Big Country. Andy Labrow/Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Andy Labrow/Courtesy of the artist World Cafe Big Country On World Cafe WXPN August 2, 2013 Hear the Scottish band play a handful of its passionate, anthemic songs from the past and present. Listen To Big Country On World Cafe 29:07
World Cafe Steve Lillywhite On Big Country's 'The Crossing' WXPN November 6, 2008 In 1983, Big Country wrote anthemic rock songs, but featured an unlikely lead instrument: the bagpipes. The unexpected sound of "In a Big Country" helped make it a hit single, but the band's debut album, The Crossing, offered much more than novelty. Steve Lillywhite On Big Country's 'The Crossing'