
JD Souther
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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
Credits

Always (1989)
as The Singer

My Girl 2 (1994)
as Jeffrey Pommeroy

Postcards from the Edge (1990)
as Ted

Purgatory (1999)
as Brooks / Jesse James

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night (1988)
as Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar

How to Make the Cruelest Month (1998)
as Uncle Jerry

The Pennsylvania Miners' Story (2002)
as Dennis 'Harpo' Hall

Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 (2017)
as Self

Deadline (2012)
as Lucas Harper

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill (2024)
as Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 (2014)
as Self





