Triumph - The City.wmv

[@marcriendeau3066]

I saw Triumph play at my high school when they did a tour promoting the release of the album Rock And Roll Machine- they are one of my favorite local bands. Due to the instruments involved during the opening sequence (drums, multiple guitars, bass guitar, keyboards) they played the first 4 minutes of the song taped through the PA. The band started playing live after El Duende Agonizante, one of my favorite accoustic guitar pieces of all time. I used to be able to play it myself (not with Rik's level of excellence of course) but after over 40 years of hard labour I can only fake it now. Thank you for posting this.

[@CrimsonThorns]

I have the whole of Triumphs cd catalog...this has to be my fav of all their songs. The intro instrumental is absolutely stellar. Great musicianship and great vocals.

[@victormanuelvalencia3437]

Para mí es una de las mejores canciones del rock de todos los tiempos. Particularmente, uno de los temas emblemáticos del rock progresivo. Una verdadera joya musical.

[@sherrydion2418]

Finally! After spending 40 years searching for The City ....Thank you!

[@Madcap2fm]

Hard song to find as it was only on the first pressing of rock n roll machine. Thanks for the upload.

[@marcriendeau3066]

I have the first pressing of the album and was not aware that they dropped this track on later releases.

[@VitoCasalinuovo]

This song began my journey into music.... absolutely amazing. This is why I picked up a guitar

[@clinehar]

ive hummed this song in my head for the last 30 years. could never find it anywhere. thanks for the upload... wicked!!!!

[@Slicksterpat]

I still think that this is Triumph's best song.

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

This or Blinding Light Show/Moonchild

[@NH2112]

@@whatwouldhousedo5136 Ordinary Man or Fight The Good Fight, too.

[@brianshaffneraclc]

I'll toss in Never Surrender and Time Goes By as well. A number of more proggy, longer songs the band did, that are kind of in a group, to me. Because it wasn't on the American compilation, I'd never even heard 'the City' till like 15 years ago. It was like getting a brand new, awesome Triumph tune.

[@aleeunzuhmungus2044]

Nothing can match the greatness of this masterpiece!

[@aitraining]

Thank you for posting this! Old school Triumph. I used to fight with my friends who had no clue how great Rik Emmett was. They never play this anymore live but Their US Festival 83' set was unreal good. It's on here if u look. Rik on Rock n roll machine is orgasmic guitar.

[@MrAitraining]

Memories from when I was the only kid on the block with Triumph albums telling everyone how amazing Rik Emmett and the band was.

[@ricojanzenmagnifico2940]

My favorite guitarist Ever!!!!!!!

[@eddelahanty3901]

Greatest rock song ever recorded.

[@januarysaunders4405]

So true.

[@nibiruplanetx784]

Agree

[@stevenbonnenfant3784]

I bought this album in 1977. Masterpiece & my inspiration to learn guitar. In addition to making killer music, Rik Emmett was an instructor at Humber College in Toronto.

[@lorenzoporter4148]

triumphs greatest masterpiece and i can't seem to find it live anywhere. damn shame..

[@marecormier2065]

I saw this live when they did the tour...it was magic! Every note as perfect as the recording.

[@MrAitraining]

+Mare Cormier lucky you. I saw them 3 times and they never played this. Long and tough track live prob.

[@uforiachronicles2535]

Yup this song was only on the 1st pressings of the album. It's an awesome guitar piece the whole band kicked it bigtime, always missed them. It was a huge mistake they broke up. From a mississauga resident to Triumph reform the band.

[@Draggen]

Here they, for once, truly walk in the footprints of countrymen Rush, when it comes to epic songs. The unique Triumph sound is very present though. . Triumph, of cource, made alot of epic songs after this, but none like this one again. A masterpiece indeed.

[@MrAitraining]

Greatest piece of music that 95% of the public never heard.

[@jamesgray7064]

Amen. Triumph fan for 35 years....heard this for 1st time last week : )

[@inhumatus]

I love this song! It´s a masterpiece!!!

[@Geminator01]

yeah i have the same experience as most of you. grew up with this record and hummed it most of my life. im glad its available now. it wasnt available for years.

[@ricojanzenmagnifico2940]

Classic rock at its genius

[@squizofreniko]

I dont wanna be conceited but I have the special vynil that is all platinum or silvered and its got them signs!!! Im very afortunate but since i live in México i havent seen them ever Im a real fan and i thank you for publishing this incredible material, good music for a lifetime

[@whatwouldhousedo5136]

squizofreniko Is that the aluminum one? There was a version that was actually pressed on aluminum. I remember seeing it in a store in the 70’s with a sticker saying that. Of course I didn’t think to buy it because I already had it on vinyl... probably worth a fortune now.

[@robzamites3441]

25+ years since I heard this - THANK YOU!

[@09Libertarian]

Thanks for uploading this epic piece Priscila. A true rock and roll masterpiece.

[@JustineVickery]

This was the only record my father gave me and it was stolen from me but I remember this song for holds dear memories.

[@TheCurlySage]

truly a song that covers every corner of rock

[@triumphrocks279]

It does not get better than this in the music world.

[@theaxis2000]

As far as I know, this song was never released in the US, Our version of Rock N Roll Machine was a single disc combination of the bands first 2 LPs

[@olganesterowicz]

Amazing and an underrated band!

[@MrAitraining]

"I have learned to save my smile and use it like a knife!"

[@devanwoodruff7289]

This has become a part of me

[@fredzarkout9121]

The greatest band to come out of Canada hands down.

[@MrAitraining]

Rush fans would disagree but I love them both. I will say Triumph was without a doubt the greatest live band I saw, and I saw almost every big prog/rock band in the 80's. Actually better sounding live. US. Festival 1983 to any non believers......

[@sassafrassjane8839]

This just flat out Rocks!!!👍😎

[@kingbabe1829]

Agree

[@donboston2394]

I have wanted to listen to this song for over ...... more years than I can remember lol no I finally found it yayay

[@unclej652]

I am lucky to have an original vinyl copy of this song/album. My favorite song by Triumph........

[@rockinroger2100]

Kids now days have not a clue Thank you for sharing!!

[@nibiruplanetx784]

Best ever band and song!

[@michaeltimms2027]

Greatest rock group and song ever!

[@januarysaunders4405]

Yes!

[@victormanuelvalencia3437]

Es un tema ESPECTACULAR, EMOTIVO Y ÉPICO. Una verdadera obra maestra de TRIUMPH.

[@luizcarlosxavierdacosta9913]

Sin lugar a dudas 🤘

[@marianogeronimoalessio6287]

Absolutamente,una banda clásica e imprescindible del rock'n'roll¡¡¡¡¡

[@dashbmw]

All time Fav song.

[@agoquintal]

I remember when this record came out.. I got it at Sam the record man..killer record..

[@DerNachbarvonGretaThunberg]

Großartig !!!!!

[@AlAllerton-alt23]

This is their best tune

[@shanemcconnell2774]

yup!!! thank you dad!

[@triumphfan770]

Yeah,here we go!👍☝️😁

[@devanwoodruff7289]

One of youtube's many hidden jems.

[@CrimsonThorns]

Masterpieces: Triumph - The City Heart - Mistral Wind Angel - The Fortune Pink Floyd - Dogs Teaze - Heartless World The Hunt - Little Miss Perfection Budgie - Napoleon Bona Part 1&2 Frank Marino Mahogany Rush - Requiem for a Sinner Lone Star - Bells of Berlin Judas Priest - Dreamer Deceiver & Deceiver _____________Add your own.

[@toddstevens13]

If you like/love this you have to give another Canadian Band who sadly never got the Help it deserved, masterpiece. Lynx- "Old Man"

[@NH2112]

Rainbow - Gates Of Babylon

[@CrimsonThorns]

@@NH2112 😎...anything with Dio.

[@NH2112]

Renaissance - Mother Russia

[@Buildmeup72]

Rainbow - Stargazer

[@jamesgray7064]

I think I've added at least 100 "views" to this video : )

[@eddiepretzel1501]

Rush eat your heart out

[@francoislecanadien1710]

@Roy Batty Well said ! Even Ingwie Malmsteem, back when he was the new gutar god, used to say : "Music is not a competitive sport" and (french composer) Debussy once said about music contests : "we are not horses"... I saw Triumph live in Québec one month or so after i saw Elton John, and a couple of months before i saw Yes for the fourth time if i remember well and all of these shows were juste amazing ! Never got to see Rush live, thought..

[@NaturlDisastr]

2:14 eh, Dragonforce did it better

[@theloner6063]

no