Big River (Jimmy Nail song) laments the later decline of the industry and therefore the decline of the importance and activity of the Tyne itself. However, in the last chorus, the song takes a more hopeful turn, declaring that, "the river will rise again". The guitar work on the song was provided by Mark Knopfler who features in the music video. Big River (Jimmy Nail song) "Big River" is a song written and performed by Jimmy Nail and released on the album "Big River". It was released as a single in 1995. In 2011, it was recorded by Joe McElderry for the DVD, "Big River
Big Black River (Mississippi) left 5,000 troops to make a stand on both sides of the Big Black River after his Champion Hill defeat, while he withdrew with his main command to nearby Vicksburg. Big Black River (Mississippi) Big Black River is a river in the U.S. state of Mississippi and a tributary of the Mississippi River. Its origin () is in Webster County near the town of Eupora in the north central part of the state. From there it flows in a generally southwest direction until it merges with the Mississippi River south of the city of Vicksburg. It is the major contributor