[3] Their single "Ghostshirts" was featured as the theme song to Dave Fanning's RTÉ TV show Visual Eyes,[1] that aimed to present an entertaining and informative behind the scenes look at the world of popular culture.
They formed in 1980 as a three piece, the early line up of Bernard Tohill, Patrick Sheeran and Michael Morris was soon expanded with the addition of Jim Nicholl.
[4] In 1983, they moved to London hoping to improve their prospects of success, returning to Ireland in the winter of 1983/4 to record their debut album, Stateless, with Richard Mainwaring producing.
Big Self's final gig was as a four-piece at the Irish concert Self Aid, where they shared the stage with U2 and Van Morrison, Elvis Costello, and the Pogues.
[1] The group's music is also featured on the Reekus Records compilation CD Too Late To Stop Now, which has received excellent reviews from several publications including the Irish Times and Hot Press.