24 Hours A Day (song)

"24 Hours a Day" is a 1976 song by heavy metal band Triumph from their debut album Triumph. The song was written by Rik Emmett and had existed as part of Triumph's stage act as far back as 1975. It has appeared on three studio albums, although it has never been re-recorded. Originally appearing on the self-titled debut, later re-appeared on the re-packaged Rock and Roll Machine released two years later. Then in 1995 when the self-titled debut was re-distributed as the album In the Beginning

Though the song is not a duet in the purest form it has two different vocalists. The opening verses, melodic section, is sung by Rik Emmett, until it becomes a full-bore rocker where the microphone is turned over to drummer Gil Moore. The song is also notable for being the only time throughout the bands career that Mike Levine sings any lead, this being the 'Everybody Party' section of the chorus.

This was the band's second ever single, originally only released in Canada, until an international deal was scored.

Triumph
  • Rik Emmett
  • Gil Moore
  • Mike Levine
  • Former members
Studio albums
  • Triumph (1976)
  • Rock & Roll Machine (1977)
  • Just a Game (1979)
  • Progressions of Power (1980)
  • Allied Forces (1981)
  • Never Surrender (1983)
  • Thunder Seven (1984)
  • The Sport of Kings (1986)
  • Surveillance (1987)
  • Edge of Excess (1993)
Compilations
  • Classics (1989)
  • Livin' for the Weekend: Anthology (2005)
  • Extended Versions: Triumph (2006)
Live albums
  • Stages (1985)
  • King Biscuit Flower Hour (In Concert) (1995)
  • Live at the US Festival (2003)
Videos and DVDs
  • A Night of Triumph (2004)
  • Live at the US Festival (2003)
Songs
  • "24 Hours a Day" (1976)
  • "Rock & Roll Machine" (1977)
  • "Hold On" (1979)
  • "Lay it on the Line" (1979)
  • "Allied Forces" (1981)
  • "Magic Power" (1981)
  • "Follow Your Heart" (1984)
Related articles
  • Discography


Famous quotes containing the words hours and/or day:

    “There is no human bliss equal to twelve hours of work with only six hours in which to do it.”
    —Anthony Trollope (1815–1882)

    “Rejoice with the day lily for it is born for a day to live by the mailbox and glorify the roadside”
    —Anne Sexton (1928–1974)