JD will always be the brightest genius behind many, a number of amazing songs and famous performers who wish they could have been him. Looking at him, and having read about him, tells me his life hasn't been an easy ride all the way. Of course, we adults know that the wisdom comes in exchange for the trials and tribulations we endure. We the world are blessed a little more because of JD's wisdom and genius, and his life. If by some happenstance, I were to bump into JD, and I only had enough time to utter a few words, from a stranger, it'd be "Thanks JD, you've made life significantly better for a world that needs a daily release".
JD Souther being so graceful to this very young and rather inexperienced interviewer. JD is the most underrated singer and songwriter of the 20th century. Pure talent. I never get tired of listening to him and his songs. Thanks JD Souther for the music and the memories.
J.D.Souther was an artist with great albums on his own ..... his contributions with the Eagles includes 12 songs co-writing songs for the Eagles w/ Don & Glen and on his release MY FAVORITE = FAITHLESS LOVE .... shear genius ! Will be missed, good sir GBjj
So extremely sad to hear , I’m heartbroken . I was privileged to see him live in a little bar , very intimate venue , only a 100 or so people in Chicago’s Wrigleville area a while back, was seated in the front row on a folding chair in 2008 , and was able to meet / talk with him afterwards, and he personally signed his double album at the time , If the World was you , truly was one of the amazing talented , singer, songwriters of our time . He was Elected into the singer songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013 , and performed live on stage with the EAGLES this past January on their Long Goodbye tour He released his biggest solo album , Your Only Lonely back in 1979 and it was A #1 Adult Contemporary hit for 5 weeks, Souther told interviewers that Roy Orbison, who had a hit with "Only The Lonely," was a big influence on this song. Said Souther: "I was a little kid when I first heard Roy Orbison, but he was magic. He's the guy that you turned out the lights and listened to his records by yourself - or with a girl - because he was just completely other-worldly. He had sarcastic and adventurous songs and great arrangements, and then that beautiful, almost operatic voice. Beautiful, natural deep echo on it. He is one of half a dozen or so rockabilly musicians that I really loved. When I was in junior high school was the first time I really started listening to that. But then I started playing drums all the time, and I got so fascinated with jazz, I didn't really think much about singing or making rock and roll records for quite a few years. The first song I ever heard called 'Only the Lonely' was this song that Frank Sinatra sang. It's a Johnny Mercer song; it's on a Sinatra album called Songs for Only the Lonely. There are a lot of songs with that name. But the beat that I used for 'You're Only Lonely' is that rockabilly beat. That sort of break in it was taken from another Roy Orbison record called 'I'm Hurtin'' that I really love." He later performed with Roy Orbison's , On a Black and White Night live the backing band was the TCB Band, which accompanied Elvis Presley from 1969 until his death in 1977: Glen Hardin on piano, James Burton on lead guitar, Jerry Scheff on bass, and Ronnie Tutt on drums. Others involved were Male background vocalists, some of whom also joined in on guitar and keyboards, included Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Steven Soles, and of course JD Souther. The female background vocalists were k.d. lang, Jennifer Warnes, and Bonnie Raitt. He was also a principal architect of the Southern California sound and a major influence on a generation of songwriters, JD Souther has either written or co-written some of the Eagles’ biggest hits, including “Heartache Tonight,” “Victim of Love,” “New Kid in Town,” and “Best of My Love,” Don Henley's super hit "The Heart of the Matter," and the Eagles’ single from 2007, “How Long.” He has also written ten songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt, including classics “Faithless Love,” “Simple Man, Simple Dream,” and “Prisoner in Disguise.” He has collaborated with other world-renowned musicians, including his duet “Her Town Too” with James Taylor, and has worked with numerous other artists and writers, including Bonnie Raitt, Warren Zevon, Paul Williams, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Hugh Masekela, Burt Bacharach, Dixie Chicks, Raul Malo, India Arie, Roy Orbison, Arthur Hamilton, George Strait, Brian Wilson, Bob Dipiero, Bernadette Peters, and Trisha Yearwood. Souther released successful solo albums praised by publications like Rolling Stone, Time Magazine, Jazz Times, and American Songwriter. Mr. Souther’s songs have appeared on over 117 million albums sold worldwide. In 2012, he was cast as a guest star on ABC’s hit show Nashville as legendary producer, songwriter and mentor Watty White. Mr. Souther has received many accolades including Grammy nominations, Academy of Country Music and American Music Awards, over twenty ASCAP performance awards and the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award in 2009. The world is a little lonelier place without you Rest in Peace J.D. you will be missed
you’re gonna burn this kid who’s trying really hard, being really respectful, interviewing a guy who was born five decades before he was . you’re a tool
I think this young man did a great job of interviewing a legendary singer/songwriter, JD Souther.
JD will always be the brightest genius behind many, a number of amazing songs and famous performers who wish they could have been him. Looking at him, and having read about him, tells me his life hasn't been an easy ride all the way. Of course, we adults know that the wisdom comes in exchange for the trials and tribulations we endure. We the world are blessed a little more because of JD's wisdom and genius, and his life. If by some happenstance, I were to bump into JD, and I only had enough time to utter a few words, from a stranger, it'd be "Thanks JD, you've made life significantly better for a world that needs a daily release".
Si! Gente como JD asen que la vida sea más ligera y más profunda a la vez
JD Souther being so graceful to this very young and rather inexperienced interviewer. JD is the most underrated singer and songwriter of the 20th century. Pure talent. I never get tired of listening to him and his songs. Thanks JD Souther for the music and the memories.
He was one of the kindest, most generous and most interesting guys on the planet. His light will be missed.
❤ It was recent from the time of this interview that he helped my friend and his TomKell ❤️ with his final album. Thank you for that JD Souther.
Wow.. looks good and the voice still wow
The interviewer was awesome! And of course, so was JD.❤
J.D.Souther was an artist with great albums on his own ..... his contributions with the Eagles includes 12 songs co-writing songs for the Eagles w/ Don & Glen and on his release MY FAVORITE = FAITHLESS LOVE .... shear genius ! Will be missed, good sir GBjj
Such an amazing man.. amazing personality and gift to music. Rest in Peace JD
I could listen to him for a long time!!
Love you JD miss you
So extremely sad to hear , I’m heartbroken . I was privileged to see him live in a little bar , very intimate venue , only a 100 or so people in Chicago’s Wrigleville area a while back, was seated in the front row on a folding chair in 2008 , and was able to meet / talk with him afterwards, and he personally signed his double album at the time , If the World was you , truly was one of the amazing talented , singer, songwriters of our time . He was Elected into the singer songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013 , and performed live on stage with the EAGLES this past January on their Long Goodbye tour
He released his biggest solo album , Your Only Lonely back in 1979 and it was A #1 Adult Contemporary hit for 5 weeks, Souther told interviewers that Roy Orbison, who had a hit with "Only The Lonely," was a big influence on this song. Said Souther: "I was a little kid when I first heard Roy Orbison, but he was magic. He's the guy that you turned out the lights and listened to his records by yourself - or with a girl - because he was just completely other-worldly. He had sarcastic and adventurous songs and great arrangements, and then that beautiful, almost operatic voice. Beautiful, natural deep echo on it. He is one of half a dozen or so rockabilly musicians that I really loved. When I was in junior high school was the first time I really started listening to that.
But then I started playing drums all the time, and I got so fascinated with jazz, I didn't really think much about singing or making rock and roll records for quite a few years. The first song I ever heard called 'Only the Lonely' was this song that Frank Sinatra sang. It's a Johnny Mercer song; it's on a Sinatra album called Songs for Only the Lonely. There are a lot of songs with that name. But the beat that I used for 'You're Only Lonely' is that rockabilly beat. That sort of break in it was taken from another Roy Orbison record called 'I'm Hurtin'' that I really love."
He later performed with Roy Orbison's , On a Black and White Night live the backing band was the TCB Band, which accompanied Elvis Presley from 1969 until his death in 1977: Glen Hardin on piano, James Burton on lead guitar, Jerry Scheff on bass, and Ronnie Tutt on drums. Others involved were Male background vocalists, some of whom also joined in on guitar and keyboards, included Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Jackson Browne, Steven Soles, and of course JD Souther. The female background vocalists were k.d. lang, Jennifer Warnes, and Bonnie Raitt.
He was also a principal architect of the Southern California sound and a major influence on a generation of songwriters, JD Souther has either written or co-written some of the Eagles’ biggest hits, including “Heartache Tonight,” “Victim of Love,” “New Kid in Town,” and “Best of My Love,” Don Henley's super hit "The Heart of the Matter," and the Eagles’ single from 2007, “How Long.”
He has also written ten songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt, including classics “Faithless Love,” “Simple Man, Simple Dream,” and “Prisoner in Disguise.” He has collaborated with other world-renowned musicians, including his duet “Her Town Too” with James Taylor, and has worked with numerous other artists and writers, including Bonnie Raitt, Warren Zevon, Paul Williams, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Hugh Masekela, Burt Bacharach, Dixie Chicks, Raul Malo, India Arie, Roy Orbison, Arthur Hamilton, George Strait, Brian Wilson, Bob Dipiero, Bernadette Peters, and Trisha Yearwood.
Souther released successful solo albums praised by publications like Rolling Stone, Time Magazine, Jazz Times, and American Songwriter. Mr. Souther’s songs have appeared on over 117 million albums sold worldwide. In 2012, he was cast as a guest star on ABC’s hit show Nashville as legendary producer, songwriter and mentor Watty White.
Mr. Souther has received many accolades including Grammy nominations, Academy of Country Music and American Music Awards, over twenty ASCAP performance awards and the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award in 2009.
The world is a little lonelier place without you
Rest in Peace J.D. you will be missed
Love this interview with the 14 year old
The music he did with Linda Ronstadt was pure magic.
RIP J.D. what A GREAT SINGER SONGWRITER.❤
Joe Vito has a bright future in interviews! Kids great!
He will be greatly missed. This kid did a great job and as I've come to understand it's their world now.
How many of JD' references went over the interlocutor's head.
OMG !!! Poor JD. It must have been like being interviewed by a sixth grade school newspaper reporter.
you’re gonna burn this kid who’s trying really hard, being really respectful, interviewing a guy who was born five decades before he was . you’re a tool
RIP JD 😓😓🕊️💔
This kid's never had his nose bloodied in a bar fight
I'd like to accommodate the glib little punk's first experience of that...........
😎
What a handsome, sexy, talented man.
Not a peep about Linda....wonder if the interviewer wanted to hear a mention of her, or didn't know his history...
He is not very relevant judging by the views. Maybe he should come out and say something real smart like Neil Young did recently ;)
Then again, he spent his career being obscure.
He'll always be 5th Eagle
He’s relevant to songwriters. No difference the amount of clicks views whatever