British guitarist reacts to Triumph and Rik Emmett's soaring vocals!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- It's time for some Triumph! I having a look at Rik's impressive vocals from 'Lay it on the Line', what a sound and what a range!
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Rik’s massively underrated.
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Not to people who know who he is. That's the problem. Most people don't know who he is.
Say what? no he is not at all lol He's fckn awesome as hell and wanna of the best in the world at vocals and shredder
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I didn’t comment on his ability and talent. I commented on his widespread recognition of that. Or, lack thereof.
Triumph's performance of this tune at the 83 US Festival is what performance that I consider to be the best and tightest performance by any band...ever. It is absolutely mind blowing. Watch it and you will see a band at their absolute prime. I am 41 years old and don't recall EVER seeing/hearing a better live performance. What makes it even more incredible is that in 83, Triumph were still performing as a true 3 piece when playing live. It wasn't until 84 or 85 that they started using Rick Santer as a live, 2nd guitarist and occasional keyboard player. The only downside (if you want to call it that..it was still cool) of their US Festival performance of this song is that they didn't include Rik's incredible solo that he played on the studio version. What they played was still super cool... but that solo is awesome and a big part of the song. Maybe they left it out bc the song sounded too thin without the 2nd guitarist...I don't know. It isn't like Levine could play his bass and keyboard at the same time to keep it sounding full. I don't know why they omitted the solo...but I still consider it to the best greatest live performance by a rock band of all time.
Agreed what a performance man they rocked
I was at that show day 2 Heavy Metal Day. I'm 56 now, and as a young teen, it blew my mind, and it still does today. Triumph has always been one of my favorite bands, and that performance sealed that in stone. Stellar lineup that day. Quiet Riot opened, followed by Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Triumph, Scorpions, Last was Van Halen they did 23 songs. It was my first show and the whole ordeal was a blistering mind blowing event!
Woodstock for Metal Heads.
Yeah that performance blew everyone away, made so many fans out of people who never had heard of Triumph
Triumph never got the credit they deserved.
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They were huge in Texas back in the day...
@Len Martin It was difficult for any band to break out back 70's and early 80's, because the radio DJ's would only play top 40. There where some DJ's in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and Mid West that did. Bands like Triumph and Judas Priest were selling arenas in Texas and the Mid West, while playing clubs everywhere else...
Triumph was bigger than Rush in my neck of the woods. But so was Aldo Nova, lol.
@@wesgregg6451 lol. that made my day
I'm in a cover band. I heard Magic Power on the radio and said to the guys, "Hey, we should cover Magic Power." We took a look at the tabs, watched a tutorial and said, "Eh.... nevermind."
I was very lucky to have opened up for him at a very small club. He was doing an acoustic solo show.
It was impossible not to be star struck.
I have seen Triumph twice in concert in the late 1970s and then Rik Emmett by himself at a free concert in the park in London, Ontario. All shows were incredible.
A True guitar aficionado/virtuoso.
He's a force most just cannot compare to. Lay it on the Line doesn't come close to showcasing his very diverse skills. He has MASTERED the instrument.
I so love this guy. He's quite mature and absent of the "me, me , me" attitude I see in so many musicians. I love finding great musicians that are great people to boot.
Rik Emmett's guitar teacher was also my guitar teacher in music college in Toronto....the late Peter Harris.
I'd like to hear more about that teacher.
Awesome❤❤😊😊.
Its pretty amazing when Rik sings this song higher live in concert than he does in the studio!! Simply incredible!!
Rik Emmett had one if the clearest voices that was so unique. His guitar work, especially when he played the double neck was truly outstanding. Rush got most of the air time, but Triumph and April Wine were both excellent bands from Canada that never really got what they deserved.
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@Robert Lawrence - Rush never really got the recognition they deserved, either! That said, that's the curse of being a great Canadian band. Rush, Triumph, April Wine, Max Webster, Loverboy, Saga..all excellent rock groups, (and you could add Anvil and The Tragically Hip to the list as well) that were far more talented than their level of International fame would suggest.
@@Mr1Tanker Your missing Chilliwack in that list. Bill Henderson is right up there with Rik.
Geddy had Alex and Neil. Rik Emmet was alone.
@@jimshannononsounds ~ ~Trooper, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Guess Who, Stampeders, Lighthouse, Poppy Family, Michel Pagliaro, Jerry Doucette, Keith Hampshirite, David Clayton Thomas, Dr Music.
My favorite guitar player ever! He can play any style from Gypsy Jazz to Classical to Metal! They owned Metal Sunday at the 83 US Festival! I've seen him 9 times live and honest to god never heard him miss a single note in those 9 shows. Plus his voice is amazing! Live Nation is trying to get Triumph to tour as of 2018. Gil Moore said.... Never say Never!
Vocals… on my god his vocals…guitar playing and stunningly gorgeous…Rik was the entire package. Massively talented…..Triumph was an awesome band!
Agreed sister! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The ultimate package. ❤
@@time2see192 the cutest baby face!
Rik is a monster talent. I saw them for Sport of Kings tour. He is a total package.
He's definitely a Level 9 musician like Geddy, Sting, Fogerty, Collins, etc. Rare talent for sure.
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Takes me back to ‘81 I was in high school. 2nd best band from our friends to the north!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE TRIUMPH!!!!!!
Triumph was and still is such an under rated band. Their hits were great driving songs...and just so much better than most bands out at the time.
Rik is an awesome singer with and incredible sound. His guitar playing is far above lots of people that are known to be incredible on the guitar...very underrated
Brings me back to college--a few miles south of the Canadian border. I remember a band called April Wine that got a lot of air play and rocked.
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Yes! Or Roller with the 3 guitar harmony's and solo!
Love Weeping Widow.
The Nature of the Beast is a great album ... not to be confused with the similarly titled Iron Maiden album, of course.
I remeber that band! They were great!👍😎
I attended that concert in Halifax, Nova Scotia back in ‘87 when I was attending Dalhousie University. The entire show was truly amazing-what I would call a “pure gem” of a rock ‘n roll show. The entire crowd was really into the performance and I think Rick and the boys were feeding off of that, and giving us an unforgettable night. Fil, I really appreciated your analysis of Lay It On The Line- what I would consider the highlight of the concert. You are spot on with your comments and your video brought back many great memories from that night.
Ugh. If I could go back when I was 15 to see them. Amazing performance.
Never understood why Triumph wasn't more successful than they were. Damn good band, and he just makes those vocals look effortless! Thanks for another great video!
No problem! Yeah like I said in the vid, his vocals are as good, if not better, than a designated singer!
Multi album contracts siphoned off so much.
Kent. Triumph. Was positive powerful music. A better education. Than school. So here's why. Lots almost all music is controlled by not so nice. Rich. Deceptive. People. It's used to control the masses of people also church sports etc. So an evil. Man's once said..... If we control people's. Emotions we control them also they want the money bands make but they hate positive. Music LIKE TRIUMPH. TRIUMPHS. LYRICS ARE INCREDIBLE EVERY SONG. A STORY. A LESSON. ALSO HEALING. AND DESIGNED TO BE IN HARMONY WITH UR HEART. THATS WHAT RIK AND. BAND MATES. MEANT IT TO BE SO ILL WRAP IT UP. THEY DONT WANT SPIRITUAL GROWTH HEALING. GROWING LOVING CONNECTING. MUSIC TO CLASH WITH PEOPLE. THESE ARE THE SAME MEN WHO RUN THE USA. RENEMBER CONTROL MASSES ANY MAN WHO HAS CAME OUT AND TRIED TO HEAL OR UPLIFT. HIS FELLOW HUMAN HAS BEEN KILLED OR DISCREDITED. OK. THAT IS THE TRUTH THANKS JOE
Rik had increasing frustration with the other two with music composition and practice; Rik practiced a lot more intensely and it shows along with the fact that the bulk of material came from Rik. Triumph also had problems with record company disagreements as well as band management. In the end, Rik simply said bye to the band in frustration which got quite personal with Gil. Triumph has only just recently become civil with each other; it is now too late for any real collaboration as a band again.
I don’t know why you would say that because they were extremely successful putting out 11 albums in massive hit songs in that era. Such an insult to them because they’re one of the best bands ever to exist.
one of rocks best vocalists of all time. period
That guy was gifted with just way way too much talent.
I promise you that he put way way more hours in than most.
It's amazing that the two greatest power trios of all time both came from Canada.
Yeah that's true, must be something in the water!
Wings of Pegasus Actually, Fil, it’s in the maple syrup... 😎
Zebra hails from New Orleans/Long Island and can keep up with Triumph all day long and in most cases surpass them!
@Bobby K Zebra's not from Canada. They started in New Orleans and now they're working out of Long Island New York
@@SahiraSound most cases surpass them? Well that is subjective and that is coming from a Zebra fan
These guys were incredible together. I really miss bands like this and the great music they made.👍😎🎸🎶
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Same here, my friend !!!
Rik was sooo fun to watch, last saw him in ohio in 1996 in Lancaster Ohio. Great choice!
Another incredible underrated Canadian group. Rik was playing up until a few years ago, but not sure if he still is. "Lay It On The Line"...there isn't a car stereo in existence that could play this loud enough for my liking. By the look on your face, I would have to assume you really love this performance. Seems you do quite a few analyses on Canadian bands. Makes me smile so keep on keeping on, dude.
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Saw him play in a club in Toronto last night! It was an acoustic set at Hugh’s Room Live and still sounds and plays amazing!
@@johnnycorona2671 That Daryl's House Club performance from last year was truly spectacular, Rik turns 66 this summer.
Oh yeah Rik stills jams I saw him last year here in Canada but he talked about retirement after the tour him and Dave Dunlop were doing together I doubt he will give it up for good I'm sure he just want to have a break but I bet he will be back
@@79tazman I hope so. On the last tour last year, Rik said his back was hurting him when they were on the road driving. I think they drove a bit instead of flying when the distance wasn't too bad. I saw Rik and Dave 8 times. They never disappointed. Wonderful guitar interplay.
30 plus years later he is still rockin. The voice isn't like this (which I think is his best vocal on this song PERIOD!) but in his 60s, he can still hold his own and also shred.
Cheers to reaffirming what many of us knew; Rick's voice and guitar playing were spectacular. Some can do one admirably but singing and playing simultaneously at this level is rare. Thumbs up for covering Triumph.
He is also classically trained , watch the blinding light show . I like watching him on the double neck as well , definitely one of the best of all time . I always felt Triumph was way underrated
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I loved thier show! Saw both Thunder 7 and Sport of Kings in Austin. Great lights, and lasers too.
Well I did mean their song The Blinding Light show and the classical guitar beginning.
Music and bands like this do something to you, they take you away and you don't want to come back...brings back incredible moments, thank you!!
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I was at this concert !
Most bands would be hard pressed to record an album sounding this good .
Triumph did it live in a nearly flawless performance !
(This was long before the advent of Pro Tools and Auto Tune )
Here's that concert in it's entirety !
I have seen hundreds of concerts and this is among the very best !
I used to work as a stagehand in Halifax so when Rik Toured solo after Triumph broke up I worked on 2 occasions for Rik when he was supporting his first 2 solo records Absolutely and Ipso Facto .
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HELL YEA!! I have always adored Rik & Triumph. Never ever ever has it seemed they're received the recognition they SOOOO deserve. TKS for sharing.
Man, what memories this brought back. I'm 61 years old now, but saw Triumph live twice back in the mid 80's and could never understand how they were so under appreciated. Other than Rush, I've never seen any 3 piece bands sound so "full" live as Triumph did. (Even if they did "cheat" now and then with a 2nd guitar for fill). Speaking of Fil...thanks for another great review and trip down memory lane!
Met Rik in the early 90's at Bogarts in Cincinnati Ohio. He had always been a favorite of mine. I waited nonchalantly in back of the venue in hopes of seeing him. With amazing luck he came out the back door carrying a small bag. He was the nicest guy ever. Took 10 minutes to talk to me just a regular guy and took the time to sign stuff for me. It was only me and 2 others. He thanked me for coming and left in a mini van. I didn't have a camera though.
YES!!! I was at this show!!!! This is one of my cover songs although I change the narrative to the feminine perspective. Meeting Triumph and Rush was amazing!! Keep rockin' dude!!
Saw Triumph along with April Wine and Rush during a Molsen Beer Bash in the spring of 1977.
Triumph's song "Fight the Good Fight" has been my cancer fight theme song since the middle of 2015.
Such an incredible band and so diverse. Not easy to sing like that and Gil also takes lead singing behind the kit on certain songs which is another real challenge and he does and incredible job as well. Rik has a bit more range, but their voices together are incredible!!
After 40 years of concert going, Triumph is still the best overall live shows I've ever seen.
The musicianship, pyrotechnics, lighting, lasers, good fun vibe, all made for a great spectacle.
Your review was awesome, Fil. I never realized just how hard it is to do vocals and lead guitar until you explained Rik and Frank Marino. Thanks!
Geo L Did you make The US Festival? We drove 7 hours from Northern,Ca to watch the line up. We got there the night before the show. They had several very safe parking lots, and everyone was kind. No mischief, no bad apples. We saw from 25 feet from the stage Triumph take the entire show. I love listening to production music much better than live versions of the same music. Rik, and his band pulled off the best outdoor concert I have ever seen. I have been to roughly 100 plus shows in my lifetime. Most recently, I have grown to Love contemporary Christian
Worship music. I am a big FFH, Casting Crowns,MercyMe guy these days. But 37 years ago my friend, me, and a very kind driver/volunteer drove us too, and then back home. Triumph lit it for over 56 minutes with 6 or 7 pieces. All done with extras, and with the encore” Fight The Good Fight”. A beautiful song, with very good lyrical work too go with. Humble guys who never acted like they were as good as they were🙂❤️✝️.
Saw Triumph back in the 80s on their spellbound tour. First row. They just blew me away. So tight and Riks vocals are out of this world. Still gives me goose bumps.
I can tell you're REALLY enjoying this performance- you can see it in your face. This is one of my favorite songs from the youth I lived through
Yeah this vid is awesome!
Being a fan of Triumph and Rik for 37 years now- I have to say - in my mind - they should have been bigger. But like Gil has said - if it wasn’t for there live shows and the word of mouth - they wouldn’t be anywhere. Rik - in my mind is the best overall guitarist - he does every style of guitar out there. Thanks for posting and talking about Rik. E.J. Jahnes
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I listened to sport of kings and surveillance over and over again growing up I'm 45 now and both albums still are timeless and unique
W of P your genuine smile says it all as it is apparent you recognize and appreciate the vocal and guitar talents of "Richard Gordon Emmett". My home town "Mississauga" sensation.
Triumph, one of the most underrated bans, and Rik Emmett is one of the most underrated musicians! Triumph was so awesome!
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I love that solo run at the beginning before the vocals start. Great song and review! A true gem and a classic rock song that gets forgotten. And those vocals.... wow!
Amen!
I saw them in 1985 in Lee county civic center( Fort Meyers, Fl ,USA and it was only the trio on stage. No extra guitarist. I was 16 and was in the front.( General seating) BTO opened up for them. It was incredible watching Rik playing all guitar parts, shredding solos, going back to rythem. His voice was clear, powerful and we all just couldn't believe that one man ,not only could do so much, but at such a high level. Best trio, except for Rush, that I've ever seen... ive been to over 80+ concerts in my life. From 70's -2003....mostly in the 80's and early 90's.
I saw gnr as an opening act, before appetite cane out. Nobody knew who they were. Motley Crue headlined. Abiut a month after we saw them, their first album hit the radio. Sweet child,I think. It was hard to believe it was the same band we had just heard live. I really dug gnr, BUT, I must admit, they sounded like shit. We almost left....WHI KNEW?????
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Great point you made Sir about Mr. Emmett's singing AND playing being on such a pro level. I have long held the opinion that Rick is one of the most under rated performers ever.
I seen Triumph 3 times over the years! Awesome show everytime! Each musician is underrated! Really left show being completely satisfied!
Nice video. Loved them since I was a teenager in the early 1980's. Kids nowadays don't know what good music is! This is it!👍 Keep up the good work bud.
There were so many great guitarest in the 70s and 80s many were unappreciated back then. Yes these guys were a great talented bunch of guys.
Another chapter in the rockhistory... one of the most talented band ever ... all this great songs. His an awesome guitarist. His classical background in acoustic guitar shines through in his solos, it’s just looks so easy. Thanks for another great video...👍🤟👊
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Rick Emmett and Triumph are Hall of Fame ..... I was lucky enough to see them a few times during the late 70s and early 80s. I took lots of pictures which I still have today and cherish those concert memories.
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Quelle chance d'avoir vu Triumph sur scène, je vous envie👍😜
What a voice!!!!! Unbelievable !!!And man can he play!!! Wow!!!!!!! Remember watching Triumph in the early 80s, bloody brilliant Canadian band!!! To be able to sing full voice like that ..... What a gift he has !!! Another great Canadian band was Harem scarem!! Guitar player was Pete lesperence God can this guy play!!! Another great vid Fil!!!
Thanks!
I had the fortune of going to the US festival in 83. Triumph and the Scorpions ruled the day. Rik's guitar and vocals on Fight the Good Fight were amazing. I love the message and lyrics of the song as well. A great time to be alive.
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Thank you for addressing this topic. There are so many technically proficient musicians of various instruments that are also incredible singers. Rik Emmet and Gil Moore from Triumph being two examples, and no one ever seems to mention their singing. Most people talk about their playing as if they didn’t sing amazingly as well. So again, thanks for making a video on this subject. Could you do a video on Roy Harper? He is an amazing poet, guitarist and I absolutely love his voice. Thanks!
Rik is a phenomenally talented musician and vocalist. He has a complete understanding of music and production skills that he has applied throughout his music career. Coincidentally I was just watching this Triumph concert video the other day and recalled how the band’s presentation and intonation was spot on. They were in their prime back then and it really shows. Thanks, Phil- you chose a good one.
Rik Emmitt is a writer for Guitar Player magazine and also >>teaches song writing and music business at Humber College
So underrated as a guitarist and a singer.
A friend took me to see Triumph in 1978 in Dallas. It was their first time here and they played at a SMU Campus. Small arena but the accoustics were great. Love them. Saw them for their 2nd and 3rd tour. Riks voice is still great.
Rik Emmett has it all: World class vocalist, excellent guitar player and phenomenal songwriter. Add in those poster boy good looks and I think there were probably more than a few people out there that were a little envious of this dude.
Not to date myself here but I was at this concert for my birthday and I can attest that Rick and the boys brought the house down at the Metro Centre back then. Amazing show.
Rik, is just an incredible talent. Miss him and Triumph. Thanx
Fil is obviously enjoying this immensely, not just his usual smile. It's hard not to make a guitar face when watching this.
Rik Emmett's vocals were incredible, his voice just soared!
Rik Emmett and Alex Lifeson are national treasures.
I was fortunate enough to see Triumph at Canada Jam, August 26, 1978 at Mosport Park, Ontario, Canada and again Feb 2, 1985 at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium (ticket was a mere $12.50). For some reason they didn't open the doors at the Buffalo Aud. until about a half hour before the scheduled 8 p.m. showtime. I remember standing outside the doors waiting to get in, freezing my ass off and getting squashed from people pushing from behind. It can be cold and miserable in Buffalo but good times! Give a thumbs up if you were there.
Their song Fight the Good Fight has been my theme during my fight against pancreatic cancer (diagnosed 14 May 2015, surgery 2 June 2015 followed by chemo from mid-July to mid-December).
You picked another artist that lives in my neighbourhood. Thanks! Triumph is one of those bands that easily catches me up in their performances... I just have to stop what I'm doing and invest in what I'm hearing...
Jesus, every time I hear him hit that INSANE vocal high in the beginning "...I wanna love you, I wanna make you miiiine, won't you lay it on the line?" I literally get massive goosebumps, even after 20 years.
His range, god his range, Rik Emmett had the best range of them all, listen to his accapella ditty 'Time Cannon' on the album Thunder Seven (must do it with headphones to truly blow your mind).
Yeah great vocals and guitar playing, very good analysis , Fil, you are right on with this video! Rock!
I saw them in concert in 1984. It was utterly flawless and incredible. TIME CANON!
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Fil, appreciate how you absolutely cross all time and borders bringing us these guys!
If memory serves, Rick Emmit wrote a guitar tutorial/column for one of the big mags in the day?
Thats some absolutely talented, fluent entertaining guitar and entertainment there!
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Guitar Player Magazine - I used to read each and every one of his articles.
Thunder Seven is an amazing album! US Festival performance for these guys was brilliant.. i'm looking forward to this version. And I love your comment about Rick as a first class vocalist and guitarist... His connection to Randy R... intrigues me
Saw this performed by Rik acoustically on a Utube video within the last year, he's aged very gracefully.
I love your cover of this song. Top notch singing AND playing and the drummer can sing too ❤️❤️❤️.
And then the best lyric ever written “I don’t ask for much, the truth will do just fine”
So much excellence in one performance.
Looking back to Triumph's video performance live at the US Festival, I was blown away by Rik's guitar playing, especially the guitar solo played on his semi-hollow Framus Akkerman. Also loved that his choice of guitars was unique , Yamaha SPG500, Chet Atkins solid body acoustic, but apparently no sign of a Les Paul or Strat. It would be great to see a Wings Of Pegasus analysis of Rik's work from that show. Great channel and content, thanks!
It was the best performance at the US Festival hands down, the band was on fire and Rik was amazing zero mistakes, I would be S***ing my pants in front of all the fans there lol!
Rik is amazing! His vocals are truly impressive and his guitar is rock solid. Like many other Canadian bands often overlooked, but for a border town kid like me in Northern New York across from Cornwall, I loved them all! RUSH, Triumph, April Wine, Heart, Loverboy, Corey Heart and later The Tragically Hip... I'm sure I'm omitting others... 1980s was a good time to have an FM radio 🙂 Thanks for the review!
Riks vocals and guitar...always pure.
I don’t play guitar, but I love Rik’s guitar rifs and solo work, along with some incredible vocals.
Love that song. Saw them in a small venue. Good little concert. He has that rock star voice, love that.
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God Bless.
James
It's funny all these comments say underrated but just look at how many people point it out obviously so many of us understand that they were totally amazing Rik is my favorite all-time. I named my son Emmett
Thank You for bringing some incredible bands back to enjoy... I remember when Triumph first came on MTV "when it truly was Music Television", been around a bit. Saw the first MTV video kick it off, damn I'm gettin old, lmbo...
Yeah MTV used to be awesome, I tuned in recently only to be confronted with 'the Kardashians'. What's happened to the world!?! 😞
@@wingsofpegasus AGREED!!!
I really appreciate how you basically honoured one of the favourite bands of my youth. You did a really good job of pointing out their strengths. I saw them on their Allied Forces, Thunder Seven, and Never Surrender tours, and Rik was always vocally impressive, as was Gil, and their shows were exciting! Thanks again!
Thanks! No problem!
Thank you for reviewing this video. Rik Emmet is my favorite musician, and this live performance of this song is my favorite from Triumph. I have re-watched this video dozens and dozens of times and shared it over and over again. I try to explain to people how amazing Rik Emmet is, and use this as an example. I am so happy to see a musician doing a review of it.
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Seen them in 83 at The US festival, Rick Emmett is an Extremely Underrated Guitarist and Vocalist, This band is without a doubt In the Top 20 greatest live rock bands...
Love this one. Your analysis is spot on. Rik is truly unbelievable in all aspects. Back in my day singing along with the record, there were just times where he just leaves you behind. Amazing. Great video my friend. Keep doing these. Love it
Thanks Jon, yeah I think a lot of front men would kill for his voice, let alone his guitar skills!
You have such a wonderful enthusiasm for the music, thank you for the analysis and love of the artists' techniques... Keep them coming...🎶🎼🎸
Thanks Deborah!
Hey, it's my biggest guitar influence to learn to pick up my own Fender Stratocaster Cherry Red.
Rocket, you are amazing! I still love him in TRIUMPH and solo times...
Thanks a lot for this memory!
What a wonderful guitarist!
What a brilliant musician. He will always be the most underrated player of his generation. They always opened for Rush or April Wine in the 70s & early 80s.
They never opened for Rush.
I saw Rik in 2000 when he did a quick small club tour. He OPENED with this song in a bar that held 150 people... I heard his ACOUSTIC vocals in this and it was awe-inspiring. And he nailed every note and then.... His guitar playing was unbelievable.. Guy had crazy talent.
Awesome! Yeah his vocal technique sounds flawless!
Just watched the video cover you did and I love that you love this band already man. Triumph was seriously underrated.
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME !! I CAN'T GET OVER HOW THIS STILL BLOWS ME AWAY! THANKS!!
Rik is the consummate musician. I can't believe some of the stuff he did on guitar while singing too, plus he wrote so much of the music.
YES YES YES. GENIUS STUFF.
You deserve a billion views for this.
One band I loved but, didn't get to see. Yet another killer Canadian (Brit Colony) 😂😂 band I love!! Crescendo. Haven't heard that word in a long time. 😀
One of the best guitarists and vocalists ever. Rik was that band in my opinion. Just talented beyond what any one man should have been... Unbelievable, and you break it down wonderfully my friend as usual. Thanks for the memory. Really love this. Killer.
Thanks! Yeah Rik's got it in spades!
Rik Emmett is a legend. Triumph was one of the best bands I ever saw live.
these were the great days of rock music in Canada ,it was better live back then but these older videos don't do them justice thanks for doing the band !!
I loved Triumph, and spot on with Rick's vocals... they are so three dimensional, and timbre of his voice is rock and roll all night long.
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Being American I love the music that has come from here but... The music that came out of England and Canada are as close to my Heart as ever ..
OMG!!! I LOVED THIS SONG SOOOO MUCH! (YES, WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT IN '79.) I'M OLD BUT ABSOLUTELY BELIEVE I GREW UP WITH THE BEST MUSIC EVER!!!
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J'en suis sûre, c'était une époque merveilleuse pour le rock
I think that was the first concert I ever went to. Ended up getting to see Triumph 3 times in concert.
One of the greatest musicians of his era
I always know it's a really good one when you can't stop smiling
I saw them in the early 80's in Baltimore and they did not have the extra guitarist. They were incredible. Rik Emmett is such a high level talent.
Back in the late 80's in Toronto, there was a charity event at a show bar for the best guitar player in the city organized by Rik Emmett. It was expected that he or Jeff Healey would win, but it was actually Rik's guitar teacher that won.
And he's still rockin it, what a ⭐