"JD Souther is one of the most celebrated songwriters of his
generation,” writes Interview Magazine. “Raised on a steady diet
of big band and jazz during his childhood, Souther has routinely
returned to that music-as well as the genius songwriters of the early
20th century (Gershwin, Cole Porter)-for inspiration. On his new
studio album, Tenderness (Sony Music Masterworks), Souther combines
these musical threads, striking a perfect balance between understated
jazz and the ineffable pop narratives that have been the backbone of
much of his greatest work." “Hanging out in the bar at the
Troubadour with Glenn Frey and Jackson Browne and playing open mic
Mondays, then opening for Poco and The Flying Burrito Brothers --- it
was the best study in songwriting I can imagine,” reflects Souther.
“So many great songwriters came through - Laura Nyro, Kris
Kristofferson, Randy Newman, Elton John, James Taylor, Tim Hardin,
Carole King, Rick Nelson, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Waylon Jennings,
Tim Buckley, Gordon Lightfoot, Taj Mahal and more. It seems impossible
now to imagine that much music in a year and a half or so, but that
was my life and the Troubadour was our university. It’s also where I
met Linda Ronstadt and where Don Henley and Glenn Frey met to form
this little country rock band called Eagles that would go on to make
musical history.” Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in
2013, Grammy-nominated Souther has penned countless hits for the
Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, James Taylor, Don Henley, George
Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Brooks and Dunn and found success as solo
artist. Produced by Larry Klein, JD’s latest album Tenderness
connects “LA’s ‘70s golden age with the Great American
Songbook,” writes Uncut, with songs that sound “like standards
themselves.” His classic albums John David Souther, Black Rose and
Home by Dawn have been released as expanded reissues (Omnivore
Recordings). As an actor, he has appeared in the TV Shows
Thirtysomething and Nashville, among others. A passionate animal lover
and advocate, JD is also involved with Best Friends Animal Society.
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