TRIUMPH - Fight the good fight REACTION - The singer is ridiculous! - First time hearing

TRIUMPH - Fight the good fight REACTION
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[@kenkonwick6660]

Rik Emmitt has been under appreciated for 40 yrs. Tremendous singer. Master guitarist. Incredible song writer. Triumph was always top tier music. Its a really deep catalog of excellence.

[@stevenlawrence7340]

Couldn't agree more. Absolutely loved this band from the first time I heard them.

[@demon_3x]

Has his own school of music in Toronto. Master class musician in every ounce of the name

[@robertgoodwinr6523]

For sure.

[@harryburnett7086]

Not really every poll and friends wherever we were had Ric on a short list of singers , songwriters and guitarists

[@timrue8898]

Spot on once again Harri! The first time I saw Triumph live I was a junior in high school in 1985. They blew my mind just like your response to them today. Even though I had Triumphs first albums there was nothing close to hearing them live. Im a bit more of a heavy metal fan but Triumph was one of a kind and will never be duplicated. Thanks Harri

[@marybaillie8907]

A great song by Triumph 🇨🇦 released in 1981. It was written and sung by Rick Emmett who was inspired by an Aunt who was sick with cancer. A song of resilience and persistence, with fabulous lyrics and a song of dealing with what life presents. Great vocals, masterful drumming 🥁🥁🥁 and great guitar work. 🎸 🎸🎸 Amazing tune. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and The Greybearded Music Man. 👍👍👍 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@edwardcrews2952]

Rik Emmett is a gem. Both guitar, lead singer and songwriter

[@jackabel4499]

Fact

[@DavidKing-ut9wr]

He sounds like Geddy Lee

[@roberta7727]

Thank you for playing Triumph. Another great song is Magic Power.😊 Love your Reaction❤❤🎉Rock On💯✌️🫶🤘 Lay it on the line. Was such a big hit in it's day😊 And of course. Fight the good fight.❤ Great show thank you🎉

[@1217mikemooney]

When you read lists of the best singers in rock, how many times do you see Rik Emmett mentioned? So underrated and under appreciated!

[@BigC.]

And the drummer also sings many of their top tracks. Saw them in the late 70’s and they were a great live act. Another Canadian Power Trio.

[@cjpew]

Indeed. Tears in the Rain - sung by drummer Gil Moore - is one of my favorite Triumph tracks. Live in Halifax performance a must-see.

[@TripletDad3]

Very underrated band, and their lyrics were intentionally positive because Rik Emmett said he was tired of all of the negative lyrics out there.

[@billyray8062]

Rik Emmett definitely has an unreal range to his voice and he is a really good guitar player too.

[@ritchmoore1442]

Triumph is so underrated IMO. I have seen them live and they are true to their sound. Check out any of their songs performed at the US Festival in 1983, and you will see what I mean. ❤😎

[@workingman6681]

Another powerful trio from Oh Canada!! Ric Emmett has an incredible voice. Watched them in 1983 at the US Festival. They played with Ozzy, Van Halen, Scorpions, Judas Priest and Motley Crue. They stole the whole show!!

[@markkremser]

Rik Emmett was one of the most underrated vocalists and guitarists. Ever.

[@michaelpennington9327]

You’ve got to watch the live version from the US Festival. Others to listen to from the US Festival are Never Surrender, Lay It On The Line, When The Light Go Down and Allied Forces. They absolutely rocked the house that day. They have many more songs worth hearing. Ordinary Man, American Girls, Just A Game, Suitcase Blues, Young Enough To Cry, Fool For Your love, I Live For The Weekend, Street Fighter, Blinding Light Show/Moonchild, Nature’s Child, In The Night, Hot Time (In This City Tonight, A World Of Fantasy, Follow Your Heart, Stranger In A Strange Land, Rock Out Roll On, Tears In The Rain, Somebody’s Out There, Take A Stand, Headed For Nowhere, Never Say Never and Long Time Gone.

[@InternetMarketingChallenge]

They were by far the best band that day in 1983. Yes, the out preformed Van Halen and by a wide margin IMHO.

[@bermripper]

All these years later, and this song still gives me goosebumps..... sometimes tears. Great message and music!!

[@figlio6287]

Chills, actually leaves me breathless at certain points...every time!

[@bucketfootbaseball]

I've been hoping you would do this one. Rik Emmett is one of my favorite guitar players and is an incredible singer. Interesting note, his actual name is spelled "Rick" but an early release had a typo listing him as "Rik". So in typical Canadian fashion he rolled with it and adopted Rik rather than making them reprint the album covers! I would highly recommend that you also give a listen to the US Festival version of this song (doesn't have to be as a part of the channel).

[@HarriBestReactions]

So i definitely have to react to these guys live! Almost everyone of you have said the same!

[@89801wink]

The whole Live US Fest '83. Was a great concert. 4 rows back Center Stage.

[@lindsrt1]

This song is about someone fighting for life 🙌 Rik Emmett so underrated song writer and vocalist guitarist

[@ericaward702]

100% ❤️✨❤️

[@andrewkinnier5827]

US Festival Live, outdoors. If you think Emmett's vocals are great, check out his guitar solo in this show as well. He is a virtuoso guitarist and incredible singer. Live performance is the "separator" from the wannabes. Emmett delivers.

[@gene2049]

Yes do the live performance US Fest 83. Monster of a track is right !

[@andyreid6826]

Triumph gets regular airplay on my classic rock station here in Canada. I grew up listening to these guys.

[@mdoster5325]

Across the border in NW Washington heard a lot of Triumph. Saw them open for somebody in Seattle. I remember Triumph, not the band they opened for, lol.

[@davidd3948]

Never Surrender would be my next choice by Triumph! My all time favorite. And it shows his vocal range very well.

[@Deborahtunes]

I mentioned that song too...

[@rondickinson8741]

If you haven't seen it yet try Triumph Lay It On the Line live official video , oh it's good ! Thanks for keeping up your reactions, love'em .

[@leefertwayne8163]

Triumph...incredibly overshadowed by other artists

[@normanrose2711]

their best ! We need this song more than ever! Those lyrics are so inspiring !

[@jamesvomsaal3814]

Triumph has a lot of great songs,worth the listen

[@davebzen795]

Until hearing this yesterday, I had not heard of Triumph. I liked this very much, GBMM. Very good review once again, Harri.

[@timwhitnell7145]

Triumph is such an underrated and overlooked Canadian band. I interviewed lead singer/guitarist Rik Emmett about 15 years ago. Seems like a really nice guy - a good Canadian boy eh. He is a guitar virtuoso of many styles. Upbeat music and lyrics. Another three-piece master band from my country. Gil Moore (original singer on their debut album) is a great drummer no one talks about. Mike Levine is a very good bassist too. Magic Power, Hold On, Lay It On The Line and Just A Game are other great Triumph tunes.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Wow! You had an interview?? I have a cepebrity on my page 💃💃😂

[@paulm.5979]

Nice reaction, you must watch the live version of this song from Halifax. You will double down on your appreciation of the song and the band. Rik Emmit is just a a beast at singing and playing the guitar.

[@oliver6749]

Love that you did my buddies band, they live around the corner from me. Shout out from Mississauga Ontario!

[@davidguillory1312]

These guys were incredible live. I had the chance to see them back in the 80's, and they rocked the arena. One of the best concerts I've been to, although they take third place in my concert rankings...behind Iron Maiden (2) and Rush (1). Still...hell of a show.

[@jackabel4499]

Saw them live in 83!!

[@andrewball1898]

Never saw Iron Maiden but concur with the remainder of your post. Something in the water up there.....

[@georgeglasser8220]

I was fortunate enough to see in concert 3 times in the 80's. They sound just as good live,maybe even better.

[@scottmatzeder9162]

Harry, I cant decide which Canadian Power Trio I like best, Triumph or Rush, Ive seen them both live and I just cant do it!!!

[@HarriBestReactions]

They're both superbad in my opinion!

[@Fnipernackle]

I actually feel Triumph did the power trio better than Rush. I've tried to get into Rush but I just can't. I do believe Neal Peart is the greatest drummer ever though.

[@Akiral11]

Great song! You may enjoy the song Magic Power by them as well. This band was often overlooked and underappreciated for whatever reasons. Crazy! Amazing band.

[@johncarlson306]

you nailed it! Seminal song. Amazing message, phenomenal playing, Rik Emmett's voice is one of ifnot the best ever in rock music. If you really want your mind blown listen to the live version of this song from either the US Festival or Halifax and hear him do it live- he hits the highs so powerfully and melodically.. Rik is also a guitar god. very very acomplished player outside rock music.. amazing talents, all of them.

[@jimhall2924]

There is no Rock and Roll Hall of Fame without Triumph!

[@timbrown6629]

These guys were geniuses. They took their money and built the biggest recording studio complex in the western hemisphere, then they bought their nusic catalog back from the record label and started their own label and re-released everything themselves on CD.

[@chrisbricky7331]

Great reaction and thanks for sharing. Triumph is worth watching their songs live too. They are a three piece band. So all that sound coming from just three people. Check out the songs Magic Power and Lay it on the Line too. But if you feel like enjoying what they do live, watch their live performance at the US festival in 1983. It is truly amazing and gives you an idea of just how magical they are as musicians and how really talented a singer Rik Emmett is. Chris

[@CountBrass]

I adore this group. I strongly recommend watching their performance at the US festival, 1983. I think it was the best of the whole event.

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

Never heard this song before but I know of the band. Great reaction. This would make such a great anthem for humankind!!! Love from Texas!!!

[@johntarnowski9086]

Triumph has so many good songs. Magic Power Never Surrender Hold On Follow your heart & Midsomers Daydream just to name a few.

[@jblades9006]

truly a great musician, give a listen to Midsummer's Daydream...he's world class for sure. Triumph was clearly the second best three man Canadian band

[@bostonvair]

Ahhh this amazing song from 1981 by Canadian rockers Triumph. You will definitely want to react to the song "Magic Power" off of this same album ("Allied Forces"). I had become such a hard rock fan by 1980, the year I graduated high school and started college. Then hard rock suddenly died. Rock stations changed formats from hard rock to soft rock and pop. Thank God for Canada, who didn't get the memo that hard rock had died and gave us some of the best rock and roll of the early 1980s. There were bands such as Triumph, Red Rider, Vandenberg, Helix, to name a few who came to our rescue and were like water in the desert of that era. Some suggestions for you to react to: Triumph, "Magic Power" (as mentioned above) Red Rider, "Lunatic Fringe" Vandenberg, "Burning Heart" Helix, "Heavy Metal Love"

[@brucewozniak9473]

That guy singing also is the lead guitarist and principal songwriter...Rik Emmett

[@tilemonkee5510]

Well alright! Always happy to see some Canadian content❤️

[@paulwhitman3922]

Check out their live version of Lay it on the line 82 US festival just awesome performance because he's not just the lead vocalist but also the lead guitarist as well 😉

[@racecaps]

TRIUMPH = Rush's prettier Canadian cousin! Saw them twice, and they sound just as good if not better live! Rik Emmet is absolutely the most underrated musician. All that sound from 3 piece band!!! 🎶🎸✌

[@emilyreilhan]

The drummer, Gil Moore, is an incredible singer as well! Check out "Follow your Heart" it's one of my absolute favourite from these guys. Dude can belt and smash drums at the same time like nothing. I mean, Rick Emmett, the lead singer, can sing and play guitar at the same time too! This band is awesome!!! also, yes, their live performances are incredible!!!

[@worldclassicguitarists]

The live US Fest show is the most impressive display of Rik's whole arsenal of talent. Right there in your face, can't hide from the massive power of it.

[@EarthWalker2023]

TRIUMPH!!!!! FOREVER INSPIRATIONAL

[@bigb6046]

Definitely my favorite Triumph song.

[@4yules]

love this one ..when i was young this gave me hope and sent me on my way .favorite ..nuff said

[@Fnipernackle]

Brad Delp from Boston might have similar range, but I'm no music expert.

[@pacard33]

Mount Rushmore of rock singers: Brad Delp, Lou Gramm, Rik Emmett, Steve Perry.

[@Icepacalapse]

@@pacard33 Don't forget the drummer might have even higher range.

[@khw4823]

US Fest 83 was unreal. The best of the best. Loved KK Downing's solo in Victim of Changes

[@riggermorpus]

You might be thinking of Geddy Lee of Rush with the same vocal range Harri. Two great Canadian bands again 🇨🇦

[@patrickbateman7369]

You NEED to watch them LIVE next!!

[@csphoenix9]

Rik Emmett is a singer/ guitarist for Triumph. Drummer also sings as well. Many great hits

[@HerbTaylor1964]

Never Surrender is my favorite. They were a power trio most of the time

[@harryburnett7086]

I was there at that moment in time , im 56 now and love it since earlier Triumph even

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

Have you done Lay It on the Line yet??? I like their official video for it the best. And Rick Emmett's vocals are INSANE.

[@markhaus2830]

Rik Emmett on Guitar and Lead Vocals on this song, Gil Moore on Drums and Lead Vocals on some songs, and Mike Levine on Bass. Harri, It's only 3 guys!

[@scottbaxtrom4324]

Triumph song Fight The Good Fight version live in Halifax,Nova Scotia is Incredible and it's dedicated to his aunt who was fighting cancer. Luv your reactions. Another great Canadian band.

[@raulcardenas8115]

Im gld you appreciate my favorite band of the late 70's and early 80"s. Genius. Beauty. Power. Poetry. Awesome

[@gaijin5]

Rik Emmett... Lead-vocal and Lead- guitar! Absolutely just as good and amazing live! 🔥

[@kellyhoward6941]

I'd completely forgotten about this band & this song --hadn't heard it in forever. Great choice!

[@MichaelHeil-np2pb]

This was a Monster hit! Especially on MTV

[@gene2049]

Great review. You recognize all the strengths of This song and Triumph!

[@jvsmith7888]

This has always been one of the greatest rock songs ever made.

[@timkis64]

congrats harri, i watched many of your reviews.this is the first time i had to pause & get my earbuds, then continue.triumph could rock with the best of them in the mid 80s.their song "magic power" is also great. it was a wonderful time to be happy young man.i miss the 80s.

[@HarriBestReactions]

Wow! You did? 😂

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Rik Emmitt is amazing.. He also plays the guitar while singing.. It's a 3 piece band from Canada. If you want to hear a singer that has even a higher voice check out Steel Heart and the song is called "She's gone".. Amongst other songs he has.. He is even better!

[@jamesgoldman6942]

Thank you so much for playing this GREAT GREAT song. If you want to see the ultimate version of this song watch the live video Triumph "Fight The Good Fight" Live at the US Festival. 90,000+ fans, rocks best bands and Triumph stole the entire show. Rik Emmett is a rock god. Eddie Van Halen meets Steve Perry. Gil Moore & Mike Levine are GREAT too. Monster 3 man group. Watch the live US Festival version you wont believe it. Thanks again. Love this channel.

[@westleyhager9984]

3 man band and they are slaying it. Love Triumph!

[@figlio6287]

Yes, have to say-this is the best reaction I've seen to this masterpiece! You heartfully touched on all the points that makes this song a magnum opus! Thank you! Please check out the live version of this song on their US Festival appearance...

[@thomaskelley1718]

I saw them live 2x in the 80s. Great live act

[@shatteredking2774]

I highly recommend the song Ordinary Man, it’s my favorite from Triumph, a real banger.

[@robertstoner8244]

Yes ❤ he's amazing 🤩 he's the guitar 🎸 player and big time voice 😎👍

[@robertwalker1803]

Watch this one live and their energy will astound you…And so will “ Lay it on the Line.”

[@andrewzepf7510]

In high school Triumph was my favorite band, and this song and World of Fantasy were my favorite songs. These two songs are arguably still my favorite songs with vocals. However, my favorite now artist is mostly instrumental - Joe Satriani, and I have many favorite songs from him, but all my time favorite is the studio version of Crushing Day. Other great song by him are The Mystical Potato Head Groove Thing, Big Bad Moon, The Golden Room, Driving At Night, One Big Rush, and Back to Shalla-Bal - mostly prefer his older stuff. If you haven't done a review of his stuff, you're cheating yourself. God bless! A big PS on this song. The Sunday before I left for boot camp, the preacher at church invited me to say a few parting words, and I quoted the lyrics of this song. Had a LOT of people come up to me after service asking who this band was - that was 35 years ago this month!

[@The-wild-Adventure-of-roblox]

Thank you Canada for producing some of the best rock ever!!💯💯💥💥🤘👊👊

[@wadeodum5720]

...keep in mind that they (Triumph) made this happen LIVE (check out the US festival footage) and Rik handles the guitar and vocals simultaneously! One of the best 3 piece bands to have graced the stage and delivered. Remarkable is a very well-chosen descriptive word.

[@anotherrudeawkening2k610]

Rik is awesome ! Millie from Steele heart shes gone, I'll never let you go!

[@jhamptonjr]

Any song by triumph feels exactly the same. Peace and love!

[@pacard33]

Man, our generation was spoiled. So much great music--every single year growing up in the 80s...

[@mdoster5325]

We didn't realize how good we had it. Thinking back now, it's pretty amazing the new stuff we had every month. Month after month.

[@pluckinmageetar]

The OTHER great 3 piece band from Canada.

[@danielh5277]

Put it this way, Rik,Gil, & Mike were not Hokey Gimmicky guys, though they used🔥💥in their early concerts, they did not use Sex, Drugs, & Rock N Roll, to the Extreme....They worked real real real hard at it for 12years, Mid-Level act backing up the Top Acts...US FESTIVAL 83, IS 40YEARS OLD THIS YEAR, AND THEY CRUSHED IT!!!! NOW, SLOWLY BUT SURELY, THEY ARE GETTING THEIR GOODS, NOW!!!!! TOP 5 CANADIAN ROCK BANDS ALL-TIME, I believe!!!!!🤘🤘🤘👍🙏

[@kevindohn6776]

Another great Canadian trio, Rik Emmett great singer and guitarist ( one of the G.O.A.T ) as the saying goes !

[@Prone2Thrill]

Brad Delph from Boston comes to mind but Rik is the real thing. Saw Triumph in the Allied Forces period but they were on tour with Aldo Nova, BOC and Journey

[@jalkabre5904]

Triumph is a wonderful band to react to their catalog of music. "Hold On", "Never Surrender", "Magic Power" and "Lay it on the Line" are other great songs.

[@Dooklawz]

Hey there Harri,.... love your channel sir. My all-time favorite Triumph song! Love it !

[@cliffwages1452]

I was lucky enough to see them twice in the 80s….incredible concerts! Had a really killer light show too! Check out the song Ordinary Man.

[@stephenpublicover8818]

Hey my friend, glad you enjoyed another Great Canadian 3-man rock group!!

[@kendakins698]

An he still sounds like that live. 1 of the greatest singers of all time

[@bln3576]

I seen them in the 70's. Seen Queen, J Geils, Black Sabbath, Stevie Rat Vaughn and David Wilcox. I have seen everyone. what a cool life I have lead

[@philsigman9088]

Rik Emmett is the vocalist and guitarist.

[@paulwebster3417]

Great band. Love these guys growing up inspirational lyrics, master class musicianship from Rick Emmett, tight music, energy. If it wasn’t for RUSH, who I think is the greatest rock band, this would be the greatest three piece rock band from Canada of all time.

[@MrDalebenberger]

Harri, this song and “Lay it on the Line” were recorded live at the US Festival in 1983. Great riff solos in the live version.

[@ricktillett4114]

Not sure if u have heard Lay it on the Line by Triumph

[@danbaranowski8580]

Another singer with great range is Freddy Curci of the band Alias. "More Than Words Can Say" demonstrates his vocal talent. Freddy also was the front man for the band Sheriff. "When I'm With You" is another example of his great voice.

[@stevenlawrence7340]

He also held a note at the end for so long you get lost in that note wondering if it'll ever end. Great singer.

[@jbach4311]

Thanks Greybeard!!

[@jonfazzone5125]

Very Very Underrated Band. Very 👍🏻 Great Reaction as Always

[@montemurdoch5032]

I believe there best is “ Hold On”!

[@katysolis622]

My all time favorite band!

[@alexisalejandro832]

One of my favorite songs!!!!❤

[@douglasg.9271]

Great song. The message is timeless.

[@reallymysterious4520]

Great song by a great Canadian group, Another one is Fly at Night by Chilliwack

[@rickjensen1636]

What is wild is, "That guy" doing the amazing singing? He's also the amazing guitar player too lol.