Travelin’ With Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band
From 1969-1971, Randy was a member of Rick Nelson’s Stone Canyon Band. Here we delve into Randy’s history as a founding member of the group.
Flying Across The Spectrum: The Eagles in Philly, 1975
The Eagles played The Spectrum in Philadelphia, May 17, 1975. Read about the show and listen to both songs Randy performed that night.
Sweet Baby James
In December 1969, James Taylor began recording his landmark album, SWEET BABY JAMES. Randy Meisner played bass on two tracks on the album. He would later say this experience was one of the highlights of his career.
BLACK TIE
Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA
November 14th, 1985
This was Black Tie’s first club performance.
The band included, Randy, Jimmy Griffin from Bread, Billy Swan, David Kemper from the Jerry Garcia Band, and Randy’s former Eagle bandmate, Bernie Leadon, who toured with the band through January 1986, when he was replaced with Blondie Chaplin.
All but Leadon appeared on the band’s album, When Night Falls, which featured Randy singing lead on one song: Buddy Holly’s “Learning The Game.” However, when the album was rereleased on CD in 1990, Randy’s lead vocal on the song was replaced with Griffin’s. Listen to Randy’s version here:
Find out more about Black Tie below:
The Bicentennial in Tampa, July 4th, 1976
The Eagles played Tampa Stadium on July 4th, 1976. The concert was called “4th Of July Jubilation.” Fleetwood Mac and Loggins & Messina also performed.
Eagles in Tampa, June 1973
The Eagles played Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa, Florida on June 7th, 1973. REO Speedwagon opened. See photos, reviews, and listen to an audience recording.
Featuring Randy Meisner: More Sessions & Guest Appearances
Five tracks that feature Randy as a background/harmony vocalist are highlighted.
“Too Many Hands”
Randy’s tribute to Mother Earth was included on the Eagles’ 1975 album, ONE OF THESE NIGHTS.
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“Wait & See”: Randy’s Lost Song
On November 30th, 1973, the Eagles played the College Of The Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. During the show, they performed a rare 10-minute epic, written and sung by Randy, called “Wait & See,” which was originally intended for ON THE BORDER.
“Try And Love Again” – Hotel California’s Hidden Gem
Tucked away near the end of Hotel California is the last song Randy wrote during his tenure with the Eagles, “Try And Love Again.” Today, the song is considered a deep track, but in 1976, it was a hit with contemporary critics, who felt it was the highlight of the album.
Time and Changes: Randy Meisner & The Poor
An overlooked, yet pivotal, period of Randy Meisner’s career took place between 1966 and 1968 when he was a member of the short-lived, Denver garage rock band, The Poor. Here, I hope to provide a comprehensive look at the band’s origins and brief existence on the L.A. music scene during the Summer Of Love.
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Sessions & Guest Appearances
Throughout his career, Randy has appeared on dozens of albums by his friends and colleagues. Here are a few highlights.
Waylon Jennings’ SINGER OF SAD SONGS
In December 1969, Randy Meisner appeared as a session musician on the thirteenth album by one of country music’s original outlaws, Waylon Jennings.