"In a Big Country" is a rousing anthem by Scottish rock band Big Country. Released in 1983 as part of their iconic debut album 'The Crossing', the song's driving guitars and bagpipe-inspired sound evoke images of wide-open landscapes. Its lyrics paint a vivid picture of life in a vast and rugged land.
#GreatAlbums1980s - #BigCountry – The Crossing (1983). Stuart Adamson & Bruce Watson coaxed bagpipes from electric guitars with the help of an e-bow. But the true stomp was in the rhythm of bassist Tony Butler and drummer Mark Brzezicki, who brought cavernous intensity to commercial pop on songs like "In a Big Country," "Chance" and the single "Wonderland" (added to later editions). The band's Scottish cadence fit the 80s pop trend of making specific cultures feel universal.