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J.D. Souther, Singer-Songwriter Behind Eagles Classics, Dead at 78

John David “JD” Souther, known for co-penning hits with the Eagles, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78.

John David “JD” Souther, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame known for co-penning hits with the Eagles, James Taylor, and Linda Ronstadt, has died at the age of 78. He would go on to co-write “Heartache Tonight” with Frey, Bob Seger, and Don Henley, which the Eagles would record and release in 1979, earning the group its final track to top the Hot 100. As a successful solo artist, Souther recorded his self-titled debut in 1972 before forming The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band with former Byrds member Chris Hillman and Poco’s Richie Furay.

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