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JD Souther

Acting Born Nov 2, 1945 Detroit, Michigan, USA 15 credits

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.

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Full filmography

  • Nashville (2012) as Watty White
  • Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
  • Always (1989) as The Singer
  • My Girl 2 (1994) as Jeffrey Pommeroy
  • Laurel Canyon (2020) as Self
  • Postcards from the Edge (1990) as Ted
  • Purgatory (1999) as Brooks / Jesse James
  • History of the Eagles (2013) as Self
  • 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
  • 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
  • Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 (2017) as Self
  • The Pennsylvania Miners' Story (2002) as Dennis 'Harpo' Hall