-pit'. Incredible show!!

Only just discovered Big Country, always knew about them but never gave them a chance. I only heard this song today, oh my word what a tune. Modern music hold your head in shame. RIP Stuart

@BC1000Stars

5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it all mate, they are something else. 😁

@markcochrane439

5 жыл бұрын

@@BC1000Stars and I'm Scottish too. That guitar is the sexiest thing I've heard for a long time lol

Likely the greatest song ever written.

Still loving it 2021....big country made timeless music....rip stuart

I was there, another amazing night with one of the best live bands of a generation. Says it all about talent when a band sound BETTER live than in the studio. Are there many other bands who touched so many lives like BC did ?

@patkelly3966

3 жыл бұрын

No doubt, BC were truly great. New Model Army were (are) snother band I believe touched people's hearts.

Fk awesome as usual, saw them live glasgow apolo Xmas 1984 what a Christmas that was RIP Stuart

Big Country, still one of my favorite bands. Greetings from Holland.

Don't forget this was used in the FANTASTIC movie, ' Restless Natives ' 😊

Damn. Stuart could make a guitar sing. He had an amazing emotive voice. Sad sad day when he left this world.

Stunning rendition of this song,and the boys know it.Two Fifers and two Londoners all living in their home towns.God knows how they made it work,but they did and then some.Whst a band.

once more , the clown and the wolfman ... rest in peace stuart . ... making a gutar sound like bagpipes .... fucking geniious and missed .

Absolute banger of a song

Big Country-you cosume my Soul! Thye rifts, lyrics, style and melody are tha of a genius. Stuart,,play in Heaven and Eiledon Scotand, and the World are yours. That Axe -byouown it Kristi Potochnik USA With Love Forever. My Heart Sings!

Wish they had done a soundtrack to Restless Natives on one album, classic song classic band.

@ShawnStarbird

3 ай бұрын

They did. The first Rarities has the whole 40ish minute version

i was lucky enough to see Big Country on numerous occasions and every time they were superb. Stuart was and is my all time fav guitarist.

I’m right down the front! Happy birthday Stuart x

Saw them at Wembley as a support for one of the last “Jam” concerts. Jesus Christ! What a lifelong love that turned out to be... even without “Restless Natives” ..!

Classic rendition....power, passion and precision!!! If the hairs on the back of yer neck didnt stand to attention whilst watching that then you're not human!!!

@roberthplaversuch5835

9 жыл бұрын

Tom Hunter Quite agree - trust you are well!

@lapwoodtv1253

8 жыл бұрын

+Tom Hunter Spot on Tom !!!!

@tommygunhunter

8 жыл бұрын

Robert HP Laversuch Yes Robert, very well thanks for asking ( thought I'd replied already to your message so maybe I'm not as cogent as maybe I was in my "prime". Hope you are well yourself. Auf Wiedersehn pet!

@mccjust

7 жыл бұрын

3 dislikes for Pat Aherne.

@lesleystorey3917

6 жыл бұрын

Tom Hunter thats cause we waxed you first : )

Quite simply the best live band ever !! Rip stuart

@richarddougan2777

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100 per cent.never ever get tired of listening to them.

By far the best start to a concert i have witnessed. The crowd were up for it long before the band came onstage. the sound of Bruce's guitar was just the right volume to hear every note. and when Tony played those first bass notes, it made my internal organs vibrate inside my ribcage. i get goose bumps even now

@salihkasap3770

6 жыл бұрын

The best band ever love them so much can't stop playing there music , just perfect

I always, come back here. Always. BC fans understand the attraction. You can't avoid or deny it. It has to be watched regularly! Stay alive! RIP Big Man

RIP STUART YOU LEFT OUR WORLD TO SOON. THE PAIN AND SUFFERING YOU EXPERIENCED IN YOUR FINAL DAYS MUST HAVE BEEN INTOLERABLE. YOU HAVE LEFT A LEGACY OF A TRUE TALENTED ICONIC SINGER THAT TRANSCENDS GENERATIONS. THANK YOU.

The drunker I get, the better I walk. Thanx BC, you are the BEST!

Big Country cost me a hundred quid! I was bouncing so much in the Barrowland that my sweat destroyed the notes in my pooch! I was very lucky to get to work with them years later. And more recently with Mark with Big Minds. I know that Mark isn't playing on this vid.

Best intro ever by anyone.

Superb! Brilliant film too. The music goes hand in hand with Scotland's gorgeous scenery. Stuart you genius! ❤

240 years We lived without hope and without pride So who will know where they come from? Who raised a torch for those who died? I will be with them In the summer sun and the winter snow They will come and clouds will go And show that we are proud again Powerful lyrics from Stu - was always a Yes man. Alba gu Brath!

@Fpstup

9 жыл бұрын

You should make this your national anthem next week, good luck and best wishes.

@Andsaca1

9 жыл бұрын

dm g cheers dm g, Scotland's independence should invigorate the whole UK to tell the establishment what they are doing is not good enough for it's people. rise up England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Don't take their crap anymore! Force the elite to take on board the will of the majority. Peace to all the UK brethren

@Fpstup

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I never thought I would live to see this, where Scotland leads,I hope the rest of the Uk will follow.

@martinmanifold2241

5 жыл бұрын

Didnt mind taking londoners money

@alexmcintyre6353

4 жыл бұрын

martin manifold didn't mind taking our oil money.

A tear in my eye.

this track gave me goosebumps when I first heard it in 1985, and I still get them now.

One of my favourite films, backed by this absolutely amazing band. Goose bumps every time i hear this riff.

is it just me?? This is the definition of Scotland, Brave, bold, musical, passionate, and Stuart...I have incredible passion towards this eternal contribution.

@grumbleyguts

7 жыл бұрын

russellsmiler if Scotland ever has its' own National Anthem....I vote 'One Great Thing'. The passion and Celtic flair of Stuart can't be equalled.

@eyemoeba

4 жыл бұрын

you hit the nail on the head. everything the band set out to be right here (with the exception of a missing Mark).

@thulsadoom544

2 жыл бұрын

Fuck all brave about Scotland nowadays

@peterstayne3765

11 ай бұрын

Stewart was born in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

SHOULD BE SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL ANTHEM.

@peterstayne3765

2 жыл бұрын

With a English singer and most of the band 🤣

@nba2kaii12

6 ай бұрын

@@peterstayne3765the singer is scottish you pleb

relentless natives

We lost an amazing talent when we lost Stuart, arguably one of the best musical talents of his generation. Rock in peace.

One of the few bands I regret not seeing live. BC were an incredible band RIP Stuart.

Wonderful performance. They were fucking amazing. 😎🎸🥁

Wow,Stuart at his best. RIP

The boy's on fire pure class!!!!

blows my mind how Stuart makes the guitar sounds like bagpipes. The most underrated band ever

@hooverboy2331

Жыл бұрын

Exactly he makes the guitar sound like the bagpipes !

@thunderriot-onemanclanarch9266

Жыл бұрын

Took me ages to get the sound right for my music but I was shocked to find out it's just reverb distortion and a chorus pedal the real sound was in his fingers amazing guitarist

it BRINGS BACK , MAGIC /NIGHTS/ MEMORIES of love / happiness and sharring good things !

By all that is natural and uncorrupted, here is the bond between the soul of humanity and the universe.

Love this, saw them in 1982 I think wembley arena such a great sound and those guitars sing to us all RIP stuart

fucking class I'll say no more!!!!!!

Truly one of the best bands full stop.EVER.The live gigs were a joyous life affirming moment in time.Thank You.Stuart.Mark.Tony.Bruce.take a bow.Miss you Stuart.

Heart breaking still

@dinetk3125

7 жыл бұрын

me too

@richarddougan2777

5 жыл бұрын

Yep me too.still love big country.no one else comes close.

Goosebumps every time! thank you STUART

This song is still SICK! What an incredibly underrated band.

One of my favourite guitar riffs of all time. Thank you Dad for raising me on these lads. Stay Alive ❤.

love how the track slowly builds, layer upon layer and then bang here we go. Great track, great band, timeless classic

Utter genius.

another day in a world with no stewart adamson, how does it revolve without his guitar playing to make our hearts soar, it reminds me to breath in my land i shared with him so briefly,. one of the first things i did when my children were born was to introduce them to big country & runrig, a rock sound conceived in Scotland, as striking as a battle cry that breaks your heart but drives you on, anyone wishing to undeerstand us Scots other than the risky asking them if they are english? our big country comes out in us so look away if you as squimish. the music of big country could lead us intto battle with runrig's 'dance called america' or 'skye' leading our charge to death or glory, i wish stewart had chosen the glory, he would be worshipped & never knew i.

@mshaw5123

11 ай бұрын

thanks, i have absolutely no recollection of posting that comment? the spelling & grammar are atrocious, i was obviously stoned when i wrote it, SHA!!!

The most underrated Scottish songwriter ever..still sadly missed..the man made me even prouder of my heritage..superb!!..

@thulsadoom544

2 жыл бұрын

Before it turned into North Korea with those SNP scunners fucking it up

@peterstayne3765

11 ай бұрын

He’s born in Manchester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@LuvMaLurcherz

11 ай бұрын

His parents were Scottish..doh!!..

@peterstayne3765

11 ай бұрын

@@LuvMaLurcherz and my sons mother is African they are still English🤷🏻‍♂️ doh

@LuvMaLurcherz

11 ай бұрын

Stuart Adamsons parents were in England at the time of his birth due to circumstance..both parents were of Scottish heritage..he returned to Scotland at the age of four and grew up here..he was proud to BE SCOTTISH as anyone who ever saw him live would testify..doesn't take a genius to join the dots..DOH!!..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Love big country ur music will live on rip Stuart 🙏 gone too soon

Lucky enough to be at The Forum (or was it still the T&C) that hot summer night all those years ago. One of BCs best live songs without any doubt and a brilliant track to open a gig with... Sing up "I will be with them..."

@tenchmagic

5 жыл бұрын

Was there too....bouncing all night long....great venue that they played often. Probably the best gig ever...and I've been to hundreds !!

I was there! If I remember correctly (and it's a big 'if' after all this time...) they opened with this song - which led to a loud whoop! and everyone rushing the security to get to the front!

this is my favourite big country song.

The Sadness of Past Time...

Only 6 idiots as at 25.12.16 : how can you NOT like this? Superb live version of one of their greatest tracks. Also check out the film (with BC soundtrack). A great way to pass and hour and a half.

A fantastic song from one of my favourite films ever. It's when I hear this my Scottish blood (about 25% of my heritage) flows like fire.

Adamson was the most underrated guitarist and the band was also. B.C. were great---nearly every song had with a soul stirring anthemic structure, lyrics filled with love and hope, and an incredible drummer. The best live concert I EVER attended . . . and I've been to most big names. Guadalcanal Diary opened for them . . . how's that for perfect?

Goose bumps every time.....

It's lovely to see some open-handed drumming. Great band, great tune. Stuart's just has class on his own.

I was at this gig. Well worth the journey from the north east

Stuart at his finest. Brilliant❤

The sound of Scotland at her best..

They started the set with this track when they supported Bowie at Roker Park in 87 and had the crowd jumping about like they are in this video. Brilliant live band...

Stuart was, is and will always be of my biggest musical heroes. Listening to John Peel in my early-mid teens, hearing The Skids and then of course, Big Country. Those guitars, the incredible driving rhythm of the bass and the drums, still music that stirs the soul and lifts the spirit. Only got to see Big Country once, an amazing gig at the Hippodrome in Bristol and I took my little brother for what was his first gig. Not a bad introduction to live music. If only Stuart knew just how much he was respected and loved, an inspirational talent.

" I know you " " no, you don't " ..............' " I hold up buses " 😚

@markroughton9854

3 жыл бұрын

Impossible, you can't.

@shaunmcclory8117

6 ай бұрын

​@@markroughton9854 .."i do!...i do know you...."

@markroughton9854

6 ай бұрын

Would you like a mint ?

Absolutely magnificent! The film was magnificent too!

just awesome

Great song.. Great film

one of my favourite songs by one of my favourite bands from one of my favourite films. What's not to like!? A classic!