Randy Meisner Tribute (7/29/23)

he sad list of music world deaths in 2023 continues to grow.

Yesterday, we paid tribute to Sinead O'Connor, and today we salute Randy Meisner, who passed away after a long illness at age 77.

You can read his comprehensive obituary from Deadline here: https://deadline.com/.../randy-meisner-dead-eagles.../

In addition to being a founding member of the Eagles, who wrote and sang their debut hit, "Take It Easy," Randy was also a member of two other bands of note: Poco and Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band.

Over the nearly 4 years I've been writing this blog, I've highlighted every Great Eagles Song, a couple of Great Songs by Poco, and Rick Nelson's "Garden Party."

Today, however, I'd like to highlight a song from Randy's early '80s solo career.

His 1980 album, "One More Song" yielded an almost forgotten Great Song of 1981: "Hearts on Fire," which charted at #14 on Billboard's Rock Chart and #19 on the Hot 100.

Whether you remember "Hearts on Fire" or not, it shows what Randy could do without being surrounded by Eagles, Poco, or Rick Nelson. It's a Great Song of 1981.

Rest in Peace, Randy Meisner.

"Hearts on Fire:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3jFaDmC1t0

"Take It Easy:" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Oc2d_3yEk

Tomorrow: REO Speeds its way to the top!