J.D. Souther, 78, singer, songwriter, actor

[Mig.Rhodes]

J.D.Souther, who died September 17, 2024, aged 78, was an American
singer, songwriter, and actor. He wrote and co-wrote songs recorded by
Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles.

https://variety.com/2024/music/obituaries-people-news/jd-souther-dead-eagles-new-kid-in-town-1236148047/

Souther was known for his songwriting abilities, especially in the field
of country rock. He co-wrote some of the biggest hits for the Eagles,
including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and
"New Kid in Town". "How Long", which appeared on Eagles' Long Road Out
of Eden, was written by Souther and originally recorded on his first
solo album in 1972. Souther recorded two major hit songs in his solo
career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet
with his longtime friend James Taylor.

[David Carson]

Post by Mig.Rhodes
J.D.Souther, who died September 17, 2024, aged 78, was an American
singer, songwriter, and actor. He wrote and co-wrote songs recorded by
Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles.
https://variety.com/2024/music/obituaries-people-news/jd-souther-dead-eagles-new-kid-in-town-1236148047/
Souther was known for his songwriting abilities, especially in the field
of country rock. He co-wrote some of the biggest hits for the Eagles,
including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and
"New Kid in Town". "How Long", which appeared on Eagles' Long Road Out
of Eden, was written by Souther and originally recorded on his first
solo album in 1972. Souther recorded two major hit songs in his solo
career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet
with his longtime friend James Taylor.

"You're Only Lonely" is a beautiful song, and he sang it beautifully.

David Carson