John David Souther was an American singer-songwriter and actor, well-known for having (co-)written hit songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles. Some of his hits for the Eagles include "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town." Souther recorded two major hit songs in his solo career: "You're Only Lonely" (1979) and "Her Town Too" (1981), a duet with longtime friend, James Taylor.

Filmography

• 2024Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill — Self - Judee's Boyfriend, Singer • Songwriter
• 2012Deadline — Lucas Harper
• Nashville — Watty White
• 2002The Pennsylvania Miners' Story — Dennis 'Harpo' Hall
• 1999Purgatory — Brooks / Jesse James
• 1998How to Make the Cruelest Month — Uncle Jerry
• 1994My Girl 2 — Jeffrey Pommeroy
• 1990Postcards from the Edge — Ted
• 1989Always — The Singer

Appearances as themselves (6)

• Laurel Canyon — Self
• 2017Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30 — Self
• 2014ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014 — Self
• History of the Eagles — Self
• 1988Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night — Self - Backing Vocals/Guitar
• Austin City Limits — Self