The exposure also gave way to a deal with RCA Records, which reissued the debut as well as Triumph's sophomore effort, 1977's Rock & Roll Machine, which spawned the group's first semi-hit single, a cover of Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way." It was also around this time that the group became known for its concerts, which relied heavily on pyrotechnics and an intricate light show (just in case their following couldn't figure this out themselves, the trio penned a track called "Blinding Light Show").
With their stock rising among hard rock fans, Triumph inked a new recording contract with MCA, which led to their most successful period both artistically and commercially. Such resulting albums as 1979's Just a Game and 1980's Progressions of Power inched the group closer to breakthrough success, which was obtained by a pair of back-to-back gold-certified albums: 1981's Allied Forces (often considered the group's best album, which spawned the hit anthem "Fight the Good Fight") and 1982's Never Surrender. Such further albums as 1984's Thunder Seven, 1985's Stages, 1985's The Sport of Kings, and 1987's Surveillance failed to meet the expectations set by Triumph's earlier releases, yet the group was able to retain its following. Come 1988, Emmett opted to leave the group to pursue a solo career, but instead of calling it a day, Moore and Levine decided to carry on with a new frontman/guitarist, while an 11-track best-of set, Classics, was issued a year after Emmett's exit.
Their first choice, ex-Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake member John Sykes, was too busy getting his project Blue Murder off the ground at the time, so the gig ultimately went to former Frozen Ghost/Aldo Nova associate Phil X (it was also around this time that the group built its own recording studio in Mississauga, Ontario, called Metalworks). The Phil X-led version of the group only managed to issue a single release, however, 1993's Edge of Excess, before Triumph split up for good. In the wake of their breakup, several archival releases popped up in record stores, such as 1995's In the Beginning and 1996's King Biscuit Flower Hour (the latter of which chronicled a 1981 concert), while Rik Emmett continued on with his solo career, issuing albums on a regular basis throughout the '90s.
In 2007, it was announced that Triumph were to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Subsequently, the original lineup of Emmett, Levine, and Moore reunited for several high-profile live shows leading up to their induction into the Hall of Fame during the 2008 Juno Awards. In 2012, the band released the DVD/CD set Live at Sweden Rock Festival, which documents Triumph's reunion concert from 2008.
There are other artists with the same name:
2. A Scottish Christian rock band who released at least three albums. They were later known as Triumph UK to distinguish themselves from the Canadian band.
Discography:
* 1986 Triumph
* 1987 Don't Look Back
* 1989 Cry Freedom
3. Also a Brazilian Black Metal Band, formed in 1998 in Sao Paulo
They released:
* 1999 Discord is Our Impulse, Anarchy is Our Revolution
* 2000 Dies Irae
* 2000 …Walking To The Triumph…
* 2002 Dominium (The Torment To He)
* 2003 The Beginning of Chaos
* 2004 Triumph…
4) Triumph is a eurobeat group that very occasionally appears on the Super Eurobeat compilations.
5) Triumph is a band, spawned in Vanløse, Denmark by two friends named Hjalmar and Niklas. They started to create their first songs immediately after attending a Slipknot concert in Copenhagen. Their first two songs were made only by natural body sounds (Farts and Burps) recorded on their computer. A few days later, Jonas and Johannes, two associates joined them and the quartet worked on music releases. Apparently, their greatest hits are "God Tur Til Færøerne" (a song dedicated to Niklas), and "En Kæmpe Bunke Lort".
6) Triumph from Reno, Nevada (USA) is a One Man Band, also knows as Evan Richardson (member of Ritual Genocide (USA)), plays War Black Metal. Created in 2020, the first album was released on 30/12/2020
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Black Sheep
Triumph Lyrics
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Black leather and blue jeans
Too young to take a stand
Gang life was like quicksand
Pack o' smokes and a bottle O'Jack was
A good friend, that didn't talk back much
Young dude on a roll,
Brother was a big shot lawyer
Said the street life's gonna destroys ya
Sister was an uptown model
Said your whole life's in that bottle
Black sheep, Black sheep
Bad boy of the family
Two strikes against him from the start
Black sheep, Black sleep
Livin' life out of the street
Paid the price that left a scar
Good times and a couple of laughs were
Just what, Joe was after
Love came ina girl named Jane
She tried to keep him tame
It's hard to walk the line
Born under a bad sign
The city was an ice cold place
Pain was written in Joey's face
Lord knows that he was a hard one
Switchblade and a .38 handgun
Joey got two years in the State Penn
He's coming back
But he just don't know when
Black sheep, Black sheep
Bad boy of the family
Two strikes against him from the start
Black sheep, Black sleep
Livin' life out of the street
Paid the price that left a scar
Doin' time got Joey thinkin'
Started prayin' and he gave up drinkin'
Parole's comin' in six months maybe
Not knowin' Jane's having his baby
Black sheep, Black sheep
Bad boy of the family
Two strikes against him from the start
Black sheep, Black sleep
Livin' life out of the street
Paid the price that left a scar
Left jail straight as an arrow
Gonna stay on the straight and narrow
He loves Jane, and he loves little Joey
Lord knows
that he's no longer a boy
Joey's a man, and he's gonna be alright
He's got a job, and he's gonna do it right
No more smokes, no more Jack
He's leaving the street life, won't be coming back
Triumph's song "Black Sheep" tells the story of a troubled young man named Joey who becomes involved in gang life at a young age. Despite the warnings of his siblings, who see the danger and destruction that this lifestyle can lead to, Joey continues on this path until he ends up in prison. While incarcerated, he begins to reflect on his choices and turns his life around, with plans to stay on the "straight and narrow" upon his release.
The lyrics of "Black Sheep" paint a vivid picture of the struggles and consequences of a life fueled by addiction, crime and violence. The lines "Pack o' smokes and a bottle O'Jack was/A good friend, that didn't talk back much" show how Joey turns to substance abuse to numb the pain and difficulty of his life, while "Brother was a big shot lawyer/Said the street life's gonna destroys ya" depicts the concern and fear that his family feels for him. The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Black sheep, black sheep," serves as a reminder of the way Joey is viewed by society, as a troubled and dangerous outcast.
Line by Line Meaning
Joey left when he was 16
Joey abandoned home when he was just 16 years old.
Black leather and blue jeans
Joey was dressed in black leather and blue jeans, indicating his rebellious nature.
Too young to take a stand
Joey was too young to make decisions for himself and stand on his own.
Gang life was like quicksand
Being part of a gang was dangerous and held Joey back like quicksand.
Pack o' smokes and a bottle O'Jack was, A good friend, that didn't talk back much
Joey found solace in smoking and drinking, but they never gave him real advice.
Young dude on a roll, Fast time take a toll
Joey was still young and had a lot to learn. His fast-paced lifestyle was taking a toll on him.
Brother was a big shot lawyer, Said the street life's gonna destroys ya
Joey's brother warned him that his involvement in the streets would ultimately destroy him.
Sister was an uptown model, Said your whole life's in that bottle
Joey's sister believed that his life revolved around drinking and that it would ruin him.
Black sheep, Black sheep, Bad boy of the family, Two strikes against him from the start
Joey's family saw him as the black sheep and always thought of him as a troublemaker who was destined to fail.
Livin' life out of the street, Paid the price that left a scar
Growing up in the streets came at a cost for Joey and left him with permanent scars.
Good times and a couple of laughs were, Just what, Joe was after
Joey sought good times and laughter to escape his troubles.
Love came ina girl named Jane, She tried to keep him tame
Joey found love in Jane, who tried to keep him in line.
It's hard to walk the line, Born under a bad sign, The city was an ice cold place, Pain was written in Joey's face
It was tough for Joey to stay on the right path due to his upbringing and the harsh environment he lived in, which was evident in his expression.
Lord knows that he was a hard one, Switchblade and a .38 handgun
Joey was a tough guy who carried around dangerous weapons.
Joey got two years in the State Penn, He's coming back, But he just don't know when
Joey was sentenced to two years in prison and planned to return home, but he didn't know when he would be released.
Doin' time got Joey thinkin', Started prayin' and he gave up drinkin'
During his time in jail, Joey had a lot of time to think and changed his ways, turning to prayer and giving up drinking.
Parole's comin' in six months maybe, Not knowin' Jane's having his baby
Joey may be granted parole in six months, but he doesn't know that Jane is carrying his child.
Left jail straight as an arrow, Gonna stay on the straight and narrow, He loves Jane, and he loves little Joey, Lord knows
Upon his release, Joey vowed to stay out of trouble and take care of his family, knowing how much he loves Jane and their child.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM R. MCLEAN, ANDRES TITUS, JAMES ALEXANDER, BEN CAULEY, ALLEN ALVOID JR. JONES, JOHNNY HAMMOND
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on Hold On
Wow I forgot all the hits they had