Eagles
Omni, Atlanta, GA
June 19th-20th, 1977

Andrew Gold opened both shows. Steve Miller made a guest appearance on the 19th.

June 19th

“Randy Meisner, the bass guitarist, lifted the show to a new level of excitement with his singing of ‘Take It To The Limit.'”
Scott Cain, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 20th, 1977

June 20th

“Bassist Randy Meisner gave an outstanding singing performance on ‘Take It To The Limit.'”
Bill King, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 21st, 1977

_{Eagles onstage, June 20th, 1977. Photo ©Kelly Campbell.}

Review: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 21st, 1977

Randy at the Omni

1977, Atlanta, Don Felder, Don Henley, Georgia, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Take It To The Limit

Author

Jessica Buxton

BANDS Eagles Hotel California Tour

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EAGLES
Greensboro Coliseum
June 27, 1977

The Eagles played Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC on June 27, 1977. Andrew Gold opened. This concert was one night before the infamous Knoxville concert where Randy and Glenn Frey had a backstage fight.

During the concert, Randy handed out water to sweltering fans, and his high note on “Take It To The Limit” was compared to opera soprano, Anna Moffo.

“Bassist Randy Meisner gave the crowd a good rush when he took a note in ‘Take It To The Limit’ that Anna Moffo would be proud to call her own. Meisner had a great rapport with the crowd. At least twice he came to the aid of fans sweltering on the front lines of the surging floor crowd with some liquid relief. They appreciated it and showed so by making him come to the mike to take a bow for his high note.”
Russ Edmonston, Greensboro Daily News, June 28, 1977

Notice that Randy is playing a black Hagstrom bass. A change from his usual Rickenbacker 4001 from the 1977 Hotel California tour. He played the black Hagstrom a few days earlier in Birmingham as well. Find out more about Randy’s basses here.

_{Photo by Marc Y. Chenevert:}

At some point during this stop in Greensboro, Randy was interviewed by Lou O’Neill, Jr from the New York Post. The short interview was published on July 15th, 1977. Read it below:

New York Post Interview, July 1977

An interview with Randy Meisner published in the New York Post, July 15th, 1977.

Keep reading

Author

Jessica Buxton

1977, Eagles, North Carolina, Take It To The Limit

EAGLES
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto
March 30th, 1977

The Eagles played Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario on March 30th, 1977. It was the second-to-last date on the first leg of their 1977 Hotel California tour. Jimmy Buffett was the opening act.

The Eagles in Toronto:
Photo ©Doug McClement

Although Paul McGrath, from the Toronto Globe & Mail, criticized the Eagles for just standing around onstage, he did compliment Randy, albeit backhandedly, for bringing some much-needed humanity to the show, with his dazzling performance of “Take It To The Limit”:

“When humanity breaks through, it can often dazzle. Randy Meisner’s vocals were a case in point: he appeared throughout to be only passingly interested in the performance, but then stepped to the front for his impassioned vocal on ‘Take It To The Limit.’ Only then was it apparent that this man’s seeming disinterest actually hid some real emotion.”
Paul McGrath, Globe and Mail, March 31, 1977 (see full review below)

Below: Randy with his Rickenbacker 4001 at Maple Leaf Gardens.

_{Photos © John Rowlands.}

At a reception following the show, the Eagles were presented with a platinum record for Hotel California. Below they are photographed at the gathering with representatives from WEA (the international distributor for Asylum) and Toronto radio stations, CHUM & CFTR. Randy is not pictured.

Reviews:

Author

Jessica Buxton

1977, Canada, Don Felder, Don Henley, Eagles, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Take It To The Limit

EAGLES
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
MARCH 18th, 1977

On March 18th, 1977, the Eagles played Madison Square Garden in New York City. This was the third date on the Eagles’ 1977 Hotel California tour. Jimmy Buffett was the opening act. Although this was the Eagles’ first appearance at Madison Square Garden, the band played the Garden’s smaller venue, Felt Forum, back in 1972.

For this sold-out appearance, the Eagles were backed by an orchestra for three songs: “Desperado Reprise,” “Wasted Time,” and “Take It To The Limit.” Randy also performed “Try & Love Again” from their latest album, Hotel California. Three members of the Rolling Stones attended the concert: Mick Jagger, Ron Wood, and Bill Wyman. Wood accompanied the Eagles onstage for their last encore of Chuck Berry’s “Carol.”

An after-show party was given by Elektra/Asylum at the Garden’s Penn Plaza Club.

Praise for Randy:

“The event of the evening came with bassist Randy Meisner’s stunning vocalization of ‘Take It To The Limit.’ In addition to sing-along support from the total audience, he received a standing ovation after each chorus.” (Kristeen Nicholson, Record World, April 23, 1977)

Setlist
(Compiled from concert reviews)

Hotel California
Turn To Stone
Try & Love Again
Lyin’ Eyes
Doolin-Dalton/Desperado Reprise (with orchestra)
Wasted Time (with orchestra)
Take It To The Limit (with orchestra)
New Kid In Town
Desperado
One Of These Nights
Turn To Stone
Already Gone
Life In the Fast Lane
Victim Of Love
Rocky Mountain Way
Welcome To The Club
Witchy Woman
James Dean
Take It Easy
Best Of My Love
Oh Carol (with guest Ron Wood)

Randy performing “Take It To The Limit.” Photo ©Stephanie Tarre.

Reviews

New York Post, March 19, 1977

This review mentions Randy’s performance of “Try & Love Again,” although it is misspelled as “Trying Love Again.” The reviewer, Jan Hodenfield, referred to the song as “The Eagles meet Hall and Oates, at the intersection of San Bernardino and South Philly.”

Rolling Stone, May 5, 1977:

“Certainly the Eagles stage presence and show are not intended to drive anyone to the brink of Rollermania…the Eagles strike no rock & roll stage poses, flaunt no athletic grace, if anything, they loiter….

“The tunes — and the Eagles must be celebrated for their tunesmithing — were certainly fun to listen to. Don Henley, who has a problem drumming and singing at the same time (admittedly, not the easiest of tasks), wasn’t miked loudly enough, a problem since he’s taken over most of the lead singing. But Randy Meisner’s tenor cut through the instrumental mix well, and Glenn Frey, the original California dreamer, was surprisingly forceful.” (Peter Herbst, Rolling Stone)

Record World, April 23, 1977:

Variety, March 23, 1977:

The After-Show Party

Among the guests were Faye Dunaway, Paul Simon, John Belushi, Dan Ackroyd, Linda Ronstadt and J.D. Souther. Although members of the Rolling Stones were present at the concert, they did not attend the post-concert party.

According to Rolling Stone magazine: “The guests dined on Mexican food, but only had one brand of cheap white tequila to wash down their tacos.”

Below: Glenn with Faye Dunaway and Joe with his mom.
Photos from Rolling Stone, May 5th, 1977:

Below: Glenn at the buffet table which included an ice eagle sculpture.

Author

Jessica Buxton

1977, New York City, Take It To The Limit, Try And Love Again

BANDS Eagles Hotel California Hotel California Tour

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EAGLES
Henry Levitt Arena
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas, November 15th, 1976

J.D. Souther opened.

Randy lent his “well-groomed soprano to ‘Take It To The Limit.'” (Wichita Beacon, November 16, 1976)

The Sunflower, Wichita State Univ, November 17, 1976

1976, Don Felder, Don Henley, Eagles, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Kansas, Take It To The Limit

BANDS Concert History Eagles Hotel California Tour Songs Take It To The Limit

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EAGLES
St. Louis Arena, St. Louis, MO
November 23, 1976

Randy’s “Take It To The Limit” was “really well-performed and the crowd reaction was instantaneous, long and loud – so long, in fact, that he told the crowd it was embarrassing him, and he looked as if it were.”

1976, Eagles, Missouri, Songs, St Louis, Take It To The Limit

EAGLES
Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, IN
November 22, 1976

The Eagles played Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, IN on November 22nd, 1976. J.D. Souther opened.

Before the show, Randy, Don Felder, and J.D. Souther were spotted grabbing a bite at the Burger King down the street from Market Square Arena.

“Don Felder, Randy Meisner and a 3rd guy I believe was JD Souther came into a Burger King I managed which was a block from old Market Square Arena in Indy where they were playing that night. I went to counter and said hi guys. They replied in kind. Saw them on stage in same clothes that evening.” –@jn_walkerjr on X

Randy’s performance of “Take It To The Limit” was the highlight of the evening and earned him a standing ovation.

“The man who stole the show, perhaps, was bass player Randy Meisner, who sang lead only once. The number was last winter’s giant hit, “Take It To The Limit.” Meisner had ’em cheering long before the finish of the song. His clean, crisp high vocals earned him the only standing ovation for an individual performance.”
Zach Dunkin, Indianapolis News, November 23, 1976

Review from Indianapolis News, November 23, 1976. Joe Walsh is incorrectly identified in the photo as Don Felder.

Author

Jessica Buxton

1976, Eagles, Indiana, Indianapolis

EAGLES
Metropolitan Sports Center, Minneapolis, MN
November 18th, 1976

The Eagles played the Met Center in Minneapolis on November 18th, 1976. J.D. Souther was the opening act.

Photos copyright Timothy Crowe.

A week before the show on November 11th, the band was interviewed by radio host, Gary Bridges, for an Eagles special on WDBG.

According to the review, the truck transporting the band’s sound system was involved in a serious accident in Des Moines, IA the day before the show, so the band had to rent less-than-ideal sound equipment for a large arena.

Author

Jessica Buxton

1976, Eagles, Minneapolis, Minnesota

EAGLES
Chicago Stadium
November 11th, 1976

The Eagles played Chicago Stadium on November 11th, 1976. J.D. Souther opened.

Randy wore a shirt with the logo for Randy’s Rodeo in San Antonio, TX. He was also playing his newly acquired Music Man Stingray bass, which were just introduced that year.

Photos by David Slania.

“Best of all for me was ‘Take It To The Limit,’ played and sung with the kind of organic power that seemed rooted in the earth rather than pumped through amplifiers.” –Dick Saunders, Chicago Sun-Times.

1976, Chicago, Eagles, Illinois

EAGLES
Hilton Coliseum, Ames, Iowa
November 10th, 1976

The Eagles played the Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University in Ames. J.D. Souther opened.

Photos from the ISU Bomb yearbook (1977)

1976, Eagles, Iowa

EAGLES
Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, OK
November 8, 1976

J.D. Souther opened.

According to the review, Randy’s soprano on “Take It To The Limit” sent the audience into a “frenzy,” and “Midnight Flyer” brought out the cowboys in the crowd.

In the photos, Randy is playing a Music Man Stingray bass, which had just been introduced that year.

1976, Eagles, Oklahoma