JD Souther
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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Acting Credits
Acting
Movie
Always
as The Singer
1989
Movie
My Girl 2
as Jeffrey Pommeroy
1994
Movie
Postcards from the Edge
as Ted
1990
TV
Nashville
as Watty White
2012
Movie
Purgatory
as Brooks / Jesse James
1999
TV
History of the Eagles
as Self
2013
TV
Austin City Limits
as Self
1975
Movie
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar
1988
TV
Laurel Canyon
as Self
2020
Movie
Deadline
as Lucas Harper
2012
Movie
How to Make the Cruelest Month
as Uncle Jerry
1998
Movie
Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
as Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter
2024
Movie
The Pennsylvania Miners' Story
as Dennis 'Harpo' Hall
2002
Movie
ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
as Self
2014
Movie
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
as Self
2017