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JD Souther

JD Souther

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

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
2024 • Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
2017 • Self
ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
2014 • Self
Deadline
Deadline
2012 • Lucas Harper
The Pennsylvania Miners' Story
The Pennsylvania Miners' Story
2002 • Dennis 'Harpo' Hall
Purgatory
Purgatory
1999 • Brooks / Jesse James
How to Make the Cruelest Month
How to Make the Cruelest Month
1998 • Uncle Jerry
My Girl 2
My Girl 2
1994 • Jeffrey Pommeroy

Full filmography

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
2024 • Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter
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Deadline
Deadline
2012 • Lucas Harper
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The Pennsylvania Miners' Story
The Pennsylvania Miners' Story
2002 • Dennis 'Harpo' Hall
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Purgatory
Purgatory
1999 • Brooks / Jesse James
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My Girl 2
My Girl 2
1994 • Jeffrey Pommeroy
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Always
Always
1989 • The Singer
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