I LOVE THIS BAND! Triumph Time Goes On Reaction Musician First Listen

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[@cellyblank9919]

Finally a reaction to my absolute favorite Triumph song- thank you!

[@greenehorn]

The whole Thunder 7 album is great. The opening of the first song is among the best intros for an album ever. Check out Follow Your Heart next.

[@GetzGoth]

One of my favorite albums. When I was in high school in the 80s I had to sneak to listen to it as my mother wouldn't let me listen to music, but many nights when I was 15 or 16 I would put it in my walkman and lay in the dark in my bedroom listening from start to finish, some nights 2x through. I felt free, normal, and it felt great! Cheers!

[@michelerocks167]

One of the first albums I got on CD back in 1985 along with Steely Dan Aja.

[@johnnyhunt9447]

Excellent Choice Still at the Top of my list Favorite Bands Ever I first heard them in 1979 on our way to a Big Music Festival Texxas Jam and my Brother had Triumph Just A Game I listened the whole weekend and got home trying to get our local radio station to play them DJ never heard of them I went out bought 2 Albums and gave 1 to DJ at radio station and they still play a Song off that Album to this day starting in 1980 I went to 9 Triumph concerts Amazing Live Band Incredible Musicians I saw this Thunder Seven Tour they had The Best Light Show I have ever seen the Song on Thunder Seven called Time Cannon I was on The floor close and the way the Lights were went with Lazors ! I am So Glad to see someone that is younger Appreciate this Band Unbelievable Band check out Triumph Album Surveillance and the Song Headed For Nowhere Rik Emmett and another Great Guitar Player Steve Morose and the Guitar Solo in the middle of this Song I Think You will Really Like! So many Great Songs Yes You Hit on My Favorite Rik Emmett Lead Guitar is Amazing This vocals Awesome he was a main Song writer but also The Drummer was another vocalist in this Band and he wrote a lot of Songs 3 piece Band from Canada and a radio station in San Antonio Tx started playing them a lot and brought them down from Canada to headline a Music Festival that Sammy Hagar had to cancel out of and Texas got that Band on it’s way and Just Amazing! I can tell You know Great Music another Great Album Never Surrender and Allied Forces Everything they did first album a Song called The Blinding Light Show went with their Amazing concerts. On KZbin A Night of Triumph 1987 Halifax shows the Band at their Top! This was Fun Thanks for playing this Band!

[@LegoGBlok]

You would 100% love their 83 The US festival live concert, one of the best live performances by any band in history of rock and roll

[@fredlong6984]

Even better when you realize that the lead singer is also the guitarist .. Rick Emmet ..

[@dannychase1787]

Well. Triumph is a friggin treasure. So criminally underrated. There is not one bad song on Thunder 7. Little Boy Blues is a excellent instrumental on this album. A singing drummer too. Gil Moore has great pipes also. I have seen these guys twice. Rush is my favourite but Triumph is a close second. Try Never Surrender, Fight the Good Fight, Just a Game to name a few. Best version of Rocky Mountain Way! Triumph!

[@fredfirth3834]

Glad to see someone enjoying Triumph in this day and age. In the 80s, after hearing Allied Forces for the first time and buying all of their previous albums, they were as important a band to me as Rush and Queen were. Allied Forces, Never Surrender, and Thunder Seven were an unbelievable trilogy of albums. Sport of Kings didn't quite measure up for me, but Surveillance was an incredible album, as well. Unfortunately, after that, Rik was gone.

[@richcohen7644]

So glad you're getting into Triumph----there are a lot of cuts to discover. Many mentioned some great notable songs---one of my favorite deep cuts is Ordinary Man off Allied Forces.

[@jimtatro6550]

He reacted to that one

[@richcohen7644]

@@jimtatro6550 Thank you, missed that---checking out directly

[@kingsdrummer]

Triumph is a great band. Check out Fight The Good Fight and Magic Power next. Great reaction!

[@mrpink73]

Well that's what I was listening to in the 80's :) Such an awesome album cover.

[@z7846]

Triumph is awesome. I love that band 👍🤘

[@michelerocks167]

The vocals are so good due to the harmonies of Rik & Gil

[@sumonjamal1653]

Triumph was another Canadian band that, like Rush, achieved success in the 70's and 80's w/ a similar rock sound mixed w/ prog influences... and they were also a trio - Rik Emmett (guitar/ vocals / keys), Gil Moore (drums, vocals), and Mike Levine (bass/ keys). Triumph released their first album ('In the beginning') in 1976... followed by 'Rock & roll machine' (1977)... 3rd album 'Just a game' (1979) had their first hit single 'Hold on' as Triumph got a reputation as a potent live band... 'Lay it on the line' was another huge single as the album went gold (half million copies sold) in the US... 4th album 'Progressions of power' (1980) also went gold... 5th album 'Allied forces' sold platinum in the US (1 million copies)... 'Fight the good fight' became a huge single from this record. 6th album 'Never surrender' went gold in the US in 1983... Label issues w/ RCA Records prompted Triumph to sign w/ MCA Records in 1984, but this was when things started to come apart for the band... 'Thunder seven' was their 7th album in 1984, but it struggled to go gold... 'Stages' was a double live album released in 1985. 8th album 'The sport of kings' (1986) scored a commercial hit "Somebody's out there "... but the commercial direction was not well-received... 9th album 'Surveillance' (1987) would mark significant conflicts (creative & business-wise) between guitarist Rik Emmett and the band... Triumph released a best of album 'Classics' in 1989 as Rik Emmett quit the band for a solo career. Triumph recruited guitarist Phil X (who is currently Bon Jovi's guitarist) for the 1992 album 'Edge of excess'... it would be Triumph's 10th and final album... w/ their label folding in 1993 and the album a commercial failure, Triumph disbanded that year. In 2008, Triumph reunited w/ Rik Emmett to perform 2 reunion concerts... one live album was released titled 'Live at Sweden rock festival'... but Triumph have declined to do anything more. In 2021, a documentary film "Triumph: Rock & roll machine" was released, showcasing the career of Triumph.

[@6foot951]

I had fun just watching your reaction to this , I was 15 - 16yr old kid when Triumph was doing their thing and we wore this album out at house parties and fire pit parties. Great memories

[@minmodulation]

The ringing extended chorus vocals is insane - jumps from F# to D5 ("will it ever..."), then even extends from D5 to E5 ("agaaain, you know that I..." almost over a whole measure or so. Insane stuff. If you listen to "Play with the Fire" you can easily hear power metal stuff going on.

[@merrillundgren1790]

As others have said, Triumph is amazing with a storied career! Their documentary is out on DVD on Amazon. I’m a huge huge fan and have seen them many times in concert. Got a pix with Rik during his solo Absolutely tour. Rik is an amazing musician and person. This is top 5 Triumph songs for me. It’s perfection!!!!

[@rushrules81]

Always loved this song, Triumph crazy underrated....

[@lesblatnyak5947]

My best bud in the 70s was good friends with Richard the guitarist so we would see Triumph a lot in the local Toronto bars. Great guitarist, tight band. Time for some Yes! South Side Of The Sky should be your next Yes journey.

[@rhettrofan]

The Title is Time Goes By as you said. One awesome song!

[@conrad98gtp]

Triumph was my absolute favorite band growing up. Thus particular record really hit Hine for me. Saw them in concert on thus tour. I was a Sophomore in H.S. Rush, of course was also right there too, and actually kept me going through the rest of their career. You should definitely do a full-album deep dive into Triumph's, Allied Forces, Never Surrender, and this album, Thunder 7. As a fan of these 80's rockers, these three albums should hit home for you. On the note of International 3-piece Power Trio's, you should check out this band of Sisters from Monterrey Mexico called THE WARNING!! They are on the cusp of Super Stardom, and will be a band that will carry the flag of Rock and Roll into the future! Absolutely check them out!! Here is playlist of their second record Queen Of The Murder Scene: kzbin.info/aero/PLAOGal7pIOOiz68VDuo9kYjXrk8NHqq83 Here's a playlist of everything released regarding their Brand New album called ERROR: kzbin.info/aero/PLAOGal7pIOOjhw9baavwwGzqlrwAWboqo

[@johncarlson306]

I havent checked out 'reaction' vids in quite some time, they were all the rage a while back and I always liked seeing young guys/girls like you listening to the amazing older stuff. I was HUGE Triumph fan when I was younger( i'm 58 now btw haha) and i'll tell you this - you've got a great ear for music . I love the whole band( i'm a drummer also so i dig Gil Moore) but you are spot on- Rik Emmett is out of this world. Not only is he a seriously world class guitar player but his vocals are , yes, ridiculous. He can hit the really high ranges and still be very melodic like no one else... just insane. don't know what other Triumph song you heard before but to get a real taste of Rik, check out this live vid of Triumph live in Halifax, Fight the Good Fight and pay close attention to the vocal at approx 4:50. amazing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF7PeJuBp96jmJI

[@glazalde07]

Rush is my favorite band Triumph is number two and I'm not even Canadian LOL Allied Forces is a must check it out ASAP

[@merrillundgren1790]

Me too!

[@ritchmoore1442]

Check out Triumph Lay It On The Line US Festival 1983 LIVE HD HIFI May 29, 1983

[@I_need_an_oil_change]

Great job! Love Rik Emmett!

[@rickthestiks9240]

the week of canadian? rock on.👉go johnny go....spellbound next,🎸🎹🎸

[@laverledugger1563]

Allied forces and thunder seven are favorite albums by them

[@Sonoma_Coast]

Gil Moore the drummer and Emmett both did lead vocals. Almost half and half earlier on. They both had different types of songs and others blended. They had conflicts. Like Grand Funk had the drummer Don Brewer vs. Mark Farner.

[@debbieplato5107]

Banger of a song! Another Canadian band to check out is The Tea Party. They are also a trio and have a middle eastern feel to some of their music. I recommend Sister Awake live at Much More Music Toronto Jeff Martin the lead vocalist eerily sounds and looks like Jim Morrison from the Doors. Even his initials are the same. Cheers

[@mikehocquard2843]

Good choice. This is my favorite song on the album. I'd recommend Killing Time if you want another one.

[@Sonoma_Coast]

Great song

[@jimtatro6550]

John, it’s Time Goes By, you need to change the title.👍

[@benclark2026]

I'm glad you said something, that's driving me nuts

[@maurotoro9482]

Sir Jon time goes by time can fly but I have listen 2 triumph since I was 10 and I'm 55.try anything from their albums u can't go wrong.triumph 4 life.

[@cheesyrider6914]

Gotta listen to The Blinding Light Show

[@frankieray2873]

Triumph has tons of songs like this. Check out " Follow your Heart"

[@paulwhitman3922]

Great reaction buddy 👍 try older classic 70s Triumph like Blinding light show or hold on 2 super cool songs with awesome transitions 🔥

[@UrsaMajorPrime]

Thumbnail and Title sez "Time Goes On".....error? Don't know that song, but "Time Goes By" has been a favorite of mine for 40 years 😅

[@garya7893]

Magic Power is my fav by them I learned the guitar parts during lockdown fun song It has some Thank You by Zeppelin chords in it. His voice is one of the best Rick always wrote about positive things and hope i noticed

[@paulriopelle2962]

Jon keep going with the Triumph, Say Goodbye a great Triumph song.

[@1Lovebird1]

Listen to A MIDSUMMERS DREAM BY RICK EMMETT FROM TRIUMPH IT'S A GREAT ACOUSTIC SOLO.

[@rushrules81]

BTW Rik Emmett and Alex Lifeson are good friends.

[@BillyLeeGoodman]

I could watch this guy react to a sock and it'd be cool!

[@johnsantos1348]

Listen to the song with lyrics in front of you to know what the songs about .

[@garytate3075]

Try listening to In The Night by them, it's a vocal and guitar tour de force by Rik Emmett..

[@jeankutzer1556]

Good choice. Tears In The Rain would be a good third choice. It features the other singer. Live at the 1983 US Festival in San Bernardino, California has a number of great songs. All performed in front of 350,000 people on the same day as Ozzy, Van Halen, Judas Priest and Triumph stole the show as a 3 piece band not named Rush. But for over all effect and sound quality Live From Halifax 1987. Take your pick of songs but this concert features special guest Rick Santers of Rainbow who toured with them for a few months and wrote one of the songs they perform. They is a hidden unentional Easter Egg in that song you should have fun discovering. To me it stands out but I had to listen to it a few times.

[@conrad98gtp]

From this same album you must react to both the last two songs on this record, which i think you will absolutely LOVE!! "Stranger In A Strange Land" kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4rRf5iNitx3lZo And the Instrumental called: "Little Boy Blues" kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZTYqHWkjcx2rJo

[@mark-be9mq]

Have you heard Fight The Goid Fight or Lay it On The Line? The live performances from Halifax in 83 are jaw dropping.

[@jeankutzer1556]

Resolution 9 is a solo work by Rick Emmett with guest guitarist Alex Leifson of Rush. Then there is Alex Leifsons new band, "Envy of None" with singer Maih Wynn who did the soundtrack to "The Legend of Buster Scruggs" awsume new female singer who owns over 80 string instruments. Oh yeah, she's like 21 bro.

[@mark-be9mq]

@@jeankutzer1556 Wynn's solo work is fantastic stuff to listen to. More than a musician, she's a true artist.

[@UrsaMajorPrime]

Omg enough of those songs - everyone ignores Thunder Seven and just talks about them. There are tons of reactions to those on youtube if you need your fix.

[@johncarlson306]

I havent checked out 'reaction' vids in quite some time, they were all the rage a while back and I always liked seeing young guys/girls like you listening to the amazing older stuff. I was HUGE Triumph fan when I was younger( i'm 58 now btw haha) and i'll tell you this - you've got a great ear for music . I love the whole band( i'm a drummer also so i dig Gil Moore) but you are spot on- Rik Emmett is out of this world. Not only is he a seriously world class guitar player but his vocals are , yes, ridiculous. He can hit the really high ranges and still be very melodic like no one else... just insane. don't know what other Triumph song you heard before but to get a real taste of Rik, check out this live vid of Triumph live in Halifax, Fight the Good Fight and pay close attention to the vocal at approx 4:50. amazing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF7PeJuBp96jmJI