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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.
Filmography11 titles

Laurel Canyon
2020as Self
2020as Self

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988as Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar
1988as Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar

History of the Eagles
as Self
as Self

Purgatory
1999as Brooks / Jesse James
1999as Brooks / Jesse James

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill
2024as Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter
2024as Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter

Nashville
2012as Watty White
2012as Watty White

Postcards from the Edge
1990as Ted
1990as Ted

Austin City Limits
1975as Self
1975as Self

Always
1989as The Singer
1989as The Singer

My Girl 2
1994as Jeffrey Pommeroy
1994as Jeffrey Pommeroy

Deadline
2012as Lucas Harper
2012as Lucas Harper