The Eagles LIVE vocals ISOLATED. Is there ANYTHING better?!

[@marcies3789]

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

[@marcies3789]

perhaps i overstated it 😜 @@frankbarnwell____

[@donsaxon1169]

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

[@rblauson]

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

[@scottarivett496]

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]

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

[@viliko4308]

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

[@tpatrick44]

Amen to that!!!

[@darlenebery]

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

[@petacarney9848]

True 😀

[@paulcarr5918]

Randy singing Try and Love Again comes pretty close though.

[@rgc1961]

One of the best songs of all time!

[@cindypowers4993]

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]

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]

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

[@anti-hyperv4797]

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

[@snifflepup]

Wonderfully said! I have nothing to add.

[@marions.120]

Gives me chills!

[@jlspindler]

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]

Incredible

[@LaLeMay]

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

[@nancyeveritt6495]

Sooo envious you got to see and hear them live!

[@pacitalumas8435]

Golden memories to cherish

[@gerardkienstra1441]

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

[@terry21651]

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.

[@ericthegeneric1611]

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

[@lynfoster2484]

❤️

[@cherylb2008]

With that sweet smile ❤️

[@roberttreadaway7853]

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

[@maureenmcdermott7293]

FuckingA!!!!❤❤

[@joshuajamesmusic]

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

[@brianshaffneraclc]

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]

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

[@lintollefsen7166]

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

[@magnificentfailure2390]

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

[@lintollefsen7166]

@@magnificentfailure2390 Yes, that's wonderful too!

[@Yesica1993]

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]

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

[@BentbrooksRambles]

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.

[@markmiwurdz202]

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]

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 KZbin, labeling them as such. We don't need "perfection." We need (im)PERFECTION!

[@rcschmidt668]

@@HealthAtAnyCostThis is so true!

[@markmiwurdz202]

@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]

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

[@tonyr.4778]

Good video analysis phil.

[@CynVee]

Pure perfection. I was 19 years old and this song always brings me back to those carefree days. One of my favorite songs, performances. Randy was such a humble guy. They did him dirt and he deserved better. RIP Randy 😢

[@priscillap7135]

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

[@beverlyaiglai7052]

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

[@ModernGolfer]

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

[@GCKuss23]

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

[@phaedrussmith1949]

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]

@@phaedrussmith1949 tell em! Hahaha

[@phaedrussmith1949]

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

[@richiewalker0114]

yup!

[@kevingamble8861]

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]

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

[@michaelweinman9051]

wow! lucky you

[@BexareagleCheryl]

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]

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

[@freepatriot6313]

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

[@mobipete8001]

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

[@JayTee0007]

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! 👍❤

[@sandrasmith8365]

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

[@SuziQ.]

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

[@Austinn1234]

@@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

[@sherry8894]

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!!

[@DesignerLuv]

They were blessed & should have always shown gratitude 🙏 However, drugs ruin many a great band sadly. Drugs alcohol & egos the three spiritual killers

[@mazzholmes2086]

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]

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]

I can believe it! Good for you.

[@TorToroPorco]

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]

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

[@cindypowers4993]

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]

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

[@darlenebery]

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

[@karenmanemeit7803]

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. 🎸❤

[@MrRUKidddingMe]

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

[@MsProductofthe70s]

Every time I hear Randy sing this, it makes me smile ♥️

[@richardmountz3865]

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]

😢 ❤❤❤RIP

[@RowdyLowdy]

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]

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.

[@jayfreeman3004]

❤​@Hydro-hydra5782

[@wayneturpen592]

Nothing against TBS, but the Eagles vocals were just not as good after Meisner left. That also includes Don Felder departing. The Eagles were not the same after he left.

[@MrRdh567]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Yes absolutely

[@70sladyalways25]

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.

[@tod3msn]

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]

He got lots of recognition.

[@ethanweeter2732]

@@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]

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

[@kylemc8851]

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

[@christineWilson-op8ok]

He didn’t sing enough of their songs.

[@darrylmoore127]

Randy is just phenomenal and all the backup vocales ! AUTO TUNE NEEDS TO DIE FOREVER

[@ladadog3977]

1977...My boyfriend's college dorm room, lit by three candles and an aquarium. He had mighty Nubian speakers, a Technics turntable and vodka sours. He knew this was my favorite song - we both sang our heads off, along with a gang of various friends who were always roaming the halls and hanging out wherever there was a party. Thank you for the joy ride Randy Meisner, and rest in peace.

[@dianejohanson98]

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]

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]

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

[@edwinjewell5359]

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

[@marksallows113]

@@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]

They probably felt threatened by his talent...

[@billvs6505]

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.

[@amythompson6869]

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.]

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]

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

[@GailNelson-g3p]

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

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

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]

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.

[@nahte-]

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

[@matthewleite8188]

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.

[@johnnymossville]

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 !!!

[@marykayd2781]

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]

Well said. Thank you. ❤

[@ethanweeter2732]

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

[@terrimobley6067]

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

[@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555]

Well said. My mom cried when he passed away.

[@wndykayyah]

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

[@flychk1229]

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

[@winnykooyman4851]

Randy got the biggest,longest ovation and applause I'v ever heard. Best singer of all times❤

[@PorcelainLeigh]

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]

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

[@ethanweeter2732]

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]

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

[@electricoracoustic]

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

[@rachel9946]

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

[@Hotstart47]

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

[@CasperLCat]

Randy had one of those pure, penetrating, high-lonesome voices that you often find in country music, but not in rock. This kind of vocal is why American country rock had something special within the rock genre, IMO, that’s underappreciated today.

[@caiolinnertel8777]

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.

[@colleenmurphy7812]

Always take truly great singers and bands for granted, so thank you Fil for showing us how truly great they were.

[@spaceghost8995]

WHAT? NO ONE has EVER taken the Eagles vocals for granted. WTF are you talking about?

[@colleenmurphy7812]

@@spaceghost8995 so are you saying you didn’t expect the Eagles vocals to be great? They are brilliant in their vocals so you expect it, but Fil helps to point out all the nuances of why they are so great that most of us don’t notice.

[@spaceghost8995]

@@colleenmurphy7812 You sound insane. No one is history has ever taken the Eagles vocals for granted. We all know how great their vocals always were. That's all I said. I have no idea whatsoever what you are barking about.

[@CarolAnnePeskin]

I think Colleen Murphy meant to use the word "nuances" -- not "nuisances"...

[@paulliversidge1083]

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

[@drewpall2598]

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!

[@mikeray4902]

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]

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

[@Fifty8day]

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

[@loriematthews6418]

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]

Aww. Hugs

[@loriematthews6418]

​@@dsoule4902 Thank you. ☺️

[@dsoule4902]

@@loriematthews6418 😉😘⚡️

[@sebastianmelmoth9100]

Hell yes, beautiful.

[@sergiolima2469]

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!

[@SwirlingDervish536]

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

[@robertneal4244]

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]

I can relate..

[@JohnJohnson-nm4qj]

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]

@@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]

​@@robertneal4244morrill boy here. Go lions.

[@stevieporter3843]

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

[@DragerPilot]

Thank you. This is a really great analysis of Eagles and Randy’s singing. I don’t know anything about music except the pleasure it gives me. This song and the tribute to Randy Meisner is especially meaningful as we grew up at the same time in Western Nebraska, and I saw him perform many times at local performances as the leader of his band know as the Dynamics, and later as the Driving Dynamics. Great memories.

[@ruthcook7103]

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.

[@TWTexasA1]

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..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

Randy had such a great voice that fit so well with the Eagles sound. This song is one that made me an Eagles fan. So sad that squabbles made him leave. Thank you for honoring his memory Fil.

[@acfiv1421]

I remember a story that Randy left because of this song actually. Don and Glenn insisted that Randy sing this song at every show (understandably - it was a huge hit for them), and Randy resisted, saying that he needed to rest his voice after each performance - the most he could sing that song was once or twice a week, not every night. But Don and Glenn kept pushing. I remember hearing a live performance of this song where Randy definitely was not having a good voice day, and he struggled. It would be ironic for him to get driven out by his own song.

[@georgeprice4212]

@@acfiv1421I know the performance you may possibly be talking about that caused the split. There was one show that Randy recalled as having performed Take It To The Limit as the encore (which was one night that Randy didn’t want to do the song, period), but a review of the same show says that the song was actually the final song of the entire show, not the encore, and Glenn, more than the other guys - surprising, including Henley - demanded that the song be performed. I’ve heard that Frey and Meisner literally came to blows backstage before the show.

[@55judylw]

Gawd, Fil! Talk about ripping the heart out of my chest! The tears are flowing down my cheeks and won't stop.The Eagles were there with me in my youth. Their songs are as relevant today as they were then. Hearing Meisner's voice and that Eagles harmony absolutely bathes my being in warmth. And your tribute, analysis, and comments pay homage to the Eagles. One of the ways I have always judged great music is by the emotional response it evokes from me. Many younger people think older people like me are not open minded about newer music. But that isn't true. If music doesn't make me FEEL something extraordinary, I don't waste my time. That's why the classics are "The Classics!" They never disappoint. Thank you, Fil. You never disappoint.

[@1mataleo1]

I can listen to this for hours. No one can even touch Randy on this song. I’ve heard so many other people try to sing this and it just doesn’t hit the same. It really is a shame he’s gone; pretty much everyone who’s ever met him says he’s just a nice, humble, all around good dude.

[@rachelled6763]

In a band full of strong vocalists, Randy is the standout for me. His voice stirs the emotions, deeply. As the band would say, the fans would come to hear Randy hit those sublime notes. Superb analysis and appreciation as always, Fil.

[@ronniesmithpeters9753]

Totally agree..

[@nicholascostantino9591]

Randy was a great musician and fabulous vocalist and composer. Thank you for taking the time to pay respect to Randy and showing your followers why Randy was such an integral member of the band Eagles who contributed significantly to their success.

[@nancys6991]

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]

Me too!

[@johnatyoutube]

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.

[@chetcalhoun613]

That’s what made the Eagles, The Eagles! Their vocals and harmonies, live, were spot on…as well as the instrumentation… they were really good! That’s what made me a fan. Lyrics, harmonies, and just the way they play! Great band! Thanks for making the video Fil!

[@tonytuthill]

I’m so glad he’s getting the recognition he deserved so much more during his lifetime. This is so enjoyable, sir. Thank you.

[@christineWilson-op8ok]

He had plenty of recognition!

[@tonytuthill]

@@christineWilson-op8ok Guess I'm newer to the party. - Best!

[@lindadescafano3749]

It was a great time for music back in the 70's. There were so many great bands and songs including this one by The Eagles. You did a great job Fil with your analysis. Thank you so much for this tribute to Randy Meisner and may he Rest In Peace. 🙏

[@c.e.anderson558]

We were so spoiled in the 70s and didn't have a clue how fortunate we were. HS Clas of '77.

[@sandraarnold7528]

I’m so glad I was a teenager in the 70’s deffo the best music!

[@AR-pm9nv]

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

[@tomh5006]

Well said

[@tomh5006]

Well said

[@timwingham8952]

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

[@ginagraham8616]

THIS!! Thank you sooo much Fil for covering this. The emotion and technical wow of this performance just bowled me over. ❤

[@pamelakarnbach4583]

I feel like I’m back in the 70s when I hear them. How I love this song. It’s like an angel singing through Randy touching all us dreamers. Beautiful!

[@vincentrimmer5844]

Yes. It's "one of those songs". 'Take It To The Limit' 'Two Outta Three Ain't Bad' 'Take The Long Way Home' 'Reminiscing' 'I'd Really Like To See You Tonight'

[@nancychandler3673]

Yes, my husband was a dreamer and introduced me to Randy. My husband sang high tenor as well. This song touches me in so many ways.

[@cunard61]

"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]

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

[@JTRocks4Ever]

It was never played as an encore.

[@shelleybirenbaum7466]

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

[@JTRocks4Ever]

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

[@Stacey721]

Thank you so much for honoring Randy with this!! I thoroughly enjoyed your analysis and tribute. What a voice! Brought me to tears. Rest in peace sweet, humble beautiful, Randy ❤

[@richardmather1906]

This version is damn near perfect.

[@loveisall5520]

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

[@mmp6042]

What a incredible song delivered with exceptional talent. Fantastic vocal control, range and as always, some of the greatest harmonies ever put on vinyl. RIP Glen & Randy.

[@yougottabekiddiing]

I’m a lifelong Eagles fan, and saw them live in concert back in the mid-1970’s. I know their work so well - I thought. But, isolating the vocals like this is so fresh and reinforces to me what a great group of talents they were. Very enjoyable analysis, thank you.

[@richardtaylor6604]

No need to autotune perfection. Great video. I remember listening to this on the car radio when it first came out. I never realized until years later how great the Eagles music really was.

[@dsoule4902]

.... ditto Beach Boys, Early Elton

[@ryanwolf162]

This video is the reason I’m glad KZbin exists. Absolutely amazing video. I love how you can barely get through the first part without smiling haha this is truly one of the best performances ever and I do mean ever.

[@edwardhannigan6324]

Just breath taking..Old Eagles as they were..Sad loss Mr. Meisner..😪

[@dextermorgan1]

Fun Fact. Randy actually hated singing this song. He rufused to sing it some nights. He felt he couldn't always hit the note, but he was expected to hit it perfectly every night. It caused major problems in the band, and was one of the major reasons he left the band. True story.

[@alteredcatscyprus]

I enjoy singing this melody but I think a it takes lot of energy. It’s like there’s this underlying drag to it, maybe it’s the base and drums that Phil mentioned, and it’s like the vocalist has to push it along. He pushes it and it falls back, he pushes it and it falls back, or you could say he’s dragged back, and he never quite gets out of it, but that’s what makes it so satisfying, because it feels so much like life. It’s literally an experience listening to this song, and it’s living just singing it. Jmho. I get tingles just thinking about it! 😂

[@JKFlaker]

Yes. I think there’s reference to that in the History of the Eagles documentary.

[@leavingitblank9363]

That's the biggest difference, I think, between instrumentalists and singers: an instrumentalist might not be 100% but he would still be able to get out a decent rendition of his performance, whereas there are so many variables that can affect a singer's voice at any given time, most of which the singer has little to no control over, that a decent performance isn't guaranteed. Not feeling up to it is probably the least of the problems.

[@kevinarmstrong6957]

Yes I heard that before as well .

[@YankMil1]

Actually one of the issues was Glenn Fry wanted him to do it as an encore maybe in KC. Randy was tired and supposedly was partying hard the night before and knew he wouldn’t hit the high notes. Glenn and maybe Don said it didn’t matter people want to hear it and it doesn’t need to be perfect just do it. That started him being ignored which is silly.

[@marilynsheffield612]

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

[@bernardenejones8620]

One of my favorite songs by the Eagles.

[@cherylb2008]

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

[@bevhomsey6632]

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

[@huwhodges56]

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]

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

[@NCMilVet]

❤

[@christineWilson-op8ok]

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

[@norskawood]

Great one! I saw this performance on YT mord than a year ago, and was blown away by Randy's vocals - now to know it was Autotuned? Whyyyy? Worse, that I couldn't tell! I weep for the future of music, if they keep doing this. And I'll treasure the untouched performances that much more. It's not always about making things perfect - if you buff out the heart and soul of thd natural voices. Ugh. Carry on, Fil!

[@Lazzar1958]

Iconic songwriting + lyrics + vocals + harmony + musicians = The Eagles

[@elizabethmiller7291]

Just listened to this again and what pure joy it is to listen to Randy's unedited brilliant natural voice. I could listen to this all day long. May I just add that this has to be my most favourite analysis video of all time. :)

[@pg1171]

My favorite Eagles song! Thank goodness I have several copies and versions of this saved for future listening pleasure. Rest in Peace Randy!

[@dennisjones2124]

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...

[@Ditzychic]

I thought the same thing! Identical😮

[@klmrk7632]

I'm always amazed at Randy's fabulous voice. An emotional experience every time

[@ginnyvogel7754]

I passed the battered old sign pointing to the defunct Little Moon Lake dancehall (where Randy got his start in 1961) many times driving from Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Torrington, Wyoming. I wondered who would go out to such an isolated place to play and dance in the long ago when the sign was new. Had I known it was Randy I'd have made the short pilgrimage. Just knowing he came from the rugged Wyobraska country tells me this guy got where he got though hard work and deep conviction. Thanks as always, Fil!

[@rogermcdonald9348]

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

[@anniebleuey6359]

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.

[@ettydickinson5507]

The sustain on those high notes is insane. Thanks for this revelation.

[@insightvideo6136]

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

[@erinmoriarity4775]

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]

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

[@stoneinyan2070]

Holy god, this was an absolute treat. Thank you for choosing to break this down. The Eagles kill me with their vocals, both individually and harmoniously.

[@tammydoolittle6054]

Thank you Fil for this beautiful analysis/tribute on Randy. This is one of my favorite songs by the Eagles, who are one of my favorite groups as well. Randy had a great voice and he sung this song so beautifully. The world has lost another great singer, and I know Randy will be greatly missed. May he RIP!

[@michaellepore5400]

Hi Fil. Thank you! I’m 70 years old and a lifelong Eagles fan. I’ve always loved their music for what it meant to me through my life. But thanks to you, I now appreciate the talent, the skills, the artistry in a more profound way. Awesome. I appreciate it and appreciate you. Thank you.

[@magneto7930]

These guys were top-notch professionals! You can't get up on stage and just wing it with those tight harmonies. They were in great shape vocally with Randy at the wheel. RIP... Great upload!

[@DiamondGirl-1234]

This is one of my absolute favorite songs and one of the best versions of Randy live. Thanks Fil. Love it!!

[@susanyaworski5895]

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

[@barackmycat9448]

Early Eagles were so good sounding it`s scary good! You always do a great tribute.

[@jesuslovesbass3944]

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]

So very well said…

[@debrawardlaw4558]

@jesuslovesbass3944 What a beautiful tribute to Randy.

[@monsieurcommissaire1628]

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