Randall Herman Meisner (March 8, 1946 – July 26, 2023) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and founding member of the Eagles. Throughout his professional musical career, Meisner's main role was that of bassist and backing high-harmony vocalist as a group member and session musician. He co-wrote and provided lead vocals on the Eagles hit song "Take It to the Limit". Meisner was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, on March 8, 1946, the second child and only son of farmers Herman (1911–1995) and Emilie (née Haun) Meisner (1911–2010). All four of his grandparents were Volga German immigrants. Randy had an elder sister, Carol, who died in 2005. He recalled that his mother was always singing around the house. His maternal grandfather, George Haun, was a violin teacher. Lyrics: Had myself a tall one Waitin' at the bar Wasn't gonna leave here 'Til I had her in the car Moon was growing bright Stars were standing still Waiting for my baby In the cold December chill I been achin' From desire Blood runnin' like a ragin' river But her heart's on fire Couldn't write a letter 'Cause I don't know what to say Couldn't write a song 'Cause I don't know what to play Come a little closer Better hold me tight Gonna roll on down the highway And rock on with my baby all night