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JD Souther | |
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 Souther performing in 2008 | |
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| Birth name | John David Souther[1] |
| Born | November 2, 1945 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | September 17, 2024 (aged 78) Sandia Park, New Mexico, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1965–2024 |
| Labels | Elektra |
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| Website | www |
John David Souther (November 2, 1945 – September 17, 2024) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He was "a principal architect of the Southern California sound and a major influence on a generation of songwriters".[3] Souther wrote and co-wrote songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and some of the Eagles biggest hits, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight" and "New Kid in Town". "How Long", which appeared on the Eagles' Long Road Out of Eden, came from Souther's first solo album. He recorded two hit songs in his solo career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet with James Taylor. He had a brief acting career and appeared on TV and in movies. He played with the Eagles on their 2008 farewell tour.
- ^ "Biography". Jdsouther.net. Archived from the original on July 1, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
Please note that John David Souther is professionally known as JD Souther (not J.D. Souther).
- ^ Sweeting, Adam (August 6, 2011). "CD: JD Souther – Natural History". The Arts Desk.
- ^ "JD Souther". Songwriters Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.