JD Souther

JD Souther

11/2/1945 – 9/18/2024Detroit, 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.

Filmography (15 titles)

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill6.7Movie

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill

Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter · 2024

Laurel Canyon8.0Show

Laurel Canyon

Self · 2020

Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30Movie

Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30

Self · 2017

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014Movie

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

Self · 2014

History of the Eagles7.5Show

History of the Eagles

Self · 2013

Nashville6.6Show

Nashville

Watty White · 2012

Deadline4.4Movie

Deadline

Lucas Harper · 2012

The Pennsylvania Miners' Story7.0Movie

The Pennsylvania Miners' Story

Dennis 'Harpo' Hall · 2002

Purgatory7.2Movie

Purgatory

Brooks / Jesse James · 1999

How to Make the Cruelest Month2.5Movie

How to Make the Cruelest Month

Uncle Jerry · 1998

My Girl 26.1Movie

My Girl 2

Jeffrey Pommeroy · 1994

Postcards from the Edge6.6Movie

Postcards from the Edge

Ted · 1990

Always6.2Movie

Always

The Singer · 1989

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night7.6Movie

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night

Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar · 1988

Austin City Limits6.3Show

Austin City Limits

Self · 1975