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RIP JD Souther

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78.
Souther, who collaborated on some of the Eagles' biggest hits, such as “Best of My Love," “James Dean,” "New Kid in Town," and “Heartache Tonight,” died Tuesday at his home in New Mexico, according to an announcement on his website.

Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Souther
 
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If I remember correctly, JD opened for the Eagles during the "Hotel California" tour, (at Madison Wisconsin). Just him and his guitar. He said before he started playing he wasn't there for his sound check, and apologized if the sound wasn't right. RIP
 
Oh, man. This is an unpleasant surprise. He was planning a tour, so he didn't have an extended illness.

A brilliant songwriter and harmony singer.

I was lucky to have seen him several times. Once in the late 70s, playing solo. Then more recently he had something of a comeback and he played the Tucson Jazz Festival in a band with Billy Childs and some jazz players - everybody playing from scores like an orchestra. Must have been 2016 because he was playing songs I knew from If the World Was You and Tenderness.
 
bobabode said:
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John David “JD” Souther, a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78.
Souther, who collaborated on some of the Eagles' biggest hits, such as “Best of My Love," “James Dean,” "New Kid in Town," and “Heartache Tonight,” died Tuesday at his home in New Mexico, according to an announcement on his website.

Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Souther
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Those were some great songs what a loss !
 
As with other artists, I create a playlist of their music that is representative of their style and listen to them for an afternoon's entertainment. I enjoyed my J. D. Souther playlist, especially the duet with James Taylor. The music world has lost a good one. Sad to see him go.
 
I was telling a colleague just the other day about Mr. Souther.

RIP, Mr. Unofficial Eagle, you wrote and performed some wonderful music.
 
RIP, JD. I have enjoyed your music since the early years.

Every few years I re-watch the film "ALWAYS" for the vintage aircraft, the witty dialog, and JD's solo at the smoke jumpers dance. Recommended.
 
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