The Triumph Tour was a concert tour by The Jacksons, covering the United States and Canada from July 8 to September 26, 1981. The tour grossed a total of $5.5 million, setting a record-breaking 4 sold-out concerts in Inglewood, California, just southwest of Los Angeles.
History[]
By 1981, the Jacksons had regained success as a platinum-selling recording group with two albums, Destiny (1978) and Triumph (1980). Additionally, lead singer Michael Jackson was in the final stages of promoting his 1979 multi-platinum album, Off the Wall. This tour allowed Michael to bring in new show production ideas more to his liking. Inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire's live shows, Michael created the costumes and designed the stage. He and his brothers also collaborated on an intro that signaled similarities to their "Can You Feel It" music video. As it had been for many years, the choreography was done by Michael, Jackie and Marlon Jackson. The shows included magical elements designed by Doug Henning—for example, Michael disappearing in smoke during "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"
Setlist[]
- Can You Feel It
- Things I Do For You
- Off the Wall
- Ben
- Walk Right Now
- This Place Hotel
- She's Out Of My Life
- The Jackson 5 Medley: "I Want You Back" / "ABC" / "The Love You Save"
- I'll Be There
- Rock With You
- Lovely One
- Workin' Day and Night
- Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
- Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
Trivia[]
- The song "Walk Right Now" was removed from the setlist around August, making it one of the rarest songs to track down.
- In early shows, "This Place Hotel" didn't have an explosion and was instead used in "Walk Right Now"
| Tours | ||
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| "Bad World Tour" • "Dangerous World Tour" • "HIStory World Tour" • "This Is It" | ||
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