Triumph - Fight the Good Fight | REACTION

[@kidmetal222]

You guys NEED to watch Triumphs complete set at the 1983 U.S festival , They were in theyr prime ,and mopped the floor with every other metal band that performed that day - Rik pulls of the solo of a lifetime - Just trust me man , just trust me!!

[@kizif1]

Facts!

[@cryptoking7093]

Yeah, they rocked so hard the sky watched!!!! Both lead singers in this band rock and all three kick major ass!

[@delopez1966]

I was there! And yes, they blew every other band away. Truly one of the most under-rated, under-appreciated bands.

[@cryptoking7093]

@@delopez1966 that's a big statement and I agree wholeheartedly!!!! 🤘🤣

[@danielh1830]

My hometown!

[@Tangyy]

Rik Emmett sings with next to no effort...comes naturally to him!!!!! He is one of our many jewels in Our Canadian crown!!!❤❤

[@davidolson2729]

Possibly the best combo singer and guitarist ever.

[@sharonreneecolby581]

Triumph, Maple Syrup, Rush. In that order❤

[@williamh4172]

He did back then. Even he will admit he has limitations now. It amazed me seeing him perform in the early 80s how he would hit every note live.

[@jonathanmol4489]

Gordon Lightfoot, Cowboy Junkies, Nomeansno, DOA just saying 😉

[@jeffreyletourneau299]

Take a look folks, this is what talent looks like

[@markkremser]

Rik Emmett was not only great rock guitarist/vocalist, but he was incredibly versatile. Jazz. Classical..Flamenco. He did it all. Better than anybody. So underrated.

[@stephenpublicover8818]

Hey Guys, this brings back memories, I was at that concert!

[@nyxinyx2521]

1983 Foghat/Triumph standing on the floor in a small arena deaf for days, but so worth it!

[@RicRadcliff]

Saw the same tour in Ft Myers FL. so badass

[@markreilly6611]

Guys, as a Canadian, I am so glad that you are reviewing some incredible Canadian talent. Rik Emmett is one of the best. You guys by far are the Gold Standard when it comes to reaction videos. Well done lads!

[@rossionq110]

Best singer guitarest in rock period, Hetfield, really!

[@darinahing4450]

You leave a Triumph show deaf, dumb (speechless) and blind - it's an experience like no other.

[@Hethern]

Triumph was one of the best concerts I've ever been to. I saw them in Amarillo Tx!

[@donnarumans5421]

I fell in love with Rik Emmett when I saw the music video for Never Surrender. All my friend were into Van Halen but for me it was Triumph!! I was 15. In the fall of 1986, Triumph played my home town Phoenix, Arizona. I was 2 months pregnant with my second son. I went to the concert any way. It was so incredible!! And at one point Mike & Gil left the stage Rik played a 3 neck guitar solo that was mind blowing. Unfortunately the band broke up. I have followed Rik for years!! He was my first love!!! Check out the song NEVER SURRENDER.

[@salc1051]

734am yes Donna I was 15 spring of 1983 Never Surrender Tour in Long Island Triumph was my Favorite band what songs and such a great live Band also! My first concert what a memory ❤

[@ronsadler6047]

Fun fact… I was at that concert in Halifax. 👍🏻🤘🤘🎵🎶 and also saw that at the Us Festival in 1983.

[@reneegormley2824]

The drummer has a amazing voice as well and takes the lead singing on some of the songs.

[@aliceinchainz3003]

nothing like being there kids... because i was !!!

[@Ilikeryche]

Me too.

[@Stefnmaddy]

I can’t believe how much I enjoy watching people react to music that was such a huge part of my youth. Saw these guys a few times among so many others at The Spectrum in Philly. Many memories made cranking this up back then!! Love the way you go about reacting to these tunes. 🤘🏼

Amen!

[@williammiles2221]

Same here!! I get to experience it vicariously again through them for the first time!👍

[@the9likesfemdom]

Im addicted to peoples reactions to I wish i saw them when i lived in NJ

[@the9likesfemdom]

Well believe it

[@Stefnmaddy]

@Chris Henry so true. Kind of forgot about them until I started seeing people reacting. Realized once again why I loved them so much back then. 🤘

[@armandoperez8230]

Yes I did see them live back in those days it was awsome!!! ,

[@Blondewitch2681]

70s 80s were the best times in rock music history. There are no true "rock" bands out there anymore. To be in an arena with 15k+ people to see the bands live and feel the music was a feeling like no other. We would wait in line all night in law chairs for tickets to concerts to try to get a front row seat. Triumph was so full of energy and always a blast to your face. I've seen them 3 times and they never let you down. This is their best hit in my humble opinion. Yes it is an original song and it is ONE song. Nice pic guys.

[@KevinBevington]

They toured Florida often, and I got to see them several times, and they always left you wanting more.

[@robertwalker1803]

They and Grand Funk are the most underrated bands in history….this was dedicated and written by Ric for his aunt.Cannot believe they had like 16 albums.

[@douglasrock9414]

Yes on the Grand Funk comment, My thought, too,

[@georgekaptur5160]

I've had the privilege of seeing Triumph live 6 times, 1983, the first and 1988 the last time. Every time quite the experience

[@Lisa-vk2jw]

Love triumph🇨🇦so underrated

[@shawnmcintyre7257]

Fast forward to September 2022 in these words are as apropos as ever

[@jl6714]

Love hearing the younger generation being blown away with this band as I was back in the 80's. I got to see them LIVE in Florida during mid 80's they are without a doubt one of the best bands LIVE I've ever seen. God I miss the 80's!

[@josephsnider7939]

Saw Triumph a couple of times. Yes, the shows were all you could ask for and more. Thanks for the reaction.

[@RD-cg1ej]

This song is the bomb!

[@mhansen5646]

Saw them in Portland in 1983, fantastic concert

[@johnnyhunt9447]

Watching Ya'll's reaction was Awesome I got to see Triumph Live 9 times starting in 1980 and the tour that you played I saw down front WOW! since 77 I have seen over 600 concerts Rik Emmett put on the Best Performace I got to see I got to see Eddie Van Halen live 14 times and he is Brilliant Rik had the vocals Defiantly could shread guitar and stage presents only wish we had another wave of that Great Rock n Roll your generation could see!

[@chascurriechascurrie]

Fun to watch our Canadian talent drop on your laps forty years after it was in our day-to-day listening. Very cool.

[@scottcampbell2707]

Too bad they didn't have KZbin 40 years ago so that people outside of Canada could have heard them. They were the first big arena concert that I went to back around '84 in Halifax (I think Helix opened for them) and they have always been one of my favourite bands.

[@davidtrippi8905]

Seen them guys 4 times great every time

[@russtex]

Great song! My friend from high school loved this band and saw them in concert!

[@brucewozniak9473]

Rik Emmett may be the best combination of vocalist/guitarist. Outstanding at BOTH!! SRV, Hendrix,Clapton etc. All great guitarists, but average singers. Emmett is stellar at both.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

He's up there with Hetfield in my book, and maybe better. And Geddy Lee. The longevity in the spotlight is the difference. Rik is way underrated.

[@MrAitraining]

He had the best voice of a great lead guitarist for me. 2 of my other favs for great voice and shredders are Randy Jackson of Zebra, Frank Marino mahogany rush.

[@ChrisB-xm3mg]

I love how any time anyone says that Rush are the best Canadian 3 piece, someone mentions Triumph. And rightfully so. Rik is amazing.

[@Veggamattic]

Gilmour

[@vennexx]

Don't hate me, but I think triumph is a step ahead of rush in some aspects. Rush had a better drummer and writer. But triumph had a far better singer who could play lead at the same time. That's tough. No disrespect to Alex. But Neil was another world writer. If he would have been in triumph thing would have gone very different. For the music world as a whole.

[@bruceolie8644]

I was at the concert in this video. 21 years old and they blew our heads off. 🤯 I will always remember it and I'm glad they recorded it! Thanks!!

[@gordonbezanson4710]

Yup i was there. Never surrender live is amazing.

[@PaulJoeTX]

I saw them 8 tours in a row!! ❤️❤️❤️⚡️⚡️⚡️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@patrickhascall7401]

Saw them live in Hawaii when I was in high school in the 80s, July 14, 1983. Still have the ticket stub. Some of the best memories of my life. Triumph live was intense. Rush: Hawaii under pressure was another, along with the ZZ Top Eliminator concert in Aloha Stadium with opener Stevie Ray Vaughan, second was Run DMC, and then ZZ. Nothing like seeing ZZ spin their guitars in person. Intense concert. Three different crowds all in one place, and we all got along! Not like now.

[@tilbrons]

Check out their Halifax concerts first song Tears in the Rain with the drummer keading the vocals. It has a great build and story that would do well in a film soundtrack.

[@aaronarnold7653]

Aloha, saw them in '83 San Diego...they had a fffing Halogram skull that said...and I quote..." it doesn't get any hotter than this"...peace

[@MrDeadstu]

"New Orleans Is Sinking" by The Tragically Hip Legendary Canadian band - you guys absolutely need to hear them too.

[@salwalker7421]

Listen to “Lay it on the Line” by Triumph at the US festival!

[@dannychase1787]

I was there in Halifax. Epic! Epic! Underated as hell! Best concert I’ve ever seen. Besides Rush!

[@shawnmabey9806]

I was lucky enough to see Triumph twice in the 80's in Vancouver. Two of the 3 loudest concerts I've been to, with ACDC being the 3rd. The energy of the show, and in turn the audience was off the chart.

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

Will you consider Magic Power live 2010 ?? These songs used to be on the radio in New Mexico, they did have quite alot of airplay. I was fortunate enough to see them live 1983 👍❤😎🔥

[@yvonnegutierrez9745]

Was in high school in 1981. This song brings back memories. Triumph was a great band. Still love this song 40 years later.

[@williamh4172]

Me too. So glad I got to see them live. There'll never be anything again like it.

[@BigC.]

Saw them in LA in the late 70’s, and they were incredible. Another great Canadian power-trio.

[@williamweiss6128]

Seen em twice when I was in high school in the 70's. Great live band.

[@ronsadler6047]

I got to see them live 3 times. It was a great show no matter what venue.

[@tomperugini189]

Triumph..great band..I met rik emmit down to earth..human being .close friends with Rush..same town as I am ..Toronto canada

[@ronsadler6047]

The drummer Gil Moore was also a singer with Triumph. They shared that role. To hear the other side of Triumph, listen to Rock and Roll Machine.

[@joant9425]

I was privileged to see Triumph in '83, '84 and '87 perform at Reunion Arena in Dallas. Saw Rik Emmett perform acoustic at a supper club in Houston in 2009. With all of the negative things going on these days, Triumph and Rik always bring positive energy.

[@tylerbear5022]

I seen them about 10 times, they used to come to my home town every year from 1976 - 1987.

[@andrewmyers6474]

I've seen them 5x..😊😊😊😊

[@davegnarlsson4344]

For a sample of his guitar work........Triumph Stages Live album "Rock and Roll Machine"

[@chadcampbell7572]

I was at this show. They always delivered and you got more than your money's worth.

[@logansmith9231]

Glad I saw Rik Emmett and Triumph, back in 1983. Yep, incredible!

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

❤❤❤❤ thanks for the great reaction video 👍👍👍💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@armandoperez8230]

The 80'S ROCK!!! , GREAT SINGERS IN THE 80'S

[@armandoperez8230]

Yeah man I remember I was a senior in high school and my friends bought my ticket to go see Dio play in concert and my older sister comes running out of the house hollering , " I know where you going and I'm telling !!" , but I went anyways knowing I was going to get in trouble cuz I had the ride . But when Triumph came on , it was like , bamm !!! Freaking awsome man , I rember I been to a lot of concerts back then in the 80's

[@TheInfurnos]

I saw them in concert on new years eve with kick axe opening , was a great show.

[@timothyborders727]

Saw them at a rock superbowl. Citris bowl orlando

[@johncarlson306]

If you guys read these comments know this- Emmett is a fucking god - you guys are a bit young to know Triumph but I saw them several times in the 80s and 90s - Rik can sing like no other - can hit the crazy highs with melodic perfection and power, is a guitar virtuoso( check out his acoustic stuff and he is a master of the flamenco style) and just a super positive song writer.. Triumph is amazing and i get a kick out of young dudes like you hearing this for the first time.

[@JFD120563]

this is when music was real - no bullshit. Either you were talented or you weren't. Band members could play multiple instruments and sing. It was a different time because music videos didn't require bands to look good for the camera. Talent was talent and you made it based on talent alone. What a great time to be young

[@heatherturner6955]

I have only ever heard Lay It On the Line in the 80's. But WOW - this performance blew it away!!! That showed exactly what they can do! The guitar was on the left side the whole time. The drums were great too. That solo!!!!! ❤🤘🎶

[@angelajakem366]

I have heard this song only from reactions! Some of their other songs I do remember playing on the radio! I don't remember this on the Canadian radio stations I used to listen to, but then again I kind of dismissed this band in favour of the more popular Rush! I'm so glad I am hearing more of their music! They are amazing!

[@MrAitraining]

I saw triumph twice and they are a much better live band than studio. I find most of their studio stuff subdued compared to their live shows. Their US festival 1983 performance is one of the greatest guest sets ever. Its THAT good.

[@jeff9ish]

Check out rock n roll machine. Rik shines on that one!! The US festival

[@jonathanmol4489]

I have Parkinson's disease and some days are good,but they go downhill and I need to ask for help and that is so debilitating. I remember this song because I am 54 but hearing it now with my struggle makes me cry, so thank you guys!

[@stevebytheway4287]

I got to see them 5 times and meet Rik Emmett.

[@timjordan6717]

I was 9 rows back, swinging my tour t-shirt the entire concert. So underrated.

[@themastersclay5579]

The loudest concert I ever attended was Triumph in 1986 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. I sat in the top section; my ears rang for weeks. Such great loud rock and roll.

[@shawnpeters2669]

I like the song HOLD ON. Great lyrics.

[@petermaples3485]

The greatest concerts I have ever been to. Triumph was a show!

[@toddmichelfelder3417]

Thanks for the great reaction! I saw these guys several times and they were a fantastic live show! Oh the days of Arena Rock!!!

[@lovedc4ever678]

Truly one of the greatest rock songs most people can't remember. Been on my phone FOREVER!!!! Do y'all get that chills up and down the whole body when dude hits those notes? I freaking do. Every time.

[@tinaclark9086]

I saw Triumph in 1985 in Toledo Ohio. I had the biggest crush on the singer lol. But they were phenomenal! Molly hatchet open for them. But I loved that concert.

[@dok3845]

I was at that Concert WOW is an understatement

[@robertslaughter9209]

A grand freaking slam with 3 great musicians! The best!

[@beamspickett]

Another one of those 'How can three guys make so much noise?!' bands. Gotta love 'em.

[@aaronarnold7653]

Aloha, if know Triumph then you know Triumph...peace

[@jamesgoldman6942]

Thanks so much for playing this. I've been fortunate enough to see Triumph 3 times live and Rik solo once. Unbelievable shows!! Saw them at a bar in Mpls right after their album Just A Game came out. 3 man band that was the loudest with some of the best vocals I've ever seen. These guys absolutely rock at the highest of volumes live. Rik is a beast and one of the greatest guitarists & vocalists of all time. Thanks again for this

[@RVWeekendsRC1]

I saw Triumph in concert in 85! They killed it!

[@tazyou11]

I actually saw them in 1986 in Miami Florida and the show was identical to what you see in Halifax. Of course in Canada they are going to give an extra good performance. You should see the whole concert of this, like it said, A Night of Triumph Live. They have laser lights and even a talking laser light head. That's how the show started and they had it in the middle of the show asking how we all were doing. Really an amazing show.

[@troyottosen8722]

I Was lucky to see them front row, a few feet away watching Rik play guitar, sing in Alaska 1989! Priceless!

[@lisafayepranger8561]

You guys need to listen to their song Ordinary Man. So brilliant.

[@Finnssssss]

There's a reason why John 5 said Rik is like if Eddie Van Halen was also an insane lead singer.

[@jeffjackson4150]

you can watch this whole concert on KZbin. one of best 80s concert you'll see.

[@armandoperez8230]

Yesterday I saw them live back in those days when they opened up for "Dio" !!! , it was a bad ass concert

[@kathyjones3940]

Rik Emmett is one of the nicest guys ever and such a talented and underrated guitarist and singer!! Proud Canadian too!! ❤😊🤘

[@Roddy1965]

I'm from Halifax, and lived there then, but at the time I wouldn't have been interested in this concert, but dang, I messed that up. I was probably stuck doing some damn physics assignment.

[@ZaGhost1]

Loved watching you reactions to this. I was at this show and yes they absolutely killed it. I had the pleasure to meet Rik after the show for a while, he's a really nice guy as well. ( Correction, had to check...met Rik after the show in 85 not 87) On the other hand, you were right about the song placement, it was the encore

[@s.mcpherson6354]

They were a great band live. In a word: 'tight.' I'd strongly recommend doing a live version. The sound quality is just as good, and on stage they lengthen some of the songs with more performance, so seeing them is a treat because they are all highly skilled players and singers. All positive songs. Big hits. You can't go wrong.

[@jonathanmol4489]

One of the Many power trios from Canada. Triumph,BTO, Rush, Nomeansno. All different genres and All equally Amaze balls!

[@tomfabozzi6309]

This is the Live version, isn't it? It certainly isn't the studio version

[@MrAitraining]

I saw triumph live twice and watched a lot other live shows from them and they were much better live than their albums. Their studio stuff sounds mostly subdued compared to their live performances. US festival 1983 was an epic set.

[@s.mcpherson6354]

@@tomfabozzi6309 I wrote that when it was a pending live recording that they hadn't recorded yet.

[@stephentibbles1565]

Magic Power is another classic Triumph tune definitely worth a listen. Loving you’re reactions to music I’ve been listening to for over 45 years 👍🏻Tibbs

[@jimmiegentry7389]

Great group. My all time favorite group

[@wanab1082]

Yes I saw them live twice..they never disappointed !

[@kimpalko3391]

I love them! Saw them in concert when they were at their peak!

[@kimpalko3391]

To be specific it was 1983 when I saw them in Fresno CA

[@fhare666]

They don't make them like Rik very often, once in a generation or so. Absolute prodigy on guitar and that voice! He often overshadows the other members of the band, but Gil and Mike are great as well, Glen has an fantastic voice and is a great drummer and Mike plays keyboards as well as bass.

[@jimmiegentry7389]

Live they were incredible. 3rd row center, Houston, 1985. Incredible

[@davidd3948]

Never Surrender next! Y'all are gonna love that one!

[@terrybeck2533]

I saw 2 of their shows in the 80’s. Thank you for reminding me how phenomenal Rik Emmett was.

[@mikeb3835]

"Ordinary Man" is another great Triumph song.

[@FreeMTrider]

I've been listening to this band for years, but never heard this. Wow....amazing performance by Triumph. As for the quality of this recording, it doesn't capture how great they sound live. There is no loss of quality in their live shows. Thanks for posting this reaction guys.

[@timwhitnell7145]

I live in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the sixth-largest city in the country; it's borders Toronto to the west. Triumph is from Mississauga and they had a recording studio (it still exists) called Metalworks that was founded in 1978 by Triumph drummer Gil Moore. I interviewed Rik Emmett about 15 years ago at a music festival in Burlington, Ont. where I was a newspaper reporter. He was a very cool guy and talked to me at some length. At that point in his career he was playing a lot of jazz, blues, flamenco and classical guitar. He is a guitar virtuoso. Unfortunately, I never got to see them live when I was a teen and young adult. I don't know why. Stupid. Bottom line, Triumph's three members (including bassist Mike Levine) had a very acrimonious breakup with the group disbanding far too soon. They've never quite got their due because another contemporary Canadian rock trio named Rush had a bigger profile. Next up from Triumph should be Magic Power, Hold On, Never Surrender, Rocky Mountain Way (cover of Joe Walsh) and What's Another Day of Rock 'N Roll.

I imagine Rush’s success here in the U.S. killed Triumph’s success.

[@sandratibbetts5424]

I'm loving your reactions to our Canadian music, we have some freaking amazing talent here. Another band i grew up with.

[@antoniocharo1724]

TRIUMPH - BLINDING LIGHTSHOW - Total Epicness in one song. This made me a fan way back in the day. 😎🤘💯