Triumph
Released: October 18, 1980
Recorded: 1980
Length: 44:39
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Album Details
Track Listing
Can You Feel It
Lovely One
Your Ways
Everybody
Heartbreak Hotel (This Place Hotel)
Time Waits For No One
Walk Right Now
Give It Up
Wondering Who
Album Singles
Lovely One — September 1980
Heartbreak Hotel — November 1980
Can You Feel It — February 1981
Walk Right Now — June 1981
Time Waits For No One — September 1981 (UK)
Album Summary
Triumph is the fourteenth studio album by The Jacksons, released on October 18, 1980 by Epic Records.
The album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States and peaked at No. 10 on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. Triumph sold three million copies worldwide in its original run. Hit singles from the album were Can You Feel It, Lovely One, and Heartbreak Hotel, which was later renamed This Place Hotel to avoid confusion with the Elvis Presley song of the same name.
The Jacksons shared lead vocals and solo spots on some songs on the album, but Michael Jackson, who had recently released his multi-platinum selling album Off The Wall (1979), handles most of the lead vocals and writing duties. Triumph was The Jacksons' first album to reach number-one on the US Billboard R&B Albums chart since Maybe Tomorrow in 1971. The album sold over two million copies worldwide, and The Jacksons did not release another studio LP until Victory in 1984. On December 10, 1980, Triumph achieved its Platinum certification in the United States for the sales of over one million copies in the country. It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1981.
Singles released from the album are Lovely One, Heartbreak Hotel (This Place Hotel), Can You Feel It, Walk Right Now, and Time Waits For No One.
Album Editions
Original
Released October 18, 1980
Music
Can You Feel It
Lovely One
Your Ways
Everybody
Heartbreak Hotel (This Place Hotel)
Time Waits For No One
Walk Right Now
Give It Up
Wondering Who
Edition Notes: Available on LP, 8-Track, cassette, CD and digital.
Expanded Edition
Released September 1, 2008
Music
Can You Feel It
Lovely One
Your Ways
Everybody
Heartbreak Hotel (This Place Hotel)
Time Waits For No One
Walk Right Now
Give It Up
Wondering Who
This Place Hotel (Single Version)
Walk Right Now (John Luongo Disco Remix)
Walk Right Now (John Luongo Instrumental Remix)
Edition Notes: Available exclusively on CD.
Expanded Version
Released February 11, 2021
Music
Can You Feel It
Lovely One
Your Ways
Everybody
Heartbreak Hotel (This Place Hotel)
Time Waits For No One
Walk Right Now
Give It Up
Wondering Who
Can You Feel It (Jacksons X MLK Remix)
Can You Feel It (Island Remix feat. David Sanborn)
Can You Feel It (Kirk Franklin Remix feat. Tamela Mann)
Can You Feel It (7" Version)
Lovely One (7" Version)
This Place Hotel (7" Version)
Walk Right Now (7" Version)
Walk Right Now (John Luongo Special Remix)
Walk Right Now (John Luongo Disco Remix)
Walk Right Now (John Luongo Instrumental Remix)
Edition Notes: Available exclusively on digital.
Short Films
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Can You Feel It
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The accompanying video, entitled The Triumph, was noted for its special effects created by Robert Abel and Associates. Michael created the video's concept and Tito's sons Taj and Taryll appeared as extras. In 2001, it was voted one of the 100 best videos of all time, in a poll to mark the 20th anniversary of MTV. The video was featured on the bonus disc of the Michael Jackson's Vision box set. The prelude narration is spoken by voice-over artist Ken Nordine.