Randy Meisner - Gotta Get Away (Live On Fridays)

Randy Meisner performs "Gotta Get Away" live as the musical guest on the cult classic comedy show Fridays. You can buy The Best Of Fridays at: www.shoutfactory.com/node/217612
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[@timjohnson8820]

This guy was a real talent. Just imagine if Glenn Frey and Henley were not such arrogant a-holes how much great music the Eagles could have created with Randy and Felder still in the group.

[@marijorieholoway6783]

Agree

[@monicab6403]

It's a shame

[@murraydean2371]

Absolutely agree, the Eagles lost a big part of their sound when Bernie and Randy left.

[@jossip1171]

I totally agree.

[@martinparlindungan3302]

🥁🌈🌞...Randy...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🍇🍇🍇❤️❤️❤️

[@edearly7415]

Really the best Eagle, his voice, by far the best. Randy Meisner was my favorite.

[@DonRRicks]

Randy Meisner, gone but never forgotten 1946-2023

[@davefawcett]

I agree but , Timothy was a pretty good replacement...and they did pretty good..

[@michellemachet-philip2801]

A guy like Randy belongs in heaven He was just so sweet.

[@debmarie55]

The more I listen to this song, the more I like it. Not sure why it didn't get more airplay when it was released. I do believe the record industry was not kind to Randy. Rest in heaven, sir, I am enjoying your songs now.

[@TheTop40hub]

Came here the day Randy passed. RIP great singer.

[@patbrennan6572]

The Eagles needed Randy more than Randy needed the Eagles. Fantastic song.

[@rebeccahooper7968]

Rest in peace ❤

[@sheilamorgan3845]

So true. Timothy B. Schmidt was ok. But could not bring what Randy brought to the group.

[@sheilamorgan3845]

His kids needed him more than the Eagles and this band did. He had nothing to do with them. Such a shame.

[@angelamaier-yq6ql]

Why did Randy Meisner have nothing to do with his kids, something must have gone really wrong 😮😢

[@sheilamorgan3845]

@@angelamaier-yq6ql It was a sad situation. Randy had a problem with alcohol and drugs all thru his life. His kids told the court he was a severe alcoholic. They wanted to get him help. His wife did nothing to try to help him. Shortly after his kids lost the case for conservativeship the judge ordered a conservative over him and to take control of his meds. It was so sad to hear Randy say his kids just wanted his money. They didn't want his money. They wanted him.

[@roseyrosey739]

Love Randy’s voice.beautiful.

[@dianeroach6301]

I just ❤️ loved him❣️ Loved his voice too beautiful and God given talent. He was the best of the Eagles. I keep thinking after him basically being pushed out, I wonder how many songs we havent heard that he wrote. I 🙏 pray he REST IN PEACE. Hes definitely going to be missed 😔

[@winnykooyman4851]

He has no ticks, he just make moves musicians always do, he always looks friendly smiling, love it.

[@judyrossi954]

I so agree with the comments here. With Randy and Don Felder, there could have been even more great music. The Eagles needed Randy and too bad it came down to egos and money. R.I.P. Randy.

[@paulapeterson-warnock3030]

Amen. Both awesome musicians!!!

[@deekorbel5259]

He looks so much happier than when he was playing with the Eagles.

[@genevievegreen2335]

Yes! Very noticeable.

[@brendahopkins9736]

Man this is a good looking man. WOW. I know it's an old video, oh well. He is one fine looking man.

[@winnykooyman4851]

Yes the lady singing on his left side looks like she adores him, no wonder, he IS so ADORABLE .

[@jesustoro9489]

Rest in peace Randy... May God bless you and your beloved ones. Thank you for the Music

[@gwenwillis3924]

He looks so relaxed and happy here it makes me happy! I’ve heard people refer to him as the golden Eagle, it definitely shows up here.

[@joylewis8929]

Amazing singer!!!!can't help but love him and his music and band!!rip randy ❤️ you were one of a kind ❤️💙♥️✨️💖💕

[@ronaldleblanc1511]

This is the first time i've heard Randy Meisner since he left the Eagles! I can hear in his voice and lyrics that he is/was way much more of the Eagles sound than he was given credit for! Rock on Randy!

[@kphalstaf6065]

Humble and kind

[@d.davis2009]

Randy was always my favorite. Skilled bass player, and such a resonate voice that hung out to the last breathe.

[@lilylind4834]

He was the best of the Eagles

[@maryknapp8308]

I love Randy Meisner . His voice was so incredible! ♥️💕

[@sandydewey9250]

It’s so good to see Randy smiling and really enjoying himself.

[@Gilm0urWaters]

Sad sad day, loved Randy.

[@cynthiamackenzie2273]

Seems like he’s talking directly to Henley and Frey………Randy was the VOICE! RIP Randy you deserve it.

[@janeluther4290]

His death broke my heart. 😢

[@donnaarnold3044]

Me Too !! 😢💓

[@barrybechtel8553]

I personally saw Randy with the Eagles and his solo act and he was always GREAT!!!!

[@stephentravis6127]

A member of two of the most influential band of our time, Poco and Eagles, pretty impressive. He is missed, a true generational voice, my favorite Eagle.

[@lindagsmith7846]

The girls attention to Randy is quite telling, who can blame her. Notice how thin everyone was in the 70's, man those were the days & NIGHTS 🌃 Wish all the best to Randy, he deserved better than he got.💟

[@rhealajoie2204]

That's why Henley and Frey pushed him out. He was so sexy, devastatingly handsome and genuinely sweet. And he could sing like an angel. I was one if those slim girls who adored him!!

[@joshuahowe9417]

She may be looking at him to get him over his stage fright also

[@minicosmooh]

Rest In Peace, Randy. Thanks for that beautiful voice and the soundtrack of my life!

[@kalenasale3902]

Heaven is your place and you’ve gained a broken fan. Love you and thanks for the music R.I.P.

[@emmaanderson4196]

Such a great voice Randy and a beautiful song too.

[@winnykooyman4851]

Such a nice and friendly and Good looking man Randy ❤was. He treated the musicians around him also so respectfull!. Love that man.

[@davemacaskill8613]

RIP. The soul of The Eagles

[@timyarbrough6356]

And heart,,,,,

[@marjorieholoway6042]

Absolutely beautiful, ❤️

[@user-bs2rj5fb9h]

Favorite.... RIP Gotta Get Away ....

[@kayesteadman3227]

The incomparable Randy!! After leaving the Eagles, the sound was never the same. It took Randy’s voice. I pray for him and hope he sees all these reviews!!

[@ronaldleblanc1511]

So True! I hear it now!

[@marieweiss1634]

I read an interview where he said he had an operation on his vocal chords which meant he lost the highest end of his range.

[@peggyanderson6720]

Luv Randy, he deserved more

[@louispapp7722]

Don and Glenn did to Randy what John and Paul did to George and Ringo.

[@angelamaier-yq6ql]

Froze him out 😮

[@marjorieholoway6042]

I hope he see all of the reviews too! Great song!

[@FouldsLaQuinta]

This song meant the world to me as a kid. RIP.

[@Cyan3031]

Randy Meisner was his own man - he was great - my favorite songs by the eagles are the ones he sang - they should have kept him, he was a true eagle!

[@billschnake6378]

Yes boys and girls an actual real live tv performance with a real band. The mix is simply great!! Love the song since it first came out and I was playing guitar in bands. Randy was always and still remains my favorite from The Eagles. Love this.

[@soniaortega4055]

Randy fue el EAGLE SIN RANDY ESE GRUPO SERAN EAGLES BUT THEY CAN NOT FLY HIGHT RANDY ALWAYS THE BEST WE LOVE YOU ALL WORLD

[@patbrennan6572]

Miss those days man.

[@sandrawarren5303]

I listen to this every chance I get…just to see Randy! I wish they would bring back his two first albums…there a lot of us who pay a lot of money to get them…in tribute to him! RIP Randy

[@petesacco3255]

I have them all

[@PC-cs5wp]

By far the best Eagle!

[@winnykooyman4851]

This song is a fitting text for Don and Glenn about his experience with the Eagles. Well done.

[@steveresa2342]

The Eagles was my first real concert, but by that time, The Long Run tour was Timothy Schmidt's debut, and I never really cared for his contribution. Randy Meisner is a treasure, and one of the finest facets of the Eagles' history. I loved this.

[@scot-tish7486]

R.I.P. Legend...

[@alicetruax2403]

I love this song. Takes me back to 1979 & 80...

[@keithmanning5279]

Ya gotta luv randy meisner !!

[@pattyoneill6724]

The guy doing intro was interesting and the the gorgeous Randy singing was just beautiful !

[@sandrawarren5303]

I just love seeing him singing and looking happy! His talent really shows through here! RIP Randy. ❤

[@christinekay3254]

I have watched this many many times. There are alot of comments about the lady who is singing with him and are they in a relationship. I can see where everyone gets the impression she adores him but I see it completely different. Just a thought: We all know he has stage fright and 9 times out of ten sings with his eyes closed. As you can see in the video he has developed a few ticks both facial and his left shoulder raising, possibly to off set the stage fright. I think she is a source of grounding for him and by keeping eye contact he can look at her and remain present during the performance. Near the end, she completely looks away and he finishes the song. In any case, it's so nice to see him enjoying performing.

[@earthlingsareinsane7193]

Actually, Randy has always had this cute thing going on with his shoulders, especially, when he was playing his bass guitar. This guitar is bigger than his bass,so his movements are a little different But, anyway,go to P Noe video of Randy singing Playing In The Deep End. It shows quite a few scenes where he's getting into the music and playing his bass guitar. He's so adorable in those scenes when he moves his shoulders.

[@michellemachet-philip2801]

I like your take on that. Just adore that man❤

[@waynelawson5707]

In spite of being prone to a bit of stage fright, he was a veteran performer and a grown adult...I'm sure he didn't need a mommy to hold his hand onstage. The Lady singing backup was there purely because of her vocal talent, not as emotional support, I'll wager.

[@DragerPilot]

Thank you Doctor Phil Freud.

[@christinekay3254]

@@DragerPilot why so angry?

[@paularandall2798]

That man can sing!

[@jefftownsend4483]

Randy Meisner was a much better vocalist than Glen Frye ever was in my opinion. RIP Randy. You will always be missed! ❤️🙏

[@vickysurface9634]

Yes sir, so sad egos and money took priority over making magic. 😢😢😢

[@timyarbrough6356]

He could sing circles around Frey and Henley. He was a threat to their egotistical asses. They treated him like shit.

[@jefftownsend4483]

@timyarbrough6356 He took it well for many years being a team player. His demeanor is what impressed me the most about him. What a remarkable talent he was?

[@timyarbrough6356]

@@jefftownsend4483 Can you imagine if Bernie Leadon, Don Felder, later on Joe Walsh, along with the great Randy Meisner had 100% support from the two asses(Frey/Henley)??? Granted, the Eagles were great. But, the line up I just named were some of the greatest musicians and vocals ever,,, all wrapped into one group. Such a shame. Dont want to leave out Timothy Schmidt. I liked him as well, he just came along later to replace Randy.

[@jefftownsend4483]

@timyarbrough6356 They could easily have been the greatest rock band of all time under that line up!

[@geraldmclaughlin5709]

Vaguely remember this, and hearing it on our local top 40 rock station. I remember hearing that he had left the Eagles. Then one night he shows up in a bar in Northern Nebraska, playing with a local bar band. I recognized him immediately, but other people there didn't believe me, that he was one of the eagles. Couldn't get close to him, he had these HUGE guys doing security for him. Sad part was he didn't play any eagles music at all. Me and my friends drank lotta Jack Daniels that night, didn't even get to talk to him. He's from Scottsbluff Nebraska, bout 50 miles from where we saw him that night. From what I understand he had moved back to Nebraska from LA for awhile, eventually going back to LA . Great old school song though! 🙂💯

[@azamzaka887]

RIP Randy, What An Amazing Musician He Was

[@stevennielsen7500]

His message to the fools that let him get away.....

[@annamckenzie785]

Great song.randy.

[@squarebale1]

He has the “Ricky Nelson” shoulder shrug down pat. Randy’s talent was incredible.

[@michaeldroege1898]

RIP Randy

[@polocathmhaoil9141]

I absolutely love this song. I listen to it at least once a week. I never tire of hearing it.

[@Mary-iq8gz]

Love you Randy pure soul lovely heart , God bless you , you made the Eagles wish you well Randy sending you all the love in the world 💕🙏💕🇮🇪

[@gregmiddleton1766]

Being a performer like randy you must never be controlled by other members in the eagles band because you can’t simply perform at your best on stage this guys voice is spell bounding no wonder why he drifted away he is too good for others to tie down go randy

[@margaretwilson1539]

I got through this lockdown because of you Randy. I thank you for being around. I wish you health and happiness. Hugs. X

[@decacards5250]

He's more relaxed here, no longer stressed when he was with the Eagles, sometimes you have to walk away from huge success to have a better peace of mind.

[@Sweetpea-uo1ys]

Deca Cards52 I read he delt with stage fright and didn’t like the spotlight of success. Music seemed a double edge sword for him. Beautiful voice. Talented musician. Deserved more success.

[@TheSkip61]

Sweetpea 3399 p

[@francisjaytimosa9838]

Randy being with kind people gave him peace and confidence. How could you hate him. Take care idol

[@annchargualaf4990]

Randy Meisner and Dan Fielder are amazing imagine if they stay with the Eagles it will be so amazing wishing Randy and Don happiness and good health take care love both 💙💙

[@annchargualaf4990]

Randy is my favorite love listening to his music take care Randy be safe

[@kathykirk7671]

So GOOD to see him SMILE!!!

[@marjorieholoway6042]

Terrific Silverados! ❤️ Randy!

[@TigerRefuge]

Song of my life when I really needed it, but I didn't even know it, because the radio stations sucked around here and didn't play it, and I didn't yet own the albums. I got the albums when I finally did get away. I love all the songs, and I do hope he's seen all the comments.

[@joereich686]

One of the most underrated artists of the 20th century.... Randy Meisner has always been a very gifted musician. In my opinion my favorite Eagle. Outstanding writer, singer, guitarist, and bassist. Thanks for your contribution to the soundtrack to our lives, Mr. Randy Meisner. You’re greatly appreciated. Love this whole album from 1980.... Start to finish!

[@annamckenzie785]

You sound great you have always had a beautiful voice.

[@joereich686]

@Ron Nielsen - I couldn’t agree more. 🙂👍🏻

[@jerome-aimar-korobkoff]

RIP Randy 🙏😪😪😪

[@kirstielauritzen39]

I hadn’t known much of Randy’s music from these times/years but when I found them out this became a favorite from his solo. He had an awesome voice @ anytime especially high notes when w/ the Eagles Hopefully Glenn will see & treat him nicer than old times & they can now play their old hits together.4EVER missed loved NEVER forgotten & their music will 4EVER live on. My fav of Randy when in The Eagles is Certain Kind Of Fool🦅❤️🌟🎶🎸🎤😢🌈💐RIP RHM

[@paradise3156]

May GOd be with you always Randy.

[@martyalbright3045]

I would love to see his best songs compiled onto one CD. It would sell millions. Randy has many fans...and he never knew...

[@paulsullivan1650]

Yeah baby, and you're his biggest one! Love ya babe...♡♡

[@franbrister8301]

me 2222

[@lornathomas6269]

Marty Albright. It would have to be a double ,triple or even bigger cd.

[@samstevens7172]

Marty Albright I’m not sure Randy’s best would fill a cd. I love the guy, but the reality of his catalogue is what it is. That is, if you’re looking to sell millions. My favorite probably wouldn’t make your list. And vice versa. It’s ironic he was uncomfortable in the spotlight, and then had to front his own band. Seemed super nice, one of my favorite singers, bass players and Eagle. But if the record companies could have made a buck, they would have. And, BTW, I have his solo albums on vinyl. So I think I’m a fan.

[@samstevens7172]

SouthVA 757 I certainly agree with you regarding Linda. Although what little I’ve found on their few collaborations, not sure if it would go anywhere. But Randy and Andrew Gold in her backing band together would be something to see. Also check “ Black Tie”, I think they have one song on YT, “Learning (or Playing) the Game. I could make my Randy’s greatest hits and get a single CD out of it, but have my doubts about its mass appeal. E.g., one if not my favorite Randy song is “Is itTrue” from On the Border. Doubt many could hum that off the top, but it’s a favorite of mine. I have seen the Richard Marx and Timothy B TTTL, and the others out. Thanks for the response and info!

[@margaretwilson1539]

Happy Birthday Randy 8/3/21 love from Scotland XX XX XX 💙💛💙💙💙💛👏👏👏, and many more!!! X 🤗. Stay very safe because you are precious. X

[@maggieboo8142]

He was one gorgeous guy 😢love you man 🇬🇧🎸🎸😇

[@jamesanderson5393]

one of the Best if not the best

[@norikonogi9825]

What a beautiful , humble, handsome, pure bird, Randy! ! You are still so special 💙💜　　March 8, Happy birthday Randy! Miss, love you so much, wishing you well 😚😚😚

[@colinturner4158]

noriko nogi a fellow Pisces yeah

[@tessiebriones7962]

Randy is my favorite Eagles, RIP RANDY🙏

[@johnmah8352]

God bless you randy

[@ronaldgodfrey2942]

Loved to have met him. Seemed like a very Good Man!!

[@mauricetaylor6802]

sice I came across this song lost count the times IV played this song it gets locked inside your brain super song well done guys.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁.

[@tessiebriones7962]

Randy is my favorite Eagles! RIP RANDY

[@doesthatstink4734]

A good Nebraska boy

[@rebeccahooper7968]

Rest in peace with angels ❤

[@blusmahn]

I saw this band in concert and they really fit Randy's style.

[@dollyscore]

That piano!

[@franbrister8301]

I love Randy

[@robertpersall98]

He's so relaxed and enjoying the performance. It's like he was kept on a leash with Glen and Don. Best voice in the Eagles IMHO

[@VigilanteVegan]

I agree. Second is Timothy B Schmit.

[@brendamyerstrachanmyer6817]

You are so right

[@angelamaier-yq6ql]

@@VigilanteVegan absolutely without a doubt, beautiful voice and beautiful to look at, just love him❤

[@erinradke1860]

This song makes me sad for Randy, some say it says a lot about how he felt about leaving the Eagles. I wish he had had a better life. he is just so incredible and it hurts to hear about the pain he has had to go through. He deserved so much more.He is looking pretty good in the last few pictures I've seen him in. I hope Randy has found some peace in these last years of his life.So many people just LOVE him.

[@Sweetpea-uo1ys]

Erin Radke That was so thoughtful and well said. So many of us love Randy❤️

[@karendoney9144]

I feel the same way. I read someone's comment about Randy. He'd played as a back up musician with Randy. Said he has such a sweet soul. Down to earth. I know his health isn't good. He's battled addictions and the tragic death of his wife. I wish him PEACE. He was my favorite Eagle.

[@jackanderson6882]

He was a founding member of Poco after the Eagles!

[@colinturner4158]

Erin Radke I love his voice and his take it to the limit vocals amazing

[@Bazooka_Sharks]

@@jackanderson6882 he was in poco before the eagles. Then timothy schmidt took his spot in poco, then replaced him in the eagles also.

[@ramonllanes42]

Randy Meisner the coolest of the Eagles

[@pilot9781]

For sure. Deserved a better fate, though not too late to turn it around (with help)..

[@tracybragg7921]

Ramon Llanes oh gosh absolutely.

[@darenwilliams5858]

And the best ( along with Felder )

[@harrytuttle1446]

This!

[@sarahcel1611]

Randy looking soooo hot, the handsomest and with the best vocals among the eagles. I wish you read as ll these sweet messages from your avid fans Randy, to uplift you and make your day somehow. Stay healthy and be strong, you are still young👍

[@patriciapolichronopoulos2325]

My favorite song by him .Love Love Love this song

[@blueraybird]

The best live show or one single song of any ex-eagle ever did. This is how eagles should've been carried on.

[@mikeblair4017]

The King RIP

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1980 {December 5th} Randy Meisner performed "Hearts On Fire", "Got To Get Away", and "Trouble Ahead" on the NBC-TV late night musical variety program, 'The Midnight Special'... Surprisingly, he didn't perform "Deep Inside My Heat", for at the time it was in it's first of two weeks at position #22 on Billboard's Top 100 chart, and that would also be it's peaked position on the chart... The following month on January 18th, 1981, "Hearts On Fire" entered the Top 100 at position #65, seven weeks later it would peak at #19 {for 3 weeks} and it spent fifteen weeks on the Top 100... Besides "Deep Inside My Heart" and "Hearts On Fire", he had one other Top 100 record, "Never Been In Love", it reached #28 {for 3 weeks} on September 22nd, 1982... Randall Herman Meisner will celebrate his 73rd birthday in three months on March 8th, 2019... Note: The above video is from the February 27th, 1981 episode of 'Fridays'...

[@yolandapolanco764]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@wambikat4931]

♡♡♡♡ Looking at comments to this great song I see the comment about Randy appearing on NBC -TV Midnight Special on December 5th 1980. How ironic that today's date is December 5th. I totally adore Randy & his beyond amazing voice. He is by far my favorite Eagle. Most down to earth & best looking one as well. Eye candy Randy♡♡🐺🦅

[@billyband]

Don't get much better then this!!!!

[@mauricetaylor6802]

I came across this song two days ago oh how I love this song.rock on randy get well soon.

[@onusgumboot5565]

I just started listening to Randys solo stuff. This is so much better than most of the Eagles output since he left. Him and Bernie should have tried something together. They were the soul of the Eagles anyway. The Eagles were a band of hired guns after they left.

[@mauricetaylor6802]

randy looks so relaxed in this song.take each day as it comes and you get there, time is a good healer from us all in the uk

[@JeffMcCalib]

Yeah, nice leisure suit.