I'm just about to hit 40 .... seen all sort of bands from AC/DC and Maiden through to Rush and Marillion and even the likes of Tom Jones and Rod Stewart nothing,,,, and I mean nothing comes cloes to Big Country Live. I was lucky enough to stand in the dark and watch in wonder ..... I count myself very, very fortunate.
The sound quality on this is extraordinary. The mullet quality on this is extraordinary. Nobody else did what they did. Far too earnest for the time of irony and sarcasm in "alternative" and "new wave", they showed up as instrumental virtuosos and instantly changed the landscape. Also: going to the Soviet Union in 1988 was no small feat, and was done by very few. Stuart's insistence on jumping into the crowd to mingle with who he knew to be simply other humans was revelatory, and highly indicative of his character. I was fortunate to see them in Edinburgh, while stationed in Scotland in the early 1990's. They were leviathans, and they changed my life forever...
Saw them at the Oxford Apollo in my teens, supported by a great band called "Cry Before Dawn". Absolutely incredible night. So glad I saw these guys while Stuart was still with us.
Big coumtry fans.tony butler has a new solo album coming out soon.check it out on facebook and you tube.please give your support to a fantastic bass player
I'm just about to hit 40 .... seen all sort of bands from AC/DC and Maiden through to Rush and Marillion and even the likes of Tom Jones and Rod Stewart nothing,,,, and I mean nothing comes cloes to Big Country Live. I was lucky enough to stand in the dark and watch in wonder ..... I count myself very, very fortunate.
Would give almost anything to have been at one of these 80s shows.
i saw them here. it was great sound. friendly contact with fans. before here no western idols come to moscow
As a bassist of around 25 years now I can honestly say say I have never see Mr Butler slap. More to the point Bruce’s hair😊
They'd still be huge today. RIP Stuart
Peace in Our Time Großartige Band mit der ich eine tolle Kindheit verbinde .Diese Musik wird mich ein Leben lang begleiten !
The sound quality on this is extraordinary. The mullet quality on this is extraordinary.
Nobody else did what they did. Far too earnest for the time of irony and sarcasm in "alternative" and "new wave", they showed up as instrumental virtuosos and instantly changed the landscape.
Also: going to the Soviet Union in 1988 was no small feat, and was done by very few. Stuart's insistence on jumping into the crowd to mingle with who he knew to be simply other humans was revelatory, and highly indicative of his character.
I was fortunate to see them in Edinburgh, while stationed in Scotland in the early 1990's. They were leviathans, and they changed my life forever...
All about my hometown of Corby !
Saw them at the Oxford Apollo in my teens, supported by a great band called "Cry Before Dawn". Absolutely incredible night. So glad I saw these guys while Stuart was still with us.
STEWART WAS THE BEST, BIG COUNTRY RULES FOREVER AND EVER❤️🍺🇩🇪👍
Great band,great gig,i had a videocassete with this gig filmed on it,around 1989,i loved them directly.
r.I.p Stuart,ledgend
Lo máximo Big Country
@wilho3 Maybe we will all stand together in the next life and enjoy this great music. That's something to look forward to. Take care my friend.
King of Emotion take a walk with me...😉
Backing singertastic!!!!
Big coumtry fans.tony butler has a new solo album coming out soon.check it out on facebook and you tube.please give your support to a fantastic bass player
u should av seen this live guitaring sum fing els rip stuart c u 1 day cant wait
Does anyone know who the girls were on backing box. Surprised me to here that with BC
Notice how the two backing singers are teaching the Russians how to Boxercise.
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@cavalier080854 And learn they did.
The player to the left looks like Linda Mcartney
Corby represent!
the keyboarder ruined it