Randy Meisner (1982 album)

Randy Meisner is the third and final solo studio album by Randy Meisner. It was released in mid 1982, on Epic in the United States, and in the United Kingdom. The album features a duet with Heart's lead vocalist Ann Wilson; her Heart bandmates Nancy Wilson and Howard Leese also contributed to the album.

Critical reception

Retrospectively reviewing for AllMusic, critic Bruce Eder wrote that the album "is a gorgeous country-rock production with a hard electric edge in all the right places and soaring melodies throughout" and he added that, "There are pleasing guitar hooks throughout, and the album's mix of raw power and subtle lyricism has endured very well over the decades."

Track listing

"Never Been in Love" – 4:26
"Darkness of the Heart" – 4:18
"Jealousy" – 4:55
"Tonight" – 5:12
"Playin' in the Deep End" – 4:08
"Strangers" – 3:56
"Still Runnin'" – 3:28
"Nothing Is Said " – 3:58
"Doin' It for Delilah" – 3:50

Personnel

Randy Meisner – lead vocals, backing vocals
Mitchell Froom – synthesizers
Dixon House – acoustic piano, organ, backing vocals, vocal arrangements
Sterling Smith – acoustic piano, organ, synthesizers
Nicky Hopkins – acoustic piano
Brian Smith – lead guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar
John Corey – acoustic guitars, electric guitars, backing vocals, acoustic piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, guitar solo, vocal arrangements
Howard Leese – electric guitars, backing vocals, lead guitar, synthesizers
Tom Erak – bass
Denny Carmassi – drums
Phil Kenzie – saxophone solo
Tower of Power – horn section
Greg Adams – horn arrangements
Paul Buckmaster – string arrangements and conductor
Marcy Levy – backing vocals
Nancy Wilson – backing vocals
Ann Wilson – co–lead vocals

Production

Mike Flicker – producer, engineer, mixing
Rolf Hennemann – engineer, mixing
Greg Fulginiti – mastering at Kendun Recorders
John Kosh – art direction, design
Henry Diltz – inner sleeve photography
George Holz – back cover photography
Trudy Green – management