TRIUMPH - Lay it on the Line (Live in HALIFAX)

"Lay it on the Line" OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO
TRIUMPH
A NIGHT OF TRIUMPH
METRO CENTRE ARENA - HALIFAX, NS
January 6, 1987
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[@derrickb427]

I can name a dozen vocalists that people say have incredible range that could never match Rik Emmett live. This is so clean yet powerful.

[@derrickb427]

20sk Haha yes I know the lead singer of Rush, the OTHER power rock trio from Canada. I just prefer Rik's vocals over Geddy's. Plus, he can hold those higher notes with more ease live than Geddy.

[@tjfreak]

I never really dug Geddy's voice from the start..I tried & then stopped fooling myself,it's the reason well the main reason I didn't submerge myself in them after ATWAS & that will probably will not win me any friends.. lol..Gedd'ys extreme… Rik's about as far in that range that i ever wanna go.

[@MrMaukka10]

Please name them. I cannot recognize / think of any names you might be referring to.

[@MrMaukka10]

Derrick B - Cat catch your tongue?

[@derrickb427]

MrMaukka10 Axl Rose, Freddie Mercury, Geddy Lee, Steven Tyler, Meatloaf, Lou Gramm, Jimmi Jameson, Ozzy Osbourne, Roger Daltrey, Roger Waters, Robert Plant, Brian Johnson. There ya go a dozen. Keep in mind, my comment referred to when they sing LIVE.

[@HarryJensen-kr4qz]

I'm 70 now, lived the era. Wondering where it all went, my kids and grandkids will never understand. Wasn't always easy but would do it all again If given the chance. Triumph, one of the GREATEST!

[@austinteutsch]

I'm 69 in '24. Know what you mean. Great life and great music. Way too much good music!!

[@SuperSwitched]

I hear you bro. Halligonian here. Turn 68 this summer.

[@reenapurdy3923]

Our generation gets it!!

[@reenapurdy3923]

​@@austinteutschikr?

[@austinteutsch]

So true. I'll be 70, been playing rock and roll for 53 of those years. Music has definately changed since I started in 1972. You and I will keep on rocking till we drop. Remember, rock and roll will never die, but it's always been a little bit sick.

[@beckydrogowski7479]

Rik's voice is just from another galaxy!!! He's friggin amazing!!!

[@Chief2Moon]

Becky Drogowski Loved his guitar work too!

[@captmodano]

Maybe the Most Underrated Band of All Time and certainly Rik Emmett is way under appreciated

[@D.Lee.W]

Yes. His guitar playing is also second to none.

[@rickystarnes2444]

I seen over 200 concerts in my life bands like van Halen ozzy rush scorpions ac/dc none could touch triumph I seen them in Shreveport loisiana 1983 I was blown away awesome concert

[@kevinhorton605]

My favorite band

[@dustycroson5746]

Wicked story . Who was the opening group ? My dad saw Zebra and Triumph together in 82 or 81 I can’t recall what tour

[@thanksfernuthin]

Wow. Pretty amazing. When you hear him sing on studio recordings his voice is so high and clear. But, you would expect him to be straining or trailing off at a live show. Apparently he can sing like that with almost no effort. Lucky man! Lucky us!

[@mr.anderson3369]

Rik Emmett is such an underrated guitarist

[@Fantisan95]

Dudes got pipes of the gods

[@jamieslack3147]

One of the most underrated bands ever

[@Ronster9924]

The Best Rock and Roll voice on the planet.....Rik is awesome....Rest of the guys crush it as well.....

[@sharrybucholz5786]

Rik Emmett is a great talent

[@larryturner6859]

Rik Emmett is an absolute legend 💯

[@kevinpace8322]

I was in 11th grade in high-school and I saw Triumph 3 times and it was the most profound time in my life , I still jam to their music like I was there yesterday ✌

[@Sinfulpotato31]

you peaked in high school

[@tv2109]

Fantastic!! I miss this kind of music

[@markkutemonen6287]

This was music.

[@sixsixxsixxxx]

i dont

[@jason75]

Today they don't know how to make music, its differnt back then, its a differnt sound. Back then it was about the muscle and awsomeness with heart and soul. Today is all noise. Money, looks, and fame, with no talent.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Of course we all know what a badass guitarist Rik is and what an incredible voice! But let’s not leave out Gil Moore. Listen to his range when he backs up Rik at the end of the phrase Lay It On The Line. He gets higher than Rik! Just awesome musicianship all the way around!

[@markcarchedi915]

I'm a huge Gil Moore fan but I think you're referring to Rick Santers here they other guitarist on stage.

[@twin4749]

3:29 3:29 3:29 3:29 😅

[@raya91962]

Top 5 lead guitarist + lead singer. Probably the best screamer...

[@alanwalker9119]

Rik can hit the high note that only a few others can get to. Very underrated.

[@TaylorByers4444]

miljenko matijević and rik are very similar in vocal range

[@wesbates1143]

Many can hit it but still impressive. Especially live

[@michelledavis8926]

I saw them in Springfield Illinois in 1983. It was an epiphany. They are the talent by which all other bands are judged.

[@joesuplicky3297]

It's freaking blow my mind that he could be the lead singer and lead guitarist. Wow!

[@Dan.gibson.photographer]

Mom and Dad’s culture since I was a baby, and now 30 years later I’m still listening to it in 2019 with my own daughter 🔥🤘🔥

[@HitDog42]

Amazing vocalist and one of the best guitar players of all-time!!

[@jimbosc]

Easy to argue THE best of his era - dude could play all styles, monster riff and shreds like a beast. Maybe Micheal Schenker is close - no one else.

[@madmade6877]

Always though so..AMAZING guitars and wow voice

[@Greenmanalishe1]

@@jimbosc that era i can name better guitar players.. as far as singers go deffentley one of the greatest but guitar player fuc no. glen tipton, schenker, demartini, mathis jabs, eddie van Halen, randy rhoads, i can keep going

[@sharrybucholz5786]

A voice from the heavens

[@sharrybucholz5786]

One band I would have loved to see but I didn’t so freaking sad 😢 I missed out on a great show

[@HitDog42]

Dude definitely knows how to bring it Live, Rick Emmett is the Man!!

[@Treviso100]

Amazing live band, especially Rick Emmet’s vocals. Wow!

[@katlongshanks777]

One of the best rock songs by one of the best rock bands in Canada.. What a trio

[@ericrohrer5160]

Rush wasn't to shabby. R.I.P. Neil😢

[@sharrybucholz5786]

Rik Emmett is unfreaking unbelievably great

[@dalebailey6162]

My oldest brother won a 2000 dollar flying v guitar and rick Emmett played a tune on it and my brother had a picture taken with him ill never forget that awesome concert

[@rtypepe]

4:52-4:59 amazing vocal range without sounding like nails on a chalkboard.

[@fjcrod]

Rik may well be one of the greatest lead vocalists ever. And, his guitar playing? Immaculate. Great friggin band

[@sharrybucholz5786]

What an amazing voice I have yet to hear one like Rik Emmett

[@TaylorByers4444]

The guy from steel heart is very similar to rik both have insane high range

[@davidsiegeld576]

So refreshing to see/hear this and all the positive replies, letting me know that I'm not alone in my appreciation for this very under-appreciated band!

[@darrellstaples7011]

the winnipeg arena great friends a bag of pot and triumph awesome! !!!

[@sharrybucholz5786]

Rik Emmett is my favorite singer he the voice of a god and one many rockers had. I can’t think of a rocker who has a better voice than his. If anyone has any one better let’s have it

[@stephenobrien1505]

Sharry Bucholz A brain tumor put an indefinite hold on the divinity of Lou Gramm's voice, but at his peak, I would have put him up against Rik Emmett anytime. Taking nothing away from Rik Emmett, you understand, imho, Lou Gramm is the GOAT. How awesome would it be to judge a sort of .."sing off"... between the two?

[@jamesward7339]

Rik is the best, I agree

[@beachgirl4583]

Sharry Bucholz, I can’t either.

[@jamesward7339]

I agree no one compares to Rik Emmett!

[@TaylorByers4444]

Listen to miljenko matijević from steel heart he had a high range like rik

[@ariellyn7253]

Brilliant video for a stunning song and one of the best 80's groups!! Thanks!!

[@seancameron2223]

THEY ARE SUPER TALENTS I DONT CARE HOW MUCH MY FRIENDS RAZZ ME ,80S HAIR BANDS ARE SIMPLY THE MOST TALEWNTED GROUP OF MUSICIANS AND SINGERS EVER.....THIS ERA OF MUSIC NEEDS A COMEBACK AND IT WOULD BLOW AWAY EVERTHING OUT THERE TODAY....IT WOULD HIT HUGE RIGHT NOW BECAUSE BEEBER AND THE LIKES COULDNT TOUCH THESE GUYS!OUR CHILDREN NEED THIS,...ITS MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL.....

[@dangooding1925]

what amazes me is how relaxed Gil Moore looks playing the drums. He's playing the heck out of them, but he just looks like it's not a big deal at all.

[@SheogorathCheese]

man they kick ass...what a stage presence. like really...they are fucking POWERFUL. wish i could have seen triumph in their day, shame Im only 19. what a band.

[@russellstraight9991]

ant they were great live and One of the best I ever heard live.

[@frederiqueb8245]

J'ai 58 ans et je ne les ai jamais vu mais je suis fan depuis le début. Donner moi une machine à remonter le temps 🎸🎸👍👍

[@chrisgreen1777]

This was a hell of a show that I can remember, I went in after friends who worked at the Metro Center let me in the back stage entrance. I can't count the number of shows I saw there from the penalty box seats over a 4 yr time period....good times, good times indeed.

[@sharrybucholz5786]

Chris Green I wish I could have seen Triumph live

[@sharrybucholz5786]

Chris Green that sounds like something that I would do crazy shit

[@bartonbob2]

The second best band to come out of Canada. Saw them live in Dallas at Reunion Arena on February 16th 1985. Molly Hatchet opened for them. Triumph was using lasers during the show which at that time was high tech. Great Show and great music!!

[@rockvocalist7007]

Honeymoon Suite Platinum Blonde, Gowan, Strange Advance, Voivod loverboy, april wine .. Rush is about the 7th best Canadian band ..musical fact.

[@Kroder]

@Tr3y Music That guy is delusional. He knows absolutely nothing about music but likes to pretend he does on KZbin.

[@nickavenoso7851]

ROCK VOCALIST That’s is not a fact at all, that’s your opinion, and your comparing bands like Loverboy and April Wine to Rush, 🤨

[@veronicabellucci7129]

I like this better than the "original" (studio) version.

[@nancysokolowski189]

❤

[@RaymondBCrisp]

The US Fes '83 performance might be better.

[@veronicabellucci7129]

@@RaymondBCrisp link, maybe?

[@RaymondBCrisp]

@@veronicabellucci7129 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXqbi5KeqtaWi8k

[@shellyvAK49]

What a voice! What an amazing performance!

[@SaelPalani]

This is the year I grad high school and the song I just adored when it came on the radio. This one and Fight the Good Fight. Holy shit I love Triumph.

[@smilinachya]

Fight the good fight was the song that turned me on to Triumph and then this song. Great band they were!

[@chrishassett262]

SaelPalani hi i just pulled into the parking lot at mission beach in san diego when i heard this song on the radio in the early 80s i turned my car around and booked it to tower records and bought this album in cassette, the went back to the beach rockn my ass off im now 57 and still rock out to triumph they are one of my favorite bands of all time and the lyrics are so clean and meaningful !

[@1969ryson]

I know they play a different type of music, but in my opinion they are every bit as good of a 3 piece as Rush. How they got that much sound out of 3 instruments boggles my mind. Then you have the golden voice of Rik Emmett, you have pure gold. Live they almost sounded better all the way around than the studio versions of their songs. Amazing!

[@WilliamBrown-gj8rt]

+Chris J Totally agree. It's very rare when the best of bands can sound as good or better in concert than the studio.

[@MrMaukka10]

+Chris J I've always wondered if these are real live vocals? If so - hat of! Amazing stuff. And a great band w/ some awesome other pieces too.

[@TheSiscoKid2112]

+Chris J This version sounds a lot more refined and close to the studio version because they had a second guitarist in the background playing the back-up parts. This was the only tour where they played the original solo instead of part of the solo of another song of theirs: Don't Take My Life.

[@CabWall]

+20sk Interesting comment. I love Rush Now I will pick your comment apart to myself Totally different sound than Rush though They do have their own sound.

[@rockvocalist7007]

theyre a far better band than rush .... they wrote vastly superior songs. bettr vocals better guitar player better bass player/keys guy.. peart wins the drum off.. but Emmet is better than the other 5

[@mlaurent1961]

For us french canadians,it sounds a bit like lettuce on a line ( salade sur une ligne ) wich doesnt make much sense....Still a great song and they did a great show in Montreal in the early 80"s....I was there. :-D)

[@jasonwhite4980]

Marc Laurent Just because it sounds like it doesn't mean that's what it is, so how do you figure it doesn't make sense?

[@slade25]

I was there and don't remember it being this sonically good.....really amazing band at that point in time!

[@ShanR002]

Lay it on the line is my fave by triumph, their awesome💯 🤘🏼☠️🤘🏼. 🤘🏼💀🤘🏼

[@joedella-mattia2234]

April 2022. Still can’t get enough Triumph. Saw them many many years ago

[@alane209]

WOW!!!! I must have been asleep in the 80'S incredibly talented group

[@willporterify]

+anthony lane Not only that but this was old news in 1987. These guys were huge in the early 80's. Them and Rush.

[@alane209]

+William Porter and I only discovered them about a year ago watching the US festival on utube under a friends recommendation lol.... oh well better late than never I guess 😊

[@willporterify]

I think it's great when people discover bands late. Another awesome find is Badfinger. Are you familiar with them. I almost hope not so you can discover them also.

[@alane209]

+William Porter yes I know badfinger the band I played in did no matter what it was one of our favorites

[@richardwillson8008]

+anthony lane perhaps you were a little more stoned than the rest of us

[@reneechristopher2121]

OMG! What a voice.

[@sharrybucholz2045]

Amazing guitar player and vocalist so under rated. It’s ok Rik true Triumph fans know that your AWESOME

[@jackiegrant7847]

FABULOUS! Go Rik Go! Love every note of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mike and Gil....ROCK ON! Miss this error because of shows like this!

[@bertvaughn4098]

Triumph wrote some of the best meaningful lyrics ever heard

[@toddstevens13]

On the relationship level absolutely, in comparison to the deep level of RUSH not so much. But who cared, sometimes you wanted to think deep intellectually so you put on RUSH. Sometimes you just wanted to not think so much and just enjoy the depth of talent Triumph had, that was cool too. You know the adage some time you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't. We in Southern Ontario, always had a heaping help of both, and enjoyed them both, and of course the 3rd Toronto Trio, FM with another completely different style of space prog. After that we got to enjoy the Trio Klaatu, with their pop/rock/prog musical passion. We were so lucky to have these incredible local Trio's kicking ass all over the place. Concerts were on all the time with them all, well Klaatu not so much, lol, and damn we had a good time.

[@sharrybucholz5786]

If he could sing like Rik I would have the perfect man

[@PuReGh0sT]

sounds better then the studio version don't see much of that anymore

[@ToddandRaquiForrest]

Better than Rush. All 3 vocalists are better. Better lead guitar. Better bass. Only Peart was slightly better on drums.

[@sharrybucholz5786]

Why is Triumph so under rated they are so stupid good.

[@jeffcurrie4000]

Where have kick ASS bands like this gone?? WTF happened?

[@suestefaniuk4027]

Proudly Canadian band, one of the best we ever had,

[@SLOTFEVER]

dress shirt with spandex pants

[@deenohh3739]

Only in Canada!!

[@mitchythekid11]

SLOT FEVER big picture guy

[@johnkeller9738]

Rik took fashion advice from Aldo Nova at the time 😂

[@charlenewebb1802]

Great band ❤️👍 love the singer he is great.

[@eugeneredsteer919]

2019...still gives me chills.👊

[@darrenwood6520]

I saw these guys in the mid 80s in Anchorage Ak. Probably my most memorable concert I've ever seen . What a show.. from 3 guys !?!?

[@46fd04]

Always lots of talk about Triumph being a trio. In this video, they are clearly using a 4th musician playing rhythm guitar & singing backup vocals.

[@tracyhall6195]

It's Rick Santers. Touring musician, and worked on triumph last three albums, session.

[@RodSherwood1]

I miss these days and the full bushes. 🦫

[@MikeHart72]

Back when you needed to wear swimming goggles to protect your eyes

[@gregdunbrook2012]

What a Voice!

[@rickferrari9042]

They were an awesome band but underrated..great songs magic power is one of the best songs

[@ricmthegm]

Rik Emmett is one of the greatest vocalists and lead guitar players of all time

[@jerry18291]

these guys were the soundtrack of my life growing up the positive inspiration in their music is great

[@markellerbee4644]

saw them Allied Forces your Foghat opened with Zebra 1st...3rd row best Concert I ever seen that's says a lot when I love ACDC with a passion

[@matthewbrown1760]

I’d had paid a lot of money to be front row to witness Rik’s talent display.

[@jason75]

This a concert I would love to be at, what a gas it must of been.

[@sharrybucholz2045]

Rick Santers is a great addition to the band.

[@jfotschuk9927]

I laughed so hard at 3:29. I needed that!

[@stevencooper3334]

I was a serious Triumph head in my high school days and then some. The greatest shows that I work all we're Triumph. Certainly the greatest Canadian band ever. Rik Emmett was truly underrated as both a singer and guitar player. He was world class both. The drummer was second only to Neil Peart. And they were using lasers and pyrotechnics long before everyone else

[@michaeljlord9238]

As far as im concerned rik is still the most cosistant and most skillfull of all vocalists the dude is one bad #%@.straight up

[@micway71]

Triumph > Rush!! I always liked this 3 piece. Although it’s 4 here.

[@mirilendvay9979]

Lyrics: It's the same old story all over again You turn a lover into just another friend I want to love you, I want to make you mine Won't you lay it on the line? I'm tired of playing all your foolish games I'm tired of all of your lies making me insane I don't ask for much, the truth'll do just fine won't' you lay it on the line Lay it on the line Lay it on the line Don't waste my time Lay it on the line You got no right to make me wait We better talk, girl, before it gets too late I never thought you could be so unkind Won't you lay it on the line Lay it on the line Lay it on the line Don't waste my time Lay it on the line You know I love you, you know it's true It's up to you, girl, what've I got to do Don't hold me up, girl, don't waste my precious time Won't you lay it on the line Lay it on the line Lay it on the line Don't waste my time Lay it on the line

[@sharrybucholz5786]

This is the first Triump song I ever heard and I love it. I was in Gatlinburg Tennessee with my hubby and this song convinced me that he was the one I was going to spend the rest of my life with

[@adamg6956]

By far the band's best song, IMO. Great live version, very tight.

[@russellstraight9991]

I was watching some covers of this song and noticed a lot of women singing this one in bands. They were having trouble with the higher notes especially the octave jump on lay t on the line. He had one hell of a voice, still does without the range.

[@tori1766]

Such an underrated band, let alone Rik Emmet's vocals. I'm 61 and I still listen to their music. The bands during this time were truly talented master's of music. There was no such thing as auto tuning. You had to be the real deal or you didn't survive in the business. I truly believe the Era I grew up in had the best music artists.

[@evanobrien2599]

Why did I have to born in the wrong era ? :'( :'(

[@camocognito3854]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@KevinMurphy0403]

I just discovered this band. The vocalist is up there with the very best.

[@ks7596]

Triumph should have been huge. Should have been as big as Rush. Two other bands should have been bigger Y&T, April Wine

[@rednecknber8581]

triumph and rush left a legacy fo new bands to follow in canada you will see the the results in years to come

[@jason75]

Ya agreed brother, bring back the 80s I was in highschool back then class of 86, had the time of my life back in the 80s. 80s is better generation then today that much I can tell, it was a simpler time, everything was better music, television. anyways keep on rocking in the 80s I know I will.

[@williamjeanfils6716]

My first concert ever !!Loved this band for decades......2nd greatest 3 man Canadian band in history (rush )

[@CAMASHTA4]

You know you've got a kick ass band when your drummer sings along

[@kathrynmireles4278]

Their drummer didn't just sing along, he wrote and sang lead on half the songs they did.👍👍👍

[@johnnielsen82]

Mike Levine ❤❤❤❤❤❤ what a dude. Triumph was definitely greater than the sum of its parts.

[@wrthrash]

Rock will never be this great again, glad to have witnessed it when it meant something.

[@kjlemovitz]

1st major concert I ever saw was in Providence in 1985. Still a huge fan

[@dennisbrooks8566]

Saw some great concerts at the Civic Center thru the late 70's and 80's . For some reason alot bands loved playing there and put on some of their best shows of the tour there .

[@jeffreymcmahon9985]

Rik still sounds great. Keep it going buddy!

[@michaelmixon2479]

I still have the album when this song was first released.

[@jethrorocker1194]

The second guitarist is Rick Santers of the Canadian group of the same name produced by Rik Emmett. They had a couple of decent albums. Love the drawn out intro! One of the best rock groups ever, Rik Emmett is the best!

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

This guy can STILL sing.

[@davidbasiove5098]

Anyone know what year this was recorded?

[@qazyman]

A NIGHT OF TRIUMPH METRO CENTRE ARENA - HALIFAX, NS January 6, 1987

[@josephspanski865]

Super stars,right up there with Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin.

[@sharrybucholz5786]

My husband brother from another mother. Twins !!

[@sharrybucholz5786]

Rik is the most under rated singer and he he is amazing

[@manocurujitas]

3:29 So that's how Rik hits those high notes

[@Blackthorn99]

Man do I ever regret not seeing these guys live when they were around, big missed opportunity, why not a comeback, not imposible