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Eagles Pay Tribute to J.D. Souther: ‘A Brother, a Friend and a Brilliant Collaborator’

Eagles paid tribute to J.D. Souther, who co-wrote the band’s hits "Heartache Tonight" and "New Kid in Town," following the singer-songwriter’s death.

Souther, who co-wrote the band’s hits “Heartache Tonight” and “New Kid in Town,” following the singer-songwriter’s death Tuesday, “He was an extraordinary man and will be greatly missed by many.” In addition to helping pen Eagles classics, Souther was also a prolific solo artist and sometimes actor who also co-wrote tracks for the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, and Don Henley. also collaborated on many of Don Henley’s solo works, including ’The Heart of the Matter,’ ‘Little Tin God,’ ‘If Dirt Were Dollars’ and ’Talking to the Moon.’ “

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