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- It should’ve been the zenith of his career… On a fateful night backstage in Knoxville, Tennessee in the summer of ’77… Instead…it was a coup de grace that led to his exit from the supergroup he helped create. Randy Meisner of the Eagles was allegedly too sick to sing his encore spotlight classic rock hit Take it To The Limit with its legendary high note finale. He and Glenn Frey got into a shouting match backstage on the Hotel California tour that night and it got really ugly when Randy punched Glenn in the face. Police tried to break it up but Don Henley called them off. The story behind the song that was the crowning achievement for one of the most beautiful voices of the 70s, and the infamous incident that centered around one of the most recognizable songs in Classic Rock history that sealed this artist’s fate as a member of one of America’s greatest bands… and a tribute to the late country-rock pioneer who’s high harmony helped bring so much depth to Eagles classics like Take It Easy and Witchy Woman is next on Professor of Rock
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So, it’s time for another edition of #1 in Our Hearts. This show honors songs that were so unbelievably great, they absolutely should've been #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. But for whatever reason, be it radio play, lack of marketing, label support, or just sheer stupidity, the song came up short. On previous episodes, we have covered Sara by Fleetwood, Reelin In the Year by Steely Dan, and Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty. Today it’s a band who has had their share of #1 hits but this is one that is a no-brainer and one of their most beloved songs… it comes from the amazing Eagles… again One of the most successful bands of the Rock Era, was also one of the most tumultuous.
During the group’s rise to international superstardom, the clashes between the band members were legendary, especially between the four co-founders of the group: Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner. Leadon couldn’t stomach the constant friction and hated the musical evolution of the band away from its country-rock roots.
His discontent came to a head in 75 during one of those notorious backstage blowouts when he got into a heated argument with Frey and poured a bottle of beer over Glenn’s head. Bernie thought a few months' hiatus from the Eagles would smooth things over, but the rest of the band vetoed, and Leadon was gone shortly after the dousing. Two years later, tired from non-stop touring and nonstop fighting, Randy Meisner, snapped and had his infamous altercation with Glenn Frey that led to HIS departure from the Eagles at the end of the Hotel California Tour. - Zábava
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Poll: What is your pick for the greatest vocal performance on a song from the rock era?
Janis Joplin "Piece of my Heart"
Free Bird
Metal Health
Rainbow In The Dark
Bono, With Or Without You
Trouble - Elvis
Unchained Melody - Righteous Bros/Elvis
You’re Not Alone Any More - Roy
Angel in The Morning - Juice Newton
Child In Time Ian Gillan
Mistreated David Coverdale
Take It To The Limit
Save Me Freddie Mercury
Stargazer RJD
I worked at the Sheraton Universal while Randy Meissner did a long-term stay. He would get bored and come down to chat with front desk staff, primarily me. He was so sweet. He told me that he would have been happy in a moderately successful band. He really loved being a studio musician. Hotel California launched the Eagles into the stratosphere. He was suddenly in a very hot band and the stress made him snap. He was shy. He was private. He wasn't really built for the cameras, the constant interviews and the pressure. As the Eagles became more and more successful, the stress ended his marriage and wrecked his spirit. My favorite of his songs was "Try and Love Again." His marriage was over and he was afraid to look for someone else. I really liked him. He acted like a big brother. All of Eagles came to visit him, but he warned me not to accept a date from Don Henley. He said Don was trouble.😊
Henley is still trouble in his own way.
Thanks - that's a cool story. It's easy for us fans to forget how human our music heroes are. They're just like us and the people we know, for better or for worse. It sounds like he was generally the nice guy in the Eagles, but he never knew he was bipolar in those days, so he had to be unpredictable. Punching a bandmate is a possible sign of a manic episode. So is indulging all night. But it sounds like the nice guy was who he really was - his genuine self. I'm glad he eventually got his diagnosis with enough time to enjoy a few years without that hanging over him. And I'm glad you got to know him when he was his true, gentle self. What a gift!
If you're interested, I've got experience with another bipolar musician (no one famous, though he deserved to be - an extraordinary songwriter and musician). He was a former bandmate. He jumped off the stage and beat the crap out of a guy at a small bar gig. He was a really gentle person and a good friend. It was shocking and incredibly out of character for him. He spent the night cooling off in jail, and over the next few days he told each of us (by phone) he had a gun and he was going to kill us, including my wife. Obviously the band was done, and I never saw him after that.
He was never diagnosed, but he wrote in his songs about his pattern of getting a good thing going then messing it up. I didn't connect the dots until a few years later when I bumped into his close friend, and he told me how awful the guy felt about what he'd done, and that he'd done things like that many times before and didn't know why. Five years later he took his own life, never knowing it was (in my opinion) a simple illness with a simple treatment. I really miss him. He was a good friend and an extraordinary artist.
Thank you for sharing @jaenn3.
Thank you for your post. I love Randy. A very humble and beautiful soul.
I talked about only his good side. A room service waiter came back from delivering food to Randy. He looked astonished. He told me Randy offered him a tip OR his choice of drug. The long dresser was covered in drugs that were neatly categorized and in their own section. A doorman told me Randy was driving his car in the parking structure - backwards. It was 2am. He went up and down every level over and over again. Doormen were freaked out because there were some extremely expensive cars in the valet parking. He never hit a car. But he was good and generous to employees there. Everyone loved him.
Back in the 70s my mother played the 45 of "Take It to the Limit" over and over again. I'm not sure I ever saw her love a song so much! Every time I hear it, I also hear her singing along with her sweet voice. I lost Mom shortly after she turned 80 in 2020... thanks for giving me a beautiful memory of her ❤
Thanks for sharing.
My mom had the 8 track and she'd be blasting it when I'd drive up to visit. She passed in 2010 at 83. The Eagles were her favorite band. Good memories, for sure!❤
There’s just a magical ingredient that makes the song come alive. Sorry for the loss of your mother, Lorrie. ❤
I can understand that one was sitting next to my late mom after she had started cancer treatments and we were singing along with George Strait. she was singing You Look So Good In Love and thinking to my self that isn't my moms voice God bless
You just made me cry….instantly:)
No one can sing Take it to the Limit like Randy...it gives me chills every time I hear it. It is such a shame he left the group when he did. Rest in Peace, Randy.
But it has gotten unpleasant for him plus he was there for the BEST years and involved in the BEST songs, don’t you think? I loved Randy-wish he were still here and life was good for him-cause I think it got difficult at the end. I’ll never forget him and his contributions to rock music 👍
Randy wrote it too, so makes sense he sings the best version with his vocal talent.
What was the high note ?? The words I mean?
@@rachelgarcia4301 6:43, "wo-oh"......while the rest of the band sings, take it to the limit
High note or no, it doesn't get much better than Take It To The Limit! Bar none, it's my favorite track by The Eagles. RIP Randy Mesiner.
It's such a classic song!
@@ProfessorofRock I like Randy's contribution in Hotel California .
Agreed!
Right there with you! I love this song.
Glenn said that on One of These Nights Randy hit notes that only a dog could hear! 🤣
Thank you for the tribute to Randy Meisner...a gentle man...i'm 62 years old... Take it to the limit is my favorite Eagles song....excellent job as always....greetings from Caracas, Venezuela
My fav also ❤
Yeah I'm 63 and no one could sing that song like Randy, he was a great bassist and singer. I hate to think of his passing but we all walk the same trail when comes to the end
In that performance, Randy got a standing ovation.
I think that The Eagles lost their magic with the departure of Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner, and Don Felder. You can hear the seeetness and humility in Randy's voice. RIP Randy, thanks for the music.
They made up the magic of the band.
Totally agree!
Bernie hated them going to a more rock based sound, Randy hated singing this song live and got into a heated argument with Frey about it and Felder sued the band because his name wasn’t first in a song.
@TheSjuris No Felder sued Eagles LTD because he was illegally fired. He was an officer of the corporation who couldn't be fired. Fry & Henley also cheated him from royalties he was entitled too.
@@lylecampbell9036 everyone can be fired. Royalties were from 2 items released in the late nineties. Felder is nothing without the Eagles. He probably lost more money by suing then by touring. He also failed to understand that rock groups aren’t democracies they are usually run by one or in this case 2 members who contribute most of the songs. The Eagles were established by Henley and Frey. Felder shouldn’t have been a corporate member either. Drugs and alcohol brought the band down in the 70’s.
RIP Randy. Hard to see so many musicians of your youth passing away. Hits you in the gut each time
Right? It's so sad. We lived through the greatest time in music history!
@@ProfessorofRock We did indeed
@@ProfessorofRock... yes!!! 👍👍👍
First Sinead O’Connor, then Randy, and now Pee Wee. Part of my childhood just went away with the latter. 😢
Sometimes when I watch the news and these announcements come on I find it hard to breathe and it doesn’t go away for a few minutes. I guess I’m learning to deal with mortality. I keep trying to remind myself that Jung said that to let fear of mortality allow you to fear living is to forget the purpose of living the second half of life.
My favourite Eagles song and a monumental vocal performance from such a gentle soul.
R.I.P.
"Take It To The Limit" will always be Randy Meisner's song. Just an outstanding vocal performance which will stand for all of time. Saw him sing this song live back in 1977. Just perfect and without in - ear monitoring! Thank you Randy. You have made your mark in what we call music, and you will not be forgotten. May you Rest In Peace sir.
I bet it sounded just as great live.
Loved him. ❤
It’s tough when a guy doesn’t want to be out front but can so easily be out there.
1977,LUCKY you!!!
I too saw the Eagles do this in person,twice in one weekend.
I’ve always adored Randy. He’s been my favorite Eagle since I can remember. I never knew he started writing Desperado! That’s awesome! Thank you for giving him the credit he deserves for that and also for being the amazing vocalist and musician he was! I appreciate you taking the time to remember him and explain all that he accomplished. He was an amazing part of music history. RIP Randy Meisner! You are missed!
Love you randy
Take it to the limit wasn't my favorite Eagles song growing up, but as I've grown older and lived through the heartaches of life along the way it's the one that speaks the loudest. RIP Randy Meissner
It's so true. Thanks for sharing!
It’s a treasure, isn’t it?
The 77 version is far superior to the recorded version
What a great loss!!! Randy was one of the very few who invited fans into his home; his late wife, Lana, would make sure all the fan mail was answered by Randy. He took the time to personally address each letter / envelope himself, adding his personal touches. Such a down-to-earth gentle, kind, lover of nature, humble human. His contributions to the music world will live on forever! Thank you Professor of Rock for this great clip!!! You did Randy justice!
There's a reason The Eagles greatest hits is one of the best selling albums of all time. Some of the finest songs ever crafted. Absolutely timeless.
Some classics on that one.
RIP Randy nobody will ever sing Take It To The Limit like you 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️
As soon as I heard the sad news of Randy's passing, I KNEW WITH 100% certainty our Great Professor of Rock was going to feature HIM AND "Take it to the Limit" on an episode. This channel is more than trivia and music nostalgia. It gives ALL of us music lovers a place to congregate and grieve when we lose a legend like Randy or Gordan. You're doing GREAT WORK PROFESSOR! Keep up the wonderful work and touching eulogies of our fallen music legends! (you'll hit 1 million subs soon I'm sure)❤
I hope we’ll get a feature on “Nothing Compares 2 U” soon. R.I.P. Sinead 😢
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I'm sure it's in the works :)
When I first encountered this channel, I thought that claiming the label "Professor of Rock" might be audacious, but after watching dozens of the videos, I don't object.
Although Try and Love Again is my favourite Randy Meisner song (and should've been a single!), Take It to the Limit still gives goosebumps. The look of satisfaction on his face when finishing the falsetto in that Washington DC concert video is priceless, esp. when you think of how hard it would've been for Randy to rise above his stage fright night after night. Rest easy, Randy, thank you.
Try and love again is my fav too. Read my autobiography above. Hana
@@laurarominger2073mine too. As another eagles biography put it” it’s the sleeping gem of the hotel California album”. Indeed it is my favorite eagles song. It’s haunting, sad, but hopeful. The ending of a love while looking forward to a new one resonated with me strongly. The harmonies, the clashing guitars, Randy’s wine like voice. Perfect song. Rest easy randy 😢
And Glenn was grinning like a proud Dad. Awesome moment. ❤
Amen to that! I love that song as well!
@@bennnnu380 I’ll tell you my story. Had a break up and was still reeling. Driving home one day and this song came on. I’d been down awhile. This song made me feel like everything was gonna be okay. That transforming. I called the radio station and asked what band was this? The eagles. I felt like a dumbass but I’d never heard it before. Weeks later went on a road trip with my bestie to the ocean. Of course it was on my mixed travel tape (haha) but also listened to a lot walking on the beach. Music can turn your thoughts around. Powerful.
Take it to the limit was always my favorite song from the Eagles 🦅
R.I.P. Randy 🤙🏻
A truly beautiful song!
It’s a classic for sure. 👍
Im so happy you honoured Randy like this. Words can never say enough how great of a musician he was and his huge contribution to the 70s.
Absolute legend.
Even as a man in his 50’s,many times I hear this song and when he says “you can spend all your time making money, you can spend all your love making time”…..I cry! Thank you Randy for reminding me I’m human.
I'm shocked this hadn't been blocked yet, but I'm thrilled it hasn't. My favourite Eagles song bar-none; I was heartbroken when Randy passed. What a gorgeous tribute.
This might just be my favorite episode ever. Love, love, love Randy and especially this song.
THanks for watching! Any request for a for future videos?
That’s a high honor!
Every time that pause and start again in Take It To The Limit plays I just get goosebumps.
Played it for my kids and they just loved it.
Saw the documentary and I just wanted to jump inside the tv and hug him.
What a voice, what a talent.
Indeed!
One of the finest moments in rock.
It's a deep cut, but Try and Love Again is one of my favorite Eagles songs. RIP Randy.
Not so deep in my book.
'Wasted Time" is my favorite Eagles time.
Hotel came out my senior year high school.
EVERYBODY played it.
The whole album was on jukebox at the foosball hall.
I love that song as well ❤️
Great song.
Ah, Randy. What a voice, what a legacy. May his memory be a blessing.
As a boomer..the Eagles quickly became one of my top five bands of all time. The songs have gotten me through a few mri's so I will forever be indebted to them. 😊 Will miss Randy and his music. Will always hum his songs. RIP RM
Randy was amazing on Take It to the Limit. He was also fantastic on Try and Love Again and Midnight Flyer.
I agree.
Midnight Flyer is my go-to for the Eagles harmonies and Randy's voice...
Try and Love Again has always been one of my favorite Eagles songs.
Too Many Hands is a rocker
Midnight flyer is my CZcams name for a reason!😉
That was a very respectful nod from Timothy B! In my opinion, both he and Randy had the best voices in The Eagles.
Another great voice silenced.
I remember my mom buying the Eagles Greatest hits album and her singing along to this song. I was always amazed at Randy's falsetto and how it really was the icing on those great Eagles harmonies. Although Timothy is a great dual threat in his own right, there's something about Randy's voice that can't be touched. Rest easy, Randy.
Randy was no doubt such a great vocalist.
Another piece of my childhood gone. Randy Meisner, his beautiful voice and his touching music will forever be part of the fabric of my life. Thank you Randy. What a great and fitting tribute, Adam.
The song, Gonna Try to Love Again, was my favorite Randy Meisner song. It should have gotten more recognition than it did.
It is such a great song.
RIP Randy Meisner, another under appreciated singer who deserves the title of "The Voice".
IMO the best harmony The Eagles ever had was Seven Bridges Road. I love all of their music but Seven Bridges Road gives me chills every time I hear it. Also The Sad Cafe is severely underrated! A beautiful song in its own right. ❤
I'm 18 and have loved classic music my whole life. Randy's death was the first one that hit hard for me. I listened to Take It to the Limit the day after he died and I found a new meaning to that song.
Loved Randy Meisner, beautiful, beautiful voice!!! I could listen to him sing all day!!! RIP 🙏
Randy, what a gentle soul talented, and appreciated beyond measure. RIP.
Take it to the Limit makes me remember summer vacation, swimming at the city pool all day, day camp, winter at the ice rink skating all day and choosing the song on a booth juke box at my favorite diner in my hometown. That song means happiness, childhood joy and freedom from worry. RIP Randy. ❤
Always thank😊 Ricky Nelson for his career because he hired him for the stone canyon band in 1969. He was featured on Ricky Nelson’s very last hit before garden party, she belongs to me, the Bob Dylan cover. I even met the sons of Ricky Nelson, gunner and Matthew who said that Randy Meisner always wanted to thank their dad for getting him his career
The Nelson Twins were featured on POR’s show before too I remember.
That's Rick Nelson, country rock pioneer, not Ricky Nelson, teen idol.
@@ronfowlermusic😂😂
I was just going to say.... Rick. It's "Rick".
The Eagles - so many iconic hits in the 70s growing up !
Hotel California
New Kid In Town
Best Of My Love
Lying Eyes
Take It To The Limit
Take it Easy
Life in the Fast Lane
One Of These Nights
Desperado
Heartache Tonight
My boyhood gems ! Especially with my dad playing the AM radio at home and in his car !
That list is a Greatest Hits Album! 5 songs on the A side and 5 songs on the B side !
Yo, their Greatest Hits album is the greatest selling album of all time...Inthink they have it coveted hahahaaa...good list, though...
70's AM radio did rock! Here in Chicago we had WLS AM 89! 😎👍
Don't forget In the City.
No joke!
I’da put Doolin/Dalton (all 3 versions) on there!
I believe that The Eagles 71-75 is as good as it gets in rock and roll. The chemistry is evident and unmatched. Their live album runs a close second on my list. Randy was an integral part of that chemistry. Not to take anything away from any other members.
What a sad story. Randy was incredibly talented, but sadly had some demons. So much tragedy in his life. Thanks for telling his story. Have an excellent day, Adam.
He treaded rough waters but made it out with some classic tunes. Rock on Jill 🤘
Yeah, several of his demons went by the name of Frey & Henley.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980, you too, Lilly 🤘🏻
@@MultiEviscerator, I guess so.
Huge personalities on small discs
I love Randy and Take It To The Limit is a favorite of mine. He had such an amazing voice and his last performance of that song was beyond amazing. I guess in that sense he left the Eagles "on a good note". 😉 😎 🫡
On a high note!
That's right.
@@kayakutah 😂😂😂 Even better! 😃💯🫡
On a good high note no doubt!
I guess if I wait for people to be perfect to enjoy their talents, my life will be pretty barren. The Eagles music has brought a lot of joy into my life and I still (at 71) crank up their tunes and get lost in the music. Thank you for sharing their stories.
To quote the Human League, “I’m only human, born to make mistakes”
arguably one of the best American bands ever
America's band? We could probably call them that! Don't you think?
I'll argue that🤔
Randy Meisner was a musical genuis🎶
Glen Frey & Don Henley RUINED that band🙄😒
Look at how they sue EVERYBODY for COVER SONGS these days🙄😒
They are the equivalent of Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley of KISS🙄😒
Songs after Meisner's departure are weak.
🎶when we're huuuungry; love will keep us aliiiive🎶
Such a WEAK song🙄😒
I always mockingly sing that like a wimp ON PURPOSE...just before changing the radio.
I'm with the "boycott" because Henley is such an unprofessional "bitch"🤔
But I am NOT a bandwagoner.
It’s either the Eagles or Aerosmith
You decide??!!
Not the biggest fan, but I cannot deny them as music icons.
Randy Meisner grew up in Scottsbluff Nebraska, our hometown. He would come back and visit on occasion. His wife had a small gift store in town for awhile. We enjoyed the Eagles music when Randy was in the band.
Back when I was around 19 years old, I wasn't much of an Eagles fan. When Hotel California came out, I thought it was overplayed on the radio. The Eagles came to play at the college campus where I live, a friend and I got in free after the concert started and when Randy sang Take it to the Limit, I was stunned. Rest in Peace, Randy. You did it right.
I love his voice. He was definitely instrumental to the Eagles. I felt something died when he left. The Eagles were never the same again.
One of the most underrated singers imo. RIP Randy!
Just imagine the greatness the Eagles would have sustained with Randy still in the band for years after he unfortunately left. RIP Randy!
I agree. Shame on Frey & Henley for letting Randy go. They should've fought tooth & nail to keep him. Love their music, but Frey & Henley seemed to be greedy narcissists.
Randy quit the Eagles and the Eagles only lasted one more album before they called it quits back then. He got tired of the constant touring and drama in the band.
@@cougar24 Not what I was saying...It was a "imagine if" scenario!
Thanks, Professor, I've been waiting for this since I heard about Randy's passing. My favorite Eagle's song, and Randy is my favorite. Frankly, I think he was too good for them. God bless Randy, Heaven sounds just a little bit better now.
Nice tribute, Prof! Thanks. I knew Randy very well in HS, and played keys for several years in Randy's first band, the Drivin' Dynamics out of Scottsbluff, NE. We toured a 4-State area with a really good following, in part due to our ads on 50,000 watt KOMA out of Oklahoma City. Kids all over the Midwest with no access to R&R music on the radio, tuned in to A.M. 1520 when it got dark and the signal spread out. Randy was very funny, always joking around, and a real showman on stage. Great memories. It is true Randy was humble, a typical friendly farm kid, and very talented, indeed. So sorry to know of his passing. RIP.
That live video of Take It to the Limit is one of my all time favorite live performances. His voice is flawless, this was the music of my teens. I feel blessed to have been there and be part of that time in America. This country is unhinged today, I feel for kids in their teens.
I think I’ve watched the live Capital Center performance on CZcams about a gazzillion times. I love the smiles from the rest of the band as Randy killed it. A few months later - Knoxville.
Walsh looking at the camera like "You hearing this?"
I’ll head over to look at it!
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980It’s an amazing iconic performance
And Glenn Frey obviously having a great time. He was clearly proud of the sound that they were making. I wonder if Don Henley was coming close to a grin. Probably not.
Take It To The Limit has always been and always will be my absolute favorite Eagles song!
"Try and Love Again" is also one of my favorites... shame on me for not realizing he wrote that one, too. 😢❤
This was a very nice tribute to Randy Meisner. All bands have their ups and downs and disputes. It's unfortunate when some of those members are incapable of forgiving and moving forward. Randy helped the eagles sound really special just as the his band mates helped him along the way as well. RIP Randy
Take It To the Limit is my favorite Eagles song. I saw Randy Meisner in the 80s at a little Houston club, Fitzgerald’s. It was intimate and simply perfect. Thank you, Randy, for a happy memory. RIP.
Great episode of Randy's helping to shape the music, a fantastic singer and songwriter. I loved Hearts on Fire and of course take it to the limit. Rest In Peace Randy and thank you for your music❤
Thanks My Name!
Hearts on Fire was a great song as well.
That Randy Meisner voice of immense talent…..just jumps out at you on that song.
There's one thing that's for sure. I will never be able to sing this song like Randy, but give me a pickup truck and a backroad, and I'm gonna try.
Ha ha! Thanks!
Record yourself while you do it!
This is my all time favorite Eagles song… every time I hear it I am taken aback to when I was young and healthy and times were so simple and fun… I love your channel so much. Thank you for all of your hard work I want you to know that I appreciate it…
Well done, Professor. Randy Meissner is much more than a footnote in rock history, and was much more than a fine musician.
He was a spectacular vocalist in his own right. His voice had color, and subtly and he had great breath control. He was accomplished and overlooked because he made it look easy and didn’t draw much attention to himself while he performed both of his well honed skills.
Randy had that special voice that very few have such as Roy Orbison, Marty Robbins, etc. There was a soothing magic that occured when you heard their voice. It's like it takes you to a special place in your mind.
I hope Randy knew how much he was loved and appreciated for his amazing voice and gentle personality, by his many devoted fans. Rest easy sir. Thank you for your wonderful legacy.❤
Thank you for this wonderful tribute to Randy! I feel like he’s never received the credit due him throughout his career! Rest in peace, Randy Meisner, you will never be forgotten but will live in our hearts forever ❤
Oh my goodness, this is my favorite video you’ve ever made.
I’m 45, so Eagles were almost at their end when I was born. But I have a sister 10 years older than me, another 20 years older, and my mother was 40 years older. I was lucky to have all of their music in our house all the time. Records were always playing. And my sister (the oldest, 20 years older than me) loved Eagles. Take It to the Limit was one her favorites, and it was one of those that broke my sensitive child heart. I still cry when I hear it.
I’ve recently revisited Eagles and now they are one of my favorites. I love them, but I hate losing these legends, because I know we will never hear this kind of artistry in music again.
My biggest wish now is to see those who remain in their farewell tour.
Thank you again, Adam. You paid beautiful tribute to a wonderful artist and song in a way only you could.
One of my Meisner favs, is a song from the "Desperado" album called, "A Certain Kind of Fool". With "Desperado" being a semi-concept album about American Wild West folklore, there are parallels between being a gun fighter and a guitar slinger in that song. I'd highly recommend anyone who is not familiar, to give it a listen. Such a GREAT tune! :)
Long Time Eagles fan. Take it to the Limit was the best. Randy Meisner’s voice was like an Angel
I saw the Eagles in July 1977 in Savannah, Georgia along with Andrew Gold.
The Eagles opened with Hotel California and Take it to the Limit was the last song before they walked off stage.
And when they came back on stage for the encore, they did Take it Easy.
When Randy hit the unbelievable notes at the end of Take it to the Limit, the crowd in the Civic Center came unglued. I could have sworn that glass shattered all the way to Tybee.
A fascinating yet sad demise of one gifted musical artist. "Take it to the Limit" will always touch our hearts as it helps us keep those precious memories of Randy and the Eagles alive!❤
Randy was always one of my favorite Eagles. He had such a beautiful voice.
Thanks!
One of the greatest singers.
Randy sounds so very ADHD in his behavior, very creative, struggles to finish things, impulsive to leave things unfinished and explosive with emotion dysregulation. Probably many musicians fall into this category. Love his voice!!
A lot of drummers for sure.
He was no doubt my favourite singer in the group. His voice was just so sweet.
Oh wow - Randy Meisner was NOT a “backup singer” …! He began his singing and bass-playing career at age 15, and had several singles released while he was still a teenager - with The Drivin Dynamics, and with The Poor. He also sang lead on several Poco tracks before he left Poco - and the remaining Poco band members replaced his lead vocals yet kept his backing vocals. In Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band Randy WAS a backing singer - and in a clip of the track It Ain’t Easy we see Randy’s voice eclipsing Rick Nelson’s! In Eagles, Randy was one of the four 1971 co-founders - he and Bernie Leadon were the co-founders who brought the experience and expertise to the table, whereas Frey and Henley were relative rookies. In early videos we see all four co-founders sharing the limelight, but eventually giving way to “The Glenn and Don Show”, as Bernie put it in an interview. Randy became accustomed to standing in the shadows, almost as a session musician, because of the power plays by the Egoes - yet, Randy said in an interview after he quit Eagles that he wanted to sing lead MORE, not less. Randy composed and sang lead on a number of Eagles songs, including Midnight Flyer, Early Bird, Certain Kind of Fool, Tryin’ (a forerunner to Take It To The Limit, if you listen to the words, - and check out Randy’s swagger in this one!), Gotta Get Away, Try And Love Again. As a solo artist he wrote and sang other great songs too - such as One More Song, and made an uncharacteristic growling-howling rendition of Too Many Hands (co-written with Don Felder).
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you. I came looking for your comment the minute he said TITTL was his only lead vocal. Midnight Flyer is my favourite Eagles song after TITTL 77 and Last Resort.
Thanks so much for your wonderful tribute to the incomparable Randy Meisner, who was by far my favorite member of The Eagles.
There was something other worldly and ethereal about his voice that brought you to a place that few others could when you heard him sing. I was fortunate enough to see him perform with The Eagles in the 70s and his voice as he sang that signature song sent you soaring. When he left The Eagles, I was sad enough to note it in my diary, and I always felt that a lot of the heart and soul left the band after he did.
When I heard about Randy's troubles over the years, it was very disheartening, especially the tragic situation regarding the death of his wife. His recent passing makes me very sad, but at least he is at peace now.
Although he did not seek the limelight as much as some others might, he just wanted to play good music, I hope he left this world with the knowledge that he did make a difference in this world and many of us are thankful that he did. 20:51
This song at the Capital Centre is the best pop rock vocal by a male singer ever IMO. Randy is just sublime. Even Joe seems to realize at around 3:43 of the song when he looks at the camera and is like “Can you believe this? I can’t either.” Even though they broke up shortly after, during this show they hit heights very very few others have ever hit.
I live in western Nebraska and often sing karaoke in bars in Scottsbluff and in Mitchell were Randy owned a house. Unfortunately, I never met him as he did not spend a lot of time there in the last decade. Despite this, Randy's connection to his birthplace was never in doubt. Many of the iconic images of the Eagles feature Randy wearing his Frank Implement T-shirt. This yellow shirt with a green John Deere logo was from a hometown business. He certainly had the means to dress fancier, but that just wasn't Randy. A simple soul with an amazing voice.
Randy had a amazing voice. Take it to the limit is still one of my all time favorite songs. Rest in peace Randy.
Expect a knock on your door from Don Henley with his hand out.
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My first memory of the Eagles was Take It To The Limit. The second was Witchy Woman. I was hooked when I was just a grad schooler. The Eagles were my first favorite band. I was fortunate to see them in their farewell concert. I was mesmerized. They are one of the greatest classic bands of all time . And each of the band members voices were so unique. I think that is what really made them so special.
I appreciated this video. Randy was a very underrated musician. Coming from a bass player I always appreciated his bass lines.
The heart of a bluesman is represented in this song. Bassists tend to be laid-back supportive souls. God bless the lonely troubled soul of Mr Meisner. Peace brother..
Rock In Peace Randy Misner 🙏🎸
Amen! Randy was such a good dude.
He will be greatly missed.
Loved your presentation on Randy Meisner. I live here in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Was so neat to have a local boy make it to the heights Randy did with all the bands he played with. I used to sing right along with Randy, me in my '69 Mustang Fastback, Randy on a cassette, over and over again. Thanks for the show, you honored him well. Appreciate it. My condolences to Randy's family. Jesus saves.
My parents had the "Hotel California" album on vinyl. I remember hearing "Try And Love Again" as a little kid and falling in love with the song. That was my introduction to Randy Meisner.
Great intro with a great song.
My absolute favorite song by Eagles, followed by Wasted Time, Best of My Love
Me too! I had a crush on randy ever since! Rest in sweet peace Randy!
Their vocal harmonies were Beatles level!!
Rest in peace Randy Meisner
Thank you Adam - for your truly heart felt and in depth tribute to Randy Meisner. Always loved his (On The Border album) contribution "Is It True?" Thankfully, musicians leave behind their work for fans to listen to, remember and carry with us on our own journeys. We are fortunate to know Eagles music and especially Randy.
Thank you for this testament to a good and honest humble man. Randy was a Nebraskan and to me he was and always be the Eagles 🦅
Another fine breakdown of the content. As much as I have loved the Eagles over the years, I can’t help but be captivated by Professor of Rock’s story telling style commentary. The level of production of this channel is outstanding and reminds me of listening to the likes of Casey Kasem as a kid.
This song and especially Randy’s vocals are always in my constantly evolving top 5. His performance takes the listener to another place, one we mortals can only visit through the talent such as Randy.
Thank you so much for this beautiful tribute to Randy💞. Brilliantly, compassionately done, and well deserved.
"You can spend all your time makin' money. You can spend all your love makin' time.
If it all fell to pieces tomorrow, would you still be mine."
One of THE greatest lyrics I've ever heard!❤
It really is one of the greatest line in rock music.
Saw the Eagles three times in concert, long after Randy left the band. It is by far my favorite song of the Eagles, and Randy's performance of it, both in studio and the incredible live recording, will live on.
What a talented man, what a heart stopping song.
I was just listening to this, cruising the backroads 🥰, and really enjoying his incredible voice. Crazy to think how young they were: how young we all were❤
Absolutely!
Really having a hard time with this loss. Growing up in the 70s..not much was better than the Eagles. I was fortunate to see them perform at ASU in that era. Such a loss of an amazing tallent. Thanks for sharing your heart with us Randy. 😢
Wow, that story LITERALLY packed a lot of punches! 😲👊Thanks for keeping us up to speed with the details, Adam.
You bet! Thanks Trina! What would you like to see next?
@@ProfessorofRock I'm honestly content with each and every one of your reviews, to be honest!
Sad month for the music and entertainment community.
I've always considered The Eagles as "The American Beatles"...due to their prolific songwriting and their epic harmonies.
Indeed, also their guitar power was by no means lightweight, with Walsh, Fedler, Fry and Leadon.
Don't compare. Eagles are far ahead
Their harmonies, guitar play and song writing way ahead than the Beatles.
I completely agree with every comment, there will never be a greater, more talented band than The Eagles. Incredible singers whose harmonies were pure musical chemistry, legendary guitarists and songwriters with every member having a natural gift of understanding melody. The sum of their parts was only bettered by their overall greatness. I’ll give the Beatles credit for inspiring Glenn and Don Henley as they both stated that but the Beatles don’t compare to The Eagles, in fact nobody comes even close. We were so blessed to grow up with their incredible music as a backdrop to our lives and Ill be forever grateful for seeing their perfection live thirty eight times, so good in fact that the first time I saw them live, I had to pinch myself that I wasn’t hearing the actual recording. “How can they be so good” was my original thought at the time, and I’m still amazed at their perfection and professionalism. I’m obviously biased yes, but I stand by every word.
Randy was my favorite of The Eagles. Great voice & bass playing....and a real sweetheart he truly was.
I miss him. Terribly. He sang like an Angel Rest Dear Randy
Great tribute! The version of Take it to the Limit that's on "Eagles Live" is just incredible. Couldn't begin to tell you how many times I've listened to that sone - that entire album - in the last 40+ years. RIP Randy.