A great song, with one of the finest lines ever written "Look at him now/Another used man/Bearing the passing of his dignity with all the courage that he can"A criminally underrated songwriter and musician - much missed.
One of my top ten favorites, and one of the few that makes me cry like a little girl. This song touched me so much I wish I was there for him in his fragile moments. So sad he took his life. Tragic.
A sad portent perhaps to his inner angst that he would eventually succumb to. A very close second to my forever favourite, Mark Hollis. Both had the courage to be themselves and express their uniqueness in their now eternal songs.
I'm seventeen, and unfortunately never got the opportunity to see Stuart live, but he was a beautiful person, and musician. Whatever troubles lead to his death had to be so bad, that it makes me evaluate my problems, and i conclude their petty, compared to whatever Stuart was going through. It's sad, I grew up listening to this music, and as a kid I thought "the guy whos singing must be the happiest man alive." Now that I'm older it astonishes me. You can hear Stuarts pain in a lot of his music.
So privileged to see Stuart when I was 15yrs old at ingliston one of the best concerts I've ever experienced it was rocking I was buzzing for days you'll never know how much you helped me through my teens you'll never be forgotten ❤️
Masterpiece of music. The more I listen to this beautiful piece the more things become relevant. I've loved Big Country since the early 80s. Superb, and certainly underrated as a band. Rip Stuart.
I know. Saw an interview during the Final Fling tour where he said he'd toured so much and now he wanted to spend time with the people that mattered to him. Less than a year later his marriage is dissolving, he's in the US and away from touring and his support system. Maybe that was it? Don't know. Haunts me, esp. when I hear Ships. Was that him talking about himself? Such obvious incredible talent, and from everything I've read just a nice guy to meet.
Was lucky enough to see Stuart and the band at the final fling tour in Manchester, they played three encors! He seemed so genuinely happy on stage with the rest of the group. Will always be my best concert, not because he's gone, it was just that special. RIP Stuart
Enjoyed so many nights with you guys especially at The Barrowlands. There's nothing to beat a Glasgow gig. God bless you Stuart. You left us with such beautiful poetry. X
one of the best, hard working, talented and long running bands ever , they got me thru teenage angst, calmed me in my twenties and thirties, and now in my forties my wife and i still listen and remember
Saw Stuart and the boys in 92, so under rated...still drive around LA with them blasting out...another talented soul to play in the clouds....RIP Stuart....
How beautiful was this man? And what a great voice too. A great loss, really. I hope he finally found peace, poor Stuart. Some demons are very hard to defeat.
.....errr... wow!!! I've just been stopped dead in my tracks listening to this! I only know the big hits like 'Chance' and 'In A Big Country', but this is just in a different league. So sad he's not here anymore!
Stuart's voice haunts me. It so depressing to think that his genius is no longer with us. He had an ability to write songs and deliver them with meaning. I think everyone can find a Big Country song that they can relate to. The music world is a much sadder place without Stuart in it. RIP :(
Grew up listening to these with my Dad who sadly passed away 6 year ago, we played this song at his funeral. The sad death of Stuart is a great loss to today's music. RIP fella 😔 x
such a talent! You can understand to an extent why, but he had so much going for him! So sad.... but he left so many good memories. One of my first gigs, Big Country at Newcastle City Hall early eighties! Never forgotten RIP big man
Without doubt,the most under-rated band of all time. This is Stuart at his most meloncholy and beautiful. Oh,the fragility of love and life. RIP my friend.....
Stuart was a fantastic singer and musician, and like me a proud scotsman. This is one of my favourite songs ever, god bless Stuart you are very much loved and missed
I’ve listened to this band pretty much every day of my life since 1983. They had everything... along with Stuart’s genius, I could listen to Mark’s drumming for an eternity.
One of the greatest songs ever written. One of the greatest songwriters ever. He didn't have to go the way he did. Wherever he is now, one way or another, I hope he's at peace.
how anyone can 'dislike' anything written or performed by Stuart Adamson / BIg Country is beyond belief. The words, the melodies, the messages.....will remain with me forever.
My gawd. I was into Big Country a long long time ago and the other day decided to play the early albums i had. Following this i purchased 'Without the aid of a safety net' and listened to this track....oh my god, pure genius and would say one of my fave BC songs. Haven't got Buffalo Skinners but on your post i am going straight out to get it.
I started going on nights out when Stuart first created BC in the early 80's and I always wore their checked shirts, sadly missed, always remembered, RIP
great song,cant believe i will never get to see them live again,they were simply outstanding live probably the best ive ever seen and that includes floyd and james who are pretty good
no one will ever come close to stuart in my eyes a truly talented lost soul who touched so many people with his beautiful lyrics and fantastic guitar work what an inspiration to so many people if only he could of seen how he meant to all of his fans he might still be here today, rest in peace stuart my hero my friend never forgotten x
Saw them last night in Notts, Mike Peters did great job , loved the Alarm too, but so sad, Stuart could have been there... Big Country spirit lives on... Stay ALIVE !!!
I Love music! I am 48 and embarrassed (sorta) that I only knew the Big Country "hits" until recently. It's great to hear this awesome music for the first time. Saw Mike Peters from the Alarm recently, found out he sang with BC for a bit and months later...here I am!
First listened to big country in high school in the early 80s - and I was a metal head! Their music struck deep in my soul! I have been a fan ever since, now at 51 I love them even more. They never received half of the recognition they deserved! This song is just one of the greats from their list of awesome music!
My brother died few years ago and this song was one of his latest songs what listened. I have never been big fan of this kind of music, but this song i won't never forget.
I absolutely love this song, and could listen to it all day. Something just dawned on my, however....where's the third verse? For me, it ties the whole sentiment of the song together in one final declaration.... "You many walk the line...now you may see it all through.." Then the extra/extended guitar solo kicks in; just incredible.
I remembered my dad used to listen to Big Country,, when I was 7 years old... now here I am, an 11 year old, addicted to this kind of music,, thank u daddy!!! Haha
This is music to live by. Here in the states no one remembers these guys; one day I heard In a Big Country (their only Stateside hit) on the radio and rushed home and spent the next half hour trying to remember the lyrics so I could find it on the net. So glad I did.
Saw Big Country at the Liverpool Empire in the 90's and it was a fantastic gig. God bless you Stuart and thank you for all the songs you've given us. R.I.P.
Stu was a genius. BC best live band ever.! Miss Stu coz i think there was more to come. BC gigs were the only ones i came home battered and bruised. Loved it.!!
I grew up listening to this song, im 18, my dad loves big country, And after a bit of questioning, i found out that my dad named me Calum after Stuarts son, who he went to see at one of his gigs, got recognised by Calum and got to go to the sound check with them, and also hes just got back from seeing Big Country in Nottingham, its sad what happened to Stuart and may he Rest In Peace, Love this song Forever.
I'm 16 now, when I was younger, this was the song I would fall asleep to, the song I'd wake up to and the song I did everything with! I finally found it 11 years later!
Absolutely awesome group loved big country . I went to watch at the Apollo in Manchester in 1986 stuart had his tartan suit . I was only 17 god bless you stuart and thanks for your awesome music 😢😢
It was my dad that listens to Big country and i never really appreciated them, until i heard this song and "In a big country " and now i really enjoy there songs and will listen to them for years to come.
magnificent song and band - i recall the Skids and masquerade and listen to him grow to BC .. we were a blessed generation to have shared the music of this man.. RIP Stuart..
Brilliant .. just Brilliant I was gardening today with headphones listing to this , thinking of my mum who passed last year and all those days bringing us up as a divorced mum in the 70 ‘s struggling but getting the job done .. tears fell with great dignity
I played this wonderfull piece of music in the church at my wifes funeral. She, as well as I, loved it.
Quite simply one of the finest songwriters to walk this earth. Criminally underated band.
TheEcky24 couldn't agree more one of the most under rated bands of all time.
Word!
But the people who love them, really love them.
@@porkulator they have a loyal fan base.
Best band EVER LOVE THEM
One of the most beautful songs ever recorded. I miss you so much Stuart
A great song, with one of the finest lines ever written "Look at him now/Another used man/Bearing the passing of his dignity with all the courage that he can"A criminally underrated songwriter and musician - much missed.
One of my top ten favorites, and one of the few that makes me cry like a little girl. This song touched me so much I wish I was there for him in his fragile moments. So sad he took his life. Tragic.
A sad portent perhaps to his inner angst that he would eventually succumb to. A very close second to my forever favourite, Mark Hollis. Both had the courage to be themselves and express their uniqueness in their now eternal songs.
@@tomthumb4719 Insightful comment. Well said.
Everytime I hear this song I start to cry and can't stop untill the song is over, never heard a song with more feeling in it.
I'm 55 the older i get the more i love Stuarts music l miss this guy
Well said Paul. Almost 50 here. I agree.
I still remember the first night I heard them on The Tube, they just blew me away. RIP Legend 💙
私は日本人ですが、彼が大好きです。
35 here
16/12/21 is 20 years since his death, I will raise a glass to him that day, lovely bloke.
Stuart had it all: poetic song-writing skills, incredible lead guitar skills, a nice voice, good looks, and charm. God rest his soul. He was terrific.
The biz like..still get that natural rush from these songs..aitchie..boness
If only he realised.
I even recognized back in Skids days, this guy is something special!
I'm seventeen, and unfortunately never got the opportunity to see Stuart live, but he was a beautiful person, and musician. Whatever troubles lead to his death had to be so bad, that it makes me evaluate my problems, and i conclude their petty, compared to whatever Stuart was going through. It's sad, I grew up listening to this music, and as a kid I thought "the guy whos singing must be the happiest man alive." Now that I'm older it astonishes me. You can hear Stuarts pain in a lot of his music.
The King of emotion David, bless your understanding.
God bless the memory, let his music live through your soul, cheers.
So privileged to see Stuart when I was 15yrs old at ingliston one of the best concerts I've ever experienced it was rocking I was buzzing for days you'll never know how much you helped me through my teens you'll never be forgotten ❤️
Unofficially the greatest band on the planet!
The anniversary of your death. Love you, Stuart! I'll listen to everything you left us until the day I die...
people who dislike this obviously have broken ears. The is as good as Stuart and the boys get. Simply brilliant
So many brilliant albums rip Stuart. I still listen 😂😊
Well said. Stuart was a true poet and a total legend.
Broken ears and broken souls.... This is absolutely the best as it gets.
I am the best singer from Scotland 🏴
Everyone entitled to their own opinion. Comments like this pi** me off.
Incredible band with a genius frontman so much talent it was ridiculous his music touched the heart and soul like no others . Miss you Stuart RIP
Always missed.
One of the best songwriters of his generation. That recognition will come one day.
This man gave the world a daughter who is a singer in her own right..she is very good..worth checking out.
Dont know how anyone could give this a thumbs down!
Mein Gott!!!!!!! Ein Song zum Niederknien.....!!!!!!! Unfassbar.........!!!! Tränen des Dankes für immer!!!!!!!!!!!!
Arguably one of the best songs they have written if NOT the best. A man full of soul a tune full of soul. RIP, YNWA Stuart.
Masterpiece of music. The more I listen to this beautiful piece the more things become relevant. I've loved Big Country since the early 80s. Superb, and certainly underrated as a band. Rip Stuart.
The most underrated band in the history of rock&roll...
I know. Saw an interview during the Final Fling tour where he said he'd toured so much and now he wanted to spend time with the people that mattered to him. Less than a year later his marriage is dissolving, he's in the US and away from touring and his support system. Maybe that was it? Don't know. Haunts me, esp. when I hear Ships. Was that him talking about himself? Such obvious incredible talent, and from everything I've read just a nice guy to meet.
Ships does sound autobiographical. His death is tragic. RIP.
one of Scotlands finest 👍👍👍💖💖💖💖💖
Was lucky enough to see Stuart and the band at the final fling tour in Manchester, they played three encors! He seemed so genuinely happy on stage with the rest of the group. Will always be my best concert, not because he's gone, it was just that special. RIP Stuart
Enjoyed so many nights with you guys especially at The Barrowlands. There's nothing to beat a Glasgow gig. God bless you Stuart. You left us with such beautiful poetry. X
one of the best, hard working, talented and long running bands ever , they got me thru teenage angst, calmed me in my twenties and thirties, and now in my forties my wife and i still listen and remember
Lovely comment. Good for you.
Saw Stuart and the boys in 92, so under rated...still drive around LA with them blasting out...another talented soul to play in the clouds....RIP Stuart....
Oh Stuart you are missed but we are fortunate to still have your music, rest in peace.
The greatest rock group in history long live Sturt Adamson what a voice love big country
Great band
How beautiful was this man? And what a great voice too. A great loss, really. I hope he finally found peace, poor Stuart. Some demons are very hard to defeat.
.....errr... wow!!! I've just been stopped dead in my tracks listening to this! I only know the big hits like 'Chance' and 'In A Big Country', but this is just in a different league. So sad he's not here anymore!
One of the best artists ever....RIP Stuart
I haven't heard this for years... and forget what a brilliant song it was.
I feel so sad that Stuart Adamson is no longer here.
Stuart's voice haunts me. It so depressing to think that his genius is no longer with us. He had an ability to write songs and deliver them with meaning. I think everyone can find a Big Country song that they can relate to. The music world is a much sadder place without Stuart in it. RIP :(
Still my favourite ever - Big Country combined music and poetry - so underratted
Always loved this & the slower version.This band never got the recognition they merited in my view.I love their sound.
Incredible vocals, incredible band
Grew up listening to these with my Dad who sadly passed away 6 year ago, we played this song at his funeral. The sad death of Stuart is a great loss to today's music. RIP fella 😔 x
Sorry for your loss.
studio, piano version and live. one of the best bc compositions. who am i kidding? every bc song is fekn amazing.
real talent!!!! no other way of describing Stuart. One of the best bands i EVER worked for.Will always be missed R.I.P mate X
The best underrated band ever.
such a talent! You can understand to an extent why, but he had so much going for him! So sad.... but he left so many good memories. One of my first gigs, Big Country at Newcastle City Hall early eighties! Never forgotten RIP big man
Without doubt,the most under-rated band of all time. This is Stuart at his most meloncholy and beautiful. Oh,the fragility of love and life. RIP my friend.....
Amazing song. I think I'll be heading to amazon to purchase a new Big Country CD. What an amazing band.
Stuart was a fantastic singer and musician, and like me a proud scotsman. This is one of my favourite songs ever, god bless Stuart you are very much loved and missed
I'm an American with Scottish roots. This touches my celtic soul
Favourite band ever, some songs bring tears to my eye's, even now
Beautiful song. Great band. The more I listen to this song the more I like it. It is hauntingly beautiful. Kinda grabs your soul
I’ve listened to this band pretty much every day of my life since 1983. They had everything... along with Stuart’s genius, I could listen to Mark’s drumming for an eternity.
So moving it makes you shed a tear.
Every time
One of the greatest songs ever written. One of the greatest songwriters ever. He didn't have to go the way he did. Wherever he is now, one way or another, I hope he's at peace.
Great tune, great words, great guitar...Big Country!! Nothing comes close...stuart is playing a tune in heaven tonight!!
how anyone can 'dislike' anything written or performed by Stuart Adamson / BIg Country is beyond belief. The words, the melodies, the messages.....will remain with me forever.
Best live show I was ever at--1 of the best bands ever
These guys where a real class act,there music will go on for ever
My gawd. I was into Big Country a long long time ago and the other day decided to play the early albums i had. Following this i purchased 'Without the aid of a safety net' and listened to this track....oh my god, pure genius and would say one of my fave BC songs. Haven't got Buffalo Skinners but on your post i am going straight out to get it.
Big Country. The greatest rock group ever. Period. Stuart Adamson, you are greatly missed.
I started going on nights out when Stuart first created BC in the early 80's and I always wore their checked shirts, sadly missed, always remembered, RIP
great song,cant believe i will never get to see them live again,they were simply outstanding live probably the best ive ever seen and that includes floyd and james who are pretty good
Really love listening to these classics
no one will ever come close to stuart in my eyes a truly talented lost soul who touched so many people with his beautiful lyrics and fantastic guitar work what an inspiration to so many people if only he could of seen how he meant to all of his fans he might still be here today, rest in peace stuart my hero my friend never forgotten x
Great song from truly one of the greatest bands!
Such a great singer and such a sad loss. RIP Stuart and thanks for leaving us with all the wonderful songs. #Legend
Agree with you Sir.
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after all those years look at my lp`s, oh here`s steeltown:-).
Fantastic - and even that ain't a good enough word to use! RIP Stuart - You will never be forgotten and your music will live on in our hearts forever.
Never saw this video before. Amazing. Still my favorite band of all time. Their music is my everything go to music.
Sally A. Schwartz Mine, too
what great taste you have
Saw them last night in Notts, Mike Peters did great job , loved the Alarm too, but so sad, Stuart could have been there... Big Country spirit lives on... Stay ALIVE !!!
I have only just discovered this gem of a song after seeing Big Country at York 'Fibbers'. Its just about the most beautiful song I have ever heard.
What a perfect song, and video. Nowt else to say, Less is more.
I Love music! I am 48 and embarrassed (sorta) that I only knew the Big Country "hits" until recently. It's great to hear this awesome music for the first time. Saw Mike Peters from the Alarm recently, found out he sang with BC for a bit and months later...here I am!
Wow I never knew that Mike Peters sang with BC, I wad lucky enough to see them both in the 80's in NY.
See You Tube video of Mike explaining how much In A Big Country means to him. Very moving.
Great band, great tunes , Stuart will never be forgotten .Their music brings back so many memories of happier times .
+John Hillan Amen! Excellent vibes throughout the music world!
Brilliant song from a brilliant group! RIP Stu!
Can't stop listening to it. What a voice, what a band, I grew up on them. Top, top band
still listening awsome i did too but shit this is tracy not jacob
Singing this with my 8 year old daughter. Brilliant.
Your voice will live forever.
Nearly 7 years on and i cant believe Stuart is no longer with us RIP. Vastly underrated
First listened to big country in high school in the early 80s - and I was a metal head! Their music struck deep in my soul! I have been a fan ever since, now at 51 I love them even more. They never received half of the recognition they deserved! This song is just one of the greats from their list of awesome music!
My brother died few years ago and this song was one of his latest songs what listened. I have never been big fan of this kind of music, but this song i won't never forget.
one of my BC favourites, great song, still sounds great today, as it did back then.
WHAT A BAND!! WHAT A SONG!!
I absolutely love this song, and could listen to it all day. Something just dawned on my, however....where's the third verse? For me, it ties the whole sentiment of the song together in one final declaration.... "You many walk the line...now you may see it all through.." Then the extra/extended guitar solo kicks in; just incredible.
Stuart, you are missed, your voice is powerful and you and your groups music is beautiful.
I remembered my dad used to listen to Big Country,, when I was 7 years old... now here I am, an 11 year old, addicted to this kind of music,, thank u daddy!!! Haha
Poor Stuart. He never gave himself a chance. A great fella, a great band. Whether you know it, or not, Stuey, you are very much missed. RIP.
Great song. They are still one of my favourite bands.. Had see them 3 times live.
Very unique and talented band! Always great sound from these maestros!
Here's not only a great singer and great musicians, but true and good songwriting. Thank you Big Country for so many beautiful songs.
This is music to live by. Here in the states no one remembers these guys; one day I heard In a Big Country (their only Stateside hit) on the radio and rushed home and spent the next half hour trying to remember the lyrics so I could find it on the net. So glad I did.
Saw Big Country at the Liverpool Empire in the 90's and it was a fantastic gig. God bless you Stuart and thank you for all the songs you've given us. R.I.P.
R.I.P Stuart......True musical legend.....Your voice will be with me always!!!
Stu was a genius. BC best live band ever.! Miss Stu coz i think there was more to come. BC gigs were the only ones i came home battered and bruised. Loved it.!!
So very beautiful. RIP Stuart, what a sad loss your genius has been to the world of music.
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I grew up listening to this song, im 18, my dad loves big country, And after a bit of questioning, i found out that my dad named me Calum after Stuarts son, who he went to see at one of his gigs, got recognised by Calum and got to go to the sound check with them, and also hes just got back from seeing Big Country in Nottingham, its sad what happened to Stuart and may he Rest In Peace,
Love this song Forever.
This been my favorite since an ex introduced this Song to me 😜. Thanks to you 🤣
Love that Song - sometimes I feel the same emotions Stuart must have felt, when he wrote it - good luck, wherever you are.
Gosh I miss them. RIP Stuart. Bless on rest of the band.
I'm 16 now, when I was younger, this was the song I would fall asleep to, the song I'd wake up to and the song I did everything with! I finally found it 11 years later!
Absolutely awesome group loved big country . I went to watch at the Apollo in Manchester in 1986 stuart had his tartan suit . I was only 17 god bless you stuart and thanks for your awesome music 😢😢
Every time I watch this video I'm in bits, luv it rip stuart xxx
It was my dad that listens to Big country and i never really appreciated them, until i heard this song and "In a big country " and now i really enjoy there songs and will listen to them for years to come.
magnificent song and band - i recall the Skids and masquerade and listen to him grow to BC .. we were a blessed generation to have shared the music of this man.. RIP Stuart..
WHAT A BAND!! WHAT A SONG!! STUART ADAMSON RIP MISS YOU BIG TIME!!
One of the most underrated bands of all time!
Brilliant .. just Brilliant
I was gardening today with headphones listing to this , thinking of my mum who passed last year and all those days bringing us up as a divorced mum in the 70 ‘s struggling but getting the job done .. tears fell with great dignity