Big Country - Look Away

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Big Country

7 жыл бұрын

Music video by Big Country performing Look Away. (C) 1986 Mercury Records Limited
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@SH-vt1zc Жыл бұрын

I am the girl in the video. Great times! Terrific band and lovely people. Storm Thorgerson directed. He designed the famous Pink Floyd 'Dark Side of the Moon Album cover. Sharon Sheehan

@neilemery7454 6 ай бұрын

Blessings 😊❤

@thedublins687 6 ай бұрын

How cool is that, super cool.

@onelife7247 5 ай бұрын

@SH-vt1zc What an incredible achievement and memory to cherish. I loved Stuart Adamson 😊

@chuckolsen795 4 ай бұрын

Great passion you brought to the song and video Sharon - like Claire in Outlander before there was Outlander. Thanks for posting this. Any other memories of the band?

@patsypatti990 4 ай бұрын

Cool

@johnhunt5181 4 жыл бұрын

Most underrated band of the 80s in my opinion

@andymorrison3643 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of them brother.

@trasherms 4 жыл бұрын

Only know this song, but it definitely is an 80s gem

@jonesbrothersf2896 3 жыл бұрын

Along with the alarm

@Code.Name.V 3 жыл бұрын

Certainly under appreciated.

@debra1232 3 жыл бұрын

Along with the class band OMD.

@davidg.9932 3 жыл бұрын

Stuart would have turned 63 today..11 April 1958 Manchester - 16 December 2001 Honolulu. He took his own like a few miles from where I live.. So sad. We you Love Stuart..

@crafter170 Жыл бұрын

For some strange reason Big Country didn't get the recognition they truly deserved.Incredible Scots. band .

@stormwarrior3036 2 ай бұрын

Big country are just brilliant, im 58 now but they have definitely left their mark in the 80s amongst all the other talented stars , the 80s will never die in my eyes.

@Spartacus45 3 ай бұрын

Who's listening April 2024?

@luattack123 2 ай бұрын

One of my fave songs!!!!

@beverleyevans7834 2 ай бұрын

Me!!

@GodspeedSuperbeast Ай бұрын

Dig it!

@Winter-gf9nt Ай бұрын

Not me no way June 24, saw them early 80s at a free gig in Glasgow greens fleshers Haugh football pitches 👌

@maxxedout2020 26 күн бұрын

July . 38 years ago...

@kate9047 Жыл бұрын

My dad used to have the big country album on cassette in the car - this song in particular just reminds me of those long summer car journeys as a child ❤

@colingeddes2172 Жыл бұрын

And i wud imagine they were the best days of your life, not to mention listening to this GREAT tune from a truly great band.

@R.S.407 Жыл бұрын

Your dad sounds like he has excellent taste in music

@padraigsisk4057 Жыл бұрын

Saw Big country in Cork December 22. Great night. Great band. Not the same without Stuart but spirit is alive

@brianshaffneraclc Жыл бұрын

I was about 20 when this song came out; one of those tunes you just don't forget, even once you're old.

@alastairward2774 Жыл бұрын

We had it on one of the compilation albums you could get with Weetabix tokens in the 80s, it was listened to till the tape was worn out.

@18winsagin 4 жыл бұрын

Remember I was 23 and recently met my future wife just before this came out, I remember asking her who this was singing on her cassette player, WOW 34 years ago and still with the love of my life, good memories and greatest music back then.

@nataliegraves3977 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely..!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🎶🎶

@andrewconnolly4084 3 ай бұрын

This is amazing mate, happy days

@rohannpienaar7474 4 жыл бұрын

My good taste in music brought me here

@julesmaher5637 4 жыл бұрын

Stuart was a literary genius, I don’t think he even knew how amazing and totally underrated he really was

@HenryWaltonJones 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best songs of the 80's.RIP Stuart,your songs will live on.

@valeriemcmahon7998 2 жыл бұрын

Omg didn't know Stuart has passed what a shock, r.i.p big man, much love and respect 👏

@iamspartacus6713 2 жыл бұрын

@@valeriemcmahon7998 yep inredibly sad.suicide i think

@gmansi Жыл бұрын

@@valeriemcmahon7998 2001 😔

@mikerobinson6533 Жыл бұрын

@@valeriemcmahon7998 So sadly missed , a great guy so down to earth, I was home for christmas and went to see a band with my sisters and mentioned I was friends with Stuart , my wife said you mite know him but freinds ??. A week later out celebrating New Year Stuart and Bruce came out of a pub Stuart shouts " happy new year mick" he and Bruce come over to shake hands . Needless to say the wife was gobsmacked the THEY came to greet me ,she then had to admit I was friends

@edcarson3113 Жыл бұрын

@@mikerobinson6533 kudos 👊🏼

@gurbai9730 3 жыл бұрын

Stuart was one of the best singer songwriters ever

@fredswat 5 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Big Country. They had an honesty and unpretentious sound that stands any test of time. Saw loads of bands in the eighties and Big Country were definitely the best live act I saw

@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music 4 жыл бұрын

unpretentious?

@iamspartacus6713 4 жыл бұрын

@@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music i think he means weren't posers.

@steveclarke4542 2 жыл бұрын

They sang songs about a time most people don't understand these days. 18th and 17th centuries in Engand and Scotland.

@patkelly8309 7 ай бұрын

@@steveclarke4542 Universal though

@garydixon9335 2 жыл бұрын

They had some of the best guitar riffs ever!

@gmansi Жыл бұрын

Totally and a very distinguishable sound. Good bassist and drummer too

@kevincassidy2008 2 жыл бұрын

I always knew that we would never find the sun……all these years later and that line still gets me.

@johngray9434 6 жыл бұрын

The genius of Stuart Adamson lives on forever.

@awi92 2 жыл бұрын

Was a fan of Stuart way back when he was a member of the Skids. Can feel his heartfelt emotions in his lyrics. Stuart left far more than a legacy in music, he left hope for all. RIP Stuart,gone but never forgotten

@prescottmanor7575 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to have just turned 16 when this song came out. The perfect age to experience it for the first time. That sense of excitement and yearning for adventure...young love...hormones coursing through my veins. I loved this song then, now (2022) and forever. God Bless you, Stuart. I hope you've found the peace you so well deserve.

@timepoet77 6 жыл бұрын

Stuart Adamson is gone yet Big Country achieved immortality.

@ThereIsNoLord 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I just googled this. He died a long time ago.

@christiansmith1883 3 жыл бұрын

He's not gone " listen"

@ferrit22 3 жыл бұрын

Great comment it made me smile😁👌

@richardaiken1 15 күн бұрын

I've been listening to this song and watching the music video for about 15 years but finally felt the need to comment about it. Big Country is my favorite band of all-time. That being said, there was one thing they did arguably better than anyone else and it was creating a perfect duality of light and dark. The anthemic guitar riffs and swells are complimented by such heartbreaking lines such as "...but now it's done. I always knew that we would never find the sun". RIP Stuart Adamson, one of the greatest poets of my lifetime and any other.

@ptrco5 2 жыл бұрын

That voice will forever take me back to a special place. Rest well Stuart 🕊

@Ralph457 5 жыл бұрын

We will remember you forever Stuart Adamson, may God have you in heaven that you deserve.

@johnhunt5181 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you Stuart Adamson x

@ForlornFreddy 3 жыл бұрын

This band has so many great songs. Pity they never got the respect they deserved in the U.S.

@alanrobertson7333 5 жыл бұрын

The 80’s was a great time for bands from Scotland simple minds big country altered images just lead the way and put Scotland on the map for amazing music

@2msvalkyrie529 4 жыл бұрын

You forgot The Krankies .?

@Bobsend 3 жыл бұрын

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions as well.

@jeffmills3544 3 жыл бұрын

Del Amitri?

@sandie302 2 жыл бұрын

Nazareth was great too but more 70s

@thatcoffeecompany 2 жыл бұрын

what about annie and dave?

@giorgiomartini5283 2 жыл бұрын

So blessed to have come of age in the 80's. Everyone was so excited to just be alive and the music reflected it.

@alanstrom2221 2 жыл бұрын

That's right, we were very excited to be alive. The 80's is the best and greatest decade in the history of the Universe. The underlying subconscious factor was the constant fear of Nuclear War. "We'd better have a good time right now, because each minute could be our last " We had three evil monsters with their fingers hovering above the button. Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher and George H W Bush. Extreme Right-Wing monsters. So what we needed was great music and vibrant, colourful clothing to disguise our constant fear. The decade of excess and greed brought about the most sickening economic depression of the early 90's. This plunged the Western world into a decade of darkness. Grunge with it's flanno shirts and introspective lyrics creating deep sadness and Rap n Hip Hop with its racist and misogynistic lyrics. The World and the music has never recovered. Captains of Industry telling the public what they have to like. Manufactured, generic 'music' All the singers and artists sound the same. Sterilised and homogenised 'people' The complete opposite to PUNK n NEW WAVE. The Planet was at its Zenith then. Historians will look back at the mid-late 1970's and the 1980's as the pinnacle of human art n culture. I was born in 1961, I saw and heard it all.

@VeteranClash Ай бұрын

Not only beautiful but an incredibly great song which is also very underrated. I can confidently say that this song along with other 80's gems will eventually get their time in the spotlight. Wow.

@jerseyhellboy 6 жыл бұрын

I regret that I never saw them live before Stuart died. Long live Big Country!

@Tpviper 4 жыл бұрын

Just superb. They were great in the 80s where i was in my prime. But, when i listen now to the band, they have such depth and meaning to their songs. I can't get enough of them now. Long live the 80s, and im sure im not alone in my thoughts with the 80s. Honest, great times we had.

@ingobund3596 Жыл бұрын

YES it was indeed. Fantastic band in an amazing era. Very wisely chosen words. Couldn't have said it better in any way. Scottish bands always have quality, doesn't matter which you choose, btw. I also love Scotland, have been there once. You are not the only one with that opinion, greetings from Germany.

@lindamorris4544 Жыл бұрын

One of the great bands of the 80s, loved them ☘️

@hendrsb33 4 жыл бұрын

One of my absolute favorite bands of all time. Years ago, I stumbled upon a public concert they gave in Union Square in San Francisco. Hadn't planned it, recognized the music, and hustled over to see it. Sweet!

@effanie6534 2 жыл бұрын

I'm born in '82, this morning I heard this song for the first time in my life and am listening since then and will never stop!

@mikekaraoke Жыл бұрын

And your from where exactly?

@robintaylor7355 3 жыл бұрын

I want the 80s Back!!! Immediately!!!!

@helenkirbyshaw2218 Жыл бұрын

I love this song. It was released when I was 6. It has always meant a lot to me. Just pure 80’s perfection. Lyrically it just has a sense of romance and heartbreak. And the guitars! I listen to it at least once a week.

@karengahagan282 5 ай бұрын

Best band of the 80s rest in peace Stuart you were fab 💜❤️💜😇

@michelleharris2173 Ай бұрын

I have watched this millions of times and listened to it just as many.The whole story,the beautiful lady ,the horses even run to the beat of the song,and it is still one of the best songs ever.

@mirianreginamendes5497 7 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite songs! Stuart was a great singer!

@muatsemkhader1527 6 жыл бұрын

Mirian Regina Mendes still they have owne music.....

@garymertens1958 Жыл бұрын

What a great band with so many great songs and most people don’t even know about them. In the 80s you may have heard a few songs but sure don’t hear them on the radio anymore what a shame. Their songs get you wanting to dance or bounce around. Love this band.

@johnryder1713 4 жыл бұрын

Lord have mercy on poor Stuart, who could forget him or his sound?

@HandlebarOrionX Жыл бұрын

This is a gem. Just an absolute gen of a song

@jamiesimon1975 3 ай бұрын

this gives me the chills and brings tears to my eyes. So frikin good!

@scneese64 4 жыл бұрын

I thank God everyday for the invention of the internet & utube..Stuart, we know you are no longer on this Earth but your legacy is...RIP dear one.....

@terrytibbs5678 3 жыл бұрын

God did not invent the internet. But Man did invent God.

@windsorcorbin1005 Жыл бұрын

By far one of their very best song's that grabs you by the heart ❤️

@stephenpeters2853 4 жыл бұрын

Still sounding bloody brilliant.......!

@deanvaughan8536 Ай бұрын

Saw then twice here in New Mexico, met Tony and Stuart. Always the best live show and super nice guys. Thanks for the music

@robbiethepict2783 4 ай бұрын

"When I say run, you run, and when I say hide, you hide" - Rob Roy McGregor..

@kurthubbard-beale5003 5 жыл бұрын

A fine Scottish band - the inimitable sound of a brief era. Absolutely love it 😎

@spinblade6459 7 жыл бұрын

I like the dogs and the shots where the dogs are chasing after the guy. Something about those shots.

@johngonzalez624 3 жыл бұрын

3:29 Why didn't they get on their horses? The brown horsie was like, hey, where ya'll goin', meeeeeeheheheheheeee???!!!

@newforestobservatory9322 4 жыл бұрын

You can't imagine my excitement when I was at the summer of 1984 concert at Wembley when someone pulled out (can't remember who) and Big Country took their place. It was just superb.

@sarahj.2523 2 жыл бұрын

It was Paul Young who pulled out to illness. The replacements were far batter IMHO

@stellamaris5405 Жыл бұрын

☘️ Whoever said the 80s were the worst decade for music, mustn't have been born for a few decades after.

@fabiofantone8839 4 ай бұрын

I've only heard the opposite of that on many occasions. Even from Millennials. A truly remarkable decade for music. Bands that were overshadowed because of the sheer amount of musical talent would shine in todays barren landscape.

@andrewconnolly4084 3 ай бұрын

As a millennial, I can 100% cast iron guarantee that 'your music' was infinitely better. How do you think we all got our music tastes. The reason for all the contemporary shite is parents not passing on their love in the form of music to their children.

@none-your-business3591 5 жыл бұрын

Been hearing this song on my local radio station a lot recently, reminded me just how good they were.

@dbc1dc 7 жыл бұрын

Best band to come out of the 80's. Still sound great to this day!

@mikekaraoke 7 жыл бұрын

Don't forget other bands or artists in the 80's like-The Police, U2, The Cult, Suzanne Vega, Dire Straits, The Cure, Gary Moore, The Smiths, etc etc

@dutchboy25al 7 жыл бұрын

./the police sucked

@mikekaraoke 7 жыл бұрын

Well we will have to agree to disagree on that one Dutchboy

@Saintcosser 7 жыл бұрын

Big Country and The Police were both great.

@garymazin158 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, for a minute there I thought you meant they were still performing, because I heard the lead singer died in 2001.

@johnnywindsor183 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant and underrated songwriting group You listen to the dribble like Ed shearing and others of today bringing similar songs out every 2 weeks Nar this is music

@djpriddin6211 3 жыл бұрын

Another, yes, dear readers, another of my favourites from the greatest band that ever existed. Stay alive RIP Big Man

@nathalietinka5 Жыл бұрын

Yes, my BOY FRIEND IS. Dead but he presentation. BIG COUNTRY 1989 AFTER, BIG LOVE FOR EVER. FOR AND FOR... MY FRIENDS NO ACCEPT REPET BIG COUNTRY. SO BAD DISCUTION!BUT SO A TOUT JAMAIS!. I LOVE BIG COUNTRY STUART, CELTE❤️

@johnnyhollran9479 2 жыл бұрын

I agree best band ever iv seen them 3 times, and Stuart's passing was and is a sad loss, the band will never be the same again

@davidsadler7047 3 ай бұрын

Very underated band, a different sound. Great memories.

@chrispetty4574 Жыл бұрын

I really love this band is fucked amazing

@padraigsisk4057 3 жыл бұрын

I can remember when this was first released on radio 1 and it made no1 in Ireland

@samburden9884 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 15 now and I still think the genre of music is the best the world has produced. RIP Stuart. You are missed my friend ❤️

@michelleberry7398 10 ай бұрын

My dad in his red capri used to drive me round the village listening to rock ballads this was on classic. And Robert plant big log Carrie all the greats. he died when I was 18 still gets me when I hear these.❤❤❤

@steviewonder2049 6 жыл бұрын

Legends never die

@davidwilliammusic Жыл бұрын

This is probably my favourite song of theirs along with Chance.

@captainpeacock4442 7 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite band of the 80s,still love them to this day!

@ericamccluskey1714 2 жыл бұрын

V. authentic. Something very genuine about them. All about the music and song.

@cmgushman Жыл бұрын

Saw this video when it came out, I was probably 13, first BC song I can remember hearing/seeing. Immediately bought the Seer on cassette, wore it out, then bought The Crossing and Wonderland EP (yes I know that was out of order) and wore them out. Still listening to them as much as any other music today

@RICKY-RIKON 6 жыл бұрын

1986! And still to actually and sophisticated and with this Scottish fusion ! Wonderful ! RIP STUART !

@Ihad9eyes Жыл бұрын

This is their second big 40 song ever here in America They. Should be bigger known All over

@donnaashford3830 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!! They never got enough credit!!! Love this song!!

@mrnosebear7406 2 жыл бұрын

Stuart Adamson RIP. His music lives on forever. Big Country rules.

@craigrobinson4603 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic song by a fantastic band. Missing you so much Stewart RIP, Slanj.

@demonizer84 4 жыл бұрын

still one of my fav songs, and music videos all these years later, often used to imagine a great cowboy epic story being told to the words of this song, also the one song i cannot for the life of me work out how to play on guitar ..

@davidbyerly9846 6 жыл бұрын

such an amazing song and video, back when music left impressions on your soul, and earmarks in time

@seanfleming9756 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite big country song

@shawnesgate9599 2 жыл бұрын

KROQ played this like 3x/hr in 1986. Then I would try to tune into 91X and they played it more. Miss the 80s

@jeroenkaspers9401 Жыл бұрын

1 vd meest ondergewaardeerde bands in de jaren 80 samen met the alarm

@SoulStylistJukeBox Жыл бұрын

That should have at least 2 million views by now.

@Martin-sn6gm 3 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace Stuart. I will Say a chaplet of divine mercy for him

@HenryWaltonJones 5 жыл бұрын

RIP Stuart.Legend.Brilliant songwriter and singer.Love this song.

@yaywhewclips242 6 жыл бұрын

My friend told me due to copyrights, this video was never shown on MTV , after the lead singer's death. So THX!!

@luciusvorenus9445 4 жыл бұрын

I saw on MTV when it was released in the US. You know, back when MTV actually showed music videos.

@bullwinklejmoos 3 жыл бұрын

Michael Johnston What? You mean MTV actually played music videos????? Wow!!! What a concept. This coming from a guy who, with several buddies, was piled on couch with beer in hands and watched Video killed the Radio Star that night/morning in 1981.

@ghughes20 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen this in a long time, but this is clearly Big Country's best video. Great editing.

@nataliegraves3977 11 ай бұрын

Timeless, and Excellent..!!!!🥰🥰🥰🎶🎶🎶🎶

@ollo7711 2 жыл бұрын

This was a hit in the 80s plus Its a big country....two of my favourite song from this group. Still listening 2022 in Sydney Australia

@MrHITACHI75 Жыл бұрын

Jesus man what a song all these years and it's one hell of song.. Rip big man.. The 80s the best

@vincenthewlett4329 3 жыл бұрын

Great band seen them at Knebworth Park supporting Queen and i went out and bought the Big Country albums.......RIP Stuart.....thanks for the music...you were a class act...

@katoness 6 жыл бұрын

Haven't heard this in a long time but still sounds great.

@matthewburrows4359 3 жыл бұрын

Stuart Adamson is James Dean Bradfield's hero and inspiration, you can her the influance 'In Design for Life' especially

@MrPhilthefluter 5 жыл бұрын

You don’t get much better than this!

@markc4305 3 жыл бұрын

Recall seeing them on the bill at Knebworth '86 (Queen's last live show, before they became "Queen +") and if memory serves me right they were terrific. Have their first two LPs.

@lieslrijns516 3 жыл бұрын

Leuk concert met Hemelvaart op Lochempop! Nog even met ze mogen praten back stage …. In het bos.

@joseluisvegaavalos2168 3 жыл бұрын

Saludos de Lima Perú... Yo descubrí a esta gran banda con este video en un canal de cable llamado retro. En 2007. Desde entonces sigo a la banda y todas sus canciones. Saludos amigos.

@alundavies8402 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like these blokes too

@jamesmcevoy839 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best band from the 80s he is surely missed

@sauquoit13456 4 жыл бұрын

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}...

@stephansvencis2089 Жыл бұрын

I Love this Song :)

@robertseip3060 4 жыл бұрын

Chance, Look away, fields of fire...awesome#!#

@Nightsinwhitesatin645 3 жыл бұрын

I love this song, this video, this album, and this band.

@CaptCanada45 7 жыл бұрын

Never knew there was a video for this song! Good stuff

@clairebleasdale7233 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree most underrated band of the 80s and missed x

@ICareBecauseYouDo 4 жыл бұрын

nothing short of incredible, I have to give Spotify some credit for helping me find this absolute gem :)

@alanstrom2221 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, that's right BIG COUNTRY, bloody awesome Rock Band. I bought the 7" Single of LOOK AWAY. I still think that it is a better song than BIG COUNTRY, which is a great song. Back in the 80's there were literally thousands of great songs to buy, yet there was limited fund$ There was a lot of bright shiny things to distract you in the 80's. Great Decade.

@debra1232 2 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha! I think I bought every 'Now That's What I call Music' album as I wanted to buy millions of tunes from my little teenage wage-packet.

@alanstrom2221 2 жыл бұрын

@@debra1232 Onya Debra.