
JD Souther
Known for: Acting
Born: November 2, 1945
Died: September 18, 2024
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

How to Make the Cruelest Month
1998

The Pennsylvania Miners' Story
2002

Deadline
2012

Purgatory
1999

My Girl 2
1994

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
2024

Austin City Limits
1975

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
2014

Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017

Nashville
2012

History of the Eagles
2013

Laurel Canyon
2020

Postcards from the Edge
1990

Always
1989