Poco in Holland 1989 "Call It Love" Countdown (RTL-V)

European promotional tour by Poco. Here on the Dutch Countdown TV show in 1989. Rusty Young, Jim Messina, Randy Meisner, George Grantham and a local keyboard player. Recorded on VHS, and transferred and converted to enjoy for all the Poco fans around the world. O...did I tell you I was in the studio when this was recorded? Yip, lucky me :-)
People complaining it's lip syncing: that was the formula of this show. Moody Blues were there too. Also lip sync. Poco definitely had the best performance and the best reaction from the public. And one thing I know for sure, Rusty, George, Jim and Randy loved doing this show and enjoyed being on stage, as you can tell. But they also had a great time back stage together with members of the Moody Blues. They actually played live in the dressing room, but hey...no iPhones yet. So, while there are plenty of videos of Poco performing Call It Love live, there are not too many videos Poco lip syncing the song. In other words: this is a rare video. Collectors item. Enjoy!

[@froter1]

Randy has one of the best voices in music

[@uncleelmer]

Randy looked so happy. God bless him.

[@LordofDublin4]

He sure did ....

[@nirutsoncha6763]

Yes, I think so.

[@sandywinfield9406]

That reunion was a great and well deserved comeback for Randy!

[@saraprieto8099]

😭😭😭

[@bobriedel3277]

Nice to see Randy Meisner.

[@lidiabarrera1944]

Randy Meisner voice stand out. Best times. Wishing him good health in his 70s.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope Rusty s Voice way better and stands out

[@pennyalder9089]

Another beautiful song with Randy after he left the Eagles. He looks very happy here.

[@daisywrabbit]

When I see Randy Meisner’s fringe-framed face, I call it love.

[@michellemachet-philip2801]

Me too

[@SWog617]

Rest in peace, Rusty... and hoping for better health for Randy and George.

[@lisaharrod8386]

I've always loved this tune...three chords and the truth. It's nice to see Randy relaxed and enjoying the ride. One of the finest lyric tenors in the business and a candle watt smile to go with...makes me happy!

[@donnahess-gilmour2869]

Most excellent song with Randy Meisner!

[@sallywilliams5444]

The lead singer was Rusty Young. He had a great voice.

[@barryware7497]

Poco....great band...love Rustys singing..

[@bobwestinicky8447]

RIP Rusty.

[@devildoc225]

Randy Meisner. The coolest bassist in rock. Laid back, and unpretentious.

[@danitempest]

Unfortunately he passed away tonight at the age of 77. RIP Randy! 💗

[@anakina1]

Randy!!!!! Everyone's favorite. We still love ya. Best wishes man.

[@margaretwilson1539]

It dosen't matter which band Randy is in, his voice rings out. Beautiful person. X I wish Randy a nice life. X

[@southvaron757]

I always wondered why Ronstadt did a duet with Henley, the second best voice in the Eagles, and never chose to do one with Randy, one of the finest harmonizing vocalists in Rock music. I always wondered if maybe she had a hard time accepting the possibility that Randy had no interest in her romantically, at a time, back when nearly every other guy on the planet did. But if it was something like that, the secret has been well-kept through the decades.

[@stuartmoore6310]

@@southvaron757 that's a good point. However I can see how maybe their voices might not have blended as good as Linda and Don. Randy's voice was in that angelic register similar to Ronstadt's but Henley's was a little rougher and had more growl so they probably blended better. But yeah, would have loved to have heard a Randy and Linda duet.

[@JimbobZ17]

Great song. I remember when it was on the radio. To bad new music sucks these days. Guess I will always live in the past .

[@maikschlegel8682]

Ich auch

[@hbg423]

Love Rusty. Best vocalist, songwriter and musician

[@annchargualaf4990]

Randy has an amazing voice wishing Randy and family happeness and good health Randy is also my favorite in the eagles take. Care

[@danielfronc4304]

Randy has always had a superb voice with a high register. The only other bassist with such an excellent voice who could fill in the high backing chorus was Michael Anthony of Van Halen. Both absolutely fantastic.

[@martyalbright3045]

Great song....wish Randy Meisner got more camera time!

[@sarahcel1611]

Yess yesss yess I wish that too, can never get enough looking at Randy😍

[@kenblair6622]

He didn't because it wasn't his song

[@shirleypena4133]

@@kenblair6622 Well, it wasn't Messina's song either, but Jim got almost as much camera time as Rusty did. Heck, even the drummer got more camera time that Randy did!

[@TWayneD1020]

Great !!!!!! Golden age of rock and roll 60's , 70's , and 80's !!!!! Time Machine please !!!

[@ltejle]

This is fantastic, Randy is what drew me in to Poco and now I love them (but only when he was with them!). He looks so relaxed and happy, here. Rusty Young seems like a great guy, very talented musician, too!

[@teresiasaulton2210]

Randy could move in Poco unlike eagles who just wanted him to stand there

[@mustafizurrahman7734]

This song melting my heart just...Nice & Easy Gold happy mood 👌🎹🎸😙💙💛💜

[@giselawmehler]

Randy never get much camera time except when he sings lead. So wrong, he is so easy on the eye and sings so much better then anyone else!

[@shirleypena4133]

@G Mehler So true! 👍🥰

[@user-dy2hn4qy2b]

He did with the eagles!

[@sallywilliams5444]

Not true. Rusty was a good singer.

[@Ram44]

I never realized Rusty could sing that well.

[@johnmaer]

Rusty was essentially the lead vocalist in Poco on many of their album tracks although a lot of fans remember him as the pedal steel guitar guru/master. He had a high vocal range, like Randy Meisner. Messina handled more mid-range and lower octave vocals like You Better Think Twice, Angry Eyes, etc.

[@dangatton7138]

Great song Great Album !!

[@artiewithers6980]

Jim is one of those underrated guitar players. He makes that Strat snap.

[@MrJruta]

Agreed! I love his solo In this!

[@seanjones2456]

Frickin amazing! Sounds just like the studio. Well done boys.

[@maikschlegel8682]

So sehe ich das auch. Man denkt fast es wäre Playback. Aber das ist es nicht.

[@angelicamichel9392]

Rest in peace Randy and Rusty ❤🕊️

[@kman0146]

R.I.P. Randy, he'll be jamming with Rusty and Paul tonight.

[@djgilmour1143]

Fabulous lineup💚💚💚

[@kerrystehlik7508]

Great tune. Wish there was more now a days.

[@directassault1662]

Man, drummer gets great sounds with those practice pads on...

[@gregthacher2436]

Just so good… ❤️

[@joepbrouwer5860]

"Lucky you" was in the studio in Bussum while this was recorded. Lucky me, so was I, behind the keyboard.

[@pocopeter]

Wat leuk Joep! Voor jou dus ook een bijzondere video. Alweer 33 jaar geleden.....You did a great job!

[@pattiselph7443]

Thank you, Peter! It is so refreshing to see Rusty and Randy together (and now they are together again in heaven.) 😢🙏💗

[@TJPoppy]

Seeing Randy happy 🤍🤍🤍

[@gabetedino2879]

great tune great group

[@frankvella1392]

Great Song !!!!!😜👍👍👍

[@davidcassidy5178]

It's just after Richie Furay left the band. Although it was not live, it was good to see the original members got together performing.

[@jrock2264]

Furay left before the tour ended?

[@jrock2264]

Can't do this song live without a 3rd guitar.....

[@JeffMcCalib]

Second time Furay left Poco. Interesting that they had a keyboard player there.

[@stephenevans8004]

Superb…well done. Thank you!

[@martyc2637]

The vocals are always top notch with Poco. Messina, Young, Meissner and schmidt.

[@dollyscore]

Randy forever ♥

[@southvaron757]

I love Randy just as much as any singer out there, and more than most, but I must say something. Tim B. Schmidt always got a bad rap, mostly because of how the Eagles treated Randy. I have researched all of Tim's work, and he has always treated Randy with the utmost respect. Even to this day, when they do "Take It To The Limit", which Tim refused to sing out of respect for Randy, he stays back from the Mic while Vince Gill sings Randy's parts. And no one should ever forget the gracious comments he made about Randy at HOF Induction. Too bad he and Randy were both bass players. I would have loved to have seen them together in a lineup somewhere. Frey was very fortunate, that Randy never wanted to be a center of attention with the Eagles.

[@diannclemens6847]

Nice to hear and see it again. They should have been bigger than the Eagles. They would have been if Randy didn't leave.

[@carolmichonne5788]

I’ve wondered what could have happened to Poco if Randy had stuck around. I don’t think Richie Furay realized what he had.

[@diannclemens6847]

Poco would have been better recognized. Both bands were better with him in the band.

[@annetteshaw8657]

diann CLEMENS ....damn right ...randy was the finest talent in both of those bands x

[@ltejle]

@@carolmichonne5788 Richie Fury comes across as kind of a tool, jealous maybe of Randy's obvious talent? Randy may have been laid back but I love that he was never afraid to stick up for himself when push came to shove (literally with Frey!!)

[@dino946]

Who knew the best time ever

[@aline22760]

wow just love this song didn't knew who was singing it of course love this group

[@brendakrieger7000]

Excellent

[@rzrbckmz23]

Great song. I bought the album when I heard this on the radio back in the day. I only knew of Poco from the late 70s and "Heart of the Night" and "Crazy Love". Love Rusty Young's voice. Then with this record they brought back Meisner and Jim Messina. Pretty good album but this is the best song by far.

[@user-oh5uq8kg1l]

Yeah, Rusty Young's voice is awesome! I didn't know he ever sang lead on anything.

[@maikschlegel8682]

Stimmt

[@JeffMcCalib]

​@@user-oh5uq8kg1l Some of my favorites chronologically with Rusty as lead singer and/or writer and one in which he has the big solo live (Boomerang): Rose Of Cimarron The Dance Crazy Love Spellbound Boomerang Little Darlin' Legend While We're Still Young Footsteps Of A Fool A Fool's Paradise Made Of Stone Everlasting Kind Glorybound Blue And Gray (Was Ken Burns not aware of this song?) Widowmaker The Land Of Glory Ghost Town Shoot For The Moon Cry No More When Hearts Collide Call It Love Save A Corner Of Your Heart What Do People Know Who Else One Tear At A Time Regret Neil Young Is Not My Brother

[@user-oh5uq8kg1l]

@@JeffMcCalib Thank you for this!

[@glynisjones8128]

I loved them in high school!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lobitome]

Saw them open for Richard Marx in 1990?, right after this came out. Still great music.

[@diannclemens6847]

What a treasure. Haven't seen this one before. Thanks for posting.

[@user-xs8pg7cl2r]

This song loved in japan.

[@davidgirtzOnAirMedia]

Fabulous absolutely fantastic!!

[@daisyjane1070]

WOW!!

[@pocopeter]

People complaining it's lip syncing: that was the formula of this show. Moody Blues were there too. Also lip sync. Poco definitely had the best performance and the best reaction from the public. And one thing I know for sure, Rusty, George, Jim and Randy loved doing this show and enjoyed being on stage, as you can tell. But they also had a great time back stage together with members of the Moody Blues. They actually played live in the dressing room, but hey...no iPhones yet. So, while there are plenty of videos of Poco performing Call It Love live, there are not too many videos Poco lip syncing the song. In other words: this is a rare video. Collectors item. Enjoy!

[@captainamerica9028]

If you notice at the end it gradually fades away, which means they were fake playing to the studio album.

[@bluestimegriffis8283]

Jim Mesina on guitar?

[@Sam27947]

That’s him singing this song when we was with that group before he joined the Eagles

[@soniaortega4055]

Agree Randy the Best of the Best

[@keithmanning5279]

Rip rusty

[@coolcat6303]

I was hoping to see them actually play this one live back in 1989 but it looks like it's just another lip/music synch show (which was all too common back then). Still kinda cool to at least see them on stage though.

[@lisaharrod8386]

Cool Cat...this is live...they were on tour in Holland...hired a local guy to play keyboards... Cheers

[@anti-hyperv4797]

@@lisaharrod8386 I don't think so. Actually, I'm sure that wasn't played live. Note-for-note the record. You don't fade out a song- live. Doesn't matter. Great band. Randy Meisner- best vocal ever.

[@erlonger]

@@lisaharrod8386 It's not live. There's covers on the drums (to dampen the sound). He'll hit the snare drum and it'll be muffled.

[@timb.2222]

Definitely synched to the record. Still, it's fun to watch Jimmy in full-on rock-start mode, and everybody looks like they're having fun. At 0:33, George gives Rusty a little go-ahead nod. The guitar rhythm on this song must've been enough to give Rusty carpal tunnel.

[@neclaatmaca2931]

💜

[@katherinehedrick6599]

Peter from poco, , can this be true ? I can’t believe it!!! I love this song after all these years, Id sing along with you when it played on the radio! What a great band all the way Around , wow how did this happen! Is it really you, you sent that nice message to me? You have to text me back, omg please!💞

[@Sam27947]

This is the Group Where we Got Timothy B Schmit From

[@rickstamler5931]

You all know this isn’t live right? Look at the drum heads. Dead giveaway. Yes it’s nice to see Randy having fun

[@pocopeter]

Yes we all know it is lip sync Rick. Most bands couldn’t perform without it. Poco always coúld, and mostly did so. That’s what makes this video so special 😉 o.. the audience ís live..Poco got the best response that night. Another (lip syncin’) band was the Moody Blues, and it was nice to see members of both bands getting together behind the stage and in the dressing rooms. I don’t have footage of that, no iPhones yet…..

[@marywatts9566]

YES lucky you. I am so jealous too!

[@dereksanders1939]

I wonder why Poco never got Azoff to manage them...or did they? I can't help but think Poco or even America could have been as big as the Eagles, or close to it

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

Poco and America were around years before The Eagles. Azoff represented Dan Fogelberg before The Eagles.

[@yankeegirl5175]

As Henley sings in Sad Cafe, I wonder why fortune smiles on some?

[@lisaharrod8386]

Derek...Irving Azoff was a nasty guy...just ask Frey & Henley...got what they deserved...they were called the "Guacamole Mafia" by their peers...read Hotel California...I think that's the title of the book...great read on how the whole break up of the Eagles went...those two were rotten to Randy, Felder said Leadon...

[@lisaharrod8386]

@@yankeegirl5175 ...and let's the rest go free...

[@ela_aquariana]

Amo muito.....❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LiveTheDream24]

I wish they were actually playing live here, I don't understand why whatever this show is felt the need to play the record version and makes them mime the song instead of just letting them rock it out for real. This is one of the catchiest songs ever written and it would be a shame if someone came across this video, easily deduced that they weren't actually playing the song just like I have and then think Poco is basically the same as The Monkees.

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

That’s rusty on the lead vocals. Passed on. 💔

[@johnmaer]

What's interesting about this concert/tour was No-Richie Furay. Why, anyone know?

[@avengernemesis7990]

Love Poco..but the audience clapping ruins this clip...

[@dorothypfeifer4191]

Yes but k wonder how his doing now?

[@kenblair6622]

Looking at these comments you'd think the only guy rhat mattered in this band was Randy Meisner. Complete nonsense

[@billkuz865]

Where's Furay?

[@rhm5158]

Where’s Richie?

[@taylor-vl1re]

Loved this and the Legend Album, but is this a lip sync? Sounds too perfect. I don't really care, just askin.'

[@thegraysonzelik]

Yeah, it doesn't look like anything is plugged in the guitars, not even a wireless. The energy they give off is absolutely infectious though

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

lol oh the UNplugged days... lol its insulting to us that they are not plugged in even I had hoped for more

[@instalawyer]

It's not live. They are lip syncing. Notice no mics on the drums.

[@pocopeter]

Douglas Weinstein One of the best lip syncing live performances on Countdown with a great crowd. That’s why I posted it 😊

[@dh81]

Douglas Weinstein not to mention the muffling pads he has on all his heads and the harmonies in the guitar leads with only one guy playing

[@mikestevenson576]

Local keyboard player's hands look nervous.

[@marioct130]

Where's Paul Cotton?

[@Okie343]

Sorry, but that wasn't live, that was fake playing to the studio recorded version.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Rusty w hair. Wth is Paul Cotton?

[@jeffjackson9679]

Great song...but that freaking hand clapping is annoying as hell.

[@fafafriendly]

jeff jackson 😂

[@sharongibbons3701]

I didn't notice the clapping, the video ended and then I read this and could hear the clapping in my head. I won't be able to watch again. You ruined it, thanks. :-)

[@lisaharrod8386]

Jeff...they can't help it...the Dutch are a happy bunch...sides, they just came the Beer Garden... 🍺🍺🍺

[@kennethrussell1158]

Jeff, I totally agree with you

[@burnafterreading5437]

Jerry

[@RSWingman71]

Studio version, total lipsync. Why are they even there?

[@pocopeter]

RSWingman71 why are you here?

[@RSWingman71]

I *was* here in hopes of seeing a live performance.

[@ronnkerber1059]

They're lip syncing and playing to the recording.

[@stevelimbert6846]

Synced sadly..

[@pocopeter]

Anything better than no video at all... and ... they did a great job, didn't they ;-)

[@intense5335]

That wasn't live, it was fake playing and singing to the studio recorded version. PATHETIC