Randy Meisner *Eagles-Poco Bass Player Songwriter & Vocalist* (Died July 26, 2023)

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
  • Randy Meisner (March 8, 1946- July 25, 2023) was a Bass Player, Vocalist and Songwriter. He played for the groups The Eagles and Poco. He also had a good solo career. This is just a short look back on how he got started and what's going on in his life after his music career. Randy's death was COPD related.
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  • @myronmyers3485
    @myronmyers3485 Рік тому +143

    Timothy B. Schmitt is a class act for his gracious speech about Randy Meissner. That was an awesome thing to do. Randy was one of the founding members of the Eagles & they should have treated him the same, if you're not feeling that good one night then change the songs around to help a good man who's feeling down. That was the thing that kept the Eagles from being one of the best bands ever, the constant bickering & fighting over dumb things that could have & should have been easily resolved. Rest in peace Randy Meissner, for you were a great musician !

    • @speedracer2336
      @speedracer2336 4 місяці тому +12

      They forced Don Felder out too. Enjoy the Eagles, but not a fan of Henley!

    • @twk300zx
      @twk300zx Місяць тому +6

      Excellent point about Timothy, and excellent point about being treated better - especially during the 90's. Don and Glenn should not have forgotten that Randy helped put the band on the map; perhaps without him, the band may have gone unnoticed and never would have grown in fame. Sadly, it's been obvious over the years that Don and Glenn were a bit more greedy than the rest of the band members, and clearly, they both put their egos in front of the band's best interests. I love the Eagles music, always have, but can't respect behavior and attitudes of Don and Glenn. Despite all founding members agreeing that each member had an equal role and share in the band, Don and Glenn had other ideas, and that's an honest shame.

    • @1mataleo1
      @1mataleo1 25 днів тому

      As Joe Walsh once said, “Write a word, take a third”

  • @thedon7244
    @thedon7244 Рік тому +176

    ❤ Randy's TAKE IT TO THE LIMITS has always been my favourite Eagles song ❤ R.I.P.

    • @farbeyonddriven8173
      @farbeyonddriven8173 8 місяців тому +5

      I think Try and Love Again is one of the most undervalued songs EVER

    • @n_baileyname2698
      @n_baileyname2698 Місяць тому

      My favorite is, One of These Nights. What an incredible sexy song. Of course, I love, Take it to the Limit as well.

    • @djm.326
      @djm.326 29 днів тому +1

      And Id argue perhaps the greatest song of all time. I know obviously opinions vary so greatly, but in my book......yea.

  • @oldrookietrucking2917
    @oldrookietrucking2917 Рік тому +57

    RIP Randy you were the Eagles!!! Your voice is what propelled them to the top!!

  • @marysmith9361
    @marysmith9361 Рік тому +193

    I hope Randy has found peace, such a nice man with that beautiful voice. Rest in Peace, Randy.❤

  • @Gilyslas
    @Gilyslas Рік тому +295

    Without Randy the Eagles would never have been as successful. He was the heart and soul of the Eagles RIP Randy

    • @BillSnocker
      @BillSnocker Рік тому +15

      He was a model l tried to follow. I had a lot of respect for him and the Eagles. Billybob

    • @tsfurlan
      @tsfurlan Рік тому +2

      Ahhhh....not true

    • @stuartmoore6310
      @stuartmoore6310 Рік тому +8

      Never Say Never, no one really knows. But we do know what we had with all four members of the original Eagles.

    • @marynenos8859
      @marynenos8859 Рік тому +10

      What A Wonderful singér😊

    • @leoclement3801
      @leoclement3801 Рік тому +12

      First off, I am a HUGE Eagles fan!
      I was fortunate enough to see them play all of their hits (and then some) in Toronto, 1994.
      I've seen well over 50 spectacular concerts including Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Dire Straits, Boston, just to name a few, but the Hell Freezes Over Tour is definitely *the* best concert I have ever experienced! The lighting wasn't over the top, (and rightfully so), but the *SOUND* was absolutely incredible. Even though the concert was held at an outdoor stadium, it was like hearing a $1,000,000 stereo in your bedroom! I have never heard anything like it (before or since).
      So ....... I love, love, LOVE Randy's contribution to the Eagles (RIP sir). Randy had exceptional writing skills, was a very good bass player (not great, but far better than average), had an incredible soprano voice that most female vocalists can only dream of having, *"HOWEVER"* to say that _" without Randy, the Eagles would never have been as successful"_ and that he was the _"heart"_ of the band, is simply ridiculous!
      Meisner, Leadon, Felder and Walsh are quintessential members of the group, no doubt. They all deserve accolades for sure but c'mon, everyone knows that both Henley and Fry hold the honor of being the *heart* of the Eagles!
      Now with hat said, there's tons of info out there that says they also hold the honor of being complete *assholes* to say the least.

  • @beverlywilliams7278
    @beverlywilliams7278 Рік тому +449

    Timothy is a class act! It warmed my heart to hear him thank Randy!

    • @TheChef470
      @TheChef470 Рік тому +10

      Amen : )

    • @seerstone8982
      @seerstone8982 Рік тому +25

      Iv never heard anyone say one negative thing about Timothy, same goes fire Rick Nelson.

    • @Mick_Ts_Chick
      @Mick_Ts_Chick Рік тому +1

      Yep that was damn straight up for him to thank Randy. Too bad Frey and Henley acted like such dicks.

    • @dankelly5150
      @dankelly5150 Рік тому +30

      @@seerstone8982 Ironic that both bass players had 2 of the biggest Eagles hits ever !

    • @seerstone8982
      @seerstone8982 Рік тому +10

      @@dankelly5150 We know that Randy's refusal to sing "Take it to the Limit" at a concert in Knoxville TN was the beginning of Meisner's departure from the group. I'm curious, Randy stayed until the end of the tour in September, did he ever sing the song in the remaining part of the tour?

  • @williammurphy6734
    @williammurphy6734 Рік тому +275

    Randy's voice was like a angel

  • @chrishinton9209
    @chrishinton9209 5 місяців тому +34

    Randy was far and away the greatest singer in the band’s history

  • @jeacaklotom
    @jeacaklotom Рік тому +49

    How very nice of Timothy B. Schmidt to honor Randy like that.

    • @itzmee1thatsright978
      @itzmee1thatsright978 2 дні тому

      Absolutely! TBS is absolutely a quality person. A man of integrity, just like Randy, sweet, gentle, humble, and not out to hurt anyone.

  • @brendamancebo923
    @brendamancebo923 Рік тому +154

    Kind, humble human being. He had no idea how talented he really was. Thank you, Randy for your historical contribution to the music world your unique voice will live on…🎤🎸♥️

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +4

      Well said!

    • @JW...-oj5iw
      @JW...-oj5iw Рік тому +1

      @@RiverDocs ... This video is a bit confusing since he died a week ago but the video shows 6 months ago. Were you privvy to him being ill long term?

    • @JW...-oj5iw
      @JW...-oj5iw Рік тому +3

      I guess I jumped the gun a bit. Looks like it was just updated and reposted. Sad news, but we're likely to be seeing plenty more as the calendar pages flip away. Joe Elliott sang "It's better to burn out, than fade away."

    • @whitleydenise5482
      @whitleydenise5482 2 місяці тому +1

      He had no idea he was the best voice of the Eagles

  • @6412mars
    @6412mars Рік тому +89

    Without Randy.. Eagles so so..with Randy.. Brilliant.

    • @suzannemcmaken4648
      @suzannemcmaken4648 Рік тому +10

      And, Don Felder.

    • @skoricdarko4147
      @skoricdarko4147 Рік тому +5

      Schmit is also good. And Sympathic

    • @kevinmcdermott8967
      @kevinmcdermott8967 Місяць тому +3

      Add the harmony Randy had with Bernie on several songs over the first 2 albums. The Eagles let 3 great musicians leave, Randy, Don, and Bernie...

  • @randecolley7054
    @randecolley7054 Рік тому +159

    I knew Randy, briefly, in the early days..I can say that he was one of the good guys. He really was!

  • @SummerRain368
    @SummerRain368 Рік тому +51

    Thank you! Randy was the best vocalist of the group. 💔

  • @jbcrazy
    @jbcrazy Рік тому +127

    Early Eagles were the best. Randy and Bernie were a big part of the sound that I loved.

    • @peteshallcross787
      @peteshallcross787 Рік тому +6

      Totally agree. I can still listen to Desperado and their first album in it's entirety. Imo, Henley was one of the most overrated singers and Randy just the opposite.

    • @billkalivas9750
      @billkalivas9750 Рік тому +3

      The lineup with Randy and Bernie was my favorite Eagles band

    • @GenevaYazzie-ro7ql
      @GenevaYazzie-ro7ql 6 місяців тому

      You are so right.

    • @robertarodriguez6824
      @robertarodriguez6824 3 місяці тому

      I absolutely love Randy and Bernie!!! I cannot stand Henley and Fry!! Even though they get most of the credit, they WERE IDIOTS!!! And even though Frye is dead, he was an asshole!!

  • @toucantango1
    @toucantango1 Рік тому +96

    "Take It To The limit" at Madison Square Garden is astounding how he held a very high falsetto note for what seemed like forever. A great vocalist!

  • @rogerkeime1925
    @rogerkeime1925 Рік тому +157

    Randy had the best voice of the Eagles. Even Don Henley commented on randys BGVs on one of these nights. He sang so high only dogs could hear him.

  • @darlenefernandes442
    @darlenefernandes442 Рік тому +65

    RIP RANDY MEISNER🙏Your song “Take it to the Limit” was my all time favorite of the Eagles song

    • @bobmoe9221
      @bobmoe9221 Рік тому +2

      Same.
      My 2nd favorite song featuring him was Try and Love Again.

  • @gwbenites
    @gwbenites Рік тому +181

    Everybody always talks about "Take it to the Limit", rightfully so, but has anybody really listened to the end of "One of These Nights" as they're fading out? He's obviously not singing lead, but he's hitting these high harmony notes that are maybe higher! If you put on good headphones and really listen it's amazing!

    • @rocknral
      @rocknral Рік тому +11

      Absolutely! One of these nights is one of the best produced songs and yes, I said it to others, Randy's vocals in that track are beautiful. Just listen carefully and you'll hear brilliance!!

    • @amain325
      @amain325 Рік тому +9

      Henley's comment on One of These Nights was "Meisner hit notes only dogs can hear." And Henley hits an awesome high note himself at the end of that song.

    • @khuti007
      @khuti007 Рік тому +1

      @@amain325 hAAHAHA love it

    • @chrislestermusic
      @chrislestermusic Рік тому +4

      Those notes he hits are ridiculously high.

    • @deenarocco8908
      @deenarocco8908 Рік тому +2

      YES!! I love hearing Randy's harmonies with the ear buds. Outstanding and just so beautiful!

  • @1960fusion
    @1960fusion Рік тому +65

    RIP Randy Meisner, thank you for the wonderful music that will live forever!

  • @windowgirl7300
    @windowgirl7300 Рік тому +34

    This is a great little documentary! RANDY MEISNER was huge contributor to the success of "THE EAGLES!"

  • @Glenrsi
    @Glenrsi Рік тому +169

    Randy's solo album "One More Song" is brilliant. I love it, to this day. As for Eagles, Don Henley and Glenn Frey were control freaks.

    • @juliohur4001
      @juliohur4001 Рік тому

      I agree, but would add that Glenn was an ASS!

    • @garyaddcox8274
      @garyaddcox8274 Рік тому +24

      In total agreement with you about Henley and Frye. I believe Frye was the catalyst for all the "trouble" the band experienced. I still enjoy listening to the Eagles' songs despite my dislike for Frye. That band was a band for all times. I truly hope we don't ever forget Randy Meissner. NO ONE can sing 'Take It to the Limit' like he did.

    • @Glenrsi
      @Glenrsi Рік тому +11

      @@garyaddcox8274 : Eagles were and are still brilliant and listening to their albums, to this day. Their music, like the Beatles will be timeless. Unlike the crap that is on radio since the late 90's.

    • @rocknral
      @rocknral Рік тому +8

      "Control freaks" is too kind.... Awful individuals.

    • @rocknral
      @rocknral Рік тому +10

      @@garyaddcox8274 100% agree Gary. Henley and especially Frey were just awful to the other guys like Randy and Don F. Despite them, I still love the music. Randy was the best vocalist and take it to the limit was HIS song. And it's a pity Henley will still forbid Walsh of performing with Felder.

  • @jmcrae825
    @jmcrae825 Рік тому +241

    Tim Schmidt is a total class act. What a gentleman.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +10

      Yes he is!!

    • @patriciameyer8798
      @patriciameyer8798 Рік тому +3

      Schmit

    • @dilligaf2818
      @dilligaf2818 Рік тому +1

      LOl !

    • @70sladyalways25
      @70sladyalways25 Рік тому +15

      I enjoyed Randy’s vocals and have much respect for Tim Schmidt and his acknowledgement of Randy. Unfortunately band members come and go. Randy was there in the trenches for sure. I was pleased that Tim Schmidt was brought in. Excellent choice. I know we all enjoyed the music even though we may not have known all the things going on behind the scenes. Still miss Glenn but I’m grateful for all the music he left us with!

    • @gerry1620
      @gerry1620 Рік тому +4

      @@70sladyalways25 Great words! Yeah I was a kid in the 70’s and the Eagles music was certainly the soundtrack to my childhood. Didn’t know about all the drama in the band back then. Nor why they changed band members multiple times. But liked every version of them through The Long Run. Not a big fan of the five of them sitting on bar stools at the front of the stage. I know they’re getting up there in age but I think they should wait til they’re in their 80’s to do that. Lol

  • @RichardJMcCoy
    @RichardJMcCoy Рік тому +50

    Saw him in Toronto playing with POCO maybe early 1990s . He was a gentleman . Looked great and sounded great shook hands and chatted a bit. It was a memorable encounter . I believe he was very genuine. God bless you Randy wherever you may be.

  • @anthonygambitta6220
    @anthonygambitta6220 Рік тому +80

    As a lifelong Eagles fan, this is heartbreaking news. "Take it to the Limit" is my favorite Eagles hit, and Randy's vocal talent is on display. The Eagles now lost 50% of its original members (Glenn and Randy- RIP. I hope you both are playing songs together in heaven for the angels.

    • @andrewmcinnis1123
      @andrewmcinnis1123 Рік тому +5

      His voice was incredible! Whether lead or backing vocals, he was an integral part of the Eagles until his departure! Randy will be sadly missed 😢 ❤

    • @jennifursun3303
      @jennifursun3303 Рік тому +11

      he would probably stay away from Glenn

    • @tonynew3047
      @tonynew3047 Рік тому +2

      @@jennifursun3303 That's for sure.

    • @whitleydenise5482
      @whitleydenise5482 2 місяці тому

      My favorite eagle by far

  • @debratise3231
    @debratise3231 Рік тому +23

    Thanks Randy, for all the great music over the years.

  • @o-pin-yun1787
    @o-pin-yun1787 Рік тому +34

    RIP Randy.... "The Unsung.... Underrated.... Unappreciated Musical Hero!"

  • @donniemoder1466
    @donniemoder1466 9 місяців тому +12

    Meisner and Bernie Leadan were great harmony singers. His bass playing for THe Eagles and Poco was stellar.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  9 місяців тому

      I agree with ya on that. The original 4 Eagles had great harmony. Bernie had a great ear for harmony and not a bad lead singer either. Randy was off the charts great on vocals! Thanks for watching!

  • @2510katjo
    @2510katjo Рік тому +17

    First i have to mention something hard to miss...what a fine looking man he was. I loved what Timothy said, i always felt he was a laid back, very peaceful person. Timothy just seemed like the gentle one of the group. I learned a lot about Randy listening to this. TY. I don't need to hear the Eagles version of Take it to the Limit, i have heard it many times including Live. I prefer this version of Randy, he has passed and it deserves to be played by the man himself. Thanks again for posting.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +2

      You're welcome. Thank you for your comment and watching!

  • @gcvincent3989
    @gcvincent3989 2 місяці тому +9

    I moved from Ky to LA in 1979 I was gigging at the Disneyland Hotel four nights a week when I blew a speaker in my Musicman bass amp. Little did I know a good friend of mine who worked at LA Recording Studios knew Randy. I mentioned I needed a couple of speakers to replace the speakers in my amp. My friend said let me make a phone call and a couple of minutes later he returned and informed me he had found a couple of nice speakers for me said come on we will go pick them up. The next thing I knew he had taken me to Meisners home. I absolutely couldn’t believe it. We knocked on the door and Randy opened up telling us to come on in. We sat around and talked for awhile and Randy looked at me and said I understand you need a couple of speakers for your amp I said yes sir I do he went into another room and returned with two orange frame Guass bass speakers and said here these are on me. One of my greatest memories of life. I wish I had held on to those speakers.

    • @n_baileyname2698
      @n_baileyname2698 Місяць тому +1

      I can't believe you got rid of them!!! What an incredible story though!!! IMO, he had the best voice of any Eagle and was so underrated.

    • @gcvincent3989
      @gcvincent3989 Місяць тому +1

      @@n_baileyname2698 I know and I agree on his voice. I was just a ignorant kid then lord would I like to have them back.

  • @gsprasanna6382
    @gsprasanna6382 Рік тому +60

    Take It To The Limit ! One of my favourite songs.

    • @michelebenedosso3899
      @michelebenedosso3899 Рік тому +4

      I can listen to that song every single day and still marvel at Randy’s God given gift of a voice.

    • @jhardy0786
      @jhardy0786 Рік тому +2

      I love Randy and think he was very mistreated by the eagles along with don felder and Bernie

    • @ingfig1
      @ingfig1 Рік тому +2

      @@jhardy0786 …. No, Bernie never mistreated Randy! Bernie left Eagles in 1975 (after their first five albums) when he saw it becoming “the Glen and Don (Henley) Show” - like Randy, he too was tired of the Egoes. I think that Don Felder and Joe Walsh were awful to freeze Randy out after Randy’s altercation with Glen - especially Felder, because he and Randy used to hang out all the time.

    • @jchardymusictechnolagy
      @jchardymusictechnolagy Рік тому +2

      @@ingfig1 you misunderstood me I think the Eagles mistreated Randy and Bernie and don

    • @ingfig1
      @ingfig1 Рік тому +1

      @@jchardymusictechnolagy .. aha, thanks for clearing that up. Sorry, my mistake. I agree that Henley and Frey mistreated Bernie, Randy and Don Felder, who were the other 3 members of the legal entity “Eagles Inc”, which assigned equal shares (to all members) of the profits generated from sales, royalties, performances, merchandise, etc. By getting rid of those 3, then all the profits would go to the remaining members - namely, Henley and Frey! Follow the money…

  • @danielaberdeen1444
    @danielaberdeen1444 Рік тому +23

    " Take It To The Limit " stands the test of time... the message of the song remains relevant especially in this time... thank You Randy Meisner for this treasure 👌 ! R.i.p .

  • @markb20
    @markb20 Рік тому +90

    The most underrated member of the Eagles, Randy's gem Try and Love Again is one of their greatest songs ever. Rest easy, Randy.

    • @theresajones8367
      @theresajones8367 Рік тому +6

      I agree about Try and Love Again! An anthem of my youth.

    • @markb20
      @markb20 Рік тому +6

      @@theresajones8367 I never understood why the song was not noticed more. Gorgeous melody, harmonies and Randy's great singing. Probably because it was surrounded by all the hits on Hotel California.

    • @ronfreeman5857
      @ronfreeman5857 Рік тому +1

      Agree..

    • @dominus1204
      @dominus1204 Рік тому +3

      Great song ... what a voice

    • @stuartmoore6310
      @stuartmoore6310 Рік тому +3

      Yes, that song was solid gold. When I picked up the guitar and learned some chords and got an Eagles song book that was the song for me.

  • @willy30265
    @willy30265 Рік тому +49

    I see Randy almost every night when I go to UA-cam and type in Eagles 1977 concert. I listen to them almost every other day because it’s probably some of the best music ive ever heard.

    • @ltejle
      @ltejle Рік тому +7

      Same! The band with Randy in it is alive and well thanks to DVD's and YT!

    • @rocknral
      @rocknral Рік тому +10

      When he hits that high note near the end and the crowd go nuts, and bandmates acknowledge it, it gives me shivers up my spine... EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!

  • @colinturner4158
    @colinturner4158 Рік тому +88

    One of the most underrated voices in music full stop.And take it to the limit with Randy on vocals another level.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +5

      Agree!! Thanks for watching!

  • @Rain-yh9ws
    @Rain-yh9ws Рік тому +13

    Another incredible musical genius has left the stage. I hate this loss; His talent was absolutely golden & added greatly to the world of music. 💔

  • @anniegregory3252
    @anniegregory3252 Рік тому +25

    I was first introduced to Randy in 1971 while he was touring with Linda/Jackson Browne...we went to a concert at a HS gym in Delaware and there he was leaning against a wall smoking a cigarette and rockin his aviator sunglasses...it was love at first sight!
    Randy and Bernie were the anchors that steadied the band...Glen was the high-powered engine that kept them running and Henley love him or hate him was the singer who made their music complete. The Eagles
    At this time, we need to celebrate Randy not rehash all the drama that was a part of his life...he was a sweet and gentle soul...
    remember him for his beautiful harmonies and boom boom bass playing.
    My thoughts and prayers to his children...family and friends..."And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make..."
    Godspeed Randy

  • @jameskennedy3668
    @jameskennedy3668 Рік тому +62

    Randy was the much loved golden eagle. I hope he is reading all of the comments from this well done video! I also need a weekly dose of his amazing voice on YouTUBE and have been looking for some recent news about how he is presently. The EAGLES are my wife’s and my favorite all time band. She would kiddingly say Randy was the only man she’d ever leave me for and that she was the ‘’woman who might have loved him that he never knew”. Many thanks RD

    • @bonniekerr6890
      @bonniekerr6890 Рік тому

      I understand your wife! I’m right there with her. I would need to add Vince Gill to the mix❤️

  • @elaineanderson2989
    @elaineanderson2989 Рік тому +21

    Randy I really believe had the best voice in the Eagles. The early days of the Eagles were sensational.

  • @bobstuckrath1805
    @bobstuckrath1805 Рік тому +21

    Hearing "Take It to the Limit" performed live is unforgettable!

  • @sjladuke75
    @sjladuke75 Рік тому +15

    RIP Randy.
    Your music touched so many hearts for generations & will live on forever. ❤️ 😢

  • @Hicktownwy
    @Hicktownwy Рік тому +47

    Great video! I live 30 mins away from Scottsbluff, and Randy's son Dana is a dear friend of mine. He was the drummer of a couple of bands we were involved in, and I've never met a more talented musician. Thank you for sharing this

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +4

      You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for watching!

    • @cavecookie1
      @cavecookie1 Рік тому +1

      Small world! I lived 30 minutes away from Scottsbluff, back in the 70s! I was west, on US 26.

    • @Hicktownwy
      @Hicktownwy Рік тому

      @@cavecookie1 Were you in Wyoming?

    • @cavecookie1
      @cavecookie1 Рік тому +1

      @@Hicktownwy Not quite... still a Husker! Missed it by 6 miles. Lived in Morrill.

    • @Hicktownwy
      @Hicktownwy Рік тому

      @@cavecookie1 Nice!

  • @shasta8523
    @shasta8523 Рік тому +12

    Randy, thank you for the many hours of wonderful music you provided to me, and my family. A gentle soul with a voice to match, god bless my friend.

  • @07oscarboy
    @07oscarboy Рік тому +72

    Still the best voice in the Eagles.

  • @edarnold1426
    @edarnold1426 Рік тому +12

    Thank's for sharing!
    This is a great tribute to Randy!
    I'm just seeing this on July 28th 2023 just 2 days after his passing. I just saw that he passed away last night before I went to bed. Thanks again!
    Rest in peace Randy! Your soul is free now.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome. Thanks for your comment and watching the video.

    • @edarnold1426
      @edarnold1426 Рік тому

      @@RiverDocs I always watch your videos when they come up in my feed. They are always well put together! You do a good job omwith them!

  • @mlee2952
    @mlee2952 Рік тому +16

    Thank you for doing this right! Someone who has his facts straight and appreciates what Randy brought to the music world! He was a kind and generous soul that had talent that knew no end! He loved nature and all animals Unfortunately his health was not kind to him the last few years. But music never left his ❤️ and soul. Still writing and singing when he was able
    He was so grateful for all his wonderful fans !R.I.P my sweet friend with Lana and your beloved doggies!❤😢

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome. Glad you appreciated it. Makes it worthwhile. Thank you for watching and your comment.

  • @robertguerrero8009
    @robertguerrero8009 Рік тому +31

    Randy's music and voice lives on to those of us baby boomers who listened to the great bands he was apart of. Thanks Randy and thank you for sharing this video...

  • @raylewis2121
    @raylewis2121 Рік тому +27

    I’ve been a fan of Randy since Poco’s “Crazy Eyes”. I still listen to the album (on vinyl) every 6 mo (or so).

    • @williamriley9904
      @williamriley9904 Рік тому +1

      If you get a chance get the POCO reunion album..... well worth it.... too bad a couple of original lineup have passed away also.... LEGACY is the album

  • @TheChef470
    @TheChef470 Рік тому +75

    Definitely the sweetest voice within the Eagles.

  • @hunter121257
    @hunter121257 Рік тому +28

    Rest in peace. What a soaring voice and talent.

  • @annchargualaf4990
    @annchargualaf4990 Рік тому +42

    I love Randy he has an amazing voice am 61yrs but I still listen to his music wishing Randy and family happiness and good health take care and be safe Happy New Year

  • @deweyeverhart3118
    @deweyeverhart3118 Рік тому +23

    My favorite was, I can't tell you why. His vocals are incredible I get goosebumps listening to it. R.I.P. Randy.

    • @davek39
      @davek39 4 місяці тому +3

      I can't tell you why you think Randy sang this song

  • @michaelmessier429
    @michaelmessier429 Рік тому +46

    Nicely done. Randy's vocals on the live rendition of Take it to the Limit are amazing, especially when he hits the high note at the end of the song. Loved him as a part of the Eagles and was sad to see him leave and to have to deal with all of the personal health issues that followed.

  • @CF-Warrior
    @CF-Warrior Рік тому +11

    Anyone watch the documentary... The history of the Eagles? Part 1 and 2? It says it all! One of the best documentaries I've ever seen!

  • @user-bh1ux4hy9j
    @user-bh1ux4hy9j Рік тому +26

    I like the speaker’s voice : tone, speed , comfortable, friendly , calm, confident.

  • @D009WANDERING
    @D009WANDERING Рік тому +5

    I love his ballad "One More Song". I've listened to it over and over again for a long time.
    Now I really want him to sing one more song for us.
    I miss you, Randy. R.I.P.

  • @sharonlewis7638
    @sharonlewis7638 Рік тому +31

    Bless his sweet dear heart. His music gets me through bad days, and makes my greatest times GREATER. Thank you for sharing this compilation. Health and peace to Randy. And much love ❤️.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @deenarocco8908
      @deenarocco8908 Рік тому +2

      Love how you put that! "His music gets me through bad days and makes my greatest times GREATER" Thank you. I hope in some way Randy knows that about his music ❤

    • @matafiyd
      @matafiyd Рік тому +2

      RIP

    • @sharonlewis7638
      @sharonlewis7638 Рік тому +5

      Oh dear, I'm so sad now. RiP, my condolences to family and friends and all who loved him. 🙏

    • @sharonlewis7638
      @sharonlewis7638 Рік тому +2

      I noticed I just made that comment a month ago, and now just saw where he has passed.

  • @crusader4273
    @crusader4273 Рік тому +23

    Great Video
    Randy was a huge part of the Eagles. Disappointed they couldn't make it right.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +3

      You and me both! Thanks for watching!

  • @thomengel9720
    @thomengel9720 Рік тому +23

    Randy was always part of the foundation of the Eagles.

  • @stevethegrumpyoldman938
    @stevethegrumpyoldman938 Рік тому +18

    R.I.P. Randy. Took it to the Limit!❤

  • @Mick_Ts_Chick
    @Mick_Ts_Chick Рік тому +18

    Nice video. I've loved Randy for a long time. I was fortunate enough to see him sing Take it to the Limit on the 77 Hotel California tour in June before he left the band. He was a talented and very handsome guy. I still think that was the best concert I've seen, and I've seen quite a few. Thanks for the memories Randy! We still love and miss you.💟

  • @bobbyward8712
    @bobbyward8712 Рік тому +7

    Just heard that Randy has passed away...
    Rest in Peace
    Thanks for the music.

  • @eamonmcdermott4032
    @eamonmcdermott4032 Рік тому +7

    The list of great musicians I grew up listening to and trying to emulate, grows ever shorter and shorter. Rest In Peace, Randy. A true gentleman and a real nice fella.

  • @teresacroft7409
    @teresacroft7409 8 місяців тому +3

    Randy was the best singer and my favorite Eagle. You will be missed. Thank you for your beautiful music. RIP

  • @jonathankanetv
    @jonathankanetv Рік тому +8

    Well done. Randy is an icon and forever will be a staple in rock n roll history.

  • @Martos59
    @Martos59 Рік тому +18

    Thanks so much. I’ve always been a huge fan of his. His bass playing is as astounding as is his great singing, very melodic and full of groove.

  • @catherinem7748
    @catherinem7748 Рік тому +4

    Loved Randy, he was magic, when he was there the Eagles were the best band ever. R.I.P Randy, never forgotten.

  • @keithlane4343
    @keithlane4343 Рік тому +21

    A very respectful bio of a talented, terrific singer / musician / song writer, and person.
    All these guys were the background of my life growing up in the 1970's / 1980's .
    It was a great time to be a kid, loading up and seeing these bands live.
    Excellent video.
    Take care

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +1

      Same for me. Most all of the people I do videos on are the ones I grew up listening to growing up. Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribe to my channel!

  • @juan3zz
    @juan3zz Рік тому +7

    Wow! I did not know that he passed. He was one of my favorite Eagles. "Take It To The Limit" is one of my favorite Eagle songs, if not the most favorite one.
    RIR Randy, you will always have a special place in my heart and mind. 😇

  • @memorylanemodelcars
    @memorylanemodelcars Рік тому +6

    Timothy B. Schmitt is a Great Man he didn't let Struggles and Fights amongst other Eagles Members effect his Perception or Views. He Cherished his Time with Fellow Artist Randy Meisner Whom Had a Similar View of Performing Neither Sought Nor Wanted the Spotlight both Had A Love For playing and being a Key part of the Band as a Whole. The Eagles Just Weren't the Same with loss of Randy Meisner & Don Felder two Huge Geniuses of the Original Eagles ! Hotel California Wouldn't have Ever been Made if not For Don Felder's Multiple Contributions to this Song Starting With 100,Percent of the Melody Writing Secondly He Came up With The Double Neck Guitar Couples to Dual Yeah n Amps & Foot Pedal to toggie Between Amps to Get the Same Sound in Live Performances as Studio Versions which Were accomplished by Multiple Recordings Spliced &'Played together. This True Genius if Don Felder is underated and not Given the Respect Truly Due Him in my Opinion

  • @getamylemley
    @getamylemley Рік тому +5

    This is well done! Thanks. He was one of the great ones! Exquisite harmonies! Really solid songwriting too. He grew up on a farm his parents rented from my grandfather, who was a rancher. He and my dad were friends, and we would see Randy over the years, both in Scottsbluff and when the Eagles played DC, where my mom and dad settled.

  • @jimw8239
    @jimw8239 Рік тому +5

    Thank you for putting this together. I enjoyed watching especially after hearing of Randy’s passing this morning.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome. Appreciate you watching. I have videos on most all of the Eagles on my channel. If you get a chance check them out too.

  • @Karmakatt6
    @Karmakatt6 2 місяці тому +2

    Without question, WITHOUT QUESTION, the greatest vocals of any rock bassist. Mind blown!!!

  • @christinecousins6620
    @christinecousins6620 Рік тому +5

    Randy was a big part of the Eagles. Great Musician. He will be truly missed. He is with Glen now, making great music together.🎸🙏🏻

  • @freepiratequeen
    @freepiratequeen Рік тому +7

    Shine on Randy. My teenage years were defined by your memory.💙🙏

  • @patrickmax7372
    @patrickmax7372 Рік тому +10

    Randy Meisner ….la plus belle voix des Eagles !!!! Un monument

  • @waltercobra1566
    @waltercobra1566 Рік тому +12

    Soooo sad, he was such a nice guy and a wonderful singer and musician. Randy, god bless you.

  • @brandonritterbush2162
    @brandonritterbush2162 Рік тому +13

    I grew up to next door to Randy's son Dana and my grandparents live down the street from his old Mitchell, NE home. Randy played in the World Classic Rockers and performed in Mitchell in the 2000's. I was able to meet Randy and the rest of the World Classic Rockers and even got to hang out on there tour bus.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому +2

      Awesome!! I never got to meet him. He sure seems like a nice guy. Wish I could have met him. Thanks for watching Brandon. Appreciate it!

    • @jjwaters
      @jjwaters Рік тому +3

      That particular night, when the WCR played the fairgrounds in Mitchell, Randy was inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame along with other members of the Drivin' Dynamics including myself. I got to perform Take It To The Limit with him during the Dynamics show after the WCR show that night. I had the opportunity to hang out with Randy on several occasions and he was always extremely kind and humble. Just another Nebraska kid.

  • @timothyburnside3229
    @timothyburnside3229 Рік тому +15

    RIP to a legend and a wonderful person!

  • @SAMSUN21
    @SAMSUN21 Рік тому +7

    The voice that will live on forever, he will be missed.🙏

  • @danielcombs3207
    @danielcombs3207 Рік тому +15

    I was delighted to find videos of Randy playing with Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon Band . They were on UA-cam. He was certainly blessed with a beautiful singing voice.

    • @jennifursun3303
      @jennifursun3303 Рік тому

      do you have any (oh gosh can't think of what they area called) the videos names ect

  • @annadam1971
    @annadam1971 Рік тому +13

    His bass playing on Outlaw Man was amazing.

  • @user-bu1wr6ui9p
    @user-bu1wr6ui9p Рік тому +4

    RIP Randy one of my musical heroes from my teens. What a sad loss, such a beautiful voice. Janice 😢

  • @boysilver2556
    @boysilver2556 Рік тому +12

    Listening to your video brought a tear to my eye. Your presentation took me back to the days when we all talked and shared and dreamed in ways that are different today. I don't think about it all that much, there's not much point, but what I would give to be able to go back to the late 60s-early 70s. I miss that world, that reality, that feeling, that love. Thank you.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому

      You're very welcome. The music will always be there for you. Hold on to it and it won't let you down. Thanks for watching!

  • @captainamerica1797
    @captainamerica1797 Рік тому +5

    RIP Randy Meisner. You brought the music to our young souls. I , we, us , were blessed . Peace.

  • @darrenmaguire2979
    @darrenmaguire2979 9 місяців тому +3

    Randy was the best bass guitar player of all time when he sang take it to the limit one more time oh man was he great no one would of sang it like him and to hear the fans they loved it so did I amazing singer rip Randy 🎸🎤

  • @ChrisFryer78
    @ChrisFryer78 Рік тому +3

    You were one in a million Randy Meisner. Loved your voice and music, a humble and gentle soul RIP Randy. 🥲💖🇦🇺

  • @peteshallcross787
    @peteshallcross787 Рік тому +3

    Randy was my fav Eagles singer and in my top 10 all-time. Loved is voice in Poco and after the Eagles, also. RIP my friend, you brought a lot of joy to this world.

  • @Jukebox45s
    @Jukebox45s Рік тому +6

    My favorite Randy Meisner songs came over his stint with the Eagles, so I am very glad he departed. "Never Been In Love" in particular is such an amazing recording. Love you Randy!

  • @awfelia
    @awfelia Рік тому +12

    Thank you for this video and hope Randy Meisner is still going strong..somewhere!! ♡

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому

      You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jeffreysundby5990
    @jeffreysundby5990 Рік тому +4

    Rest in Peace, Randy. Thanks for helping make some memorable music.

  • @fozzeebear969
    @fozzeebear969 Рік тому +9

    Favorite Eagles song is “Take It To the Limit”. Every time I hear it no matter where I am I find myself singing along! Also, love the placement of “Try and Love Again” in the last episode of China Beach.

  • @geraldaird9390
    @geraldaird9390 Рік тому +16

    So sad to hear of Randy's health problems, he was always my favourite Eagle and the Eagles were always my favourite American band. Thanks for this!

  • @paulrauscher6695
    @paulrauscher6695 2 місяці тому +1

    Randy was talented writer and singer. He could hear the sound before he played it.. I am from Nebraska. Love Ya Man. You are still missed!

  • @jamesevans3492
    @jamesevans3492 Рік тому +9

    Rest In Peace, Fantastic Bass Player, And Singer, And Co-Creator of The Fabulous Eagles Randy Meisner . . .
    R.I.P Randy Meisner . . . Thanks For Your Wonderful Bass Playing, And Singing . . . 🙂
    Another Eagle Soaring Above . . . :-)

  • @jessicavick2801
    @jessicavick2801 Рік тому +8

    RIP RANDY, such a talent, the music world lost a legend!!! 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

  • @JaquelineGoodspeed
    @JaquelineGoodspeed 4 місяці тому +2

    Man its so sad to see these legends leave this earth. Another void has been formed. We loved his contribution to music and will be forever grateful we got to experience it. ❤️

  • @lcprivatepilot1969
    @lcprivatepilot1969 Рік тому +6

    Randy sings my all time favorite Eagles song!

  • @freedomisall5620
    @freedomisall5620 Рік тому +3

    RIP Randy. Would mention one of my favourite Eagles song written by Randy off 'Hotel California', 'Try and Love Again'. What a mind opening, unique, joyous song.

  • @Wildlonesome77
    @Wildlonesome77 Рік тому +7

    The lineup with Randy included,to me was better. Hope Randy is doing well.A beautiful voice ,a wonderful man.Thanks for this great documentary.

    • @RiverDocs
      @RiverDocs  Рік тому

      You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribe to the channel.

  • @barackmycat9448
    @barackmycat9448 Рік тому +23

    That was well done. What a story and what a great talent he is.