Duo's Stunning Cover of The Eagles' 'Take It to The Limit'

This duo’s stunning cover of The Eagles’ ‘Take It to the Limit’ will leave you humming a new tune.  There’s something quietly powerful about artists who invite you behind the curtain—who don’t just perform, but share the journey. That’s exactly what Mary Spender has done, building a devoted following by opening up about what it really looks like to create a sustainable, independent life in music.

With hundreds of thousands tuning in, Mary doesn’t just write songs and make films—she tells the truth about the in-between moments. She shares about the moments in between, the waiting, the wondering, and the rest of the realities of being a content creator and singer. And maybe that’s why her recent cover of ‘Take It to the Limit’ feels so special.

Teaming up with Chris Buck, the two sit knee to knee, guitars in hand, and something beautiful unfolds. It's not a flashy production, just an easy moment between two friends—just two artists completely present with the music and with each other. Chris complements Mary so effortlessly that it almost feels like they wrote the song themselves.

You know I've always been a dreamer
Spent my life runnin' 'round
And it's so hard to change
Can't seem to settle down

The Eagles' "Take It to the Limit" cover is a Tender Portrayl of the Beloved Song 

Originally recorded by the Eagles, “Take It to the Limit” has always carried a longing—a reaching for something just beyond grasp. But in this stripped-down version, it softens into something more intimate. More tender. There’s a country-tinged romance woven through every note. A quiet ache. A shared understanding. And as they lean into the melody, you can feel it—they’re not just playing a song. They’re living inside it.

It brings to mind a quote by Leonard Bernstein that Mary has written on her page: “To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.”

Because maybe that’s what this moment holds—the beauty of not overthinking it and just going with the flow of the music. It’s about showing up with what you have, right now, and letting the music carry you the rest of the way. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s the kind of performance where you appreciate their talents and attempts at our favorite songs.

And maybe that’s the reminder we didn’t know we needed: You don’t have to have it all figured out to create something meaningful. Sometimes, all it takes is showing up, leaning in, and letting yourself get a little lost in the moment.

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“Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.”  Psalm 33:3