Triumph - Lay It On The Line

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

[@cathystruska1558]

Who's listening in 2024?

[@dreaded8987]

HELLS YES Cathy! We listening... Glad to share it with you my friend 2 Dec 2024...and LOVING LIFE! Hope this finds you Happy and in Health : - )

[@donwold1622]

I am certainly still listening! Loving every minute of it.

[@dmanwainright2132]

Texas in the how-wowse!! 🎉🎉

[@dullboy2121]

👍

[@jackstonge2299]

Who Isn't? Lol

[@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?

[@Cobra0710]

Awesome song -- the song you sing out loud in your car! And play the drums with your hands..... Those 3-man bands from Canada are pretty impressive. Count it - Triumph had 18 gold and 9 platinum albums during the 70s and 80s. Rush has 24 gold, 14 platinum, and 3 multi platinum albums. Canada - not just for hockey players anymore.

[@DavidBrown-hl4iq]

lol from a Canuck fan and native. Go Vancouver. get that effen Lord Stanley

[@AAARRR-r8k]

Lay it on the line

[@sceptordrummer]

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

[@pstzak]

Rick Emmett has a great voice. Saw them with RUSH in Chicago in the 80's fucking great concert!!

[@frankburcham6991]

Wow I be Julius as shit that had to be one great night

[@JohnPublik]

I can only imagine. I wish he used his double neck on this song. I saw Allan Parsons and Kansas double bill in Louisville one night. The light show was the shit.

[@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.

[@TroyF1966]

Awesome dude I wish I was there!!!

[@tray4666]

Great but not the best. Scorpions were the best

[@donwold1622]

@@tray4666 You are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!

[@Retiredhoghed]

They were fantastic for sure but Scorpions were as well and of course The Mighty Van Halen ruled them all.

[@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!

[@Cruusher]

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

[@777indigobabe]

I’ve always thought that too. I wish they would have made way more music just like this song

[@rickferrari9042]

I met my wife at the US festival in 83 3 months later we got married we are still together today

[@Jimsalos]

Very cool! How many people were in the crowd when Triumph performed?

[@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.

[@Lowgun5]

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

[@tray4666]

Great but not better than the Scorpions

[@donwold1622]

@@tray4666 The Scorps stole the show! They were awesome and their laser show too!

[@brettcinder258]

Absolutely one of the best bands. I don't care if people don't talk about them or not. That's their loss🦅🍻⚔️🛡🙏👍🏼🫡

[@RhondaDennes]

Rick emmet was my fave. He’s got the most beautiful pristine tone without even trying.

[@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...

[@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.

[@digitalbladeca]

I never knew who was behind that epic song, but kept hearing it over the years. Imagine my surprise when I found out that they were from Mississauga, Ontario. Must have been awesome to live in that decade

[@gene2049]

Unbelievable performance by a great band and three great musicians

[@reneechristopher2121]

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

[@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

[@TheEasyriderman]

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

[@TheVoltrom]

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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@heavyaccept]

Perfect song and perfect live performance!

[@777indigobabe]

One of the best most powerful voices in rock& roll! This is one of my favorite 80’s songs. I have some memories from the first time I heard this song ( I loved it immediately) but it’s R-X rated so I’ll have to just keep it as a memory that makes me smile. Actually go to a heavenly place in my memory when I think about it. I’d love to go back to those days to relive it 🤫

[@dorelmircea2321]

Triumph, a triumph of rock music. Simple as that!

[@RhondaDennes]

I wish i could go to a Triumph concert. I grew up to my grandparents listening to them and it just amaze me the talent is amazing. Erik Emmet was my fave. He’s got the most beautiful pristine tone without even trying.

[@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.

[@tammyfaries685]

Love it! One of the most underrated bands, ever.❤

[@ellenrocklin7100]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@MaxymDupuis-bw8fz]

J’ai 34 ans mon père les a vu au forum il a 53 ans aujourdui le meilleur show qu’il a vu de sa vie et je comprend pourquoi aujourdui , je peux enfin apprécier la vrai musique

[@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.!

[@Heather-r2n]

This happens to be my favorite song by triumph!❤❤❤ Excellent song!😊

[@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.

[@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. 😎

[@donwold1622]

I was there for this and it seemed much better live. It was so hot that day, we were so happy when the sun started to go down and Triumph took the stage and ROCKED US!

[@themarvelousone7415]

That was a huge crowd and his vocals still soared! Amazing!!! 🎉

[@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.....

[@jeffandersen7397]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@robwill0322]

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

[@ikofire1]

These dudes were hella confident in this gig. I can see why! They sound really strong, top of their game.

[@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.

[@ericpieper956]

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

[@toywrench1]

I could never name 10 3 piece bands

[@diceytrust2768]

wish people would stop comparing Triumph to Rush. Only things they have in common are Canada & 3, that's all. Triumph to me is so inspiring and upbeat with their lyrics. Rick just sings his ass off & makes it look easy at that. I discovered this band back in 1981 after Allied Forces was released and have loved them ever since. Saw them in concert at the Baltimore Civic Center for the 1986 Sport of Kings tour. Incredible talent & Lazar Light show.

[@nrich5127]

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

[@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!

[@richardspencer1682]

Dude! I was there, too! Best show ever! I remember it was more than just 4, though. It was an all day concert. The first Rock Super Bowl was Ted Nugent and Aerosmith in 77 or 78. 40 years later things are blurry now. The aroma was quite pungent. The cup fights in the stands were brutal! LOL

[@BrentHeath-cx9bi]

I saw them live. They kicked ass!

[@jeffreycapozzoli2758]

I bought this album when I was 10 years old at the Echelon Mall. But I left in the arcade in between the Defender and the Qix video games.😮😢 This is the first time hearing it in over 40 years later.

[@RhondaDennes]

I wish i could go to a Boston concert. I grew up to my grandparents listening to them and it just amaze me the talent is amazing. Brad Delp was my fave. He’s got the most beautiful pristine tone without even trying.

[@victormorgani]

Triumph é uma banda que passa ano e sai ano e não consigo jamais parar de escutá-los! Vida longa ao Rock and Roll!!!

[@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.

[@DarrelB-q1d]

I saw Triumph.on their 1979 Summer Just A Game Tour@the Lester Palmer Auditorium here in Austin,Tx.Great kick-ass RNR Show!

[@markmarsh-m4q]

And they said Steve Perry has a voice . Triumph was highly under rated . Singers range is crazy and guitar and showmanship

[@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

[@RhondaDennes]

Wow! How old are you now? Rick emmet was my fave. He’s got the most beautiful pristine tone without even trying.

[@davidgroves5395]

This group was certainly tight in their hey day. Lots of great energy here and for a trio they make a really big sound.

[@JoeandSashaJohnson]

Saw these guys in 83 in Indianapolis, they rocked as good as anybody- they just needed to stay around longer and come up with more material

[@SportNorCal]

What an EPIC band. I feel sorry for anyone who wasnt able to experience them live in the 80s. WOW.

[@richardspencer1682]

I had the privilege of witnessing these guys in Orlando at the Tangerine Bowl circa 1980. I forget exactly. The weed was pungent in the air all day at the concert featuring several bands. I was like 17 or 18 at the time. Ah, memories.

[@RhondaDennes]

You’re so lucky i wish i could go to a Triumph concert. I grew up to my grandparents listening to them and it just amaze me the talent is amazing. Rick Emmet was my fave. He’s got the most beautiful pristine tone without even trying.

[@michaelmorales3384]

For myself and two others , we had tried to start a rock band , it was 1981-82 . We played Head East covers , later around 1983 I did recieve Jesus Christ and way later Randy Bass player then we met together and he recieved Jesus 2011. Thanking God for you John S. Also will remember your testimony White Heart and Petra ,it would be a joy to listen to your vocals . Roman’s 10.

[@blackfender100]

Awesome band! I saw them live several times Rick and the Boys really get it done live.

[@blackfender100]

The drummer is absolutely insane! great vocals to boot

[@Fiona2254]

Rik is such a kick ass guitar player and singer...I've loved this band since I discovered it in 1978...

[@brilaf01]

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

[@leefreed2060]

One of the most incredible bands ever

[@AmusedSketchpad-mh1qz]

Never knew which direction he was gonna come from, but always had melody. How did he make chaotic guitar solo sound melodic? One of the Masters in my opinion.

[@rosemaryvillanueva3329]

Had a huge crush on the singer back in the day

[@spitfireaace]

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

[@davidpritchard5539]

personally I think it's the GREATEST performance in rock history.

[@richarderiksen5210]

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

[@brianreeves2768]

Triumph laid it on the line... and it rocked!!! Wish I wasn't born later in life to enjoy these tasty jams live and current.

[@DennisNedryJP12]

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

[@RhondaDennes]

You were so lucky! i wish i could go to a Boston concert. I grew up to my grandparents listening to them and it just amaze me the talent is amazing. Brad Delp was my fave. He’s got the most beautiful pristine tone without even trying.

[@kevingeddings3402]

Used to get our adrenaline pumping to these guys in 84 before our soccer games at Parkwood High School, Monroe, N.C.!!! We laid it on the line!!!

[@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...

[@LB00146]

Everyone always talks about Rush being Canada's best band and they are great! But Triumph was always my favorite Canadian band! These guys kick ass!

[@MrClassicmetal]

Rik Emmett is such a talented musician. That voice!

[@Vonbruno63]

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

[@deborahlee433]

Do you like Budgie? 3 amazing guys! ❤trios

[@bobbyward6865]

Wish I could have went to one of there concerts. I only been to 1 concert in my whole life. That was reo. It was great.

[@JohnPublik]

I sure wish I could've made the scene. I did make it to all 3 days of Woodstock '94 though!

[@peterzinia3767]

Always been on of my favorites. Thanks Canada!

[@LoraLongstaff-zw2jp]

Me, love Triumph seen them back in the day!!

[@deborahlee433]

I was THERE!! Trymph Forever ❤

[@deborahlee433]

Triumph

[@dannyandriotes5608]

One of my favorite bands!!? Rick Emmett is extremely talented!!!!😊

[@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. :-)

[@ridemythunder]

I was there at the US festival in1983. "Heavy metal Sunday". what a day and what a show!!!! Great to see these videos. Close my eyes and I am 21 again. But not suffering in the heat this time!

[@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

[@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

[@OGMann]

One of my favorite bands in high school.

[@LuisBerrones-gv4qk]

Just 3 guys kicking ass and rockin out

[@RhondaDennes]

Rick emmet was my fave. He’s got the most beautiful pristine tone without even trying.

[@scarlit9788]

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

[@MrAitraining]

Triumph was nothing short of magnificent at the US Festival and Rik Emmett was out of his mind great. Listen to that voice! For those who saw or was at this show, many of the "metal" bands were not on their game. Either drunk and annoying (Van Halen) or just out of their league (Crue). Triumph showed what a great tight live set should sound like. Great!

[@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

[@deaniee8dbdb22]

I love them and always will. Goodtimes....

[@krsfromprp]

That's rock n roll! I miss it!

[@davidringo1399]

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

[@RussCobleigh]

so glad i went to both the 82 and 83 shows

[@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.