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The Crossing by Big Country
The skirl of guitars! The surging crowd anthems! 'The Crossing' by Big Country holds memories for millions, but the story behind the album is even better. Davie Scott investigates
The group behind crowd anthems like 'In a Big Country', 'Chance' and 'Fields of Fire' has a story more emotive than their music. In programme two of 'Classic Scottish Albums', Davie Scott discovers the story behind worldwide hit 'The Crossing' by Big Country, talking to those who matter including U2's super-producer Steve Lillywhite who still thinks Big Country are one of the most talented bands he's ever worked with.
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Sat 18 Dec 202106:00
BBC Radio Scotland
Broadcasts
- Mon 14 Jun 201011:30BBC Radio Scotland
- Sat 19 Jun 201006:04BBC Radio Scotland
- Fri 15 Jul 201116:32BBC Radio Scotland FM & BBC Radio Shetland only
- Mon 18 Feb 201316:31BBC Radio Scotland
- Wed 28 Apr 202122:00BBC Radio Scotland except Highlands and Islands
- Sat 18 Dec 202106:00BBC Radio Scotland except Highlands and Islands
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Classic Scottish Albums
The making of classic Scottish pop and rock albums with musician Davie Scott.
