Before there was Autotune, there was talent. Simple as that.

@GCKuss23

5 ай бұрын

There are still plenty of talented singers nowadays... your comment is kinda off the mark

@phaedrussmith1949

5 ай бұрын

The "Music today sucks not like in our day when everything was awesome" Boomer trope is as mean-spirited as it comes. There's tons of great music being made today, but Boomers are a selfish & narcissist generation that always has to point things back at how great they think they are.

@GCKuss23

5 ай бұрын

@@phaedrussmith1949 tell em! Hahaha

@phaedrussmith1949

5 ай бұрын

@@GCKuss23 The Boomers got nothing on me, Bro, I stay off of their lawns!

@richiewalker0114

4 ай бұрын

yup!

Randy's humble "Thank You" after he sings this song gets me every time. Randy owned this song and no one will ever sing it like he did.

@Hydro-hydra5782

6 ай бұрын

And that sly sexy ass smile...lord have mercy ❤❤😮

@ericthegeneric1611

6 ай бұрын

Thats the best part for me. If anything we should've thanked him for this

@lynfoster2484

5 ай бұрын

❤️

@cherylb2008

4 ай бұрын

With that sweet smile ❤️

@roberttreadaway7853

2 ай бұрын

Randy did not want to be a front guy and was one of the reasons he left the group. When the song hit one well, rhe group will ha e to play it every show and he was a humble guy some of us are like that

Saw Randy & Eagles do this in concert in '76 at Minneapolis concert. This song was obviously a highlight of their show as they saved it for the encore. I was waiting for it throughout the concert and it was so gratifying to finally hear it, and see Randy sing, at the end. A cherished memory. So good to be an old guy and to have witnessed so much great music throughout the the late '60s and early '70s.

@julianpapin9428

5 ай бұрын

Incredible

@LaLeMay

5 ай бұрын

Wonderful memory. Thank you for sharing. 1976 is the year I was born ❤

@nancyeveritt6495

5 ай бұрын

Sooo envious you got to see and hear them live!

@pacitalumas8435

4 ай бұрын

Golden memories to cherish

@gerardkienstra1441

2 ай бұрын

Boy oh boy did we have an avalanche of great music.

I learned more about music in the last 20 minutes than my previous 73 years. RIP Randy

Hey, Don Henley, leave this one alone from your blocking. Show some grace. Randy deserves this great tribute. It doesn't take anything away from you or Eagles.

@jimluciano9448

8 ай бұрын

RIP Randy🙏🙏🎸🎸

@foxbodyblues6709

8 ай бұрын

As was said in the “History of the Eagles” Henley is a malcontent.

@paularmstrong6713

8 ай бұрын

Sadly, they are control freaks. They are too busy making money. They don't bother with any new music. Long road out of Eden was the pits. I have been a fan since the early years but it gets me they cannot create anything new.

@gwenwillis3924

7 ай бұрын

Rest in peace, dear Randy

@amythompson6869

7 ай бұрын

Yep! If it doesn’t make Henley $$$$$$$ then he isn’t interested. Greedy old fart!

Not to overstate it, but just about the greatest vocal performence ever.

@marcies3789

9 ай бұрын

perhaps i overstated it 😜 @@frankbarnwell____

@donsaxon1169

9 ай бұрын

Top 20, along with Sebastian Bach "I Remember You".

@rblauson

9 ай бұрын

Nah, it IS the greatest male live rock vocal of all time. Picture perfect and literally tear producing. Superhuman.

@scottarivett496

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely. And the Eagles best song. Fry did it on the History tour and it was meh. Without Randy Meisner there is no TITTL.

@jackvonewegen7656

9 ай бұрын

Quite possibly, by any definition. Great job, Phil for putting this analysis together. Every analysis is a musical adventure!

Randy is one of the most underrated tenors ever. He wasn’t comfortable taking center stage & was very self conscious that he might not hit the high notes night after night and was bullied by Henley and Frey for not wanting to sing it sometimes. He eventually walked away from the Eagles leaving his share behind. So sad.

@SuziQ.

5 ай бұрын

Randy’s voice was never underrated. That’s such a silly thing to say about the best voice in the biggest band in the seventies. I brought my albums to my friends’ houses, because that was how we shared our music.

@Frank-pb2rh

4 ай бұрын

Yea I lost respect for Don and Glenn, real A-holes

@user-cv1uv3wp6q

4 ай бұрын

Yes Randy stood out as the best singer in the group!!!!! And they lost him....

@Eleventhearlofmars

2 ай бұрын

Underrated?? Why do I have to read this kind of comment on virtually every world famous artists videos?! What tf is it with people that they can’t choose sensible words?!

@ryanspencerlauderdale687

Ай бұрын

In fairness to Henley and Frey, the Eagles put themselves through more pressure than most bands I’ve ever seen, to sound as close to the record as possible every night they play, and this was in the 70s. Imagine what it is now. There’s a thing called the Circle of Fear that they do, where they stand in a circle backstage and rehearse the songs vocally. The old Seven Bridges Road video is a great example of it. There’s no hiding any kind of idiosyncrasies in that kind of environment. Randy’s self consciousness may have been rightfully warranted, but he also knew what he signed up for when he took the job.

Nobody ever could sing this song like Randy could! NOBODY!!!!! RIP Randy Meisner 💗 The Eagles were a very talented band . Every member had a talent of their own!!

There is nothing better in this world than Randy singing Take it to the limit ❤ RIP Randy, you sweet, gentle man. My favourite ❤

@tpatrick44

9 ай бұрын

Amen to that!!!

@darlenebery

9 ай бұрын

Randy's vocals bring tears to my eyes. It is so pure, and thank you FIL for highlighting this.

@petacarney9848

9 ай бұрын

True 😀

@paulcarr5918

9 ай бұрын

Randy singing Try and Love Again comes pretty close though.

@rgc1961

9 ай бұрын

One of the best songs of all time!

When Randy was having a good night, there was nobody better.

Not only that, they're such sophisticated composers and sublime lyricists

Give me chills every time I hear him sing this song.

@user-qo3iu7ch2r

29 күн бұрын

me too and im 77 year old man. there must be a reason.

I was heartbroken when Randy left the Eagles, and I am heartbroken at his passing. I always loved him and never forgot him. He was already an established musician by the time the Eagles began, having played in Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band, and Poco. Randy's voice was that of an angel. Everyone should also take a listen to his solo albums too. I will forever remember Randy's beautiful harmonies as well. Thank you so much Fil. I truly appreciate your wonderful tribute to Randy Meisner. RIP Randy🎸🌹

@erikrichards5072

9 ай бұрын

Ditto everything you wrote. Listen to Poco's Legacy 1989 album, as well. That was really Randy's final album. Wished that lineup of Poco could have recorded more albums.

@cindypowers4993

9 ай бұрын

@@erikrichards5072 True. Legacy is definitely worth a listen. ✌️💙

@anti-hyperv4797

9 ай бұрын

LEGACY wouldn't have been done, if Randy hadn't been involved. Just my opinion.@@erikrichards5072

@snifflepup

9 ай бұрын

Wonderfully said! I have nothing to add.

@marions.120

9 ай бұрын

Gives me chills!

The song is, I think, the best example of the wonderful Eagles' harmonies

@magnificentfailure2390

9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that sentiment, but I have to throw in my vote for "Seven Bridges Road". 🙂🙂

@lintollefsen7166

9 ай бұрын

@@magnificentfailure2390 Yes, that's wonderful too!

@Yesica1993

9 ай бұрын

Between them and the Beatles, they were my musical education on singing harmony. (Even though I didn't realize it at the time. I was just a kid singing along with the radio.)

@Yesica1993

9 ай бұрын

@@magnificentfailure2390 I wish he'd do an analysis of that one! I can't ever figure out all those harmonies!

@BentbrooksRambles

9 ай бұрын

Such a miraculous combination of creativity, talent, and total commitment to the music. It is a testament to the Eagles that their songs still give me chills, even after having heard them hundreds of times. The best.

These guys could harmonize like no other. Them singing seven bridges road acapella is a treat. It is beautiful when Don Henley put's his vocal right up close to Randy;s pitch is gold.

@fredgreen8550

6 ай бұрын

Hi Phil, my 1st comment but a long term watcher of your work. ALWAYS enjoyable...Thanks! The thing I enjoyed the most waa watching Joe Walsh as he was revelling in where he was at! A great talent that landed in a place where he was welcomed and accepted as a peer. It was evident he was thrilled to be a part of a great group of musicians... He was home!

@jeffhensley6929

6 ай бұрын

The Eagles were - and remain - one of my favorite bands of all time. Each member is legendary in his own right, and together they will never be matched again. (Yeah, that’s a dig at what passes for talent today.) There is an acapella group that covered “Seven Bridges Road” and did it very well. Home Free is the group - definitely with a look!

@pacitalumas8435

4 ай бұрын

The best band ever The Eagles and Randy his vocal is incredible we miss you Randy your memories will be in our hearts forever Eagles forever thank you for sharing

@cherylb2008

4 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely

@70sladyalways25

4 ай бұрын

I grew up in this musical era and it was an incredible time. So many great artists who had remarkable talent. Randy owned this song! Thanks for the analysis! When I think of The Eagles, I will always remember and appreciate Randy’s contributions.

RIP Randy Meisner 1946-2023, condolences to Meisner Family and friends, bandmates. You are the reason I am a bassist, and Timothy B Schmitt. WE ❤ YOU and miss you 😢😭😭😭😭😭 . My heart is broken 💔!! Randy Meisner is an underrated bassist and vocalist.

Not only an incredible singer, but let's not forget how incredibly awesome he was as a bass player. RIP legend 🙏

@brianshaffneraclc

9 ай бұрын

I'm a great Meisner fan, and have always felt their sound diminished some after Randy's departure. And if that sounds like a dig at Tim Schmidt, it isn't, because there are fairly few singer/bassists who would've been anything other than a joke in taking Randy's spot. Tim was pretty much best case as a replacement. RIP, Randy.

@christineWilson-op8ok

Ай бұрын

Best looking one in the band too - by a mile!

Whatever happens in this World, "Take It To The Limit" will always be Randy Meisner's song. The man was just pure vocal talent. I saw The Eagles live in 1977 at the old Empire Pool, Wembley on their Hotel California Tour and they played this song during the show. Made the hairs stand up on my wallet! And all the vocals were done without in - ear monitors because that technology didn't exist. I don't think we will see or hear another like Randy. Thank you Fil for showing us why this performance is so good. Thank you Randy Meisner, may you Rest In Peace sir.

@HealthAtAnyCost

9 ай бұрын

I saw them on the same tour in Orlando... my first concert (where I learned I was allergic to marijuana!) and it remains one of the most magical ever. Listening to this sends me whooshing backwards to when I was 16-years old. Regarding idiots editing the audios to make them more "perfect," thank the Universe we have the originals on vinyl, tapes, and cds. "Remastered" takes on a depressing tone, doesn't it? I hope people will upload UN-RETOUCHED audios to KZread, labeling them as such. We don't need "perfection." We need (im)PERFECTION!

@rcschmidt668

9 ай бұрын

@@HealthAtAnyCostThis is so true!

@markmiwurdz202

9 ай бұрын

@NavelgazingWriter. I am with you sir! Let's hear these recordings as they were finished and committed to the final mix on the day! If it's not broke, don't try and fix it. You may already know this little saying (which I have heard many times in my working life) - "Perfection is the enemy of good enough". Stay safe and well.

@simontufnell-dk6zf

9 ай бұрын

I was at the old Empire Pool concert in 1977 as well, it was an awesome experience!

@tonyr.4778

9 ай бұрын

Good video analysis phil.

Randy's pitch is smooth and sounds crystal clear. Absolutely beautiful!

The greatest vocal performance by The Eagles nobody can match Randy’s lead vocal or that lineups harmonies and musicianship. RIP Randy

Saw the Eagles during this tour. Randy brought down the house with this song. The loudest audience response I've ever heard at any concert I attended. Perfect.

@patrickmurphy5842

8 ай бұрын

wow. what a privilege and honour to be there!!!!

@michaelweinman9051

8 ай бұрын

wow! lucky you

@BexareagleCheryl

8 ай бұрын

Also saw Eagles on Hotel California tour. Randy was so loved. You could feel his love of music in this song. Too bad it was part of him throwing in the towel on the group.

@sheilamorgan3845

8 ай бұрын

​@@BexareagleCheryl This is the Hotel California tour. This is in Washington DC. in March 1977. This is 5 months before the tour ended.

@freepatriot6313

8 ай бұрын

I too saw this tour in San Antonio Texas...blew everyones doors off.

Young man you have an old rock and roll soul which is a compliment, thank you for this breakdown

I was definitely fortunate to see Randy sing with the Eagles on they’re Hotel California Tour. That was his last tour with them . When he sang this song he got the biggest standing ovation of the night. And he also sang the long version which he didn’t always do because it was tough for him to hit those notes every show…thanks for the music Randy..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

So underrated, but appreciated by true Eagles fans. You don’t know what you’ll miss till it’s no longer there.

@SuziQ.

5 ай бұрын

I don’t think that word means what you think it means. Randy’s voice was never underrated. It was envied by many.

@Jeonginisfox

7 күн бұрын

@@SuziQ. yeah when people talked about him, but he just didn’t get talked about enough. Maybe the word underrated isn’t quite the right word, because when he did come up, people had wonderful things to say about him, but for some reason, he just didn’t come up very much so I can see why somebody might choose that word

Randy gets little recognition for his incredible contribution to the harmonies. If you isolate his vocals from the harmonies, you can hear how huge he contributed to the harmony sound. "Take it Easy" and "Already Gone" and "Witchy Woman" and other songs feature Randy Meisner's brilliance.

@kylemc8851

9 ай бұрын

He got lots of recognition.

@ethanweeter2732

9 ай бұрын

@@kylemc8851Yes, but Henley and Frey get all the pub and money. It is obvious he might have been the true voice behind their peak brilliance. Though Henley was clearly lead on Hotel and Desperado.

@dianejohanson98

9 ай бұрын

Randy was also the voice in “Midnight Flyer”! Love that song also!

@kylemc8851

9 ай бұрын

@@ethanweeter2732 was H and F show, no denying that.

@christineWilson-op8ok

Ай бұрын

He didn’t sing enough of their songs.

At the show I was at he held that highest note for over 30 seconds. It was the most pure, pitch perfect and blissful note ever....EVER...

@Crazycatsx

9 ай бұрын

😢 ❤❤❤RIP

@RowdyLowdy

9 ай бұрын

Bro, put a 30 second timer on. N 6:23 nobody would, or even could, hold a note that long. Lol. 10sec is pure madness, let alone 30; which isn't happening. Hahahaha

@jamieblanton5748

8 ай бұрын

Didn't Bill Withers have the longest held note ever in Lovely Day? Don't know how close it came to 30 secs., but probably close.

@Hydro-hydra5782

6 ай бұрын

​@@RowdyLowdysweetheart i was THERE SEVERAL TIMES. He has drawn it out at least two times i saw him. That man was superhuman. They knew this was being recorded So the entire concert was done with that in mind. If youd caught him at a concert and he was tooted up yes sir he absolutely could do it

@Hydro-hydra5782

6 ай бұрын

I lnow ur telling the teuth bc ive seen it myself in person. This dude is clueless

There's no denying "The Eagles" had the best harmonies of any band in recorded history.

@arthurmurfitt7698

5 ай бұрын

"ANY" ?? lol

@securitytechnology8860

5 ай бұрын

Peter Paul and Mary beg to differ 😸

@pauletters225

5 ай бұрын

peter paul and mary, not hardly, now little river band maybe.

@SuziQ.

5 ай бұрын

Crosby, Stills and Nash are right up there with the Eagles with their vocal harmonies. Randy had a beautiful voice.

@kitdatson1902

5 ай бұрын

Right there with the Beach Boys

We will never see that much talent in one group again

@PurpleBlessingsRMine

Ай бұрын

Check out Tedeschi Trucks for a group filled with talent.

@RDS60

17 күн бұрын

Don’t forget the band

Randy’s vocals are one of the reasons my favorite Eagles album is One Of These Nights. For me it was the pinnacle of their harmonies due in large part to Randy. His falsetto on the fade-out of Take It To The Limit is absolutely insane. His vocals are also all over the harmonies and chorus of One Of These Nights, the song wouldn’t have been the same without him. Don Henley’s high vocals in the song are incredible as well. Don Felder’s warm guitar tone also complemented their vocals so well. It’s crazy that their videos are being auto tuned, it’s sacrilegious. To see them playing so freely and happily is the cherry on top of this video. The smile Glenn flashes after Randy’s vocal climax gives us a hint of their happiness despite the acrimony that they were famous for. There will never be another band that sounds like the Eagles with Randy Meisner. Thankfully some of their live performances has been captured in Eagles 1976 Live at The Forum (Los Angeles) album.

@oldermusiclover

9 ай бұрын

yes it is Bad I wonder of Don gave his permission or if it was their producers idea to auto tune

@cindypowers4993

9 ай бұрын

Love your comment, I agree 100%. I also have their live album Live at the Forum too, which I got back in 1980. That album captures a sound that can never be replicated today. A true treasure.👍☮️

@johncummins6655

9 ай бұрын

And, amazingly George Grantham of Poco, the band Meisner left Far too early, was even a better, purer falsetto.

@darlenebery

9 ай бұрын

They were the best and Randy's vocals are the icing !!

@karenmanemeit7803

9 ай бұрын

My favorite album as well along with One of these Nights being my favorite song with my favorite Felder solo. Felder in my opinion is brilliant. 🎸❤

The Eagles practiced their harmony, without instruments, constantly. That’s why they sounded so great. Randy Meisner was a great singer/song writer and was eventually under-appreciated by Glenn Fry and Don Henley. I liked them better as a band when Randy was with the group. RIP Randy. You are missed!

@joshgardner5887

9 ай бұрын

Timothy B. Schmidt is a great talent but I 100% agree that the Eagles were better with the incomparable Randy Meisner. I thought it was a bit blasphemous for them to perform this song without him in a lower key.

@oldbutbeautiful

9 ай бұрын

@@joshgardner5887 could you have sung it in the same key as Randy ? doubt it

@edwinjewell5359

7 ай бұрын

Say what you want about Henley but he is extremely talented.

@marksallows113

6 ай бұрын

@@joshgardner5887 Agree, and to his credit Timothy would never sing this song, as he felt that Randy owned it. I saw the Eagles in 2003 at that Palace of Auburn Hills, (old Detroit Pistons home), this was performed with Glenn Fry on lead vocal, and as much as Glenn was an essential Eagle, the song sounded wrong. And of course Don Felder was missing, so the whole show, while competent, left me somewhat empty.

@OscarDunn-yb9is

Ай бұрын

They probably felt threatened by his talent...

I wish Randy sang more leads. Love his voice. RIParadise Randy ❤️🕊️❤️🕊️❤️

One of the issues that led to Randy leaving the Eagles, was this song. Randy, wasn't hitting that high F4 with ease, it was difficult for him, and knowing that that song was going to be a staple of every performance put a lot of pressure on him. He hated singing that song and toward the end, had a head-butting incident with Glenn Frey where in Randy didn't want to sing Take it to the Limit, and Glen went off on Randy, and insisted he had to, because the audience expected them to perform that song; he had to do it. Yes, it seemed Randy always managed to hit that F4, but it wasn't a walk in the park for him, and the pressure of not being able to hit it, and the constant touring along with the internal conflicts within the band at the time, proved to be more stress than Randy wanted to put up with; so eventually, he left the band. As for me and my feelings about Randy's singing, that high F4 always sounded like the call of an Eagle flying high above. To me, it was like the representative sound of the band's spirit...the call of the Eagle, loud, bold, full of life. Just my personal impression. RIP Randy, you certainly will be missed by so many of us.

@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555

4 ай бұрын

So very well said…

@debrawardlaw4558

Ай бұрын

@jesuslovesbass3944 What a beautiful tribute to Randy.

@monsieurcommissaire1628

Ай бұрын

What a beautiful take on one of the greatest songs ever.

Randy would fret and worry about hitting that note at the end...and drive the rest of the guys crazy with this worry. Then he does it, and the crowd RICHLY rewards him, (screaming and cheering,) with the band looking at each other, then Randy...in a "I told you so" kind of way...so sweet, and what a sweet talent, man he was.

@yougottabekiddiing

9 ай бұрын

I LOVED that - his grin when they erupted…sweet! ❤️

@ethanweeter2732

9 ай бұрын

The high notes are so hard, you have to be perfect or it sounds awful because it is not a note you can hide easily.

@PorcelainLeigh

9 ай бұрын

@@ethanweeter2732 I'm well aware. Was a pro singer for 22 years. Just telling the story...

I’m in my seventies and believe it, or not, I have played this song at least once a week since I was in my twenties. I would play it on my car cassette player on my journey to and from work every day. As you can tell I never get tired of listening to Randy’s amazing rendition of this great song. Thank you for breaking this down and your appreciation of what a brilliant singer Randy was. Also, how brilliant the Eagles were with their harmonies. I’m in the U.K. and only got to see the Eagles once on their Hell Freezes Over tour, unfortunately by then Randy had left, so I never got to hear him sing live. Rest in peace Randy, you were truly loved by me and all your fans ❤

@sarcasticbimbo1420

4 ай бұрын

I have listened to either Eagles Live, or Greatest Hits 1971-1975, EVERY NIGHT in bed, from the time I've had the ability to play audio recordings on my own. I love them more than any other band in the world. I've been fortunate enough to see them live twice, but never with Randy. I am so grateful to be human and have ears when I listen to this.

@jacquismith3277

2 ай бұрын

I can believe it! Good for you.

It’s crazy how in-sync they were timing wise. Like they never go too early or too late. That “TAKE IT!” is so perfect

Love hearing Randy sing this song. He has a cute shy quality about him. Best lookin’ guy in the group too.

@beverlyaiglai7052

2 ай бұрын

I don't know about that. I always was and still am crazy for Joe Walsh. ❤

Randy was born to sing to this song! Great tribute Fil!

My wife and i were in the car and i told her Randy Meisner had died. She was never really into the Eagles so i put this song on. After, said it is one of the most beautiful voices she ever heard. It really is. What a performance !!!

I’m much older than you,& it’s nice to get a new appreciation for the songs of my youth.

There is always something warm and comforting about his voice, a special vocalist who had amazing range and had the ability to sound soft and also powerful.

Wow, you sounded as close to Randy i ever heard. Awesome job..from a 64 year old beginner guitar player. I graduated high school in 1977...i play this song every day to sooth my soul, from North Alabama...RIP to RANDY & GLEN FREY...!!!..& TIMOTHY...

Randy was an amazing singer. He could hit the highest notes so purely. And the emotion!

Nice analysis. A perfect song, the vocal, the lyrics, the emotion and the performance. Miss those days. Great music.

Wow Fil you’ve made me appreciate this song even more. Thank you .

Love the Eagles, especially when Randy was a member. Such a great, unique voice and incredible harmonies. Much of my guitar playing was based on their sound, and his bass playing was elegant. RIP Randy.

I live in western Nebraska, not far from where Randy was born, so I am a bit biased. I also understand that the pressures of the road life and singing this song at the end of a concert when your vocal chords are tired were things that Randy complained about and contributed to his leaving the band. Still, his performance is undeniably incredible! So if you look back at promotional photographs of the band and see Randy wearing his yellow and green Frank Implement T-shirt with the John Deere logo on it, you will get a sense of the humble Nebraska boy who never let his level of talent or fame disconnect him with home.

@BalakeHart-nh4xh

9 ай бұрын

I can relate..

@JohnJohnson-nm4qj

9 ай бұрын

I was born and raised in Scottsbluff and while graduating from Gering, his son Dana graduated from Mitchell the same year. My deceased brother-in-law was one of Dana's best friends and they used to drum together. I too worked at Frank Implement in the parts department for a few years until I made my way to Phoenix. I meet a couple friends every Friday night to karaoke and when Randy passed, I got the balls to sing Take It To The Limit in his memory. By the reaction of the crowd, I represented the song well; some saying I nailed it. I've heard it thousands of times and when I found out I could hit the high notes, it was always his songs I sang. A friend of mine mentioned One More Song, and embarrassingly enough I had never heard it. I spent about 2 hours figuring out the chords and learning the words and now have made it one of the songs I sing at Open Mic nights around Phoenix now. He was truly a gifted musician and above all, humble.

@robertneal4244

9 ай бұрын

@@JohnJohnson-nm4qj I also enjoy karaoke and often sing in Scottsbluff (including later tonight), but my voice can't do justice to the top two or three notes that Randy could in his prime. You might also like "Midnight Flyer" which Randy sang lead vocals on. It was not a hit, but I enjoy it.

@wickedtrker8069

9 ай бұрын

​@@robertneal4244morrill boy here. Go lions.

@stevieporter3843

9 ай бұрын

I love his harmony on Take It Easy. Ads even more joy to an already joyful song. Too Many Hands is a fave.

Definitely one of the best ballads from not just the 70's but ever...

Man, you can't beat The Eagles. Always a special place in my heart.

Not gonna lie....at the beginning of the video, when the music started, I broke down crying. It's insane how music can transport you somewhere else instantly. I remembered walking into my brother's house and he was playing bass to this song. He definitely loved the eagles, also, loved playing bass along with their 2nd album "Desperado". Sure miss my brother! But anyhow, the emotions it stirs.... Thank you fil, what a great analysis, as always!🌷 Rip Randy Meisner

@dsoule4902

9 ай бұрын

Aww. Hugs

@loriematthews6418

9 ай бұрын

​@@dsoule4902 Thank you. ☺️

@dsoule4902

9 ай бұрын

@@loriematthews6418 😉😘⚡️

@sebastianmelmoth9100

9 ай бұрын

Hell yes, beautiful.

@sergiolima2469

9 ай бұрын

Pelo que entendi, você é irmã do Randy. Sou do Brasil, Take to Limit era uma das minhas músicas preferidas do Eagles, pela voz doce do Randy. Meus idolos estão morrendo, não há nada que eu possa fazer, a não ser pedir ao Criador, um espaço, pra essa voz de Anjo. RIP Randy!

Every one of those guys were uber-talented. Together they were magical.

Listening to the Eagles always picks up my mood, loved this band for 50 years, never gets old. Great breakdown WoP

Of all the concerts I've seen in my life the eagles doing this song is one of the most memorable. How he held a note was amazing.

I can understand why on certain nights Randy didn't want to sing this song. His voice is the focal point and if he's not 100% all out, he didn't want to disappoint the audience. A slight flat note would be noticed. Glenn Frey on the other hand wanted to present it every night because it's the showstopper and Eagles concert wouldn't be complete without it.

The greatest vocal performance ever by the Eagles..Randy was No 1..RIP my friend, Paul UK.

I appreciate why Randy was apprehensive about singing this song at times... not an easy song by any means!

Fil, I love watching your expressions as you admire these amazing vocal performances. Randy was awesome. The Eagles were awesome, all extremely talented, but Take It To The Limit belonged to Randy. No one could sing this song like he could. Such talent. RIP dear Randy.

His voice was so rich, but also haunting. RIP🤘🏻

@marypthompson6349

9 ай бұрын

Haunting is the word.

@connieboylan9159

9 ай бұрын

Great bittersweet memories...nothing like our 70s music

@chambeet

9 ай бұрын

His high harmonies were such a secret weapon for the band, too! Him on “One of These Nights” is nuts, and some of their other stuff.

@ltejle

9 ай бұрын

Perfectly said, his voice was haunting and I would add, soulful!

I am crying like a baby. RIP Randy. Your voice was golden, thanks for all the music.🎉

@Occasional_Member

9 ай бұрын

I can't lie, this song makes me shed a few as well! RIP Randy Meisner!

@marzenka13041960

8 ай бұрын

Me too😢

I was born in the late 1950's. I remember when this song came out, my jaw dropped; and even today my jaw still drops along with the goosebumps! 👍❤

Doesn’t get better than that! Every aspect of music covered brilliantly. I’m ashamed to admit that I didn’t know Randy was the front man on this song.

Whenever I hear the Eagles perform this I have to catch my breath. Such a vocal masterpiece. Now with Randy's passing it just tears me apart. Thank God we have these recordings and videos so they live with us forever. This was a remarkable and entertaining analysis. Rest in peace Randy. You will always be missed and loved.

The thing about this is that it shows this song would have worked just as well acapella. Randy was the best pure voice in the Eagles and for me, they were never the same after he left. And for what it's worth, while Randy was in the band, this song was THE show stopper in their live shows. Both Glen and Don said this in a radio interview I heard at the time.

True genius is making something very difficult appear to be effortless. Randy was unbelievable.

Randy had a lot of anxiety over this song. He didn’t want to sing it often…I can see why. I had NO idea they were this consistent. On of my fav bands growing up and I still listen to them often. Great analysis.

"Take It To the Limit", one of the Eagles best loved songs, was always saved as an encore performance. Randy would throw out these stunning high notes at the end of the song, and it brought audiences to their feet, night after night, and then they would be heard cheering him on. His consistency on these performances of this difficult, but perfect song, were absolutely incredible.

@c.e.anderson558

9 ай бұрын

Exactly. He did this song after singing for 2 hours!

@JTRocks4Ever

9 ай бұрын

It was never played as an encore.

@shelleybirenbaum7466

9 ай бұрын

​@@JTRocks4EverThat is correct. The set lists I've seen show that it was performed midway through the show.

@JTRocks4Ever

9 ай бұрын

@@shelleybirenbaum7466 you are correct and I wish people would stop spreading the misinformation that was created by people to discredit Randy.

The ending of this song in this live version is so utterly "Balls to the Wall" that it makes me tear up, not cuz it's sad , it isn't really, but simply it is SO emotionlly naked and true. I feel this way more and more as I get older, and as WE ALL get older.

@vickilynnvale8869

9 ай бұрын

Yes, same for me!!! ❤

@chrishampton8842

9 ай бұрын

Well said

@joecollura1867

Ай бұрын

Goosebumps… phenomenal vocals! Randy’s signature song.

Thanks. Randy is the only person that can sing Take It To Limit beautifully. Randy was a great bassist and singer.

Randy NAILS this song.Have heard 10 versions and No-one is even close to his voice.

I’ve listened to this song a million times since its release when I was just in high school. And every single time, I literally get goosebumps. IMO Randy was the heart of the Eagles. His voice, his passion and his genuine humility made him the beautiful man we will love forever. Rest In Peace, sweet Randy. No more pain. ❤️

@Stacey721

9 ай бұрын

Well said. Thank you. ❤

@ethanweeter2732

9 ай бұрын

Probably why the quality after Hotel started going down. His voice was missed.

@terrimobley6067

9 ай бұрын

So agree!! I always felt protective of Randy. He was too good for Glen and Don. .. they were bullies

@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555

4 ай бұрын

Well said. My mom cried when he passed away.

Ya gotta love those Eagles' bass players with a higher register voice, that were previously playin' bass in Poco. R.I.P. Randy

I am 74 years old. I know and loved all these songs, but the reality of their magic is incredible to hear from a technical standpoint.

Pushing seventy now, I feel so blessed to have lived through this decade of music, in college. Thanks, Fil.

Listening to this is bittersweet. Loved this group from the beginning. That voice! !! RIP Randy 🕊

This should be required watching, listening for, well, everyone on Earth. Bravo Fil, and of course, bravo Randy and Eagles. Through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Randy Meisner.

Those guys could harmonize This song was SO loved and appreciated Randy’s sweetness came right across the lyrics and mood Just a thoughtful, slow , rhythm

Great assessment, The Eagles strove for perfection both in the studio and in live performances, that’s why nobody even comes close to them. The first time I was privileged to see them in April ‘77 on the Hotel California tour in the then Wembley Arena, I was absolutely stunned by their performance. I simply couldn’t believe they were that good live. That original impression was only reinforced over the next thirty seven times I’ve been blessed by seeing them, every single performance was as close to perfection as humanly possible, every aspect, being the vocals, guitar playing, bass, drums, strings, horns etc. The amount of talent in this band has never been equalled, let alone bettered, there’s simply no one to touch them. Take it to the limit has always been my personal favourite song of all time, and without disrespecting any other lineup, that version with Glenn, Don, Randy, Felder and Walsh was the Zenith of their Fabulous career. Great appreciation and assessment from you too, thanks for posting this classic clip of The Eagles at their very best, Rest in peace Randy, you’ve given me SO much enjoyment over the years, many think that he had the best voice out of all the Eagles, and I find it difficult to disagree. Thanks again.

@Skier10

8 ай бұрын

You can thank Henley for that. He’s taken heat over the years for overly striving for absolute perfection in recording sessions but that translated into the incredibly tight harmonic sound replicated effortlessly during live performances

@bobbydedman5899

3 ай бұрын

❤

@christineWilson-op8ok

Ай бұрын

The BeeGees are pretty amazing at harmonies too. And Fleetwod Mac.

You out did yourself tonight with this analysis, if you haven't told us the audio and video are from two different performances I would not have known. (RIP) Randy Meisner March 8, 1946 - July 26, 2023, and thanks for the great body of work you left behind to enjoy!

I've always said that Randy is proof that 🦄 ✨ unicorns exist. I've been lucky enough to collect his solo albums too. Thank you for isolating his voice, what a treat! I liked watching your expression as you listened. ✨♥️✨

Amazingly beautiful singer with an incredibly gentle touch. Gorgeous sublime singing elevated by the Eagles' special harmonic sounds that just go right to your heart. You can't help but shed a tear at the beauty, pain, and power that Randy conveys as the song reaches higher and higher levels of emotion. This is music and musicianship at its absolute best! Randy will live on forever in the beautiful touching singing and lyrics that he left us. Thank you for your awesome analysis that showcased the nuances of his voice and heartfelt interpretation of that classic Eagles hit.

Randy's vocals on Nothin to Hide with Poco is another great example of Randy's beautiful voice. Poco's harmonies are amazing as well. I think Randy joining back up for the Legacy recordings was so good for him.

Randy was a gentle soul. ❤ Thank you Fil for this tribute.

Thanks for this. The true vocals. So gorgeous. I always know when you like a vocal performance, you have this little smile......

This version is damn near perfect.

These guys harmonies are amazing! I listen to them almost every night. Very calming!

Love this! Randy was so gifted. ❤The Eagles were a favorite of mine. I loved every song that you can hear Randy singing in, whether the Eagles or Poco. His voice is one of the reasons why I fell in love with the Eagles and Poco. They harmonized perfectly.

@ltejle

9 ай бұрын

Me too!

May God take hold of this kind soul and take him to peace. Thanks brother for many a year of great performances.

Randy knew a truly great song didn't need to be added to or taken away from. Let it show its own beauty. Everything that makes it great can't be improved on. So let it shine. The honesty and emotion are all there. A genius piece. By some of the best artists. Randy will be greatly missed.

@frankfitzgerald4536

7 ай бұрын

Yes. He just sings the note without crazy vocal gymnastics. It's beautiful.

I can't believe you took that long to chime in.. You looked mesmerized. Randy was amazing.. This was my youth.

0 Comments Erin Moriarity Last night when browsing YT for Randy Meisner videos I came across yours from 3 years ago, and I was surprised you hadn't uploaded anything new about him / The Eagles -- silly impatient me lol I've always loved Randy's vocal tone. I know a fella who knew Randy and he said Randy was the nicest, sweetest guy you'd ever meet (I'm old and live in Southern California and you meet a lot of celeb-adjacent folks here!). I can hear that sweetness coming through when he sings. Wish he would have sung more of The Eagles tunes.

@oldermusiclover

9 ай бұрын

from what I have heard and read he really didn't like being up front when he was singing

Its almost criminal what Henley and Frey did to Meisner, he was a critical part of the band.

@sarasommers5420

9 ай бұрын

Not to take away from Don Henley's general doucheness, I think in this instance it was more Glenn Frey than Don concerning Randy.

@christophertaylor9100

9 ай бұрын

@@sarasommers5420 I agree, he seemed the king douche in that group.

@arribaficationwineho32

9 ай бұрын

@@sarasommers5420he was awful to Don felder also and bullied him until Don left.

@francesmalzahn9994

9 ай бұрын

@@sarasommers5420 In the book, To the Limit by Marc Eliot, it's explained pretty well. Meisner was definitely talented but he was also humble and didn't enjoy the "rock star lifestyle." He just wanted to sing and play. I don't doubt he enjoyed the money, but the strings attached and the stakes involved increased his anxiety. Frey was often left to deal with Meisner as Henley couldn't be bothered. He also didn't really form close relationships with his bandmates, except for Frey, and even that was difficult at times. I think Frey liked Meisner and he looks genuinely happy when he hits the high notes during the song, but he didn't want to be his keeper and Meisner was sick of it all by then too. Walsh was quoted as saying something like, "Randy didn't realize how talented he was."

@markmccarty9793

9 ай бұрын

No, I been an Eagles fan longer than most of you have been alive! I actually have an original lp copy of the lp "one of these nights"! Ego's ruined the band! I love the Eagles, but there are still Lynard Skynard tribute bands! The eagles cover is still pristine! But, Skynard was a bunch of rednecks like me! Songs about the South when rednecks knew they were going, straight to the mill where ur dad worked! I broke the cycle! Check out a group Blackberry Smoke! If ur a Skynard fan you'll love them!

I enjoyed your analysis of this piece & The Eagles in general. You speak of it with such reverence! Like you, my kids grew up listening to the eagles. They are in their 40’s now and still turn up the radio to hear “Take It To The Limit!” Thanks for your broadcast! Andy

The ability to reproduce that performance over and over is breathtaking. RIP Randy.

Great analysis Fil. RIP Randy. A great performance just awesome. 👏❤

Now Phil, now you’ve analyzed one of the greatest rock performances ever performed. Great job.

It’s 2024 and I’m missing true epic talent like this. Such a great analysis!

This guy sure knows his stuff..and I love how he analysises this awesome song

I love Randy's high notes and Don's raspy tenor combination. I truly believe what always expands the highest notes and the lowest notes in Eagle's harmonies.. what helps Randy's voice become the cream is Glenn's voice. Glenn Frey's voice is the greatest secret weapon they have; he sings the middle harmony and while doing that, he floats from high to low at specific moments, sometimes even sounding like two ppl. RIP to Glenn and Randy who I call Face Eagle and Eagle Soprano❤❤. "Try And Love Again" is another beautiful song written by Randy-actually one of the most beautiful songs I've ever listened to. Thanks for this wonderful video!

A rare moment of musical perfection .The high note at the end is, IMHO, a gospel vocal . Reaching for the Heavens .

Cryed so hard when he died... the best member of the Eagles. An ordinary man with an extraordinary voice!!!

The isolation of the voices, I feel, reveals the beauty of this song even more so. It's breathtaking.