Big Country Interview

This rapid-fire Q&A session with the entire Big Country band was recorded just before their first extensive US tour.

00:00 – “In a Big Country”
00:17 – The secret behind Big Country’s success
00:35 – Optimism in the face of abject disaster
01:08 – Bringing a Scottish sound to the US
01:24 – “Harvest Home” lyrics as a mistake
01:56 – Saying “Sha” too much
02:13 – “Fields of Fire” / “Guns of Navarone”
02:41 – Plans for the live show
03:03 – Differences between US and UK audiences
03:03 – Differences between US and UK audiences
03:31 – Plans for the future








…entire summary

This rapid-fire Q&A session with the entire Big Country band was recorded just before their first extensive US tour.

00:00 – “In a Big Country”
00:17 – The secret behind Big Country’s success
00:35 – Optimism in the face of abject disaster
01:08 – Bringing a Scottish sound to the US
01:24 – “Harvest Home” lyrics as a mistake
01:56 – Saying “Sha” too much
02:13 – “Fields of Fire” / “Guns of Navarone”
02:41 – Plans for the live show
03:03 – Differences between US and UK audiences
03:31 – Plans for the future

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