First off, I am a HUGE Eagles fan! I was fortunate enough to see them play all of their hits (and then some) in Toronto, 1994. I've seen well over 50 spectacular concerts including Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Dire Straits, Boston, just to name a few, but the Hell Freezes Over Tour is definitely *the* best concert I have ever experienced! The lighting wasn't over the top, (and rightfully so), but the *SOUND* was absolutely incredible. Even though the concert was held at an outdoor stadium, it was like hearing a $1,000,000 stereo in your bedroom! I have never heard anything like it (before or since). So ....... I love, love, LOVE Randy's contribution to the Eagles (RIP sir). Randy had exceptional writing skills, was a very good bass player (not great, but far better than average), had an incredible soprano voice that most female vocalists can only dream of having, *"HOWEVER"* to say that _" without Randy, the Eagles would never have been as successful"_ and that he was the _"heart"_ of the band, is simply ridiculous! Meisner, Leadon, Felder and Walsh are quintessential members of the group, no doubt. They all deserve accolades for sure but c'mon, everyone knows that both Henley and Fry hold the honor of being the *heart* of the Eagles! Now with hat said, there's tons of info out there that says they also hold the honor of being complete *assholes* to say the least.
Timothy B. Schmitt is a class act for his gracious speech about Randy Meissner. That was an awesome thing to do. Randy was one of the founding members of the Eagles & they should have treated him the same, if you're not feeling that good one night then change the songs around to help a good man who's feeling down. That was the thing that kept the Eagles from being one of the best bands ever, the constant bickering & fighting over dumb things that could have & should have been easily resolved. Rest in peace Randy Meissner, for you were a great musician !
Excellent point about Timothy, and excellent point about being treated better - especially during the 90's. Don and Glenn should not have forgotten that Randy helped put the band on the map; perhaps without him, the band may have gone unnoticed and never would have grown in fame. Sadly, it's been obvious over the years that Don and Glenn were a bit more greedy than the rest of the band members, and clearly, they both put their egos in front of the band's best interests. I love the Eagles music, always have, but can't respect behavior and attitudes of Don and Glenn. Despite all founding members agreeing that each member had an equal role and share in the band, Don and Glenn had other ideas, and that's an honest shame.
@@dankelly5150 We know that Randy's refusal to sing "Take it to the Limit" at a concert in Knoxville TN was the beginning of Meisner's departure from the group. I'm curious, Randy stayed until the end of the tour in September, did he ever sing the song in the remaining part of the tour?
I enjoyed Randy’s vocals and have much respect for Tim Schmidt and his acknowledgement of Randy. Unfortunately band members come and go. Randy was there in the trenches for sure. I was pleased that Tim Schmidt was brought in. Excellent choice. I know we all enjoyed the music even though we may not have known all the things going on behind the scenes. Still miss Glenn but I’m grateful for all the music he left us with!
@@70sladyalways25 Great words! Yeah I was a kid in the 70’s and the Eagles music was certainly the soundtrack to my childhood. Didn’t know about all the drama in the band back then. Nor why they changed band members multiple times. But liked every version of them through The Long Run. Not a big fan of the five of them sitting on bar stools at the front of the stage. I know they’re getting up there in age but I think they should wait til they’re in their 80’s to do that. Lol
Kind, humble human being. He had no idea how talented he really was. Thank you, Randy for your historical contribution to the music world your unique voice will live on…🎤🎸♥️
I guess I jumped the gun a bit. Looks like it was just updated and reposted. Sad news, but we're likely to be seeing plenty more as the calendar pages flip away. Joe Elliott sang "It's better to burn out, than fade away."
Everybody always talks about "Take it to the Limit", rightfully so, but has anybody really listened to the end of "One of These Nights" as they're fading out? He's obviously not singing lead, but he's hitting these high harmony notes that are maybe higher! If you put on good headphones and really listen it's amazing!
Absolutely! One of these nights is one of the best produced songs and yes, I said it to others, Randy's vocals in that track are beautiful. Just listen carefully and you'll hear brilliance!!
Henley's comment on One of These Nights was "Meisner hit notes only dogs can hear." And Henley hits an awesome high note himself at the end of that song.
Totally agree. I can still listen to Desperado and their first album in it's entirety. Imo, Henley was one of the most overrated singers and Randy just the opposite.
I absolutely love Randy and Bernie!!! I cannot stand Henley and Fry!! Even though they get most of the credit, they WERE IDIOTS!!! And even though Frye is dead, he was an asshole!!
@@theresajones8367 I never understood why the song was not noticed more. Gorgeous melody, harmonies and Randy's great singing. Probably because it was surrounded by all the hits on Hotel California.
As a lifelong Eagles fan, this is heartbreaking news. "Take it to the Limit" is my favorite Eagles hit, and Randy's vocal talent is on display. The Eagles now lost 50% of its original members (Glenn and Randy- RIP. I hope you both are playing songs together in heaven for the angels.
In total agreement with you about Henley and Frye. I believe Frye was the catalyst for all the "trouble" the band experienced. I still enjoy listening to the Eagles' songs despite my dislike for Frye. That band was a band for all times. I truly hope we don't ever forget Randy Meissner. NO ONE can sing 'Take It to the Limit' like he did.
@@garyaddcox8274 : Eagles were and are still brilliant and listening to their albums, to this day. Their music, like the Beatles will be timeless. Unlike the crap that is on radio since the late 90's.
@@garyaddcox8274 100% agree Gary. Henley and especially Frey were just awful to the other guys like Randy and Don F. Despite them, I still love the music. Randy was the best vocalist and take it to the limit was HIS song. And it's a pity Henley will still forbid Walsh of performing with Felder.
I agree with ya on that. The original 4 Eagles had great harmony. Bernie had a great ear for harmony and not a bad lead singer either. Randy was off the charts great on vocals! Thanks for watching!
I was first introduced to Randy in 1971 while he was touring with Linda/Jackson Browne...we went to a concert at a HS gym in Delaware and there he was leaning against a wall smoking a cigarette and rockin his aviator sunglasses...it was love at first sight! Randy and Bernie were the anchors that steadied the band...Glen was the high-powered engine that kept them running and Henley love him or hate him was the singer who made their music complete. The Eagles At this time, we need to celebrate Randy not rehash all the drama that was a part of his life...he was a sweet and gentle soul... remember him for his beautiful harmonies and boom boom bass playing. My thoughts and prayers to his children...family and friends..."And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make..." Godspeed Randy
Man its so sad to see these legends leave this earth. Another void has been formed. We loved his contribution to music and will be forever grateful we got to experience it. ❤️
Saw him in Toronto playing with POCO maybe early 1990s . He was a gentleman . Looked great and sounded great shook hands and chatted a bit. It was a memorable encounter . I believe he was very genuine. God bless you Randy wherever you may be.
First i have to mention something hard to miss...what a fine looking man he was. I loved what Timothy said, i always felt he was a laid back, very peaceful person. Timothy just seemed like the gentle one of the group. I learned a lot about Randy listening to this. TY. I don't need to hear the Eagles version of Take it to the Limit, i have heard it many times including Live. I prefer this version of Randy, he has passed and it deserves to be played by the man himself. Thanks again for posting.
Take it to the limit is still one of my favorite songs of all time. I got to see Randy in a small bar in NW Nebraska about fifty miles from his hometown. It was somewhere around 1983-85, he came in with the band, unannounced, didn't say his name or anything, but after a couple of songs, I recognized him, when I got up and went over to try and talk to him, I was stopped by two huge dudes in black leather jackets, they acknowledged that it was him, but I couldn't talk to him or ask for an autograph, he played the old kinks song "Lola", and people went wild. When word started getting around town with the locals, and more and more people started showing up, he quietly left out the backdoor by the bathrooms with his crew. It was the closest I got to seeing the Eagles. ❤
" Take It To The Limit " stands the test of time... the message of the song remains relevant especially in this time... thank You Randy Meisner for this treasure 👌 ! R.i.p .
@@jhardy0786 …. No, Bernie never mistreated Randy! Bernie left Eagles in 1975 (after their first five albums) when he saw it becoming “the Glen and Don (Henley) Show” - like Randy, he too was tired of the Egoes. I think that Don Felder and Joe Walsh were awful to freeze Randy out after Randy’s altercation with Glen - especially Felder, because he and Randy used to hang out all the time.
@@jchardymusictechnolagy .. aha, thanks for clearing that up. Sorry, my mistake. I agree that Henley and Frey mistreated Bernie, Randy and Don Felder, who were the other 3 members of the legal entity “Eagles Inc”, which assigned equal shares (to all members) of the profits generated from sales, royalties, performances, merchandise, etc. By getting rid of those 3, then all the profits would go to the remaining members - namely, Henley and Frey! Follow the money…
I moved from Ky to LA in 1979 I was gigging at the Disneyland Hotel four nights a week when I blew a speaker in my Musicman bass amp. Little did I know a good friend of mine who worked at LA Recording Studios knew Randy. I mentioned I needed a couple of speakers to replace the speakers in my amp. My friend said let me make a phone call and a couple of minutes later he returned and informed me he had found a couple of nice speakers for me said come on we will go pick them up. The next thing I knew he had taken me to Meisners home. I absolutely couldn’t believe it. We knocked on the door and Randy opened up telling us to come on in. We sat around and talked for awhile and Randy looked at me and said I understand you need a couple of speakers for your amp I said yes sir I do he went into another room and returned with two orange frame Guass bass speakers and said here these are on me. One of my greatest memories of life. I wish I had held on to those speakers.
I see Randy almost every night when I go to TH-cam and type in Eagles 1977 concert. I listen to them almost every other day because it’s probably some of the best music ive ever heard.
It took me 2 months to see and read anything about Randys career,from the beginning till the end, many interviews with people from all the bands he was playing with, including his private life by documents of his first wife Jennifer. It' an interesting story. My own conclusion: he was a very special man with a strong and beautiful character. He was the most beloved man I've ever seen. Inside and outside. I never knew that before. There were some jeaulous people around him in his Eagle time ( like Don Henley and Glenn Frey. ) but Randy was the best singer with his special vocal voice. Amazing! Their first serious tour started in the Netherlands, it was a great succes and they became popular. Finally Randy followed his heart and went his own way with all the ups and downs.That proves his personality. I'ts difficult to know he went seriously ill 😢. He is back where he was born in Scottsbluff! RIP RANDY. ❤
Thank you for doing this right! Someone who has his facts straight and appreciates what Randy brought to the music world! He was a kind and generous soul that had talent that knew no end! He loved nature and all animals Unfortunately his health was not kind to him the last few years. But music never left his ❤️ and soul. Still writing and singing when he was able He was so grateful for all his wonderful fans !R.I.P my sweet friend with Lana and your beloved doggies!❤😢
The list of great musicians I grew up listening to and trying to emulate, grows ever shorter and shorter. Rest In Peace, Randy. A true gentleman and a real nice fella.
Randy was the much loved golden eagle. I hope he is reading all of the comments from this well done video! I also need a weekly dose of his amazing voice on YouTUBE and have been looking for some recent news about how he is presently. The EAGLES are my wife’s and my favorite all time band. She would kiddingly say Randy was the only man she’d ever leave me for and that she was the ‘’woman who might have loved him that he never knew”. Many thanks RD
I love Randy he has an amazing voice am 61yrs but I still listen to his music wishing Randy and family happiness and good health take care and be safe Happy New Year
If you get a chance get the POCO reunion album..... well worth it.... too bad a couple of original lineup have passed away also.... LEGACY is the album
Thank's for sharing! This is a great tribute to Randy! I'm just seeing this on July 28th 2023 just 2 days after his passing. I just saw that he passed away last night before I went to bed. Thanks again! Rest in peace Randy! Your soul is free now.
I love his ballad "One More Song". I've listened to it over and over again for a long time. Now I really want him to sing one more song for us. I miss you, Randy. R.I.P.
Randy's music and voice lives on to those of us baby boomers who listened to the great bands he was apart of. Thanks Randy and thank you for sharing this video...
The original band members, Randy Meisner, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon created the unique sound that was the Eagles. It was magic. Randy's songwriting was poetry, and his vocal range was perfection. It's Randy's songs that always keep me coming back and running back for more. Truly missed.
Wow! I did not know that he passed. He was one of my favorite Eagles. "Take It To The Limit" is one of my favorite Eagle songs, if not the most favorite one. RIR Randy, you will always have a special place in my heart and mind. 😇
Nicely done. Randy's vocals on the live rendition of Take it to the Limit are amazing, especially when he hits the high note at the end of the song. Loved him as a part of the Eagles and was sad to see him leave and to have to deal with all of the personal health issues that followed.
Randy was my fav Eagles singer and in my top 10 all-time. Loved is voice in Poco and after the Eagles, also. RIP my friend, you brought a lot of joy to this world.
Great video! I live 30 mins away from Scottsbluff, and Randy's son Dana is a dear friend of mine. He was the drummer of a couple of bands we were involved in, and I've never met a more talented musician. Thank you for sharing this
Randy was the best bass guitar player of all time when he sang take it to the limit one more time oh man was he great no one would of sang it like him and to hear the fans they loved it so did I amazing singer rip Randy 🎸🎤
Timothy B. Schmitt is a Great Man he didn't let Struggles and Fights amongst other Eagles Members effect his Perception or Views. He Cherished his Time with Fellow Artist Randy Meisner Whom Had a Similar View of Performing Neither Sought Nor Wanted the Spotlight both Had A Love For playing and being a Key part of the Band as a Whole. The Eagles Just Weren't the Same with loss of Randy Meisner & Don Felder two Huge Geniuses of the Original Eagles ! Hotel California Wouldn't have Ever been Made if not For Don Felder's Multiple Contributions to this Song Starting With 100,Percent of the Melody Writing Secondly He Came up With The Double Neck Guitar Couples to Dual Yeah n Amps & Foot Pedal to toggie Between Amps to Get the Same Sound in Live Performances as Studio Versions which Were accomplished by Multiple Recordings Spliced &'Played together. This True Genius if Don Felder is underated and not Given the Respect Truly Due Him in my Opinion
Bless his sweet dear heart. His music gets me through bad days, and makes my greatest times GREATER. Thank you for sharing this compilation. Health and peace to Randy. And much love ❤️.
Love how you put that! "His music gets me through bad days and makes my greatest times GREATER" Thank you. I hope in some way Randy knows that about his music ❤
I grew up to next door to Randy's son Dana and my grandparents live down the street from his old Mitchell, NE home. Randy played in the World Classic Rockers and performed in Mitchell in the 2000's. I was able to meet Randy and the rest of the World Classic Rockers and even got to hang out on there tour bus.
That particular night, when the WCR played the fairgrounds in Mitchell, Randy was inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame along with other members of the Drivin' Dynamics including myself. I got to perform Take It To The Limit with him during the Dynamics show after the WCR show that night. I had the opportunity to hang out with Randy on several occasions and he was always extremely kind and humble. Just another Nebraska kid.
Nice video. I've loved Randy for a long time. I was fortunate enough to see him sing Take it to the Limit on the 77 Hotel California tour in June before he left the band. He was a talented and very handsome guy. I still think that was the best concert I've seen, and I've seen quite a few. Thanks for the memories Randy! We still love and miss you.💟
I was delighted to find videos of Randy playing with Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band . They were on TH-cam. He was certainly blessed with a beautiful singing voice.
I did. MAN I LOVED Randy Meissner...Be with God Randy my most deepest Condolences to his Children an Family..Good job Randy . There's a certain kid of thunder..Thats you Randy..
Sometime around 1980 I was driving to North Hollywood park on sunday to play softball with a bunch of other , in town, musicians. Informal, a weekly event. Where I grew up. On a side street I noticed a 51 ford coupe with a 4 sale sign. Stopping to look at it, I noticed a stunning 57 Corvette in the driveway next door. A guy wiping it down. Walking over I remarked how nice it car was. We talked a bit and he offered me a ride! SURE! We drove around and got on the Hollywood Fway and he opened it up a bit. Back at the house, I got out and thanked him, introduced myself, "Hi, Im Tom, Hi Tom him Randy, shook hands and left. Later, im thinking, Randy? RANDY? Holy shit that was Meisner! DUH! Did I feel stupid! Im a huge fan and I missed it. Im ALSO a Bass Player!!!! Some years later I found he was friends with my cuzin Bray Ghiglia, who played in the Roberts Meisner Band and with Firefall. But by then Randy had become so reclusive, so many bad things happened, his wife dying etc, I could never connect to have THAT conversation I would have loved. Thats my story. You can see me with Batdorf & Rodney on u tube "Batdorf & Rodney at Kent stage Part 1 and 2 if interested. Thats my story!
Randy was far and away the greatest singer in the band’s history
Agree
Without Randy the Eagles would never have been as successful. He was the heart and soul of the Eagles RIP Randy
He was a model l tried to follow. I had a lot of respect for him and the Eagles. Billybob
Ahhhh....not true
Never Say Never, no one really knows. But we do know what we had with all four members of the original Eagles.
What A Wonderful singér😊
First off, I am a HUGE Eagles fan!
I was fortunate enough to see them play all of their hits (and then some) in Toronto, 1994.
I've seen well over 50 spectacular concerts including Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Dire Straits, Boston, just to name a few, but the Hell Freezes Over Tour is definitely *the* best concert I have ever experienced! The lighting wasn't over the top, (and rightfully so), but the *SOUND* was absolutely incredible. Even though the concert was held at an outdoor stadium, it was like hearing a $1,000,000 stereo in your bedroom! I have never heard anything like it (before or since).
So ....... I love, love, LOVE Randy's contribution to the Eagles (RIP sir). Randy had exceptional writing skills, was a very good bass player (not great, but far better than average), had an incredible soprano voice that most female vocalists can only dream of having, *"HOWEVER"* to say that _" without Randy, the Eagles would never have been as successful"_ and that he was the _"heart"_ of the band, is simply ridiculous!
Meisner, Leadon, Felder and Walsh are quintessential members of the group, no doubt. They all deserve accolades for sure but c'mon, everyone knows that both Henley and Fry hold the honor of being the *heart* of the Eagles!
Now with hat said, there's tons of info out there that says they also hold the honor of being complete *assholes* to say the least.
Timothy B. Schmitt is a class act for his gracious speech about Randy Meissner. That was an awesome thing to do. Randy was one of the founding members of the Eagles & they should have treated him the same, if you're not feeling that good one night then change the songs around to help a good man who's feeling down. That was the thing that kept the Eagles from being one of the best bands ever, the constant bickering & fighting over dumb things that could have & should have been easily resolved. Rest in peace Randy Meissner, for you were a great musician !
They forced Don Felder out too. Enjoy the Eagles, but not a fan of Henley!
Excellent point about Timothy, and excellent point about being treated better - especially during the 90's. Don and Glenn should not have forgotten that Randy helped put the band on the map; perhaps without him, the band may have gone unnoticed and never would have grown in fame. Sadly, it's been obvious over the years that Don and Glenn were a bit more greedy than the rest of the band members, and clearly, they both put their egos in front of the band's best interests. I love the Eagles music, always have, but can't respect behavior and attitudes of Don and Glenn. Despite all founding members agreeing that each member had an equal role and share in the band, Don and Glenn had other ideas, and that's an honest shame.
As Joe Walsh once said, “Write a word, take a third”
❤ Randy's TAKE IT TO THE LIMITS has always been my favourite Eagles song ❤ R.I.P.
I think Try and Love Again is one of the most undervalued songs EVER
My favorite is, One of These Nights. What an incredible sexy song. Of course, I love, Take it to the Limit as well.
And Id argue perhaps the greatest song of all time. I know obviously opinions vary so greatly, but in my book......yea.
Timothy is a class act! It warmed my heart to hear him thank Randy!
Amen : )
Iv never heard anyone say one negative thing about Timothy, same goes fire Rick Nelson.
Yep that was damn straight up for him to thank Randy. Too bad Frey and Henley acted like such dicks.
@@seerstone8982 Ironic that both bass players had 2 of the biggest Eagles hits ever !
@@dankelly5150 We know that Randy's refusal to sing "Take it to the Limit" at a concert in Knoxville TN was the beginning of Meisner's departure from the group. I'm curious, Randy stayed until the end of the tour in September, did he ever sing the song in the remaining part of the tour?
Randy's voice was like a angel
Yes, it was.
Now it really is
I hope Randy has found peace, such a nice man with that beautiful voice. Rest in Peace, Randy.❤
He's teaching The Angles how to sing.
Without Randy.. Eagles so so..with Randy.. Brilliant.
And, Don Felder.
Schmit is also good. And Sympathic
Add the harmony Randy had with Bernie on several songs over the first 2 albums. The Eagles let 3 great musicians leave, Randy, Don, and Bernie...
How very nice of Timothy B. Schmidt to honor Randy like that.
Absolutely! TBS is absolutely a quality person. A man of integrity, just like Randy, sweet, gentle, humble, and not out to hurt anyone.
RIP Randy you were the Eagles!!! Your voice is what propelled them to the top!!
Randy had the best voice of the Eagles. Even Don Henley commented on randys BGVs on one of these nights. He sang so high only dogs could hear him.
He died on July 26, 2023 (7/26/2023)
I knew Randy, briefly, in the early days..I can say that he was one of the good guys. He really was!
He actually died on July 26
Tim Schmidt is a total class act. What a gentleman.
Yes he is!!
Schmit
LOl !
I enjoyed Randy’s vocals and have much respect for Tim Schmidt and his acknowledgement of Randy. Unfortunately band members come and go. Randy was there in the trenches for sure. I was pleased that Tim Schmidt was brought in. Excellent choice. I know we all enjoyed the music even though we may not have known all the things going on behind the scenes. Still miss Glenn but I’m grateful for all the music he left us with!
@@70sladyalways25 Great words! Yeah I was a kid in the 70’s and the Eagles music was certainly the soundtrack to my childhood. Didn’t know about all the drama in the band back then. Nor why they changed band members multiple times. But liked every version of them through The Long Run. Not a big fan of the five of them sitting on bar stools at the front of the stage. I know they’re getting up there in age but I think they should wait til they’re in their 80’s to do that. Lol
Kind, humble human being. He had no idea how talented he really was. Thank you, Randy for your historical contribution to the music world your unique voice will live on…🎤🎸♥️
Well said!
@@RiverDocs ... This video is a bit confusing since he died a week ago but the video shows 6 months ago. Were you privvy to him being ill long term?
I guess I jumped the gun a bit. Looks like it was just updated and reposted. Sad news, but we're likely to be seeing plenty more as the calendar pages flip away. Joe Elliott sang "It's better to burn out, than fade away."
He had no idea he was the best voice of the Eagles
Everybody always talks about "Take it to the Limit", rightfully so, but has anybody really listened to the end of "One of These Nights" as they're fading out? He's obviously not singing lead, but he's hitting these high harmony notes that are maybe higher! If you put on good headphones and really listen it's amazing!
Absolutely! One of these nights is one of the best produced songs and yes, I said it to others, Randy's vocals in that track are beautiful. Just listen carefully and you'll hear brilliance!!
Henley's comment on One of These Nights was "Meisner hit notes only dogs can hear." And Henley hits an awesome high note himself at the end of that song.
@@amain325 hAAHAHA love it
Those notes he hits are ridiculously high.
YES!! I love hearing Randy's harmonies with the ear buds. Outstanding and just so beautiful!
Early Eagles were the best. Randy and Bernie were a big part of the sound that I loved.
Totally agree. I can still listen to Desperado and their first album in it's entirety. Imo, Henley was one of the most overrated singers and Randy just the opposite.
The lineup with Randy and Bernie was my favorite Eagles band
You are so right.
I absolutely love Randy and Bernie!!! I cannot stand Henley and Fry!! Even though they get most of the credit, they WERE IDIOTS!!! And even though Frye is dead, he was an asshole!!
Totally agree…. Early albums clearly the best
Thank you! Randy was the best vocalist of the group. 💔
Yes he was the best voice of the group
"Take It To The limit" at Madison Square Garden is astounding how he held a very high falsetto note for what seemed like forever. A great vocalist!
The most underrated member of the Eagles, Randy's gem Try and Love Again is one of their greatest songs ever. Rest easy, Randy.
I agree about Try and Love Again! An anthem of my youth.
@@theresajones8367 I never understood why the song was not noticed more. Gorgeous melody, harmonies and Randy's great singing. Probably because it was surrounded by all the hits on Hotel California.
Agree..
Great song ... what a voice
Yes, that song was solid gold. When I picked up the guitar and learned some chords and got an Eagles song book that was the song for me.
RIP RANDY MEISNER🙏Your song “Take it to the Limit” was my all time favorite of the Eagles song
Same.
My 2nd favorite song featuring him was Try and Love Again.
RIP Randy.... "The Unsung.... Underrated.... Unappreciated Musical Hero!"
As a lifelong Eagles fan, this is heartbreaking news. "Take it to the Limit" is my favorite Eagles hit, and Randy's vocal talent is on display. The Eagles now lost 50% of its original members (Glenn and Randy- RIP. I hope you both are playing songs together in heaven for the angels.
His voice was incredible! Whether lead or backing vocals, he was an integral part of the Eagles until his departure! Randy will be sadly missed 😢 ❤
he would probably stay away from Glenn
@@jennifursun3303 That's for sure.
My favorite eagle by far
Randy's solo album "One More Song" is brilliant. I love it, to this day. As for Eagles, Don Henley and Glenn Frey were control freaks.
I agree, but would add that Glenn was an ASS!
In total agreement with you about Henley and Frye. I believe Frye was the catalyst for all the "trouble" the band experienced. I still enjoy listening to the Eagles' songs despite my dislike for Frye. That band was a band for all times. I truly hope we don't ever forget Randy Meissner. NO ONE can sing 'Take It to the Limit' like he did.
@@garyaddcox8274 : Eagles were and are still brilliant and listening to their albums, to this day. Their music, like the Beatles will be timeless. Unlike the crap that is on radio since the late 90's.
"Control freaks" is too kind.... Awful individuals.
@@garyaddcox8274 100% agree Gary. Henley and especially Frey were just awful to the other guys like Randy and Don F. Despite them, I still love the music. Randy was the best vocalist and take it to the limit was HIS song. And it's a pity Henley will still forbid Walsh of performing with Felder.
Meisner and Bernie Leadan were great harmony singers. His bass playing for THe Eagles and Poco was stellar.
I agree with ya on that. The original 4 Eagles had great harmony. Bernie had a great ear for harmony and not a bad lead singer either. Randy was off the charts great on vocals! Thanks for watching!
Definitely the sweetest voice within the Eagles.
Absolute fact.
I was first introduced to Randy in 1971 while he was touring with Linda/Jackson Browne...we went to a concert at a HS gym in Delaware and there he was leaning against a wall smoking a cigarette and rockin his aviator sunglasses...it was love at first sight!
Randy and Bernie were the anchors that steadied the band...Glen was the high-powered engine that kept them running and Henley love him or hate him was the singer who made their music complete. The Eagles
At this time, we need to celebrate Randy not rehash all the drama that was a part of his life...he was a sweet and gentle soul...
remember him for his beautiful harmonies and boom boom bass playing.
My thoughts and prayers to his children...family and friends..."And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make..."
Godspeed Randy
Well said!!! Thank you for your comment!
Beautiful words
Man its so sad to see these legends leave this earth. Another void has been formed. We loved his contribution to music and will be forever grateful we got to experience it. ❤️
RIP Randy Meisner, thank you for the wonderful music that will live forever!
Without question, WITHOUT QUESTION, the greatest vocals of any rock bassist. Mind blown!!!
This is a great little documentary! RANDY MEISNER was huge contributor to the success of "THE EAGLES!"
Still the best voice in the Eagles.
Thanks Randy, for all the great music over the years.
One of the most underrated voices in music full stop.And take it to the limit with Randy on vocals another level.
Agree!! Thanks for watching!
Saw him in Toronto playing with POCO maybe early 1990s . He was a gentleman . Looked great and sounded great shook hands and chatted a bit. It was a memorable encounter . I believe he was very genuine. God bless you Randy wherever you may be.
I'm so so jealous!
Thank you for sharing.
First i have to mention something hard to miss...what a fine looking man he was. I loved what Timothy said, i always felt he was a laid back, very peaceful person. Timothy just seemed like the gentle one of the group. I learned a lot about Randy listening to this. TY. I don't need to hear the Eagles version of Take it to the Limit, i have heard it many times including Live. I prefer this version of Randy, he has passed and it deserves to be played by the man himself. Thanks again for posting.
You're welcome. Thank you for your comment and watching!
Take it to the limit is still one of my favorite songs of all time. I got to see Randy in a small bar in NW Nebraska about fifty miles from his hometown. It was somewhere around 1983-85, he came in with the band, unannounced, didn't say his name or anything, but after a couple of songs, I recognized him, when I got up and went over to try and talk to him, I was stopped by two huge dudes in black leather
jackets, they acknowledged that it was him, but I couldn't talk to him or ask for an autograph, he played the old kinks song "Lola", and people went wild. When word started getting around town with the locals, and more and more people started showing up, he quietly left out the backdoor by the bathrooms with his crew. It was the closest I got to seeing the Eagles. ❤
Cool story. Thanks for sharing!
" Take It To The Limit " stands the test of time... the message of the song remains relevant especially in this time... thank You Randy Meisner for this treasure 👌 ! R.i.p .
Randy was always part of the foundation of the Eagles.
Thank you Randy for great memories
Randy I really believe had the best voice in the Eagles. The early days of the Eagles were sensational.
Take It To The Limit ! One of my favourite songs.
I can listen to that song every single day and still marvel at Randy’s God given gift of a voice.
I love Randy and think he was very mistreated by the eagles along with don felder and Bernie
@@jhardy0786 …. No, Bernie never mistreated Randy! Bernie left Eagles in 1975 (after their first five albums) when he saw it becoming “the Glen and Don (Henley) Show” - like Randy, he too was tired of the Egoes. I think that Don Felder and Joe Walsh were awful to freeze Randy out after Randy’s altercation with Glen - especially Felder, because he and Randy used to hang out all the time.
@@ingfig1 you misunderstood me I think the Eagles mistreated Randy and Bernie and don
@@jchardymusictechnolagy .. aha, thanks for clearing that up. Sorry, my mistake. I agree that Henley and Frey mistreated Bernie, Randy and Don Felder, who were the other 3 members of the legal entity “Eagles Inc”, which assigned equal shares (to all members) of the profits generated from sales, royalties, performances, merchandise, etc. By getting rid of those 3, then all the profits would go to the remaining members - namely, Henley and Frey! Follow the money…
RIP Randy.
Your music touched so many hearts for generations & will live on forever. ❤️ 😢
Another incredible musical genius has left the stage. I hate this loss; His talent was absolutely golden & added greatly to the world of music. 💔
Just heard that Randy has passed away...
Rest in Peace
Thanks for the music.
Loved Randy, he was magic, when he was there the Eagles were the best band ever. R.I.P Randy, never forgotten.
Rest in peace. What a soaring voice and talent.
I moved from Ky to LA in 1979 I was gigging at the Disneyland Hotel four nights a week when I blew a speaker in my Musicman bass amp. Little did I know a good friend of mine who worked at LA Recording Studios knew Randy. I mentioned I needed a couple of speakers to replace the speakers in my amp. My friend said let me make a phone call and a couple of minutes later he returned and informed me he had found a couple of nice speakers for me said come on we will go pick them up. The next thing I knew he had taken me to Meisners home. I absolutely couldn’t believe it. We knocked on the door and Randy opened up telling us to come on in. We sat around and talked for awhile and Randy looked at me and said I understand you need a couple of speakers for your amp I said yes sir I do he went into another room and returned with two orange frame Guass bass speakers and said here these are on me. One of my greatest memories of life. I wish I had held on to those speakers.
I can't believe you got rid of them!!! What an incredible story though!!! IMO, he had the best voice of any Eagle and was so underrated.
@@n_baileyname2698 I know and I agree on his voice. I was just a ignorant kid then lord would I like to have them back.
Hearing "Take It to the Limit" performed live is unforgettable!
I remember it well…
I see Randy almost every night when I go to TH-cam and type in Eagles 1977 concert. I listen to them almost every other day because it’s probably some of the best music ive ever heard.
Same! The band with Randy in it is alive and well thanks to DVD's and YT!
When he hits that high note near the end and the crowd go nuts, and bandmates acknowledge it, it gives me shivers up my spine... EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!
It took me 2 months to see and read anything about Randys career,from the beginning till the end, many interviews with people from all the bands he was playing with, including his private life by documents of his first wife Jennifer. It' an interesting story. My own conclusion: he was a very special man with a strong and beautiful character. He was the most beloved man I've ever seen. Inside and outside. I never knew that before. There were some jeaulous people around him in his Eagle time ( like Don Henley and Glenn Frey. ) but Randy was the best singer with his special vocal voice. Amazing! Their first serious tour started in the Netherlands, it was a great succes and they became popular.
Finally Randy followed his heart and went his own way with all the ups and downs.That proves his personality. I'ts difficult to know he went seriously ill 😢. He is back where he was born in Scottsbluff! RIP RANDY. ❤
I like the speaker’s voice : tone, speed , comfortable, friendly , calm, confident.
My favorite was, I can't tell you why. His vocals are incredible I get goosebumps listening to it. R.I.P. Randy.
I can't tell you why you think Randy sang this song
Thank you for doing this right! Someone who has his facts straight and appreciates what Randy brought to the music world! He was a kind and generous soul that had talent that knew no end! He loved nature and all animals Unfortunately his health was not kind to him the last few years. But music never left his ❤️ and soul. Still writing and singing when he was able
He was so grateful for all his wonderful fans !R.I.P my sweet friend with Lana and your beloved doggies!❤😢
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R.I.P. Randy. Took it to the Limit!❤
Anyone watch the documentary... The history of the Eagles? Part 1 and 2? It says it all! One of the best documentaries I've ever seen!
The voice that will live on forever, he will be missed.🙏
The list of great musicians I grew up listening to and trying to emulate, grows ever shorter and shorter. Rest In Peace, Randy. A true gentleman and a real nice fella.
Randy was the much loved golden eagle. I hope he is reading all of the comments from this well done video! I also need a weekly dose of his amazing voice on YouTUBE and have been looking for some recent news about how he is presently. The EAGLES are my wife’s and my favorite all time band. She would kiddingly say Randy was the only man she’d ever leave me for and that she was the ‘’woman who might have loved him that he never knew”. Many thanks RD
I understand your wife! I’m right there with her. I would need to add Vince Gill to the mix❤️
I love Randy he has an amazing voice am 61yrs but I still listen to his music wishing Randy and family happiness and good health take care and be safe Happy New Year
Thanks for watching!!
Randy IS doing fine now?
I’ve been a fan of Randy since Poco’s “Crazy Eyes”. I still listen to the album (on vinyl) every 6 mo (or so).
If you get a chance get the POCO reunion album..... well worth it.... too bad a couple of original lineup have passed away also.... LEGACY is the album
Thank's for sharing!
This is a great tribute to Randy!
I'm just seeing this on July 28th 2023 just 2 days after his passing. I just saw that he passed away last night before I went to bed. Thanks again!
Rest in peace Randy! Your soul is free now.
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@@RiverDocs I always watch your videos when they come up in my feed. They are always well put together! You do a good job omwith them!
Randy, thank you for the many hours of wonderful music you provided to me, and my family. A gentle soul with a voice to match, god bless my friend.
I love his ballad "One More Song". I've listened to it over and over again for a long time.
Now I really want him to sing one more song for us.
I miss you, Randy. R.I.P.
Randy was the best singer and my favorite Eagle. You will be missed. Thank you for your beautiful music. RIP
RIP to a legend and a wonderful person!
Randy's music and voice lives on to those of us baby boomers who listened to the great bands he was apart of. Thanks Randy and thank you for sharing this video...
Shine on Randy. My teenage years were defined by your memory.💙🙏
The original band members, Randy Meisner, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon created the unique sound that was the Eagles. It was magic. Randy's songwriting was poetry, and his vocal range was perfection. It's Randy's songs that always keep me coming back and running back for more. Truly missed.
If you are into early Eagles I have this video on the channel you might enjoy also
th-cam.com/video/UhLEyrQ7EuQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! @@RiverDocs
RIP RANDY, such a talent, the music world lost a legend!!! 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Rest in Peace, Randy. Thanks for helping make some memorable music.
Wow! I did not know that he passed. He was one of my favorite Eagles. "Take It To The Limit" is one of my favorite Eagle songs, if not the most favorite one.
RIR Randy, you will always have a special place in my heart and mind. 😇
I grew up in Scottsbluff. Went to high school with Randy's daughter. Met Randy a few times. He was a class act. Great guy! Great video. Thank you!
Very cool! You're welcome..thanks for watching!
Randy Meisner ….la plus belle voix des Eagles !!!! Un monument
Nicely done. Randy's vocals on the live rendition of Take it to the Limit are amazing, especially when he hits the high note at the end of the song. Loved him as a part of the Eagles and was sad to see him leave and to have to deal with all of the personal health issues that followed.
Randy was my fav Eagles singer and in my top 10 all-time. Loved is voice in Poco and after the Eagles, also. RIP my friend, you brought a lot of joy to this world.
Great Video
Randy was a huge part of the Eagles. Disappointed they couldn't make it right.
You and me both! Thanks for watching!
You were one in a million Randy Meisner. Loved your voice and music, a humble and gentle soul RIP Randy. 🥲💖🇦🇺
RIP Randy Meisner. You brought the music to our young souls. I , we, us , were blessed . Peace.
Soooo sad, he was such a nice guy and a wonderful singer and musician. Randy, god bless you.
Great video! I live 30 mins away from Scottsbluff, and Randy's son Dana is a dear friend of mine. He was the drummer of a couple of bands we were involved in, and I've never met a more talented musician. Thank you for sharing this
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Small world! I lived 30 minutes away from Scottsbluff, back in the 70s! I was west, on US 26.
@@cavecookie1 Were you in Wyoming?
@@Hicktownwy Not quite... still a Husker! Missed it by 6 miles. Lived in Morrill.
@@cavecookie1 Nice!
His bass playing on Outlaw Man was amazing.
Randy was the best bass guitar player of all time when he sang take it to the limit one more time oh man was he great no one would of sang it like him and to hear the fans they loved it so did I amazing singer rip Randy 🎸🎤
RIP Randy one of my musical heroes from my teens. What a sad loss, such a beautiful voice. Janice 😢
Timothy B. Schmitt is a Great Man he didn't let Struggles and Fights amongst other Eagles Members effect his Perception or Views. He Cherished his Time with Fellow Artist Randy Meisner Whom Had a Similar View of Performing Neither Sought Nor Wanted the Spotlight both Had A Love For playing and being a Key part of the Band as a Whole. The Eagles Just Weren't the Same with loss of Randy Meisner & Don Felder two Huge Geniuses of the Original Eagles ! Hotel California Wouldn't have Ever been Made if not For Don Felder's Multiple Contributions to this Song Starting With 100,Percent of the Melody Writing Secondly He Came up With The Double Neck Guitar Couples to Dual Yeah n Amps & Foot Pedal to toggie Between Amps to Get the Same Sound in Live Performances as Studio Versions which Were accomplished by Multiple Recordings Spliced &'Played together. This True Genius if Don Felder is underated and not Given the Respect Truly Due Him in my Opinion
Randy was a big part of the Eagles. Great Musician. He will be truly missed. He is with Glen now, making great music together.🎸🙏🏻
Bless his sweet dear heart. His music gets me through bad days, and makes my greatest times GREATER. Thank you for sharing this compilation. Health and peace to Randy. And much love ❤️.
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Love how you put that! "His music gets me through bad days and makes my greatest times GREATER" Thank you. I hope in some way Randy knows that about his music ❤
RIP
Oh dear, I'm so sad now. RiP, my condolences to family and friends and all who loved him. 🙏
I noticed I just made that comment a month ago, and now just saw where he has passed.
I loved Randy. I got to see him with the Eagles in Cincinatti OH. So happy to see him in his prme in the early to mid 70s. RIP Randy.❤❤❤
Well done. Randy is an icon and forever will be a staple in rock n roll history.
Randy sings my all time favorite Eagles song!
I grew up to next door to Randy's son Dana and my grandparents live down the street from his old Mitchell, NE home. Randy played in the World Classic Rockers and performed in Mitchell in the 2000's. I was able to meet Randy and the rest of the World Classic Rockers and even got to hang out on there tour bus.
Awesome!! I never got to meet him. He sure seems like a nice guy. Wish I could have met him. Thanks for watching Brandon. Appreciate it!
That particular night, when the WCR played the fairgrounds in Mitchell, Randy was inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame along with other members of the Drivin' Dynamics including myself. I got to perform Take It To The Limit with him during the Dynamics show after the WCR show that night. I had the opportunity to hang out with Randy on several occasions and he was always extremely kind and humble. Just another Nebraska kid.
Nice video. I've loved Randy for a long time. I was fortunate enough to see him sing Take it to the Limit on the 77 Hotel California tour in June before he left the band. He was a talented and very handsome guy. I still think that was the best concert I've seen, and I've seen quite a few. Thanks for the memories Randy! We still love and miss you.💟
Randy was talented writer and singer. He could hear the sound before he played it.. I am from Nebraska. Love Ya Man. You are still missed!
I was delighted to find videos of Randy playing with Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band . They were on TH-cam. He was certainly blessed with a beautiful singing voice.
do you have any (oh gosh can't think of what they area called) the videos names ect
RIP Randy, You took it to the limit my friend, and then some.....
That was well done. What a story and what a great talent he is.
Thank you!
Thanks so much. I’ve always been a huge fan of his. His bass playing is as astounding as is his great singing, very melodic and full of groove.
You're welcome!
Thank and bless you Randy, beautiful soul and the most amazing voice.❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤
So sad to hear of Randy's health problems, he was always my favourite Eagle and the Eagles were always my favourite American band. Thanks for this!
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Me too ❤
I did. MAN I LOVED Randy Meissner...Be with God Randy my most deepest Condolences to his Children an Family..Good job Randy . There's a certain kid of thunder..Thats you Randy..
Sometime around 1980 I was driving to North Hollywood park on sunday to play softball with a bunch of other , in town, musicians. Informal, a weekly event. Where I grew up. On a side street I noticed a 51 ford coupe with a 4 sale sign. Stopping to look at it, I noticed a stunning 57 Corvette in the driveway next door. A guy wiping it down. Walking over I remarked how nice it car was. We talked a bit and he offered me a ride! SURE! We drove around and got on the Hollywood Fway and he opened it up a bit. Back at the house, I got out and thanked him, introduced myself, "Hi, Im Tom, Hi Tom him Randy, shook hands and left. Later, im thinking, Randy? RANDY? Holy shit that was Meisner! DUH! Did I feel stupid! Im a huge fan and I missed it. Im ALSO a Bass Player!!!! Some years later I found he was friends with my cuzin Bray Ghiglia, who played in the Roberts Meisner Band and with Firefall. But by then Randy had become so reclusive, so many bad things happened, his wife dying etc, I could never connect to have THAT conversation I would have loved. Thats my story. You can see me with Batdorf & Rodney on u tube "Batdorf & Rodney at Kent stage Part 1 and 2 if interested. Thats my story!
I loved Batdorf and Rodney's "Somewhere in the Night". You're musical history Tom!