Person

JD Souther

Acting · 1945–2024 · 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.

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  Nashville

  Watty White

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  Austin City Limits

  Self

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  Always

  The Singer

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  My Girl 2

  Jeffrey Pommeroy

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  Postcards from the Edge

  Ted

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  Purgatory

  Brooks / Jesse James

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  Laurel Canyon

  Self

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  History of the Eagles

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  Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

  Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar

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  Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill

  Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter

• 2024Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee SillSelf - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter
• 2020Laurel CanyonSelf
• 2017Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30Self
• 2014ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014Self
• 2013History of the EaglesSelf
• 2012NashvilleWatty White
• 2012DeadlineLucas Harper
• 2002The Pennsylvania Miners' StoryDennis 'Harpo' Hall
• 1999PurgatoryBrooks / Jesse James
• 1998How to Make the Cruelest MonthUncle Jerry
• 1994My Girl 2Jeffrey Pommeroy
• 1990Postcards from the EdgeTed
• 1989AlwaysThe Singer
• 1988Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White NightSelf - Backing Vocals/Guitar
• 1975Austin City LimitsSelf