Historical Artist Profile
Big Country
Biography & Overview
Big Country are a Scottish rock band formed in Dunfermline, Fife, in 1981 by lead singer and guitarist Stuart Adamson (formerly of the Skids), guitarist Bruce Watson, bassist Tony Butler and drummer Mark Brzezicki. Their debut album The Crossing (1983) reached number three in the UK and delivered their only U.S. Top 40 hit, "In a Big Country".
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"In A Big Country"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #17
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
25 Charted Tracks
"Look Away"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #7
"Wonderland"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #8
"Chance"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #9
"Fields Of Fi (400 Miles)"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #10
"King Of Emotion"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #16
"In A Big Country"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #17
"East Of Eden"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #17
"One Gat Thing"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #19
"Alone"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #24
"Just A Shadow"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #26
"The Teacher"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #28
"Whe The Rose Is Sown"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #29
"Ships (Whe We You)"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #29
"Publican Party Ptile (Ep)"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #37
"Peace In Our Time"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #39
"Save Me"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #41
"Broken Heart"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #47
"Heart Of The World"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #50
"Hold The Heart"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #55
"You Damer"
Entered Charts: 1995
Peak: #68
"I'M Not Ashamed"
Entered Charts: 1995
Peak: #69
"Fragile Thing"
Entered Charts: 1999
Peak: #69
"Beautiful People"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #72
"Non"
Entered Charts: 1995
Peak: #77
"See You/Perfect World"
Entered Charts: 1999
Peak: #77