Close Action
Big Country
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A score of years this line has run Above the crests that drown the sun A mile high the turbines turned The stokers sweat, the monkeys burned I will carry you home with the gods in my eyes I will carry you home while the westerlies sigh The continents will fly apart The oceans scream and never part Divided souls can never rest Must join the nations, break the test For endless hours the sirens wail Await the tide that brings the sail Cling to the walls and close the shore The lovers wait who walk no more
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Written by: B. WATSON, M. BRZEZICKI, S. ADAMSON, T. BUTLER
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Close Action" is a song by Scottish rock band Big Country. It's included on their second studio album titled "Steeltown," which was released in October 1984.
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SongwriterStuart Adamson, Big Country's lead singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter, wrote "Close Action."
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Musical StyleCharacteristic of Big Country's style, "Close Action" features a driving rhythm, soaring guitar lines, and deeply evocative lyrics. The rock track incorporates the band's distinctive Scottish influences.
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Album Recording"Close Action" and the rest of the "Steeltown" album were recorded at ABBA's Polar Studios in Stockholm, Sweden. The whole album was produced by Steve Lillywhite who previously worked with U2.
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Popular Reception"Close Action" isn't one of the band's most well-known songs. However, it's appreciated by fans for its compelling lyrics and strong musicianship.
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Album Success"Steeltown," the album featuring "Close Action," was a big success for the band. Itentered the UK Albums Chart at number 1, eventually achieving gold status.
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Serious ThemesBig Country lyrics often touch on serious themes of hard work, struggle, and resilience — characteristics traditionally associated with Scotland's working classes. The lyrics by Stuart Adamson for "Close Action" continue this tradition.
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Live Performances"Close Action" has been performed live numerous times by Big Country, both during the time of their peak popularity in the 1980s and in various reunion shows in the 2000s and 2010s.
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Homage to Scottish HeritageThe song is one of many by Big Country that pay homage to their Scottish heritage. Rather than following typical pop subject matter, songs such as "Close Action" often focus on historical or geographical themes related to Scotland.
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Band's LineupWhen "Close Action" was recorded, the band's lineup consisted of Stuart Adamson (vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar, vocals), Tony Butler (bass, vocals), and Mark Brzezicki (drums).
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