JD Souther, Singer-Songwriter Behind Hits for the Eagles, Dies at 78🤘

[Old Joad]

JD Souther, a singer-songwriter known for writing hits for the Eagles that included "Best of My Love" and "New Kid in Town," has died, his longtime friend and veteran PR executive Larry Solters told TheWrap. Souther, who died in his sleep at his New Mexico home, was 78 years old.

Souther, an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, wrote and recorded songs with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Souther had two major hits as a solo artist: "You're Only Lonely," his biggest hit, and "Her Town Too," a duet released with his friend James Taylor. "You're Only Lonely," off his 1979 album of the same name, peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Her Town Too" went to No. 11.

Souther also co-wrote "Heartache Tonight" with Glen Frey and Don Henley of the Eagles and Bob Seger. Souther formed his partnership with the Eagles' Frey after they met in Los Angeles in the late 1960s. The two briefly formed their own brand, Longbranch Pennywhistle, and released an album together.

  He later teamed with Linda Ronstadt for a duet, "If You Have Crying Eyes," released on his second solo album, "Black Rose." Ronstadt and Souther collaborated on several songs and also dated. They would again team for the duets "Prisoner in Disguise," "Sometimes You Can't Win" and "Hearts Against the Wind," which was fatured in the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy."

Souther's contributions to film and television also include appearances as an actor in "Thirtysomething," "Nashville" and "Purgatory" on TV, as well as the movies "Postcards From the Edge," "My Girl 2" and "Deadline."

Edited September 19 by Old Joad

[pwallie]

ripjd

[DeeringAmps]

RIP JD

[craigb]

RIP

[Notes_Norton]

RIP, and thanks for the tunes.