OT: J.D. Souther, Eagles Songwriter (and many others) 1945-2024

[Source]

"...Souther co-wrote Eagles hits “New Kid in Town” and “Heartache Tonight,” as well as Linda Ronstadt’s “Faithless Love...”

JD Souther, Singer-Songwriter Behind Eagles Classics, Dead at 78

John David “JD” Souther, known for co-penning hits with the Eagles, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78.

www.rollingstone.com

JD Souther, Famed Songwriter, Eagles and Linda Ronstadt Collaborator, Dies at 78

Souther, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, also co-wrote songs with James Taylor.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[DJ Spanky]

Had a big hit with You're Only Lonely back around 79-80.

 

[RUGuitarMan]

RIP, great songwriter. Close working relationships with The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.

 

[Knight Shift]

"...Souther co-wrote Eagles hits “New Kid in Town” and “Heartache Tonight,” as well as Linda Ronstadt’s “Faithless Love...”

JD Souther, Singer-Songwriter Behind Eagles Classics, Dead at 78

John David “JD” Souther, known for co-penning hits with the Eagles, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78.

www.rollingstone.com

JD Souther, Famed Songwriter, Eagles and Linda Ronstadt Collaborator, Dies at 78

Souther, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, also co-wrote songs with James Taylor.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

From the 26 times platinum-selling Eagles album Hotel California, Souther co-wrote the songs “New Kid in Town” and “Victim of Love.” On the 1974 album On the Border, Souther co-wrote “You Never Cry Like a Lover,” “Best of My Love” and “James Dean.” And on the 1979 album The Long Run, Souther co-wrote three songs, including the No.1 single “Heartache Tonight.”

Some great songs. What a line:

And tell all your girlfriends, your been-around-the-world friends
That talk is for losers and fools