"Fridays TV Show" (1981) Randy Meisner - 'Gotta Get Away' (Live)

Eureka! I feel like I've just won an Olympic Gold Medal! I discovered the original Betamax tape of the original Fridays TV show, featuring Billy Crystal & Randy Meisner & The Silverados. My previous upload of "Hearts On Fire" came from a tape of a repeat broadcast, which was damaged before Randy's second song, "Gotta Get Away"! Now, from the original broadcast, please enjoy this magnificent song! God bless you, Randy, wherever you are! Your music has always touched the depths of my soul!

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Entertainment

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• Fridays TV Show
• Randy Meisner & The Silverados
• Gotta Get Away
• Billy Crystal
• Mark Blankfield
• Maryedith Burrell
• Melanie Chartoff
• Larry David
• Rich Hall
• Darrow Igus
• Brandis Kemp
• Bruce Mahler
• Michael Richards
• John Roarke
• Tom Kramer
• ABC TV 1981

[kodiak11755]

Randy is as a person the same as his music BEAUTIFUL. So thankful, so blessed to have met him, so proud to have set his stage and so very honored to call him "my friend" thank you so much for posting this Lottoman17

[Lottoman17]

@kodiak11755 Thank you for sharing that, Kodiak! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! I'm sure you won't mind if I include you, as I send my very best wishes to Randy Meisner, and ALL the members of his group in this video, hoping that they all have had good lives for the past 30 years, since this video was recorded!

[jsaqui]

Thank you so much for this. I thought I'd never see this again. This song means so much to me.

[Lottoman17]

@jsaqui I'm glad you found it. It's such a great performance!

[kaladist]

I have not heard this song since 1984 when I left California for good. I'd like to thank you Lottoman17 very much for posting this pretty tune. You really take me back down to the memory lane - wow, I can't believe that after more than a quarter century, I get to hear this song again and again on this great web site.

[Lottoman17]

@kaladist I'm so happy you enjoyed this video! Your comments made my day! The very best to you! ;-)

[snag66]

WOW! great post . I was like 12 when fridays aired and swore I saw every episode but obviously missed the week Randy was on. thanks. never saw this!!!

[shannonw69]

I am so glad you found this to upload. This is my FAVORITE by Randy !!!

[grandprixgtable]

I rank this as an all time favorite. Just am confused why we dont hear his music on the radio. It is just as good as the Eagles!!! I too take this song very personal and just adore this and his others. My dad turned me on to this when I was a child and since his passing I love to hear this and look back on my wonderful memories of our time together. Doc Murphy was the greatest and I will never get over your passing!! RIDE TO LIVE DAD!!!!

[stevezerbst]

Great song as a solo artist, the Eagles were great without him but I think they would have been greater if they would have kept him around a bit longer. He will always be an EAGLE in my eyes. Thanks for the great song writing Randy!

[Loejyrrab]

@guyinfl99 Dittos goofy! I love the Eagles, Don, Glenn, Bernie, Felder, Joe. BUT, Meisner's exquisite voice made them even more. "Limit" sung by Randy was their best damn song, IMO. Long live the Eagles and all the best to Randy Meisner. And Don Felder for that matter.

[guyinfl99]

@goofydog2 Me too of course....I wish him the best. He is a true, and truly underrated musical talent.

[goofydog2]

@guyinfl99 - TOTALLY AGREE!!! I saw a interview with Glen and Don Henley. Don said that this song, Take It To The Limits sung by Randy was the Eagles "first number "1" single release. I've heard Randy's health isn't all that good. He's pushing 70 yrs old so I hope the best for him!!!

[guyinfl99]

@goofydog2 I saw the Eagles live not that long ago, and they were great, but Glenn Frey's version of Take it to the Limit is horrible and doesn't even come close to Randy.