Take It to the Limit
Eagles
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12 facts about this song
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.
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Album SuccessThe 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.
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Single Release"Take It to the Limit" was released as the third single from the album in November 1975.
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was also a top 10 hit in Canada.
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Meisner's PerformanceThis is the only Eagles single to feature Randy Meisner on lead vocals.
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Song MeaningThe song bears a positive message encouraging listeners to push themselves to their full potential or "take it to the limit."
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Live PerformancesMeisner reportedly had some issues performing the song live due to the high notes, which eventually led to him leaving the band in 1977.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, including Willie Nelson and Etta James.
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Recognition"Take It to the Limit" is considered one of the Eagles' signature songs and remains popular with fans.
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LegacyRolling Stone magazine placed "Take It to the Limit" at number 16 on its list of the 25 best Eagles songs.
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Reunion PerformancesDespite 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."
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American Pop Culture InfluenceThe 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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