Take it to the Limit

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About Take it to the Limit

"Take It to the Limit" is a song by the Eagles from their fourth album One of These Nights from which it was issued as the third single on November 15, 1975. It reached No. 4 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and was also the Eagles' greatest success to that point in the UK, going to No. 12 on the charts. Billboard ranked it as the No. 25 song for 1976. The song was written by Eagles' members Randy Meisner, Don Henley and Glenn Frey. Meisner, who sang lead on it, says the song began as his solo composition. As it remained unfinished when time came for the One of These Nights album to be recorded, Henley and Frey assisted Meisner in completing it. Meisner's performance of the song was popular with the audience in Eagles' concerts, but disputes over his reluctance to perform it would also directly lead to Meisner's departure from the band. more »

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The Eagles are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971 by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner. more »

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Song Creation "Take It to the Limit" was co-written by Randy Meisner, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey. These are all members of the American rock band, the Eagles.
Album Success The song was included in the Eagles' fourth studio album "One of These Nights," which became a commercial success and peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Single Release "Take It to the Limit" was released as the third single from the album in November 1975.
Chart Performance The track reached number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was also a top 10 hit in Canada.
Meisner's Performance This is the only Eagles single to feature Randy Meisner on lead vocals.
Song Meaning The song bears a positive message encouraging listeners to push themselves to their full potential or "take it to the limit."
Live Performances Meisner reportedly had some issues performing the song live due to the high notes, which eventually led to him leaving the band in 1977.
Cover Versions The song has been covered by many artists, including Willie Nelson and Etta James.
Recognition "Take It to the Limit" is considered one of the Eagles' signature songs and remains popular with fans.
Legacy Rolling Stone magazine placed "Take It to the Limit" at number 16 on its list of the 25 best Eagles songs.
Reunion Performances Despite Meisner's departure from the band, he joined the Eagles for their 1998 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where they performed "Take It to the Limit."
American Pop Culture Influence The song was featured in an episode of The Simpson's titled "Take My Wife, Sleaze," in which it was covered by Homer Simpson's barbershop quartet, The Be Sharps.

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