Redhead Reaction to Triumph - Magic Power Nostalgia!

[@rickthoma6428]

Awesome music from them.

[@mikepottes]

Hey, your, so sweet! Have a gorgeous weekend.Cheers🍺🍺🇨🇦

[@robertdavidwatkins]

Triumph; Yet another reason Canadian's have a special place in my heart and memories of teenage years gone by. They along with April Wine, Rush, Loverboy, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Neil Young, Nickelback, The Barenaked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, Joni Mitchell, Bryan Adams, Alanis Morissette, Gordon Lightfoot and The Guess Who are always Epic in live performances... inspiring!

[@aquaticborealis4877]

Triumph, like Rush, delivered a splendid performance every time.

[@NicholasPellow]

Oh yeah. Growing up outside Toronto as a teenager in the 80s was amazing - we had constant access to so many amazing bands. I never missed Rush when they came thru town, every entire summer loaded with shows at the old Ontario Place Forum, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Kingswood Music Theatre at Canada's Wonderland. Great, great years.

[@jeffreygreer]

@@NicholasPellow andfrom california, great bands like triumph, rush and aprol wine was hidden from us, their music came out in records and 8 tracks before being played on the radio, its just a game is my favorite album every song is fire

[@jeffreygreer]

a picture of triumph should be the definition of rockstars

[@Danandrea919]

I just turned 60 in 2024, and this is still in my top 5 All-Time favorites!! I remember 1983!! 😊

[@Misitheus]

If you remember the 80s....you weren't there.....🤣........Just turned 60.......Peace!

[@offroadhusky]

This music keeps me going and it’s never gonna stop! Rush and Triumph are Canada’s best!

[@jeffwarren4938]

God..can Rik Emmett sing..holy smokes what a voice!

[@SA-cn4jc]

I was there for all 3 days of the 83’ US Festival, and yes, it was amazing. Triumph was, in my opinion, one of the best acts that day. Oh how i wish times were as simple and fun today as they were then. Love your channel, and reactions. Thanks so much!

[@PaulArnold-z1o]

This stands up as being one of the best recorded concerts ( especially sound quality) of all time - I've seen alot of footage from this festival, from different bands & its hard to believe its over 40 yrs old !

[@jtorch1]

Judas Priest, like Triumph, gave of one of their best live performances of all time at US Fest, too. One for the ages!

[@kelvinmann1058]

These guy have amazing energy and indead they have a Magical Power, to uplift your mood and spirit. 🤩

[@georgewashington5979]

My favorite band when I was 18. Love it, I saw Triumph twice growing up. They had one of the best light shows in the arena that I remember. Their self-titled initial album was a hit, and 5 albums later was Allied Forces that they skyrocketed off of. Great band live, even better studio.

[@brianjohnson9618]

Triumph had a ton of hits, this one, Hold On, Somebody's Out there, Rocky Mountain Way, Fight the Good Fight...the list goes on

[@patricelavigne7190]

Spellbound, Follow Your Heart, Time Goes By, Midsummer’s Daydream.. in fact the whole Thunder Seven album is fantastic. Tears In The Rain, Suitcase Blues, Lay It On The Line, …. Canada for the win again 😄

[@Alberto_1965_BR]

Fantastic track from one of my favorites bands. Rik Emmett is amazing. Awesome singer and guitar player

[@jayedilts8612]

Love how happy you looked watching this… magic power is infectious in music!

[@michellefranco5648]

Canada just rocks.... 🇨🇦🎹🎸🥁🇨🇦

[@patricelavigne7190]

Yes, Canada for the win again 😀 !

[@taki2003]

fortunate to have attended the US Festival in '83, memorable show!!

[@ugaais]

Triumph…..All The Way, The Game, Fight The Good Fight, Lay it on the Line, Time Goes By….so many great songs that as the years go by are no underrated..Born in 1970 loved being a kid in the 70’s and a teen in the 80’s..

[@oliver-yg6qr]

You may not believe this but I talk to Gil Moore regularly as I'm at his school Metal Works on Mavis in Mississauga, On. They are down to earth great guys! They have many hits and have many more great tunes, one of my favourite bands!

[@miltonmackenzie354]

My favorite for performing. Very intelligent classy guys.

[@AcornDomainsCancelled]

The Great White North.. strikes again! ❤ Amazing song, another awesome band! 🇨🇦

[@texassendero4901]

83 I Graduated HS it has been a while for sure no Dout You have magic about you as well Red the way you feel the music in your heart and soul 💗💗My God your smile is so radiant and perfect💗💗#redheadedneighbor #bestreactor #redsarmy #beautifulfuncountrygirl #32K #heartofgoldwithmetalinhersoul #bestbadjokes #Rushcrush #redheadparrothead #warningawarningaddict #parrotheads #parrothead #redrocker #rush #rushforever#triumph #reaction #firstreaction #candadianband #canadarocks #rikemmett #gilmoore #mikelevine #philx #stevemorse #anelmcknight #scotthumphrey #michaelboddicker #joelfeeney #garymccracken

[@allengray5748]

AWESOME!! Been waiting on this one. Rik can play the microphone as well as he does the guitar 🎸 🎤 and how he can run around on stage with a double neck and play that flawless is amazing! Thanks Neighbor! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@gutsanglory1]

Triumph, another great Canadian band, again....3 guys! Cheerz !!!!

[@Kotic1959]

Around this time Canada had quite a few bands making it big. Bryan Adams, Loverboy, and Tom Cochrane . Great music out of all of them Tom Cochrane is my fav. I have seen Triumph a few times and they do not disappoint!!!!

[@williamyates694]

Love this band!!! I have I think 17 CDs by them! I was 13 in 1983 lol!!! I think I just felt a wrinkle set in lol. This may be my favorite song they do (among many). Great reaction RED!!! Keep up the great entertainment!!! CHEERS!!! 🍻🤟👏

[@ptdoria88]

Makes me cry cause so much smile and satisfaction

[@StanCostello-q3o]

I remember it well! I was a junior in high school, and you said it it was so long ago, but it seemed like just yesterday and you’re right everybody was happy having a great time. It was such a great time to grow up. The 80s music.(rock) was is the best ever! so glad I grew up during this time. I wouldn’t change it for the world.

[@danjmcs]

Such a briliant band & damn Rik, Gil and Mike sound amazing... this whole US Festival performance from 83 is so good... thank you Steve Wozniak and the others responsible for that show for having the ability to get these brilliant live recordings that we can go back and enjoy...

[@michaelt3308]

Gotta do some April Wine, another FANTASTIC Canadian band!

[@batman1169]

Yes… Bryan Adam’s Hip Three Days Grace FM Nickleback (The put on a great show) Gordon Lightfoot BTO Trooper Gowan Prism To toss out a few ❤

[@groundedrootsarlingtontx2769]

Again you are so adorable with your reactions! Keep it up.

[@mikemerck5701]

Gil Moore on drums is also a great singer

[@hemispheres6942]

Please consider supporting Triumph by watching their new Documentary "Triumph Rock and Roll Machine" from the same film company that has worked with Rush and lots of other Legends. It will be the best $5 to 6 US Dollars you'll ever spend, guaranteed!! I've already seen it 3X in consecutive days because I was a huge Triumph Head in high school especially, and got to meet all three in '86 while representing MCA LABEL as their youngest intern ever. A dream come true in itself. Just got so lucky that Triumph happened to be on MCA at time, which was a lucky coincidence, (Rik was my guitar idol because of his broad range, playing anything from classical, Metal, Rock to flamingo, while I was in my room after school learning one song after another on my Les Paul(one of last ones made in Kalamazoo, Mi just prior to moving to Nashville😂). They put on a clinic for all bands at The US FESTIVAL('83)because their set was flawless!! Well done film with stories galore. It's a prescription for 90 minutes of happiness with the memories to follow

[@kidmetal222]

Gil gets no recognition for his vocal contributions - I actually prefer Gils tone over riks

[@MrAitraining]

Gil does a kick ass "when the lights go down" from this show. Last number of the set and then fight the good fight is the encore. Amazing live set from them.

[@joeturner1181]

Yeah, the calendar says that was a long time ago, but it sure doesn't feel like it. This was in high rotation on my local rock station at the time. Thanks for bringing up some nice memories!

I remember 1983 well 0:51 Triumph had a few hits but they weren’t nearly as big as they were in their home country, Canada, where they were huge!

[@dennytaylor1005]

Your reaction is great! I can see in my head that you're at that concert, dancing and feeling free.

[@stevengill6927]

I was there that day best band that day

[@SA-cn4jc]

Me too, as well as the other two days. An amazing three days of incredible music for sure.

[@dalejohnson2047]

I remember 1983 I was 16 and watched this concert on television this was during the era of Farm Aid and USA for Africa

[@williamreiser3118]

Young pup I was 21 when this was recorded

[@scottallen6160]

This song was my introduction to this band. As a young aspiring musician it supported the feeling I had about the magic of music and that I had that magic to give. Which brings up the question of how do you remember ‘83? I remember ‘83 but I’m old. I look old. You look so young and beautiful. I guess time works differently for different people. Keep sharing this magic young lady.. ✌️😉💕🌹

[@Heathcoatman]

Triumph had quite a few hits, including Lay It On The Line, Fight The Good Fight, Allied Forces and Hold On in addition to Magic Power. However, their best song (IMO) is a very progressive song called Blinding Light Show/Moonchild. Amazing song, has a bit of a Rush mixed with Yes sound.

[@patricelavigne7190]

Spellbound, Follow Your Heart, Time Goes By, Killing Time, Little Boy Blues (the whole Thunder Seven album is fan-tas-tic !). Tears In The Rain, And what about Rik Emmet solo album Ipso Facto, it is excellent wall to wall.

[@bluv6430]

I just missed it in1983, arriving in SoCal in October 1983, La Jolla HS. I had relocated from central Virginia, but found myself 2 blocks from the Pacific Ocean at Wind and Sea. I'm listening and watching this video from Cheyenne, Wyoming now. TRIUMPH is in regular rotation in my JEEP CD commuting tunes.

[@maskmedusa]

It is great. They did have a few hits, but were really underrated overall. Agree as well, they were totally positive, as well as amazing musicians. Would so have loved to have been at this concert Unfortunately, never got to see them live 😞

[@thunderstruck5484]

Triumph Stages, my favorite live album, what a great band and song, thanks!

[@vickybolsby9153]

I saw them live in the 80s and even after seeing hundreds of concerts since then they will always be my favorite live show! They were absolutely amazing! 🤙

[@mikemerck5701]

One of my favorite bands.

[@mattmid7012]

Great band and a great song! Yeah I'm sure those people remember that day still. I discovered them around 1985/86 on a weekly rock show that used to be on then and was bliss to a young teenager! They will always be synonymous to me for the memory of teenage years trawling record stores trying to find albums from "foreign" bands I'd heard on a rock radio station.

[@moon4music]

I love this song so much, I do remember 1983! I saw Triumph for the first time in 1978 at a similar outdoor venue and was drinking from a wine skin just like the dude in the video lol. They had several hits here in Ontario, Canada and one of my very favourite songs is "Hold On". "The City" and "Rock 'N' Roll Machine" are great songs from the Rock & Roll Machine (1977) album.

[@conrad98gtp]

Fun fact: Triumph actually co-headlined some big outdoor shows with Journey this same year in 1983. This song, Magic Power, has been a lifelong soundtrack to many an early 80's music lover and Triumph fans. The power of music and what it means deep within your soul. Ticket sales on this day (Heavy Metal Day) were 375,000. Band lineup from opener to headliner were as follows: Quiet Riot Motley Crue Ozzy Osborne Judas Priest Triumph Scorpions Van Halen

[@jamesdalton8539]

High School, this lived on my car stereo along with Rush, Led Zeppelin, Journey, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, Black Sabbath, and many more, etc.., also had the LP at home!!!

[@Toofast4005]

Wonderful reaction to a fantastic band! “Hold On”, and “Sombody’s Out There” would be my two recommendations 😁

[@ortizmo]

Seconded.

[@nitro_001newman2]

Ric Emmett is incredibly talented. Dude is one of the best singers ever, and an elite guitarist.

[@glenngunnis6642]

So much nostalgia! Great song!🎸🤘

[@versasys]

The heavy rocker "Rock 'N Roll Machine" was my introduction to Triumph. I was hooked after that.

[@utubberize]

Triumph did a great whole set at the US Festival.....worth looking into. Ricks guitar solo is epic during the song Rock and Roll Machine.

[@DrMackSplackem]

Missing Persons' set that year was great as well. Terry Bozzio's drumming was just savage.

[@kingsdrummer]

Thanks so much for this reaction. You looked so happy watching/hearing this song. I was the one who requested this. Watching you react to my favorite Triumph song really made my Saturday! 😊😊

[@robertboston7872]

Good choice they have so many great songs for me it's hard to pick my favorite

[@kan9177]

Great and very short-lived, two great albums of the lead singer Rik Emmett went off to do his own thing. he taught music theory classes in college, went into sort of a jazz guitar duo called Strung-Out Troubadours which is great as well

[@johnferguson6686]

Being from southern Ontario, Canada, it seemed like every summer Triumph, Rush and April Wine were in town. I saw each 7 times and still have all their records. 3 of Canada's best. Unfortunately, I see so many reactions to Rush these days and it's a shame that both Triumph and April Wine have been forgotten.

[@bocephus124]

Was at this show and they killed it best band there , and there were big names there , they were one of the first bands to perform as you can still see daylight,

[@stephenpublicover8818]

I was 20 when this song came out, seen them in "the Metro Center" in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada!! They recorded a video at the concert!!😀👌👍✌🤘

[@trevalarose8155]

Somebody's Out There was their highest charted single but I never heard it on the radio once in the KC market. Lay It On the Line, Fight the Good Fight, Hold On & Magic Power got the air time. But they always played the larger venue when they toured as a headliner.

[@billmclean2995]

When the lights go down is amazing tune seen them on there thunder 7 tour maple leaf gardens Toronto

[@MrAitraining]

From the US festival is an awesome performance. Gil kicks ass on it

[@kimbarry4674]

Another Canadian great❤🇨🇦 Rik Emmett has fantastic range and they had many hits Lay It On The Line Hold On Somebody's Out There Fight The Good Fight....just a few😊

[@RobertErnestLewis]

Brilliance ... Triumph. Thank goodness I lived this era and saw the concerts without looking over your shoulder.

[@davidcandelaria4411]

I was 23 when this happened...was already a Triumph fan

[@brianjohnson9618]

So, tonight I went down a youtube rabbithole and watched soooooo many of your videos. I think your presence is just amazing. The joy you get from hearing some of these oldies is apparent and infectious. The smiles and reactions are really refreshing. In addition to this video, I loved when you watched Rush;s Spirit of the Radio from SARSstock. Seeing your utter joy was wonderful. I have to say though, the most moving moment was when you were watching Rush's Limelight and the line "I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" was sung. Your interalization of that line was really moving. Thanks for what you're doing.

[@bpalmer3421]

I was so fortunate to have seen Triumph in 1984 in Kalamazoo Michigan. With 6 other top bands. Accept, Night Ranger, Motley Crue, Ratt, Quit Riot and Ozzy Osborne. Outdoors at Timber Ridge Ski resort.$20 for the whole event. 11 am to 7 pm. Triumph was the headliner. Those were the days

[@patricelavigne7190]

That must have been a heck of a concert !

[@ejllamobeolan5025]

Rick is still touring. Everything they did was a hit.

[@shawnmoore814]

Your absolutely enchanting ❤

[@jamesdalton8539]

I saw Rick Emmitt play at a small club (well not too small) in San Diego back in the early 90's, vocals and guitar work as great as ever!!

[@alanlucas2479]

"Who remembers 1983?" I remember...I was an 8 year old music video junkie. And fan of Rush and Triumph. Still am!

[@B.P-m2q]

That was fun! That band is really good. I'm going in 😉

[@kevincamp2913]

Would have loved to have seen Triumph, Rush and Boston all in one festival. So much pure rock and roll talent in those days.

[@williamguhn994]

There Lyrics are always uplifting!! Some of there bigger songs were obviously Magic Power, Fight the Good Fight, World of Fantasy, Hold On, Lay it on the Line, Follow your Heart and Somebody's out there. There are a lot more I'm just naming some I would recommend you check out. I promise you won't be disappointed!!

[@brucecronin6396]

Love you and your reactions !! Triumph stole the show at the US Festival wiyh a Big-Time line-up of feature bands. But I can't believe you were around in 1983 !! You look like one of those "Millenials" !(sadly, I was 35 in '83)... Great year !! Keep it up !!

[@barryokeefe5503]

You definitely got the Magic Power. Happy Birthday 🎂

[@allenlocke1935]

Their music often speaks to the soul:)

[@johnandrews3568]

Saw Triumph a bunch of times. Always great in concert. Bumped into Rik Emmett once in Yorkville about 10 min after I literally had Randy Bachman bump into me (they were doing some session together apparently)... and bumped into Mike Levine when a buddy and I went to 97 Rock in Buffalo (cross border concert shopping) to get tickets. Both Rik and Mike were awesome to meet.

[@timmaytee]

This was the US festival in I believe 1983 I was there.

[@billn7183]

According to Google, the singer Rik is still writing songs. 71 years old now. It happens

[@patricelavigne7190]

Rik Emmett is one of my favourite artists. You should listen to his solo albums. I recommend Ipso Facto. He is now more into jazz and blues than rock.

[@MrAitraining]

​@@patricelavigne7190yes. His solo stuff is great. Variance of styles. He's a master

[@DavidCormier-er7em]

I am Canadian so I am yes a rush fan and also a Triumph fan. And I got a thing for power trios. Your Rush videos is where I found you. Now I watch all kinds of reaction videos on my favorite bands but the reactions are always for the Mega hits. I I'm a huge triumphant. I think one of the greatest songs is follow your heart. No one has ever done a reaction to that song. Foreigner a great band long long way from home is an amazing song no one has done a reaction to that. Reactionists need to go into the full catalog just like you did with Rush. Sure do enjoy your show thanks very much. PS if you're going to react to follow your heart live from Halifax Nova Scotia is a great version and I happen to be there for that one.

[@georgeglasser8220]

83 was the first half of my senior year in high school. Great memories 😊

[@rubenservin4039]

Classic Rock at it's finest

[@GRB6161]

Rock and roll machine...that was my go to song to get me going back in the 80s

[@Johnny67557]

Triumph was awesome. Saw them 2 times. They seemed to always be under the shadow of RUSH. Canadian trio...etc. But they were a unique band unto themselves. The album Thunder Seven is my fav.

[@patrickchilds5486]

80’s were so special.

[@JackRyder-lh4ek]

I saw Triumph in 1983. Lee County Civic Center, Ft Myers Florida

[@j1974f]

So good! Great reaction!

[@jtorch1]

When adjusting for population density, Canada has given us more quality music than any other country on Earth!

[@Buddha-of8fk]

Yes their was 2 unbelievable 3 piece bands from Canada.

[@barrystahr5849]

Big smile on the redhead! Methinks you like!

[@WillyAffentranger-jb1oi]

These superbe groups never come back, thats sooooooo sad, because without music i can't live!!!!!!!!.

[@squidly2112]

Another fabulously talented Canadian band. What's with Canada eh? .. they crank out great bands. Probably nothing else to do but play music, especially in the winter .. LOL Love Triumph .. hugely talented band!

[@albertjonker2538]

My. Brother in arm from Canada 🇨🇦

[@rick5440]

Triumph's lyrics were usually uplifting and positive.

[@douglaschap3842]

Triumph almost has a rabbit hole as big as Rush if you want to do some digging. Another awesome band from Canada.

[@ortizmo]

Canada has some awesome music. Saga is another fantastic, but overlooked band from the Great White North.

[@MrAitraining]

​@@ortizmoyes on Saga. Been a fan for 40 yrs. I was just playing their chapters live album yesterday. Ian's guitar and sadler's vocals. Great band

[@williamreiser3118]

Was 21 when this was recorded I want to go back the 60's I'm 62 suck nothing good has happened since I turned 60 2022 the 20's were tough hard but still better than now

[@charliemac64]

I approve the message of this song. :)

[@csphoenix9]

Mike Levine

[@BrakRulesAll]

Seas of young people with NO tattoos - that's one helluva contrast to today. Thumbs up if you're a guy who prefers women who are tat-free!

[@TerryKrysinski]

No tats,piercings (except ears) or cell phones...yup--those were the days!

[@keithkinkade4265]

Wow...get off my lawn!

[@edhc100]

Me too I was there

[@NicholasPellow]

I met this band after their very last concert at Kingswood, Canada's Wonderland in the late 80s - to celebrate their fans, they held a huge invite only BBQ after the show and my girl and I won passes. The band cruised around the BBQ and took time out to talk with all their fans and sign autographs, it was a blast, but bittersweet as it had been their last show as Triumph.

[@williamsweeney7117]

I was there, Motley Crue Judas Priest, ozzy , Van Halen ,scorpions and triumph