FIRST TIME EVER HEARING | TRIUMPH - Fight the Good Fight (Live in HALIFAX) - REACTION!

[@ritchmoore1442]

They killed it in 1983 at the US Festival, so I would recommend anything from that concert but suggest "Lay it on the Line", as others have.

[@MrAitraining]

Yes yes. US festival is the show to do. Lay it on the line great. Also someone needs to react to Gil Moore on lead at that show too. "When the lights go down" kicks ass. Hell the whole set is amazing

[@ritchmoore1442]

@@MrAitraining 💯

[@workingman6681]

I was there at the US Festival. They owned that day. ✌️🎶

[@gaefferson1]

Triumph”Lay it on the line”..is their best song

[@kgbcorvette]

And Magic Power

[@the-dave-house-project]

@@kgbcorvette Nah, those are just the two most known songs. They're both great songs, but they have TONS of better ones in my opinion. The entire Thunder Seven album is incredible, Sport of Kings... same... Once Rik left it wasn't the same, but still listenable.

[@conrad98gtp]

@@gaefferson1 I wouldn't say it's their best song, but it's certainly their most widely known song.

[@davegnarlsson4344]

2nd best hit maybe but not best song.

[@danjmcs]

Rik, Gil & Mike just an amazing band in Triumph. The drummer Gil Moore also sings lead on a few tracks and is a great singer in his own right. The Allied Forces album is probably my favorite and just brilliant and yeah, they sounded amazing live. As others have mentioned The US Festival from 83 is also a brilliant live recording. Rik still sounds amazing today, obviously not quite that range, but still sounds great and putting out music. Gil is is also the owner of Canada's biggest recording studio Metalworks Studios and has helped produce amazing music over the decades, not just Triumph.

[@PeterJohnson-l9x]

This band was so underrated in my opinion. A three piece band with a guitarist who sings lead (Rick Emmett) and a drummer who also would sing lead vocals and backing vocals (Gil Moore). Sound familiar TWA? Allied Forces is their best album IMO. A classic!

[@tay13666]

I was lucky enough to see them back in 86 with Malmsteen opening for them.

[@bettyrose959]

Just know that they weren't underrated. They were top 5 touring acts in the world for like 3 years straight. It's why they were at the US festival (didn't realize this wasn't there. hadn't hit play yet). The top acts at the time in order on Sunday. Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ozzy Ozbourne, Judas Priest, Triumph, Scorpions, Van Halen. Triumph was rated 3rd top heavy metal acts at the time. It's how Steve Wozniak scheduled the acts. He wanted to give people a chance to see all the best music at one event. The same for new wave day, rock day, and country day. Rik Emmet left the band when they were on top to do other things. The band tried to carry on but wasn't the same after that.

[@PeterJohnson-l9x]

@@bettyrose959 I certainly wouldn’t say they were at the top of their popularity when Rik left the band. Talent wise, I felt they were underrated compared to how popular other bands were, especially in the early 80’s. Yeah, they sold millions of records, but not in huge numbers like some of the more mainstream hard rock bands of the time.

[@bettyrose959]

@@PeterJohnson-l9x It's the opposite. They didn't sell as many records, they were at the top of the Arena Rock bands. They were an act to see, and people did in large numbers for years in the early 80's. They hit the top 5 touring bands and stayed there until Rik left. Because of songs like this. There weren't many better on stage than Triumph was. They were incredible live.

[@PeterJohnson-l9x]

@@bettyrose959 I won’t disagree on their live shows! I’ve seen hundreds of concerts over 40 years but I never felt this band got the respect and recognition it deserved. Maybe because they were from Canada. They were like a poor man’s Rush. And I love Rush by the way!

[@elizabethfelet4743]

So glad to hear your reaction. Triumph is an integral part of my Canadian teenagehood. They were an awesome band that did well domestically here in Canada but struggled to become the superstars that they should have in the States, as did many Canadian rock bands of that era.

[@trfatman]

Anything from their US Festival Live 1983 is solid gold. I would say their most well known track is "Lay It On The Line."

[@LorneJamesB]

Showing my age, but i saw Triumph at a Day on the Green in Oakland Ca back in early 80s and they were incredible. Another power trio on the level of ZZ Top and to a lesser extent Rush. They played the US festival, and theres some videos out there, Lay it on the Line is a killer song

[@chadmagee1792]

This was in Halifax Nova Scotia back in 87. This was my first concert, to say I was blown away would be an understatement... Awesome reaction..

[@andyquinn7312]

He wrote this song for his aunt who was battling cancer at the time.

[@mauricemyers3343]

They are a three piece band from Canada and when I started watching The Warning live. They reminded me so much of Triumph .The lead singer is a virtuosos guitar, kick ass beautiful voice like Dany the drummer sings lead. And is a beast like Pau Also the bass player is killer. Like Ale! They write great inspirational songs and rock anthem with great hooks like The Warning! their performances and light shows are top-notch. I saw them in a l979,1982,1984 and 1985 . I am in a band and my wife is our lead singer and she can hit those high notes,they have a song called Magic Power which is our ❤song. And it’s still on playlist! I am 67 and she is 62 and we still rock!🎸and Triumph has always been one of our favorite bands and the more you watch them, the more they might remind you of our girls!You need to check out their live performance at the 1982 US FESTIVAL in California. First big event sponsored by Steve Jobs and Apple. They stood out at that festival. They were unbelievable !And by the way, Rick Emmett who is the singer guitar player is still is doing shows using his 70s

[@conrad98gtp]

​@mauricemyers3343 '83 US Festival. But great information anyway! Like you, I also grew up with Triumph and see some similar traits with The Warning. I just saw The Warning this past Tuesday 10/8/24 at the Glass House in Pomona, California. Sold out ROCKING show!!! 🤘🏽⚡️🤘🏽

[@rosalindaromo4190]

Ordinary Man is another awesome song by Triumph. I really love ALL Triumph and was able to see them live in Texas several times (80's). They are my all time favorite band. Yes, criminal that you have not heard of them, lol. I have made sure that all young rock fans that I come inn contact with, hear about this band from me. My 20 year-old son listens to my vinyls with me. Of course, I have all their albums. There is a documentary Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine. Great Stuff.

[@conrad98gtp]

YESSS!!! More Triumph!!! They are normally just a trio. Like The Warning, that you know, both the guitarist and drummer are lead singers. Check out any footage of the 1983 US Festival.

[@PaulArnold-z1o]

I've seen Triumph a few times ( I was at this concert ) & they never disappointed .They had great energy, chemistry, talent & positive lyrics on top of everything ! I'm a little bias but I honesty don't think they had a bad song & would highly recommend anything they did at the '85 US Festival which was very well recorded/ filmed.

[@WeblBob]

Awesome band..i think their best album came out around 77' Lay it on the line, Magic Power (Another inspirational song)...cant go wrong

[@tay13666]

Magic Power is my favorite song, ever! Basically the theme song for my life.

[@craigscott6975]

Check out all the live songs they played at the US festival in California. Even better audio. Cheers!

[@mrh3578]

Brings back some great 80s memories. I wore out this album.

[@rockero1313]

This IS pure ARENA ROCK🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 I would say the best rock ever came out between mid 70's and mid 80's underrated singer, underrated guitar player, underrated drummer (who also sings lead in a couple of songs), underrated band in general. Triumph is a MOST HEAR for every real rock fan past, present, and future. They are a trio, but some times they use a 4th to help with guitar or keyboard in live shows the song is from 81 but this show is from 87. I think their US Festival show in 83 is their best.

[@bobbrown6603]

Triumph was was instrumental in defining arena rock, well known for their awesome stage show and pyro as well as their often very positive lyrics. Check out their 1983 performance at the US Festival (US, as in you and me, not the United States).

[@debbieplato5107]

Triumph are Canadian 🇨🇦 Rik Emmett has an amazing voice and also a fantastic guitarist! This was the 80's. The mullet gave it away. Lay it on the line from the US Festival. It is a banger!

[@russwr4946]

checkin in... and yes the 80s were the best of the best years for rock ,i lived thru it ,what a ride ...

[@wcn111]

If you like 80’s-90’s rock then it’s time to check out Firehouse- “Reach for the Sky”, Don’t Treat Me Bad”, “ Shake and Tumble”, “All She Wrote”, “Love of a Lifetime”. CJ Snare who passed away in April 2024 has one of the greatest hair band voices you will hear. There are several live versions.

[@jeffwarren4938]

The '83 US Festival performance is one of the best live sets ever..bar none. Steve Perry once complimented Rik...he could sing an F#..the fourteenth fret on the first string EVERY night no sweat!

[@publius2000]

Back a thousand years ago when I was in High School, I was all about RUSH and Triumph. The greatest Canadian Trios ever! Check Ordinary Man and Magic Power (or really just about anything from them).

[@michaelbeers5034]

Another incredible Canadian rock band!!! Rick Emmett is amazing 🎸🤘

[@mamakath1966]

🎶💜😊 Saw them live in 1982 (World Series of Rock) with .38 Special, Loverboy, Foreigner and Quarterflash. They were all AMAZING!! All sounded excellent live too!! 🎶💜😊

[@stevel4265]

Saw them twice great band ... was only a three piece though PS Rik Emmett got pipes saw an interview he is a college Professor in his home country Canada does the one-off appearance once in a while PPS he shreds too

[@rayrodriguez8417]

Lay it on the Line is a killer track .

[@JawsVader1970]

Seen them during the thunder seventh tour Rick Emmitt is such a great guitarist way underrated

[@johntarnowski9086]

This whole show is available on KZbin. Halifax 1987

[@annmariemills1554]

1987, year after i graduated high school, im still 29😂❤ They also were a 3 piece originally🤘

[@stevenewcomer8837]

The 1983 US Festival is when they shocked the country with their unbelievable performances.

[@mack1305]

Someone told them that they couldn't write a hit song so they wrote "Somebodies Out There". And proved them wrong.

[@bettyrose959]

That wasn't directed specifically at them. It was at the whole progressive rock scene. Radio was still heavy Top 40 oriented and these type of songs didn't fit the format. The early 80's is when stations started to include songs over 5 minutes. Because of many local DJ's started playing songs like this and listeners requested them, drawing attention. Genesis, Yes, Rush, Skynard, Ted Nugent and even Zeppelin started to break that 4-5 minute mold on radio. Triumph was in that mix the whole time. Was listeners that don't give a crap about the Top 40 rotations. Listening to the same songs every hour on the hour sucks. Those bands broke that up a bit.

[@dougal1963]

Fun fact. Triumph created a company that bought all the sound and lighting equipment and the transport trucks. The built a recording studio and today they own a. Very large production company.

[@jeffwarren4938]

Rik Emmett was a virtuoso guitarist, and a Steve Perry level vocalist...saw them four times 1979 to 1986. Triumph had one of the biggest stage shows as well. Anything from their 1983 US Festival is one of the greatest live sets ever recorded.

[@warrenschulze350]

A great song, from a really great "old" band, largely over-looked! Rick is Steve Perry, and Neal Schon rolled into one! All three are great musicians and are a band you need to hear! Thanks Zack!

[@djclaudeus]

I was lucky enough to see them a couple times in the late 80's. My very 1st concert, they did the video for Follow Your Heart at the Providence Civic Center in RI. They were so great live!!

[@stephenpublicover8818]

OMG! What a Great,"Flash-Back" I was at that concert!! (21yrs old) And first year in trade school !! WoW!! That was a Concert !! And the Pretty women !! Long time back!! "61yrs old" now, Great reaction video! Yes, had the long hair back then (1987) Drove a 1973 Chev, MonteCarlo! LOL! Hello from Fletchers Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada!😀👌👍✌🤘

[@Nonenone23]

I wake up to this kind of music so I can get ready for this mersable world

[@maureenhill6011]

The US Festival is a better video to experience TRIUMPH'S underrated talent!! They were the BEST performers that day. TRIUMPH Best Arena Rock! Love Rik's Voice, Guitar Lyrics! Check out TRIUMPH's Rock and Roll Machine documentary.

[@acekis1]

Lay it on the line- live @ Us Festival is there peak moment. You will love it !

[@AuntDandy]

Love the hairstyle’s!💜💜💜

[@charlesfitzgerald9631]

“Play with the Fire” is an absolute BANGER !……His guitar virtuousity & vocals are killer in an amazing arrangement

[@MT-us4ww]

I saw them back in 1983, I was around 13 years old. Great concert.

[@gaefferson1]

Triumph is a 3 pc band very powerful vocalist …I was in high school in 80’s when they were playing …Great 3 pc bands Triumph,Rush and The best band in the world “The Warning”..🤘

[@tay13666]

I've seen 2 out of those 3 live in concert. Sadly, I never had the chance to see Rush. The two I did see were amazing though.

[@abrchief]

The 80's had the best rock scene ever. I grew up on it and most everything else pales in comparison. The original base of The Warning's fans really loves them because how it reminds them of the 80's style of music.

[@douglaswaite9574]

I cant imagine anyone who could cover this song today and do it justice. So good

[@angelaolson2025]

❤ it! Thank you 😊

[@kperry1969]

It was an honor and a privilege to have my formative years as a teenager in the 80s Every decade has great stuff, but the 80s are the greatest decade in almost every conceivable way Rik of Triumph sounds like the result of blending Steve Perry & Geddy Lee in a magical blender Thank you for the reaction

[@TheEricBooth]

One of the few rock bands from the 80s that didn't turn into a crappy hair band. If you wanna fall down the hole "Lay it on the line" is the big hit. Yep, that's a rock show from the 80s. Bands never knew when or how to finish a song. lol

[@thop1984]

If you are looking for the best lead guitar work and to have the most fun, the 80s were it. Lived it. No other decade compares.

[@joelkrause388]

I'm a Triumph fan! That's why I clicked. I own multiple CDs of theirs. BUT did I miss something in '87? When did the band add a 4th member!? I've always thought and known them as a power trio. Now I have to go do some research. 🤔

[@mitchelperkins6723]

He played a few shows with them, can't remember his name but he was a great guitarist as well. He added to some nice duo solos with Rick.

[@PaulJohnson-r8x]

Check out Lay it on the line from the 1983 US festival

[@johnkelley2201]

Check out their whole concert @ the 1983 US Festival in the California desert.

[@oliver-yg6qr]

This Canadian forgives you as Americans don't really hear much Canadian music. These guys live in my city of Mississauga On. just west of Toronto. Great guys and I won't tell you how I know cause you won't believe me. Rush is another great Torontonian band to check out

[@bearkiti9974]

This came out in 1981when they were a power trio and this was high school music for me. Rik sounds a lot like Geddy Lee ah?🤘🤘

[@garytate3075]

Sings at a high register, but not really like geddy,Rik is a far superior vocalist imo.

[@mauricemyers3343]

Actually, they came out in 1975. I saw them in 79, 82, 83, and 85

[@garytate3075]

@@mauricemyers3343 I saw them on there one and only UK tour in 1980..loved them then,still do now

[@andyquinn7312]

@@mauricemyers3343 you beat me cause yeah i saw them before the eighties as well . Not as much as you though .😂

[@mattbaker5757]

Rush and Triumph, Prog Metal and Anthem Metal, two genius and masterclass virtuoso musician bands from Canada, both trio's (originally Triumph was a trio, IIRC, for more than half their career, but they added a second guitarist later). Both have become my two favorite bands in recent years. I too, feel like I missed out on decades of listening to Triumph (and Rush) "really" finding them so late in life, about 53 years old at the time. The silver lining of having a lot of extra time to surf KZbin during the pandemic which really led me back to both bands. I knew of Triumph and Rush back in the 70's and 80's as a kid and teen, but just a few songs of each I heard on the radio. I really liked what I heard, but since both bands only averaged about 1 or 2 hit singles per album making the rock top 40, I figured that was all they had in them, and didn't chance buying an album to see what else they had, thinking the rest of the songs might be average and forgettable. I was dead wrong, I felt like I was hearing great rock and roll (regardless of sub-genre), really hearing truly great rock and roll, for the first time and all I'd heard before were garage band quality in comparison. But this video is them playing live in the late 80's, and they've brought on a second rhythm/dual-lead guitarist. The song however, is off one of their albums from the late 70's or early 80's. But I'll have to listen to an earlier live version (Check out this song live US '83 Rock Festival) again when it was still just the trio, as to my old ears, this didn't sound like any broader of a soundscape with the extra guitarist than the '83 live performance. I'm sure others below have already recommended some of Triumphs more famous songs, so I want to recommend a deep-cut that is one of my favorite songs by Triumph: BATTLE CRY.

[@Ontariosound]

Triumph passed the Baton of Cheese to Nickleback here in Canada.

[@z7846]

Triumph 🤘👍 so many great songs 🎵. Rik is amazing singer & guitarist 🎸.

[@williamh4172]

I saw these guys live in 82 and I saw their Canadian 3 piece brothers, Rush twice in that same time period. Triumph was every bit as awesome live as Rush. Rik is flawless on hitting his vocals as are all of them on their instruments.

[@glennwhittaker1417]

Lay it on the line put them on the map, this link is from the US festival in 1983, song is from 1979 but rocks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXqbi5KeqtaWi8k

[@johntarnowski9086]

🤘🇨🇦🤘

[@catherineday951]

Back when concerts were about music and actually being able to sing. Lol. No big production numbers and multiple outfit changes. No autotune or pitch correction...just talent. ❤

[@Bobmailly]

Another great Canadian trio.

[@pathfinder1273]

I began following them when Rock and Roll Machine came out (ca. 1977). I always thought they were one of the better bands on the planet. The critics trashed them repeatedly, always comparing them to the well-established Rush. They were so different from Rush. To paraphrase that lawyer joke: What do you call a hundred music critics at the bottom of the ocean? A good start... They were easily as talented as any band, ever. Their music was solid and perfect for arenas, where they really stood out from the pack. Their live shows were epic adventures (they apparently set off the sprinkler system in one arena - was it Cleveland? - with their pyrotechnics, and no one left!). While Steve Perry became a legend, Rik Emmett's voice was called "okay" by one critic. Gil Moore also had a great voice, more suited to the power rockers they composed. And I have heard very few drummers who could create the mountain of thunder that he did, his contribution to their total sound was like Keith Moon's to the Who. Sadly, they got very little respect and very little airplay (many of their songs were too lengthy and complex for radio). In a desperate attempt to find the follow-up hit to Magic Power they sold their souls and put out The Sport of Kings, and it was downhill from there. After Rik left, Gil tried to get back on track with Edge of Excess, but it was never the same.

[@billliberati9840]

Is anybody told you you look like Dave Batista

[@truckreportgeeks]

It was a sad ending to Triumph, they broke up a way too early all over a fight about money, they did 5 big rock shows in 83 and the band never got paid for doing them as the money went somewhere else except them, so Rick Emmitt the lead singer said he wasn't going to do another live show until he got paid and that was the end of them, way to early as they could of went on to super star status world wide.

[@mitchelperkins6723]

It was not money. Watch the interviews with Rick and Gil. Creative differences hammered on them by the record label trying to tell them who would sing what songs, and difference in opinion on where they would go with music styles ( heavy vs. staying as they were) was another big issue.

[@JWCFB]

The studio version is much better as in most cases.

[@andrewkinnier5827]

Emmett's voice was fantastic. But he was a better guitarist than a singer. He was virtuoso level in Classical, Flamenco, Bluegrass and Jazz. This is Taste of Steel. This is next to impossible to play let alone sing while playing it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGnTXqGLd7SohpI A real under-appreciated talent. As a combination vocalist and guitarist, he is in own category.