Your Only Lonely
Of course, Souther was never an Eagle..and may never really have desired to be. He did co-write several hits for the group, and even continued into Henley's solo career (Heart of the Matter).
Of the talent that all seems to have taken at least one orbital spin around Linda Ronstadt..including her excellent sideman, and later solo artist, Andrew Gold (remember "Lonely Boy"?) one has to wonder, as the Eagles put it " why fortune smiles on some, and lets the rest go free".
Souther has a style and voice that evoke love or hate. I for one, have been a fan, along apparently with many other musicians. Even Nashville's Dixie Chicks cover a Souther song on their first album..
Yet of all the covers, none do a song justice like JD Souther..great range, and a smooth, silky voice. His third album, "You're Only Lonely" is another group of well crafted, thoughful songs that have excellent harmonies, Souther's trademark voice, some very rememarkable tunes.. catchy, some soulful..all brimming with hooks.
This is a great introduction to Souther , a must have for fans, and certainly Eagles fans will appreciate most of Souther's work. Black Rose is also a must have, while his self titled debut did not enthrall me like most Souther fans, I do own it. His 4th album, (Home by Dawn?), is even better, but for whatever reason, has not been released on CD.
Souther has another excellent song, possibly titled "Shining Star", a track in a forgetable movie dealing with the serious subject of teen suicide..but it is not available at all. (as far as I can tell). If you like the "Southern California" style of music, ..try JD Souther.
Of the talent that all seems to have taken at least one orbital spin around Linda Ronstadt..including her excellent sideman, and later solo artist, Andrew Gold (remember "Lonely Boy"?) one has to wonder, as the Eagles put it " why fortune smiles on some, and lets the rest go free".
Souther has a style and voice that evoke love or hate. I for one, have been a fan, along apparently with many other musicians. Even Nashville's Dixie Chicks cover a Souther song on their first album..
Yet of all the covers, none do a song justice like JD Souther..great range, and a smooth, silky voice. His third album, "You're Only Lonely" is another group of well crafted, thoughful songs that have excellent harmonies, Souther's trademark voice, some very rememarkable tunes.. catchy, some soulful..all brimming with hooks.
This is a great introduction to Souther , a must have for fans, and certainly Eagles fans will appreciate most of Souther's work. Black Rose is also a must have, while his self titled debut did not enthrall me like most Souther fans, I do own it. His 4th album, (Home by Dawn?), is even better, but for whatever reason, has not been released on CD.
Souther has another excellent song, possibly titled "Shining Star", a track in a forgetable movie dealing with the serious subject of teen suicide..but it is not available at all. (as far as I can tell). If you like the "Southern California" style of music, ..try JD Souther.
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