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JD Souther

Nov 02, 1945 - Sep 18, 2024 (78 years old) in Detroit, Michigan, USA

John David Souther was an American singer-songwriter and actor, well-known for having (co-)written hit songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles. Some of his hits for the Eagles include "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town." Souther recorded two major hit songs in his solo career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet with longtime friend, James Taylor.

Known For

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Austin City Limits
Self
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Nashville
Watty White
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Postcards from the Edge
Ted
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Purgatory
Brooks / Jesse James
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Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar
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My Girl 2
Jeffrey Pommeroy
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How to Make the Cruelest Month
Uncle Jerry
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Always
The Singer
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History of the Eagles
Self
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Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter

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