JD Souther

Biography

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

Nashville

Austin City Limits

Always

My Girl 2

Laurel Canyon

Postcards from the Edge

Purgatory

History of the Eagles

All Movies (11)

• Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill2024 · as Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter
• Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 302017 · as Self
• ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 20142014 · as Self
• Deadline2012 · as Lucas Harper
• The Pennsylvania Miners' Story2002 · as Dennis 'Harpo' Hall
• Purgatory1999 · as Brooks / Jesse James
• How to Make the Cruelest Month1998 · as Uncle Jerry
• My Girl 21994 · as Jeffrey Pommeroy
• Postcards from the Edge1990 · as Ted
• Always1989 · as The Singer
• Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night1988 · as Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar

All TV Shows (4)

• Laurel Canyon2020 · as Self
• History of the Eagles2013 · as Self
• Nashville2012 · as Watty White
• Austin City Limits1975 · as Self