Triumph - Lay It On The Line

Triumph's performance footage from the US Festival from May 29, 1983,

[@Msdrivensoul]

I can’t believe how long I’ve been loving this song! I’m 57.

[@christopherpitcher7646]

I'm 58 tomorrow 6/19. I'm single. Lol

[@steveo4253]

Same here !

[@ILuvMyBernie]

I'm almost 59 and have always loved Triumph

[@raygarrett354]

I'm 54 and loving it also , TRIUMP is bad ass 🎸

[@geraldhartley]

I just hit 60. Saw Triumph when I was 15 in 1979. Front row. Those days were magic!

[@christopherpitcher7646]

Without a doubt TRIUMPH was the best live performers of the day at the US 1983! I was there and they sounded AMAZING AF.

[@1969ryson]

Why doesn't anyone talk about Triumph more? They were F'ing fantastic. In his prime there are very few rock stars who could match his voice live. Amazing! How do Canadian bands get so much sound with a trio?

[@jesuslarezrojas9283]

Chris J I just listen to their music every chance I got. I don´t talk about them much maybe because of my poor english.

[@willyrexthegreat5445]

Chris J i agree

[@Rcfuss]

+Carl DiNunno Word on the street was that the bass player was dressed for a bad porno he was to star in after the show. lol

[@barclaybass2327]

+Carl DiNunno dude it was 1983, EVERYONE looked like a douchebag!

[@kojam1]

+Chris J These guys, Rush, Max Webster, and so many other great Canadian bands are from my town. I only recently found out how close my house is to where Geddy Lee of Rush lived, and where Alex Lifeson's old high school is. My kids may go to that same high school since it's the closest one to our house. I digress. So much talent! Must be something in the drinking water?

[@Lowgun5]

I was there! And Triumph did the best set that day!

[@mikemcnearney8933]

62 Years Old and One of The Best! Watching It Now Many Times Since 1983!

[@LindaPrater-nf4mk]

🎉🎉🎉 61!!!!

[@spitfireaace]

I'm sixty two as well until november, I think our year might be the most Triumph watching year.

[@timhoovermusicman]

Same... Back in may.

[@gene2049]

Unbelievable performance by a great band and three great musicians

[@Cruusher]

one of the best vocalists to ever step up to a Mic.

[@ericekstrom7389]

I can't believe that I was there for alk three days!!!! 11 years old !!! 3 guys kicking ass!!!

[@Msdrivensoul]

When was this?

[@Jero-P]

83 ​@@Msdrivensoul

[@fredselbman3319]

I was there all three days, my friends told me I had a great time !😝🤪🍄🍻

[@Lowgun5]

Yep, that tracks! My friends tell me the same thing, lol.

[@ILuvMyBernie]

Don't you miss those days? Lol

[@TomConrad-td5qi]

Where's my car

[@heavyaccept]

Perfect song and perfect live performance!

[@reneechristopher2121]

Absolutely magnificent. Sounds like a five-piece band.❤❤😊😊

[@rickyrudd28texacohavolinef2]

Rik Emmett left Triumph in 1988 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album, Absolutely, was released in 1990 and became a moderate hit across the United States and Canada thanks to the hits "When a Heart Breaks," "Big Lie" and "Saved by Love". He is also a writer for Guitar Player magazine and teaches song-writing and music business at Humber College in Toronto.

[@Kingfisher1215]

Do yourself a favor, pull these guys up on your streaming service and take a road trip listening to them. They have a good collection of great hard rock songs. Although at the time, I don’t think people considered them really heavy rock. I didn’t.

[@dmm1960]

I was there. These guys outta Canada rocked the US festival. Hard to believe three band members were this complete.

[@El-cj3dd]

Where was th festival ??

[@michaellachapell3455]

Glen Helen rec area, San Bernardo, California .

[@tommccallan8802]

In Devo,r ca. The venue still thwre

[@dannychase1787]

Saw these guys twice in concert in the 80s. Mind blowing concerts. Some of the best I have ever seen. Three piece Canadian masters. Rush and Triumph!

[@jamessandlin-hx9jp]

Seen these guys in 1986 at riverbend in cincy one of the best shows i ever seen

[@Ace-tu2is]

Greeting from Dayton OH. That would have been a great show to see.

[@nrich5127]

What a voice - what a band ... perfection ...

[@jeffandersen7397]

i was there. me and my best friend at the time, we later formed a band. he just passed away. fukin bummer

[@DennisNedry-eb9qh]

One of the loudest concerts I’ve ever seen was Triumph.

[@rosemaryvillanueva3329]

Had a huge crush on the singer back in the day

[@spitfireaace]

That would be Rick Emmett. Not " that singer".

[@c.e.anderson558]

I saw them on Houston in 1985. First concert since getting sober at 25. Kinda freaked out and didn't appreciate their genius and talent . Strobes freaked me out. It was a whole new world.!

[@Vonbruno63]

Like Rush....amazing sound for just three guys

[@deborahlee433]

Do you like Budgie? 3 amazing guys! ❤trios

[@deborahlee433]

I was THERE!! Trymph Forever ❤

[@deborahlee433]

Triumph

[@johnshl1345]

Rik is a half step higher here than in the studio....incredible

[@42lookc]

Out of the PARK!!!

[@spencervehar5062]

Sounds better live, freaking amazing!

[@davidgallegos5323]

Rock on thanks for sharing man I was only 10 yrs old at that time but man the music was magical and SICK I remember my friends turned me onto shout at the devil album it blew my mind never was the same after that hahahah denim and leather brought us together

[@BOSTONYANKEE]

got caught trying to hitchhike from TX-CA to see that show, was only 12 years old. Got my ass beat lol

[@betweenthewheels8935]

So blessed to grow up in the 70s…80s…..Triumph’s music really set the bar high, along with RUSH…..lyrics that inspired all of us to pull up your boot straps and like a freight train move, push forward! music today just ……SUCKS

[@jamieslack3147]

Simply amazing

[@irenephillips2886]

It's the same old story all over again You turn a lover into just another friend I wanna love you, I wanna make you mine Won't you lay it on the line I'm tired of playin' your foolish games I'm tired of all your lies makin' me insane I don't ask for much, truth will do just fine Won't you lay it on the line Lay it on the line Lay it on the line Lay it on the line Don't waste my time You got no right to make me wait Better talk, girl, before it gets too late I never ever thought you could be so unkind Won't you lay it on the line? Lay it on the line Lay it on the line Lay it on the line Don't waste my time You know I love you (you know I love you), you know it's true (you know it's true) It's up to you, girl, now what have 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 Lay it on the line Lay it on the line Don't hold me up, girl Lay it on the line Yeah, yeah Lay it on the line Lay it on the line, girl Lay it on the line Oh, don't hold me up Lay it on the line Lay it on the line Lay it on the line Lay it on the line

[@curtschaben5609]

I saw these guys at Stabbur. They were awesome. The variety of music was crazy.

[@lynefarrell9304]

I meam❤❤❤ all of you

[@richarderiksen5210]

Great job.. band is tight. Allover the place . Only Great musicians can pull off different styles and feel honest.. keep on keeping on. 🎉

[@timkittle5418]

Super. Those Southern roots are showing. We know The Truth.

[@melissadavis638]

Amazing..

[@derekhebert734]

65 Never Forget Em!

[@zaarrd69]

I saw these guys in Vancouver, late 80's. I'm thinking they were the backup band for someone. It was all a blur back then, lol

[@leezeidel4826]

These guys ruled

[@davemoyer505]

Good stuff! Go around and tighten all the deck screws and bolts now- that just worked them all loose. Thanx!!👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️

[@johnscott7135]

A three peace band people I will challenge anyone to produce this level of sound one of the greatest band's ever with great messages in their music amazing talent rock on

[@DennisMooney-ey5wp]

Awesome

[@buckrandolph4260]

Yes I am old enought to have been there that day and watched TRIUMP AND Rik Emment steel the show all I can say Is WOW

[@bilinda508]

Love this! Wish I could get it louder.... Miss the pounding bass too!!

[@MisterBo15]

Нисам ово чуо до сада…одлични су!!!

[@dmitryowens]

Very Triumphant indeed.

[@MrClassicmetal]

Rik Emmett is such a talented musician. That voice!

[@davidm6256]

Look at the masses of people, there’s not of bands these days that can draw that many of people! They must of been doing something right, like play kick ass music 🎵

[@jeffrandolf5673]

"They must *HAVE* (must've) been doing something right,..."

[@shawnstarks1743]

Well, that was at the US Festival (in which I attended) San Bernardino 1983 Van Halen headlined. Ozzy, Motley Crue, Judas Priest, Quiet Riot, and Triumph. Hot as hell. Triumph and Priest was the best made it look easy. Rik Emmit a monster!. Motley sucked!! Terrible!!!!Ozzy was good. Quiet Riot was alright. Van Halen, everybody was there to see them. They had a slow start and then got better as it went on. Wasn’t their best show. Massive stage!

[@williambyars9921]

It was music festival, not everyone came to just see them

[@jeffrandolf5673]

@@shawnstarks1743 1983 "Hot as hell."? You mean like 100 degrees & humid? Cuz, MSNBC tells me in the 70's 80's & 90's there was no GLOBAL WARMING. In fact, in the 70's an ICE AGE was coming.

[@user-ll6uc8gg6v]

So raw & cool 😎

[@mandoleyva9163]

Great underrated band They were awesome

[@davecigano6748]

Seu brilho nunca se apagará.

[@lynefarrell9304]

❤🔥🔥🔥

[@garyschroer68]

Dude I had no idea you played, your pretty good I enjoyed that!

[@PalmerMaddox-fn9ov]

I am the eye in the sky The space satellites station's 123 You are peace and joy everything that you want will come to you in that perfect time 💞

[@lynefarrell9304]

Me and everybody else Loves you forever❤

[@raygarrett354]

HELL YEAH

[@tonybarber420]

Forest gump makes a hell of a bass player

[@Gwendysuz1210]

😂😂😂

[@ccampbell7214]

Still one of my favorite guitarists of all time .. I was just rolling in my car this morning rocking this CD ..

[@keithherbert6533]

🇨🇦

[@liquiddevil7396]

Man, Homer was right- there can only be one best festival and it was the US festival!

[@johnduszynski8166]

Singing that without any technological assistance. Wonderful.

[@dono546]

Saw them in 83 or 84, out of all the bands I've seen, this song is still one of the most memorable live performances.

[@user-gd9ri4ip1o]

Awesome That's all i got to say

[@jameslasts]

Those Canadians sure know how to rock

[@Kelly-Dr.peppermonkey]

Takes Me Right Back To Being 18 yrs old. Truly Innocence Days. Jeesh, Move On To 40 Years. The Experiences I Never Wanted, History We Experienced, History We Lived, Good or Evil Life Goes On. Fight The Good Fight.

[@HeribertoZamora-no7ut]

Because they are one of the best bands in the world 🌎 saw them with forgat

[@michaellachapell3455]

And I was there !

[@scphil1]

Anyone have an insight as to the guitar Rick was playing? I know he used Dean a lot, but I can't tell if this is one of them.

[@Broody58]

They say she became a stunt pilot.

[@BigPoppa6924]

He was still alive when this song came out. The song is about getting busted for drug possession

[@Gregc63]

Saw Triumph a couple times in my teen years, I always thought Rik Emmet was a vastly underrated guitar player. He was always spot on live and his vocals were always awesome!! Great quality on the video for '83!!

[@TheVoltrom]

How I love this band, so many memories. I want the 80's back :'(

[@joeycruz8041]

Had to look at this clip again today as my 17 year old came in and said he heard this great song on the radio, something about "lay it on the line" and he screeched it out and it took me back to 83 and the heat and madness of the US festival. I was in the navy in Long Beach and went to all three days and I have to say Triumph were one of the best of the entire session, including the 82 shows. What a great band, 3 rockin Canucks!!!! Great times, great memories.....

[@bobbyahrens8477]

Rik Emmett is one of the greatest guitar players that ever picked up an axe. And this is from somebody who grew up in Dallas TX. and listened to southern rock all my life.

[@DavidBrown-hl4iq]

couldn't agree more from a Canadian. Saw them many times up here in the Great White North.

[@robbrugnoli356]

I am 53 years old and was at many rock/metal concerts in the day, but if I ever can go back in time I would want be there, just an incredible vibe, with a lot of great bands/music, triumph, rick emit are fantastic...

[@TheEasyriderman]

Amazing voice and guitar playing. And the drummer, what can I say. One of the best drummer ever.

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

I was there 32 years ago today on Heavy Metal Sunday Memorial Day weekend @ The "US" Festival '83 :) ROCK ON!!!!!!!

[@claudezach]

MrMegaFredZeppelin That must have been awesome.

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

It was :) Thank you. ROCK ON!!!!!!!!

[@izzysykopth]

MrMegaFredZeppelin Sunburn much?

[@MrDoorman10423]

MrMegaFredZeppelin I was there too. What a great experience. The worst band of the whole day was VH.

[@Bigtime1998]

claude zach That's damn righta!!

[@cynthialeveque6606]

I was there!!! It was awesome!!!! :)

[@MusicLoot]

I was 16 at the time and living in CA. I should have found a way to go. One of my very few regrets in life. :-(

[@cynthialeveque6606]

Sorry you missed it. :) I took out a student loan to buy the plane tickets and tickets for 3 days of rock and roll. Money well spent!!!

[@MusicLoot]

Cynthia LeVeque Right on!

[@govrom12]

Cynthia LeVeque , it was worth it. I came down from Oregon to watch it. I was there for Van Halen but god they were awful that night. These guys blew it off the charts. I remember everyone around me were saying, "These dudes don't belong here". After their set and especially when Rik did that mind blowing solo during Rock and Roll Machine, the same people were going nuts. Best band of that day hands down!

[@cynthialeveque6606]

I agree govrom12. David Lee Roth was a joke. I came down from Eugene, OR for the concert. So glad I did!!! I loved the Scorps and Judas Priest too from that day. I was at all 3 days.

[@ericpieper69]

Good times bad times I am glad to have lived through the 80"s. What a great decade to have experienced

[@alhartkorn3320]

The 70s were pretty hot too. 😎

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

Nobody will ever be able to touch this live performance....ever.

[@trevLV]

Again. You are wrong

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

Jim Trevorrah Stop reading that crap Wikipedia Jimmy.

[@jamesmorrison185]

The1WhoKnowsTheTruth wiki has so much incorrect bull shit....

[@trevLV]

James Morrison Not using Wiki. I am using my own brain, and memory. I was a junior in HS, in '83, and designed a really cool computer program, when then concert was first announced. And, Triumph was always scheduled to play Heavy Metal Sunday. Motley was supposed to open the day, but when Joe Walsh got moved to Monday, they moved Motley to 2nd, and had QR open the show. For the 3rd time, you are wrong.

[@jeff93534]

I was there, Triumph was always scheduled to play, not a last minute replacement. You may be thinking of one of the other days, obviously John Cougar wouldn't have been scheduled for heavy metal day.

[@ellenrocklin7100]

Truimph, Max Webster, Rush (early Prog rock only), BTO, Guess Who, some of the greatest ever world wide.

[@666CaptainKirk]

Another awesome three piece band from Canada,with one of the best albums ever recorded.They really put on great shows,all 4 times I was lucky enough to see them.Thanks for posting.

[@2011gordy]

I was at this concert center stage about 50' out, when I was in the Marine Corps...... best concert of my life and I have been to alot of them

[@MrAitraining]

Best band of the day - if not the whole weekend. Triumph LIVE was crazy good! and US Festival they were SO tight and listen to Rik!!! Amazing.

[@johnroggeman4853]

I saw them at the Mid Hudson Civic center "81" i was 17...THEY BLEW MY MIND! LOVE THEIR SOUND. ONE OF THE BEST LIVE BANDS EVER!

[@krsfromprp]

That's rock n roll! I miss it!

[@sceptordrummer]

Awesome group. I had the exact same drum kit in 1976, Tama concert toms, same color too. wow what memories. Love the song.

[@robwill0322]

No one can touch this talent ever!!!! Sorry everyone else!

[@PicklePwr]

I passed out earlier and when I awoke this song was running around my brain. Funny thing is, I would bet that I have not heard this song in over ten years. lol Thank you. That was awesome!!!

[@jamesmorrison185]

the heat was terrible that day and the dust...

[@skidnapper]

i love these clips from this concert. triumph was an extremely talented group. i actually watch them so often i feel like i was there that day, lol.

[@ericpieper956]

Brings me back. In my top 10 favorite three piece bands

[@brilaf01]

...Triumph are simply fantastic . ..but i ask ...why are they so underrated ??? .

[@blackfender100]

The drummer is absolutely insane! great vocals to boot

[@jamesmorrison185]

I drove a 1968 cadillac from san diego..a buck a gallon for gas ..which was a lot for a guy in the navy making 125 bucks a week as an E-2...I think the tickets were like 12-15 bucks...great memories little money...not again in this lifetime..lol

[@2slodownneed]

Sounds as good live as it does on album. Most bands can't pull that off but Triumph does on all their songs!!!

[@thedrumman64]

Great song! Great band! I was lucky enough to see them a few times, starting in 1978...good times. :-)

[@FLSoleil1]

Got to see them along with 4 other bands in the early 80's at was once called the T-Bowl in Orlando, Florida! Awesome show!

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

In my view, you can only achieve greatness as a band if you can rock your songs live. Triumph, the whole trio, displays some high-level showmanship in this one - no doubts there! Awesome vid! Rock on! \m/ \m/

[@scarlit9788]

Great trio!!! Long live Rock n Roll!!

[@davidringo1399]

God Im glad Im a child of the 70,s---80,s.....We had this...They have Justin Bieber these days........poor kids