The TV commercial for NEC Computers with “Take It To the Limit” as the featured song was recorded in New York City by Randy Meisner and Roger Tallman of Tallman Music. Roger Tallman produced this commercial, and it was aired during the NEC World Series of Golf tournament on August 23, 1986. “Take It To the Limit” is Randy’s most identifiable song.
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TV commercial for NEC Computers
Take It To the Limit
Randy Meisner and Roger Tallman in the studio in New York City recording Take It To the Limit. The recording and producing took place at Tallman Music for a TV commercial for NEC Computers.
On July 28, 2023 Roger Tallman wrote:
“Photos were not taken very often during work then, but someone had a new camera and shot the two of us during the recording. He sang the lead, and I sang Don Henley’s top harmony up in the stratosphere. What a great session, and what a nice guy to work with. I had always loved that song and everytime I hear it I have to sing along. We both had fun, and he asked politely if I would consider going on the road with him. Work got in the way of that offer, but I will never ever forget the great job both of us did.
Randy will always be remembered for his undeniable talent as a killer bass player. He was an outstanding singer songwriter that brought much joy to those who loved the music he wrote and played and sang. R.I.P. Randy Meisner, you gave me a memory that will never fade.”

Randy Meisner and Roger Tallman
This is great! I’ve never heard this before. NEC computers, taking it to the limit! And, you even have a picture of him in the studio!
I got luckly finding the photo, but it took a long time to finally find the video.
What a neat post! Randy asked Roger to go on the road with him. Wow!
I don’t recall ever hearing about a Roger Tallman before.
Thanks Diana. More kind and warm words from a man who worked with Randy. And a new picture of Randy in pink?
It was a lovely and fitting tribute to Randy. I’m happy that his peers are letting us know about these occasions they had to interact with him.
I saw this ad – actually different version with the guy in a red convertible sportscar – at the Toronto Computer Show. I got my NEC rep to send me the commercial and we ran it on CBC suppertime news.
The next day one of our prestige clients called and ordered two NEC Multi-Sync monitors. Our sales for NEC went through the roof.
We won top sales in Canada on our little island with 130,000 people. It was a pure male status symbol to have a NEC monitor on your desk. NEC flew my wife and I to Acapulco for the sales award.
I’ve been looking for this video for a decade. Thanks for posting.
Wow! That’s quite a story. What a treat that you and your wife got to go to Acapulco! I didn’t know there was another version of the commercial. I don’t suppose you have a copy of it to send me? I could put it on this site, as well. I’m glad you found this website, but I sure do wish the quality of the commercial I have was better. Oh well, I am still glad I found it. Thanks for letting me know your story.
WOW it’s just wonderful that you’ve been looking for this video for a long time and here it is – great find for you.