Triumph Live in Halifax, Nova Scotia January 16th, 1987

The concert was recorded on January 16, 1987, at the Halifax Metro Centre in Nova Scotia during Triumph's Sport of Kings tour.
Setlist:
Tears in the Rain
Somebody's Out There
Allied Forces
Lay it on the Line
Midsummer's daydream
Follow Your Heart
Take a Stand
Magic Power
Rock & Roll Machine
Spellbound
Rocky Mountain Way
Fight the Good Fight
Rik Emmett - guitar/vocals
Gil Moore - drums/vocals
Mike Levine - bass/keyboards
Rick Santer - additional guitar/keyboards

[@timjacobs1299]

Who misses not having cell phones and just enjoying the experience of a great band like this?

[@hardinFrisco]

I do that’s for sure,we lived and experienced music like no other generation and a few other things as well hence the nice lighter lol

[@GordMcknob]

I remember back in 1977 just reached the Canadian drinking age .... One of my buddy's Mother worked with I think it was Levines Wife.. She told us to go see this band Triumph , they were playing at one of our local bars the Knob Hill Hotel in Scarborough .. They totally blew us away ,, Rick was like a young guitar God 👌 I remember them playing songs off their new record Rock and Roll Machine ,, they also played a lot of Zeppelin numbers in their sets as well as I recall 👍

[@bama1usaf]

Thx. I love hearing tid bits first hand. 🤘

[@TheGrapeofWrath1]

This is a great story. I wish I could have been there enjoying Triumph before their breakout!

[@jimboslice5647]

"Follow You Heart" is such a great song! Was one of my favorite Triumph songs of all time: People say Don't ever look behind Happiness is just a state of mind Rock and roll lives and breathes in the hearts of the young So carry on You're runnin' on borrowed time Tryin' hard to survive Keep on runnin' Your time is comin' Keep your dreams alive Follow your heart (you got to follow your heart) Living for today, forget about tomorrow

[@debracole6587]

Rick Emmett is one of the most under rated musicians there is. His talent goes beyond rock.

[@kennycab3374]

You will say they are not underrated, but amongst the monsters of rock they were for sure. My first underrated rock band is Great White, second is April Wine, and 3rd most underrated band is Triumph. If you were interested in my number 4 pick it was UFO.

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

They should be in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame

[@VdamMusic]

The RRHOF is a joke

[@D.Lee.W]

Indeed they should be.

[@lancedonohue2975]

RRHOF IS A JOKE

[@karengarrison3666]

Absolutely right! 💯

[@geester2123]

What ???? Not over N.W.A. and Jay Z and other assorted garbage that doesn’t fit the genre. RRHF is a rigged joke.

[@MiguelMartinez-d9s8q]

Doy gracias a Dios por haber vivido la mejor epoca con la mejot musica y disfrutando a estos grupasos como Triumph

[@bshef3424]

..."Lay it on the Line".....top 5 BEST rock Songs EVER??....

[@gareldmarks224]

It's tragic what happened in that band. Rik is such an unfathomable talent . He really deserves to be a superstar

[@barrygerenski6259]

Rock shows were so much fun back then. Miss those days

[@YAMISOOLD2009]

Thanks so much for posting that! I have it on dvd but haven't watched it in quite a while! I saw them on this tour in September of '86. This took me back!

[@johnkiser6851]

Awesome! Should be in Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. I think this is the tour where Rick Santers joined them on guitar. Santers was an awesome band in its own right.

[@ricardomarramarra4121]

One of the best bands of the early eighties !

[@marcusmartinez5713]

They were a rock ‘n’ roll group one of the best..

[@smedleybutler8787]

I was at that show ..they really laid it on the line.

[@MichaelSRQ]

I got to see Triumph twice front row center: once in 1985, then in 1986. Both concerts in Ft. Myers, Florida. I still have the legit set list given to me by one of the security personnel who needed to be on guard for the pyro explosions. I have it framed on my wall. Amazing shows!

[@nashdest]

I saw many triumph concerts in my life. Including sport of kings. My favorite was thunder 7 at Toronto maple leaf gardens. Love them and at 57yrs still listen to them.

[@dschamber7190]

How this band didn't get more commercial and world wide success is almost criminal... there wasn't many bands in this era or since that had the Double Lead Vocal Attack that Rik Emmett and Gil Moore had.... add to that the fact that Rik Emmett was a premier lead guitarist and they all had awesome stage presence and showmanship.... they had the song writing talents and Gil owned Metal Works Studio....... someone tell me how they didn't get to the level of Rush and other top acts?!!? lol

[@liveklassics5112]

Well said. I did have the opportunity in '85 or '86 to see them live and they did not disappoint.

[@markcar915]

Saw Triumph 12 times. Love those guys. They had great songs and high energy concerts. The best!!

[@DanielFaith-g1d]

​@@markcar915me too I saw them about 4 times all in Toronto they were great one of best Rock shows ever and I saw all the best bands from Ozzy to Priest Areosmith Motley Crue,Dio.etc.. nobody was better than Triumph.

[@SeanRoberts-my8lh]

they were big enough and lasted longer than most bands. Sounds like a success to me.

[@JS-wl3gi]

Thier music has aged well. I still listen to them.

[@thomaswaters4963]

Now that's what I call a real rock and roll show!They don't make them like that anymore.Triumph was and still is one of the greatest bands of all time!

[@syfman6]

Thank you for posting this concert. Rik Emmett is one of my biggest guitar influences. 💚🎸

[@erichammond2466]

Underrated....great band...don't hear stuff like this nowadays....glad I was alive to hear true musicianship....miss those days.

[@seantitchener280]

Canada's 2nd best power trio!❤

[@chrismoller4272]

Noo that would be Mahogany Rush my friend

[@seantitchener280]

@@chrismoller4272 Whilst I would agree that Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush were indeed a fine band, I don't think that they ever performed as a trio?🤔

[@darwinblinks]

I saw this tour 10-11-86 in St. Louis

[@thesixfan]

Saw them in Johnstown, PA on 11/5/86. White Lion opened up for them.

[@65vaughn]

Rick Santers is awesome addition to this band .

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

I saw them in the 80's at the New haven coliseum in Ct. What a Great band! One of the best nights of my life!

[@daviddeaton1575]

❤ Saw this band play around 83 in US They where really great some of this looks pre recorded to me but still great 😊

[@mortomike6124]

Still, they were a great band/musicians, and underrated. Whether you dislike the video content or not.

[@lorettahookano6139]

Gil is such an underrated drummer & singer !

[@jim6025]

I love Gills voice

[@javiermoretti1825]

Underrated for good reason. He's an adequate drummer, but he's no Neil Peart.

[@The_Story_Channel]

@@javiermoretti1825 That says nothing, very few if any can be compared to the professor, the one thing Gil Moore had that Neil did not was a decent voice and not many can play the drums well and sing decent at the same time, it is trickier than it appears.

[@matiasromero328]

What a great recording!

[@JRTrilling]

This was my first Triumph tour, and it was mind blowing the performance these 3 put on. The stage show was also one of the best back then.

[@tonyn3227]

Such a great talented band, from Canada, and yet rush was much bigger.

[@jimnorthrup8373]

So is Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush

[@mattdelany6799]

Rush is just better.

[@tmcoyles9676]

My sister was conceived at that show ….. rock on

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

GREAT JOB ALL...THANX 4 MAKING Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO the music worldwide. LOVE YOU ALL...!!!

[@Jeffrey.Seelman]

This is a great concert. Every song. Thanks from Wisconsin.

[@MikeRenaud-q4o]

I love the slow motion in this it's awesome.

[@jeffgriffie8757]

Just Freaking Awesome/!!!!

[@glennsorensen309]

I was at that concert Seen them 4 times what an awesome band

[@ras124]

Yeah, ok

[@williamweiss6128]

Killer vocals.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SOME of my mentors....and in 1987 TRAXTER was born..and got to meet rick and all in bakersfield ca..ooowee

[@janerollings8955]

The good old days of Rock and Roll, one of the best bands ever ❤added to those bands are Cinderella, Mr Big, Poison, so many great bands so underrated.

[@gareldmarks224]

Holy frapp.. talented boys. But if you know anything about the band Rik was done dirty . So amazing together

[@MrCrrispy]

Awesome sound quality and nice picture for the era, thanks

[@stevengoodman3498]

Thanks for posting this. First time i saw Triumph was opening for AC/DC right before Bon Scott died in late 70s. I was hooked from the first moment i saw them and a fan ever since! Incredible group of musicians.

[@kennycab3374]

Awesome. I saw over 500 concerts in my life, and fuck me for not seeing Triumph, ACDC, or the Stones, but I saw everyone else you could think of. So weird I never seen those 3 though. Uhggggggg

[@micolfortuna4723]

One of the greatest Rock Bands in all of Rock History.

[@chrismoller4272]

Rick is a major talent but they reached the end of thier shelf life. Always the best show on the road

[@miagames4159]

i was there🤘

[@patrickriley195]

My first concert was Triumph, Thunder 7 tour 1985, Reunion Arena, Molly Hatchet opened and there wasn’t a cellphone in sight!

[@DenisPopov888]

Great show. Excellent sound, both Rik and Gil are awesome singers, and BTW Mike sings as well! They are all great and tight. Very good guitar / bass/drums interplay. Additional keys are a great welcome

[@DanielFaith-g1d]

Awesome I just watched this whole concert again it took me back in time like I was in a time Machine Loved every minute of it I saw Triumph 4 times in Toronto there so great love you guys,and all the Triumph fans out there.I saw Triumph in 1985- 87-88 90 then saw Rik Emmett by himself still put on a great show my heart will always be in the 80s where I grew up in Toronto saw many bands and at all he popular Rock bars like the Gas Works,Rock n Roll Heaven,Larrys Hideaway Nags Head North so many Rock joint and great times Im still rockin all the best everyone be strong and safe 🎸🎤🎶🤟

[@daviddinu1089]

Anyone from Toronto? Saw them at the CNE Grandstand in the late 70's. Great show.

[@gareldmarks224]

Damnit he was done dirty

[@cjshardcorepunkmusicvault8474]

Rush & Triumph - Canada's greatest rock exports. What were the chances that they would both be trio's?

[@Albertojedi]

Both are great bands but I always preferred Triumph over Rush.

[@jim6025]

Love both but I like RUSH first and then Triumph

[@franciscocas8555]

Don't forget about Saga....

[@benm9193]

April Wine was another phenomenal band from Canada!

[@jimnorthrup8373]

What nobody's heard of Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush?

[@dalenwindsor]

Wow. Dr Feelgood concert and stage was incredible. Now I see where it came from. Same opening with the laser guy. Similar lighting rig.

[@lanceanderson202]

Yes.i was thinking the same thing.Triumph live in 87 then Crüe Dr Feelgood tour in 89. .very interesting

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

What a great sound. And I know the venue well. It’s a five minute drive from my home.

[@samharper8293]

Just stumbled upon this channel and I want to shout out a big Thank You to @LiveClassics for this trip back through memory lane!! In 87 I was 27, so as you can guess, I’ve lived through one of the greatest decades to ever exist. Our generation brought Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll to the Party and haven’t looked back.. I have a collage of old ticket stubs from the mid 70’s moving forward. Some were as low as $10.50 for festival seating. Priceless…. 🔥🔥🔥

[@liveklassics5112]

I was 18 in 1987 and I remember paying $40 for Pink Floyd tickets and thought this is so much money 🤑🤑🤑

[@AnthonyJD3]

I remember a couple of times before that when Don King announced the Jacksons’s Victory tour, the ticket price was 35 dollars and I thought that was shocking. Now 350 dollars doesn’t even mean you are in the first couple of rows

[@gareldmarks224]

Look at the performance of lay I on the line

[@tmcoyles9676]

At least they had a motorcycle named after them !

[@vestel777]

To bad this Concert wasn’t released on CD and or Blu-ray or possibly 4K with a Dolby ATMOS Audio Mix.

[@darren4497]

My sister took me to this show.

[@cafarchio]

January 16, my birthday. Thank you for sharing this, Triumph is great!

[@karengarrison3666]

I've just subscribed! Love Triumph, saw them years ago. Can't wait to see upcoming posts from you! ❤

[@tomschlaerth8547]

This is great. I remember seeing this tour fresh out of highschool. Thanks for posting

[@brettaxelson6163]

"Tears In The Rain" is a great opening number and kicks ass!!

[@davidbaumgarten8339]

This is AWESOME!! I had seen Triumph 3 times,glad to see this again 🤘🤘👍👍👍👍

[@ericdumais5636]

Don’t know if in nova scotia it was helix as special guest i saw this tour in montreal it was a fantastik show !!!

[@fallenshallrise]

When I was a kid I lived near this Portuguese club where a cover band rehearsed and they tried for ages to put Follow Your Heart into their set but nobody in the band could hit the high notes in that line "you've got to follow your heart". They had the rest of the song down but they never quite got that part.

[@mode1charlie170]

I was 19 and was at this concert….great times!

[@geester2123]

I was 21 at this show. Great time to be young. I remember staying after as they recorded a video. “ Just One Night “ I think but not sure.

[@Solar55]

I was 21 as well. I remember the post concert video shoot !

[@gerarddobinson566]

Amazing bank.

[@liveklassics5112]

I'm guessing you mean "band" to which I say "Hell Yeah!"

[@dandomangue3507]

Pn÷and of the most talented bands to com the along all great musicians ❤

[@jhg1234]

I saw this show 11/27/86. they had a power outage on the stage towards the end of the show. we had to sit and wait till they got it back on. other than that it was a great show

[@georgekaptur5160]

Remember kids, the Bic lighter at a live concert was required

[@cango5679]

now they light up the mobile screen with a insta pic of a bic lighter... 😞

[@kcrich1310]

Holy Fuck! Those guys put on a show! Rik Emmit is talented as fuck.......

[@lmn1966]

Thank you so much for this incredible band concert! 💕 seen them many times.

[@eduardgevorgyan3315]

AMAZING CONCERT !

[@roller2di1970]

So awesome - thanks for sharing!!

[@kevincvitkovich7823]

I was there. Great show

[@scottfox7642]

25:46 "FOLLOW YOUR HEART"

[@nemesis196304]

Back in the day I had always had wished that Rush, Triumph and Max Webster had done a tour together. Oh well.

[@zetrobueno8687]

1:03:07 Spellbound

[@chriskelly6559]

This was when you watched the band and not your effin phone.

[@cemetarygates2800]

Saw this tour. Appreciate the memories.

[@gareldmarks224]

Then midsommersnight day dream right after that

[@robertalsup6959]

Amazing!!! And it's so refreshing to see NO CELL PHONES!!!

[@bb-gc2tx]

triumph especially in canada was the one rock band in the 80s the whole family mom dad grandma and the kids could go to 🤣

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

and also inspired LIONS NAMED LEO aahh yeah

[@barrygerenski6259]

The other Canadian power trio

[@tarcy-m-4505]

I really liked Triumph, but it wasn't very popular here in Japan. Triumph is the best!

[@LiveeyePhoto]

They remind me so much of rush, only a little heavyer

[@free1982]

Nice Trio　Band👌🤩

[@colinlawrence36]

saw them on their Allied Forces tour with opening band Santers. Only 4000 showed up and those that didn't missed an amazing show. It was as if they were labelled a poor mans Rush which was so not true

[@lawsonteixeira7536]

🤘🏽🔥🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷🔥🤘🏽

[@steveopc81]

If you don’t like this… I don’t want to know you.

[@jb1934]

were those jackson guitars? don't see that a lot. kind of reminds me of dokken, an 80's power pop band with an A-list guitar-player, which never quite made it to the overall A-list.

[@laidlaw3]

Yamaha RGX series

[@Dr._J]

Power Pop, wtf is wrong with you?

[@jeffwarren4938]

Saw Dokken open for Dio in '84 or so..give or take. Not bad...good guitarist....Dio killed it...awesome show.

[@DanielFaith-g1d]

Triumph and Gil Moore were the first band to come out with Pyrotechnics and lazers greatest rock show on earth one time .

[@1970borntorun]

Such a shame such a wonderful and talented Band got so soft and commercial for the Sport of Kings record and lost their hardcore fanbase.

[@douglasveragino9706]

[@rhoeft3617]

80s spandex = today's yoga pants. Hey 80's Rik, try on these yoga pants. 80's Rik: WTF??!!!!

[@JohnStraussmusic]

just 3 guys and no backing tracks

[@readmore4178]

Love it. But, this doesn’t sound live.

[@genesiocarreiro]

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