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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Boy
Triumph Lyrics
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I've got a fist full of money
And I'm feelin' alright
Lookin' for trouble like young boys do
I've got a bad reputation and an attitude
Ridin' with the devil
We're tearin' up this town
Hear my motor screaming
CHORUS:
It's the boys night out
Dogs begin to howl
It's the boys night out
The dogs are howlin' tonight
Walkin' on the wild side out of control
We're a hard act to follow
Let the good times roll
Better lock up your daughters
When we knock on your door
You know we love 'em and leave 'em
Begging for more
Hidin' in the alley
Running from the law man's noose
There's a full moon risin'
The boys are on the loose
CHORUS
The lyrics to Triumph's song "Boy's Night Out" portray a wild and reckless night out on the town. The singer is drooling like a dog with a fist full of money and a bad reputation. He's ready to cause trouble like young boys do. The theme of bike riding with the devil adds to the overall sense of recklessness, and the sound of the engine revving is a hallmark of the song.
As the night progresses, the singer and his friends become more and more out of control. They're a hard act to follow, and the lyrics urge listeners to let the good times roll. The boys are on the loose, hiding in alleys and running from the law.
The chorus of "Boy's Night Out" emphasizes the wildness of the night. The dogs begin to howl, and the boys are howling too. The imagery of the full moon rising adds to the overall sense of danger and uncertainty. The boys night out is a time for breaking the rules and living life on the edge.
Overall, "Boy's Night Out" is a song about rebellion, about letting loose and having fun without worrying about the consequences. It's a celebration of a wild and reckless lifestyle, one that the listener is invited to join in on.
Line by Line Meaning
Droolin' like a dog on a Saturday night
I am very excited and eager like a dog on a weekend night.
I've got a fist full of money
I have a lot of cash in my hand.
And I'm feelin' alright
I am feeling good and confident about what's to come.
Lookin' for trouble like young boys do
I am searching for some excitement and adventure, like how young boys would.
I've got a bad reputation and an attitude
I have a negative image amongst others and a confrontational demeanor.
Ridin' with the devil
I am acting recklessly and dangerously.
We're tearin' up this town
We are causing chaos and destruction in this place.
Hear my motor screaming
My vehicle's engine is roaring loudly with speed and power.
Let's put the hammer down
Let's go faster and push ourselves to the limit.
CHORUS: It's the boys night out
Tonight is an evening for guys only to have fun and recklessness.
Dogs begin to howl
The animals in the area are sensing or alerting to our untamed behavior.
It's the boys night out
Tonight is an evening for guys only to have fun and recklessness.
The dogs are howlin' tonight
The animals in the area are sensing or alerting to our untamed behavior.
Walkin' on the wild side out of control
We are engaging in reckless or dangerous behavior without any restraint or caution.
We're a hard act to follow
Our behavior or actions would be difficult for others to replicate or top.
Let the good times roll
Let's have a great time and enjoy ourselves fully.
Better lock up your daughters
Parents or guardians should be wary of their young women being around us.
When we knock on your door
If we come over, people should be cautious of what might happen.
You know we love 'em and leave 'em
We tend to have brief affairs or one-night stands and do not commit.
Begging for more
The women who we engage with will desire more even if we offer little.
Hidin' in the alley
We might need to take refuge from the law or others in narrow spaces away from public view.
Running from the law man's noose
We are trying to evade the legal authorities or consequences of our actions.
There's a full moon risin'
The natural world is aligning with our wild and reckless behavior.
The boys are on the loose
We are free to act wild and without restraint, creating unpredictability and danger.
CHORUS
Tonight is an evening for guys only to have fun and recklessness.
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Paul G.
Not too many people are aware of this track which kind of makes it feel like it's my own little gem. This instrumental evokes so much emotion. Rik is so underrated and under appreciated.
David Campbell
I've listened to this a thousand times! It only gets better with time! Probably the most underrated main stream band of all time!
MrAitraining
Yeah, I used to brag about Rik and Triumph to my high school buddies. They knew of the commercial hits, but Rik's real gems were tracks like this that only people who bought their albums would know
Chris Federoff
agreed always loved his palying style
Kelly Mark
Well i am so glad that you enjoyed your listen :)
Andy Boundy
I must've listened to this over well over 1000 times over the last 30yrs. Have never got sick of hearing it!.
Thanks for sharing
Kelly Mark
So glad that you enjoyed it! awesome band so i say :)
ac_metalgods🍺🐭⛳
You know a song is good when you can't believe it's over so quickly.
Kerry Collins
Let this song Take You where it will, let it drag your heart through the memories
Erik Surbaugh
One of the great guitar pieces ever. I have emotional attachments to this that scare me.