J.D. Souther - You're Only Lonely (Official Audio)

[@eddiel2531]

One of the most underrated singer/ songwriters, beautiful song!

[@theodorabruin4601]

So agree! He was wonderful and dreamy!

[@JSCORNEJOM1978]

Yo.me dormía.oyendo estás .usicas cuando niña, se me.vibo.undia a la cabeza y en ese tiempo solo tenía un año

[@geoffanthony9276]

😊​@@theodorabruin4601

[@John-du6ec]

Co.wrote early eagles stuff,and was in a band with glen Frey ..longbranch pennywhistle in 69-70..

[@johnwarner6909]

He was in the movie " My Girl 2 "!

[@christopherbubb2890]

Hearing J.D. Souther has just passed away at 78. R.I.P., thanks for the music and memories.

[@mychannel-su1bx]

Same here , This song sounds like it could have been an Eagles song.

[@BOOMNERD51]

I just read it on a post by Lee Sklar. Condolences to loved ones and those of us he consoled with his healing songs. ❤

[@joshuabellamyfl8]

I’m saddened by the lack of press surrounding JD Souther’s death. All I saw was a mention of his death on the ticker this morning on “World News Now.” Mr. Souther wrote so many classic songs and he was inducted into the National Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013. Without him, we wouldn’t have had “New Kid in Town” or “Heartache Tonight” by The Eagles. Linda Ronstadt learned to sing “Blue Bayou” from JD Souther in 1976, which she recorded and took to #3 in 1977. He and Linda were close friends and collaborators. He was also close to Jackson Browne, who sang backup on “You’re Only Lonely.”

[@edwinavogan6325]

Was ready to buy a ticket today for the Phoenix show. Sad Saw him the last time here

[@jwpepa271]

@@joshuabellamyfl8 Being a JD fan is kinda' like being in a semi-secret club. Variety does have a nice story/obit that NBC picked up.

[@dmorro24]

Here's to all of us homesick for a place that no longer exists 😢

[@titoorellana7688]

Good Song...

[@Willies-v2g]

True😢😢

[@joshuamitchell5481]

That is for sure. This new music is crap

[@susandalin3619]

😪

[@Lynn-rf1kc]

Heart wrenching isn't it. If we only knew how good it was.

[@julieestep1964]

We lost him today. Loved this song. So simple, so pure. Thank you, JD!

[@robertpanczyk2497]

This has to be best song yet ❤

[@johnpod]

Simple and pure is a great description. JD was an under the radar singer/songwriter to much. of the fanverse but well known and revered by music insiders. The song is a great legacy.

[@lauragish2873]

I have this on a 45 record

[@andypup8]

Love, love, love this song. I was 13 when it came out. Still play it often! Rip JD

[@charlesemerytookeiii6632]

@@lauragish2873 : For God's sake, don't scratch it!

[@muddbrinigar]

57 year old here! Yep - missing my youth.

[@jamesblunk7721]

Keep on living. It gets better eventually.

[@billvetter5328]

58 last Saturday, and yes... Missing my youth too

[@catherinekenmuuir4294]

70 yr here me to

[@LaMuffalita582]

❤

[@npbgirl]

58 here. Loving this from the past!

[@kathymccraw6073]

Listening in March 2024. 67 yrs old. Memories of dancing to this song making me smile

[@jenniferjones8307]

I wish dance clubs still played great music such as this song and many other great songs it give me more reason to get out today music just doesn’t cut it it doesn’t make sense to me

[@davidfinnegan9162]

Amen keep rocking

[@debbiewalker1399]

Its a bummer getting old, let's pray there's a jukebox in heaven

[@whitethunder123]

🎉 I'm Sure We Will Meet, Many Singers 🫠 Also Our loved Ones ❤

[@FrankChesser]

LOL whos got a quarter lol

[@Kimoboy69]

Stay young and live free my friend

[@cbes-lr5hs]

It’s not just jukebox, will see them all and jamming with these great musicians. JD still with us❤️

[@JeffreySmith-u8q]

are you AI?

[@lorilee2485]

Why can't they make music like this anymore? So grateful for the classics that defined a generation. I'm proud to have been a part of it.

[@marybycroft6209]

Every generation has it's soundtrack.

[@davidkenner-rb8go]

People still make music like this. It's just not mainstream and doesn't get played on CHR. If you have a triple-A station in your area they might play some new music of this style. KXT in Dallas plays stuff like this by classic and new artists. They're a public radio station. No commercials. Listener supported.

[@charlesemerytookeiii6632]

@@davidkenner-rb8go : I listen to the music I like through Pandora. It's not very expensive and they will send music your way that is along the same thread as what you chose, so you can build your personalized Music "Albums" over time. I first ran across JD Souther's music (again) only a number of months ago, when I had chosen to build a Linda Ronstadt Album. Then I created an Album just for JD. Been listening to it for months now and sharing his words of wisdom with friends. Happy Tears tonight for him tonight. I had planned on seeing him play in Dallas in another month or so.

[@barbarateigen7670]

You might enjoy the Cactus Blossoms (a brother duo from MN) who tour quite often - lovely harmonies, ballads, quality music.

[@lorilee2485]

@@barbarateigen7670 Thank you for suggesting them. I listened to them and I'm a new fan! I go through music stages sometimes and right now I'm into the classics (rock) 70s and 80s. Thanks again for the suggestion! 🙂

[@gotangirl]

72 yrs and missing my youth and all that wonderful music ❤

[@chavitacanta008]

Nothing to miss ! You can get those songs and different versions and styles on the net we couldn’t get back then ! 69 here and there is nore availible now ! Hate that radio now uses analytics and plays the same 100-150 songs over and over and over !!! From 65 to 75 there is a wealth of music , rock, country rock, blue grass , soul ,and blues that rarely gets played and current generations are not aware of ! We were extremely lucky to be the generation with the best and most varied music styles there was ! I am thankful to have been there ,heard that, and actually saw that live ! As I tell my son “ I’ve got that album “ ! Or had that tape ( 8/trac or cassette) ! To be at a concert with 5-6 thousand others passing the joint with total strangers,all there for one reason ! To rock the house ! 😊

[@michillene]

There's a lot to miss, our youth and more innocent times back then

[@conlynhaynes1]

@gotangirl completely understand. And those who weren’t there never will ❤ Good old days for sure. And I have always loved this song

[@angelsavoy5254]

Listening in January 2024... I'm 64 years old and this song brings back so many memories of the past and also the present. I was fortunate to grow up in an era of some of the GREATEST MUSIC EVER ❤❤❤

[@musicluver1958]

I am 65, on the same page and agree completely

[@nbeasley2]

67 here ❤

[@muskokan59]

64 here too, until 4/20 lol

[@catherinekenmuuir4294]

70 yrs old so glad grew up in this era loved the music, the clothes fashion everything about it, when l hear this l'm on the floor dancing , can't compare to today's music.

[@frankcastlemadden7386]

Same here 63 years old, heard this song when I was 17 years old then.

[@judyvaughn761]

I am a seventy-five-year-old senior citizen and I'm sitting here reading these comments and tears love you all

[@mistyhammond753]

47, love this song, right here with you❤

[@rameshbobby7]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamesblunk7721]

I'm 72 and right there with you.

[@WilliamSheppard-hv1qk]

I’m 72 and yes the tears come naturally 😮😢

[@garethpauley893]

God bless you love

[@stacyjaye6350]

I saw him at the Ark, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nobody really seemed to know who he was, I looked around at all the people sitting with me and I said, you have no idea what kind of a night we're in for! I was lucky enough to have a few minutes with him, got my copy of Black Rose autographed 😁 He was so kind, and so humble, he seemed surprised that I wanted his autograph! And really stunned when I asked if it would be too much to have a selfie with him! He was like, you want a picture with me? I started reeling off every song I knew that he had written for himself and others so he would know I was a true fan! What a night to remember! Thank you, JD!💖

[@bobbydmayo2518]

I am so glad you had the opprtunity to meet him, as TRUE fan.Yyou were very fortunate. It is a shame but he did live a musical life of general obscurity from the masses.

[@lyna4873]

So envious! I used to go to The Ark for many years but not since the pandemic but never knew he played there. Darn!

[@BadCompany214]

Beautiful!

[@GlendaClarke-ir2cd]

Lucky you! ☺️ 🎶❤

[@ritakisil1669]

You're so lucky. Love this song....and yes, I'm lonely

[@ArthurDolman]

I am 73 and I remember it well with so many more. The good days are gone..

[@SteveDenham-hw3pj]

So long as you remember them well, the good days are NEVER gone

[@BarbraLapointe]

My husband still sings this song to me after 55 years of marriage in our life we are s love story for the ages people gave us one year to stay together because we were from different sides of the tracks

[@davidfinnegan9162]

AMEN PLEASE KEEP ROCKING

[@sylvesteraugustine6815]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lorenavelvet]

Wow! Congratulations to 55 years and many more! ❤️

[@claudblevins2569]

Same here Barbara and we're just starting on our second 49 yrs

[@RobertCunningham-pf9tg]

🙂❤🙂❤

[@ArthurDolman]

I am 76 and miss the music of the old days. God bless all..

[@Lynn-rf1kc]

The garbage they listen to today is pure evil. When is rapping and singing about how to f and rape people is despicable. They sing from the darkness there is No love. Look at award shows they blatantly show who they worship. Certainly is not God or Jesus.

[@capt3662]

i like the old days better than the crap i am seeing now

[@wesleyshepherd-r2p]

dont we all from those days.

[@paulinemitelli528]

I bought this 45 in 1979. It’s 2024 and I am still listening to this song.

[@terryvandevander8324]

same here

[@beckytanner5792]

Me too. A sad but romantic song...RIP JD...🙏💌

[@zoelogjz]

one of the greatest lonely songs ever. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@bountaenggeoghegan4357]

Because I think my lord Jesus

[@bountaenggeoghegan4357]

My lord Jesus do that not things more 🙏

[@lisafarris4332]

My grandma said this was the most beautiful love song she ever heard; she was 83 then I was 16. I’m 58 and now understand why she felt that way.

[@gordonhall9871]

cool lady

[@charlesemerytookeiii6632]

You just made me cry.

[@paulausherman727]

Yep, amazing how things become clear as we get older

[@jsouther8628]

@lisafarris4332 your grandmother knew. IYKYK. I'm 57 and my children love the Eagles, Elvis, and all the other greats from the past. My mother passed it down to me. I'm a grandparent now. I hope to pass it down to my grandchildren. The music today doesn't hold a candle to our generation's. J.D. was always one of my favorites. I hope his legacy will continue.

[@thinwelshman1]

Just turned 74 on my own but far from lonely..................got great music like this track, I so love good music Eagles CSN&Y Linda Ronstadt Bob Seager, Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac the list is endless .....................hope I get few more years to enjoy it even more, health and happiness to all.

[@lorilee2485]

Love all these classic bands and singers, Fleetwood Mac being my favorite. I would add Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. Enjoy listening

[@pampeebus229]

So sorry to hear J. D. passed away. This was my favorite song. He was a great singer and songwriter and I listen to him all the time. Praying for his family during this difficult time. Thanks to J. D. for all the great music.

[@paulneighbors6066]

One of my all time favorite songs as well.

[@sylvesteraugustine6815]

I'm 65 and in tears to hear of his passing. Truly a beautiful song and golden voice. A fantastic human being too ❤❤❤

[@gregorythompson1009]

lot of you children do NOT understand if not for JD SOUTHER AND JACKSON BROWNE THE EAGLES WOULD NOT BEEN ABLE TO FLY SO HIGH.

[@clarencealexander1093]

I'm so glad that he kept this one for himself.

[@jeffgriffith-s7l]

and Linda Rondstant

[@Jerry-ej3cm]

@gregorythompson1009 • Thank you Gregory , for ur comment..I was actually looking for the " right one " to reply to , after hearing the dreadful news this morning. And while they all played a vital and important part , none more so , than J.D. did himself. At one point when they all converge in Cali , they do so , coming from all over the U.S. . Jackson Browne , being the lone true Southern Californian among the group. But while they were trying out for a house gig , J.D. reluctantly tried out for the band...and while the band as a whole sounded good , it was plain to everyone ( himself included ) , that he wasn't needed. They were all gonna write together anyway, so it was still a " win - win " for everyone concerned. But I tell you now , you will never find a more clearer, distinct, pure and richer voice that any singer ever had, than J.D. Souther...just by listening to this song , you can clearly tell in not only the lyrics, but in the style, pitch of his voice, and overall sound , of just how much influence he has had and still continues to have, on the Eagles..I've ALWAYS loved his high rich voice..some of the best vibrato to me, I've ever heard..I also remember very well when this song first hit the airwaves.. my wife and I , had just welcomed our first son into this world , making us proud parents for the first time... part of the better days AND YESTERYEARS, gone by.. so sadly 😥 missed , I might add.......remember everyone, these comments and opinions are solely mine and mine alone. They are made IMHO...many blessings to you 🙏 all..stay safe 🙏 and tc everyone...hagd 😊😊

[@LujackLvr]

This song is bone-achingly beautiful...it makes me think of my dad...I had 51 years with him; he died from cancer in Feb 2023 at 78...I miss him so...

[@mistyhammond753]

My pops had triple bypass a while ago, he's my hero, I kill myself daily to impress him. He doesn't get it. Gotta do my best to impress the best. So sorry for your loss

[@cloudydaez]

‘Bone- achingly beautiful’ that is the most poignant description of a song I’ve ever heard and I agree 💯

[@72wholigan]

I'm 52 and my dad turns 79 in October. We almost lost him a couple of times. Thinking of you with love. ❤️

[@nilstiman2474]

My condolences

[@MrJoeybabe25]

He is right up there with Roy Orbison. And he could WRITE! J.D. is 78 today. God bless him!

[@innoversalafrica]

Belated happy birthday to my birthday mate, J.D Souther!!!

[@philiptucci2458]

J.D. is a Master Musician, great talent

[@이영우-s2n]

❤

[@direfranchement]

It certainly seems that Roy Orbison was one of his vocal influences.

[@ApricotRse]

RIP JD. This loving homage to the sound of the late, great Roy Orbison was a highlight of the music from my senior year in high school. Thanks for this and all the great tunes.

[@JulesWinfiel]

❤

[@loradunn2993]

That's so interesting... before I even read your comment, I was thinking "Yeah, he climbed to Roy Orbison territory on this one!" While J.D.'s writing talents were well known, I feel his voice was VASTLY underappreciated. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@ApricotRse]

@@loradunn2993 If I understand correctly, Orbison was something of an idol to JD -- so it makes sense he would do a song in tribute.

[@marilynminnie4027]

His voice is smooth, and so sexy. I'm so lucky to have grown up from the 60's and 70's & 80's I got to listen to the best

[@merrylawrence5668]

My husband and I danced a lot to this song. Beautifully written. Now he's gone , but he comes back to me in this song.

[@billspeer6991]

Sorry for your Loss!

[@ronalddsants4216]

As long as you keep your love ones in your heart, they will be always and forever with you!! Such a beautiful song to remembering. God bless.

[@diegoosorio3619]

beautifull

[@merrylawrence5668]

@@ronalddsants4216 Thank You. It's a beautiful song. It breaks my heart when I hear it. But in a way. Love holds all this gs together. Bless all. 💖❤️🙏🙏💖❤️❤️

[@johnpiscitello6204]

The dance sounds like a dream but beautiful

[@2twomuchmann]

rip one of the most vastly underrated songwriters of the 1970s...

[@andypup8]

He really was! So many great songs. Love him. Rip JD. 🙏

[@timothysexton3657]

He wrote/ co wrote several songs for the Eagles. He was a masterful songwriter. Very talented, GOD rest his soul.

[@michaelwilkinson637]

The world is a little lonelier today… RIP

[@johnpacheco2501]

Wow 😢❤

[@kevinparrott7003]

I'm listening in June 2024. I'm a 23 year old living in the body of a 68 year old! I suggest - keep smiling, keep going, keep defiant - and keep listening to quality music like this song!

[@ConnieWeisman]

Exactly

[@eskieman3948]

Kev, keep living like you're living - life is much better that way!

[@JamesBlanton-wm5eg]

Well said.

[@joeflorio3124]

J. D. Is probably the most underrated song writer of all time. He even wrote New Kid in Town. Sung by The Eagles

[@dingdong9871]

It was not wholey written by him...... It's was a collaboration between Don, Frey and him.....

[@gilfavor1river]

Genius! This song though, gives me goose bumps. I'm 72 , I never forget classics, you know Mozart would have loved this he loved sweet songs and emotional music , he never heard any of the classics the 20th century gave us, he would love it, and hell didn't we get spoiled !

[@karenreardon5398]

Don and Glenn did collaborate on the writing of "New Kid in Town" But I think that song screams J D Souther and is my number 1 favorite song by the Eagles.

[@allthingsclassicrock]

One of the few times I agree with the term underrated. You are absolutely correct what an exceptional artist JD is!

[@sniffableandirresistble]

It's a good song definitely ripped off Orbison

[@johnstecz9169]

I'm 70,still listening to real music from talented people.

[@charlesemerytookeiii6632]

I'll be 69 Oct 1st and doing the same. Sad that so many of the people who have introduced me to so such wonderful music have passed away over the last few years...

[@jimincairns]

What a superb bunch of backing vocalists. Phil Everly, Jackson Browne, Glenn Frey, Don Felder and Don Henley.

[@sheiladerbyshire3129]

Wow great back up

[@debarghyaroy9948]

Whoa❤

[@georgebudimir7801]

I'm glad JD got the eagles to do the backup vocals for this song. It's usually him giving them something. At least this time it was a two way street.

[@situational.analysis]

Rest in peace, John David. I know the Laurel Canyon gang will really miss you, especially Linda. Your music lives on.

[@loradunn2993]

I worry for her over this...they were so entwined their whole adult lives.

[@situational.analysis]

@loradunn2993 Yes, me too, and her SNP has progressed to a debilitating level. I love her and all that she has been. Funny thing... I just saw the movie Purgatory yesterday and didn't realize until it started that JD was in it.

[@tomshagger]

It's December 16, 2020 - I standing in the shower and this great song comes into my old mind....I think I'm still OK at 74. Thank J. D Souther.

[@karenreardon5398]

Me too Tom. I'm 66 and still listening to our great music.

[@joem.6319]

Tom. 60 and right with you guys!

[@nadinejackson6187]

Tom, my brother Bob told me age is just a number and the speed limits are just suggestions. He introduced me to good music when I was 6 and he was 15. He would have turned 77 this coming March. Rock on!

[@Sturminfantrist]

Was 19 1/2 when i recorded this song Dec.79 on a big Ghettoblaster in an intercitytrain near Hamburg on route back home, few hours earlier i had completed my military base training (Green Navy/marinestyle), after i heard it it was my favorite song, sadly i lent the tape months later to a comrade and never get it back, heard it only once since then in mid 80. 2 years ago i found it here on YT when i heard it first time after nearly 40 years i was so happy and every time i hear it i feel the same Happiness/have the same feelings like back then when i was 19/20. Stay healthy, happy and inside young folks.

[@SeasoningAngels]

Grew up in Africa and my late dad played this in the early nineties. I am now 39 and this brings me great memories.

[@keithsparling5537]

One of the most overlooked vocal talents ever! What a voice.... thank you sir! God bless!

[@lynnadams7017]

So true. But many dead are underrated because they didn't play the game

[@crosslink1493]

He did plenty of back-up for quite a few big-name singers - Eagles, Ronstadt, western stars - and wrote/collaborated on quite a few hits for others.

[@jeepercreepers54]

The term underrated is overated and overused.

[@Shasta69]

Voice similar to the great Roy Orbison. Impressive for certain.

[@anthonyduzevich6421]

He actually turned down the chance to join the eagles with randy miessner & said he wanted to create his own journey ....legend

[@brendacarter5181]

72 and still going. I love this song. My husband of 43 yrs died a couple of years ago. I tend to live in the past. it's better there😊

[@tonydisanto6730]

i am 61 and yes this song so magical.. imagine having that time machine to go back and just re live those wonderful years and just stay,,, sorry for your loss

[@christopherallen9580]

Agree the past is better

[@donnakoster4685]

Me, too. I'm 64 and the past was much better than today.😢❤

[@jhmumma]

I'm sorry for your loss. Enjoying the best parts of your lives together is a sensible way to cope and heal.

[@Laura-ck7rs]

I'm sorry 😞

[@brandonthomas5999]

Just found out the news... RIP J.D. your music will live on forever 🙏

[@enriquecasanovas1075]

This song sounded great 40 years ago and still sounds great today. Thank you JD.

[@kellysmith8845]

Indeed! Well put!

[@theodoreritola7641]

43 RELEASED IN MAY OF 1979

[@larryb.7340]

Friend of Don Henley,Does it show 😎

[@julierood1228]

@@larryb.7340 Yep!

[@dwighthobbes7720]

Timeless.

[@dntamu76]

Rest in peace, JD Souther. Thanks for all the wonderful songs.

[@CherylStarner]

I'm 72 and my late husband could dance all night to this song ❤️ you Wayne.

[@superpsyched5624]

This is a song that when it comes on the radio I can't help but crank it up and sing along. Absolutely beautiful! RIP JD. You've left a great legacy of songs.

[@waynepearson3297]

Nearly 68 years old and this song just never gets old. A timeless classic with a great piano in there.

[@donnamccann7936]

I know that piano, gives me chills!

[@waynepearson3297]

@@donnamccann7936 me too, everytime I hear it. Stay safe stay healthy!

[@waynepearson3297]

@@speedrazer2000 I just enjoy listening to great music, just like you.

[@SunShine-fv8qo]

Can u recommend any other songs like this?? Thanks , hugs

[@waynepearson3297]

Any music by the Four Tops is good music. I pretty much like all music that came out of Hitsville USA

[@MrLabinot123]

We will never have music like this ever again...

[@Jerseymatt1865]

You got that right.

[@cynchid7794]

Fact#

[@unamckillen7125]

You are right. There are no real writers now. This song is about so much: loneliness, tenderness, the stuff we sometimes do to assuage loneliness. We are talking real, human, sometimes difficult human emotion. Now we do crap (sorry rap)

[@Jerseymatt1865]

You are so right, nice and mellow.

[@debranephew8276]

Sadly true

[@nickh3698]

RIP JD Souther. Fantastic singer and songwriter.

[@webisutton01]

He was a special cat......He could have sold this song to Linda Ronstadt and made plenty of money from it. He wrote this years before and it was his and it was perfect. God Bless him, his music and his legacy.

[@franknichols652]

I can't get that one out of my head because it's true

[@d.od.3463]

Building somewhat upon the previous comment, I'm 81 now, and I agree with the comment. I recalled the song alright but couldn't have named the year of popularity, it truly was the age of truly great music! My memory is now fading some and I couldn't have told you the year it was released! Like the others below, I miss those times but being a born-again Christian, I'm looking forward to much better times in my future! God Bless y'all! d.o'd.

[@jodygreen6239]

Mine too!

[@whitethunder123]

❤God Bless You, This Song 🎵 We Can Feel It In Our Hearts 💕 Take Care

[@cherylmoss4350]

Beautifully said❤

[@muddbrinigar]

Amen! Better times are coming! The Lord is coming back!

[@donatruther0074]

The word of this song🎵... Jesus singing to us ✝️

[@nitrododge-kc1bz]

God Bless all you guys that are listening to this song and all the good memories that we all had. I miss this time long ago.

[@cynthia6637]

I don't know either how people can not love this song... It really is one of the most beautiful songs on YT.... The lyrics to this song makes me cry... Not thumb this song down... I am wondering what kind of songs are they into...I just can't imagine...

[@DHW256]

They don't like music, Cynthia: they prefer chanting, mantra, songs for stupid people; -OR- they've never lost a love, never longed for long, never been sentimental or empathic. Like you, I can't imagine being that lost.

[@charlespuckett9210]

You now that you are right Cynthia I just had time to read all of the posts to this song I am really lonely now that my wife of 31 years is gone. I do have three wonderful a great kids and three grandchildren My wife died on Mothers day 2017 and My Father two days after. talking about Lonely the people in this world now I can't really understand really selfish I'm glad but I saw your post thank you God bless you

[@unamckillen7125]

Charles I am very sorry for your losses. I lost my eldest sister and much-loved aunt within days of one another and mum 10 months later and that was bad enough. To lose your beloved wife of 31 years and then your father 2 days later is grief piled upon grief so I can understand your loneliness. Modern society is weird. We seem to be too busy staring at phones to reach out to one another but I am sure there are people out there who really wish you well.

[@DDuna-kj9bf]

God bless you Charles. I hope the love that you shared with your wife and father will pull you through the toughest times.

[@einzigkeit7216]

Love this song too, I added it to my playlist Romantic :-)

[@joesitter20101]

He was undoubtedly a National Jewel in the US. Probably everyone loves at least a few of his songs, like this one.

[@jerrismith6086]

the young men then heard their own hearts...i am 83 and these songs still move my heart heavily! they heard God.....

[@Glenda1234]

I’m 70 and love the old songs. Brings back good memories. I listen to these songs every day

[@suzannemarienau2760]

This is one of my all-time favorites. Mr. Souther's vocals, the backup singers, the piano & instruments, everything is perfect.

[@ALANPA-do6sk4ej4z]

Nice to meet you Suzanne The melancholy piano makes me cry🎹💦Greetings from Tokyo

[@craiggorton2197]

Agreed!

[@BOOMNERD51]

❤Agreed!

[@gregg3423]

yes true

[@emiliaescobar7652]

Every single dam thing about this song ES PERFECTO!!!!

[@lennyg3684]

RIP JD Southers, one of the greatest song writers of out time. This man wrote half of the Eagles" hits.

[@vickimingus9281]

you're right. New Kid in Town..... Wow

[@vickimingus9281]

I love singer/song writers. hands down. Maybe I'm a snob but I look right way at who the writers are. Dylan, Bowie So many ppl did their music.... Croce, N Diamond, J Brown, James Taylor, Carol King wrote songs the Everly Bros sang! God this cheesy "country music. I miss Johnny Cash. Waylon, Kris and Willie have written for everybody.

[@vickimingus9281]

But Faithless Love

[@juliecostner5618]

Yesterday, I heard this and put down my paintbrush...I sang this to the world...as loud as I could. Thanks, JD!

[@patsyseretny8112]

God bless you, Julie! 😃

[@victorknight7608]

Go girl!!!

[@jeffmoore6608]

I'm so glad you liked it it's my whole reason beautiful music I love you too thanks a lot listening

[@jeffmoore6608]

Thank you he's days I could sure use all the blessing I can get I really do appreciate it I really do thanks

[@jeffmoore6608]

@@victorknight7608 thanks a lot but it's go guy I'm a guy

[@jesharris]

Goodbye and Godspeed, Mr. Souther. Rest in peace.❤

[@randystein7374]

His voice is hauntingly beautiful .

[@chica1579]

Timeless.

[@elvisparker4691]

Like Zamfir's plan flute playing ...

[@lisaharrison1509]

You're r so right. JD Souther's voice goes to the soul like no other

[@barryware7497]

Absolutely

[@williamstroud5449]

​@@lisaharrison1509like roy orbison

[@scohan44]

I was a DJ at a small station in Carson Valley, Nevada and I used to play this song for the woman I was dating at the time who has now sadly passed away. Thank you JD for the lovely song and for finding the words that I wished I had to express how much I loved that woman.

[@rmick5173]

Lyrics and vocals....pure gold and you can hear the passion in JDs singing,

[@nitrododge-kc1bz]

I love this song it brings back so many good memories for a guy that's 75.

[@thomasfisher5742]

I"M the same age ....Fella and memories are all we got STAY Well

[@xoxomolly.g]

Could've been a Roy Orbison song!!! BEAUTIFUL!

[@flashoflifemusic]

It was a definite nod to Roy Orbison. :)

[@billcook7911]

Wow - can just imagine Orbison singing this song!!!

[@ryankc3631]

So true!!! Oh course, he did do, "Only the Lonely".

[@hopefulagnostic336]

You know, it's so crazy . . . I'd forgotten all about this song until I ran across it in a Billboard top 100 playlist here on YT, and I've listened to it about ten times in the last 24 hours. Part of the soundtrack of my childhood that I'm glad to have recovered. So beautiful. Both his voice and the lyrics. Just before that, I'd watched Black and White night for about the 100th time, because Roy Orbison, no other reason needed. I remarked to myself how reminiscent JD Souther's sound was to Roy's. It's no wonder: I just looked him up, and Roy Orbison was his idol. I also need to go back and look for him in Black and White Night, because apparently he was both on stage, and one of the producers of the show.

[@jimreeves1954]

Orbison and Souther knew each other and fellow Texans, Souther idolized Orbison and learned to sing like him, a feat that can only be done by few. J.D.Souther could hold a note like Roy

[@Noelle0026]

RIP JD! Such a talent lost. These losses seem to hit harder and harder these days. Wish we could stop the clock and go back.

[@albertomartinez2345]

JUST FOUND OUT THE NEWS, R.I.P. JD. SOUTHER, I LOVE ALL YOUR MUSIC, AT 65 I STILL LISTEN TO ALL THE OLDIES, JD. YOUR MUSIC LIVES ON, 🎶 🎵 👌 ❤❤❤

[@heidiv5488]

Had to come and listen to this again after hearing the sad news. Such a beautiful song.

[@peggywedin9049]

Me too

[@giannamacke7901]

Rest in Peace, J. D. Souther. Loved your music for decades. Now you and Glenn Frey are back together. Heaven is rocking tonight!

[@ronnie711711]

So sad when I got the news, one of the most gifted songwriters with such a beautiful voice, southern California at its best among the composers that created that incredible era of music, a time and place and talent, that I've rarely seen duplicated, will miss you JD!!

[@timmolter5401]

JD Southern is way more important to the power of 70's, or Classic Rock, than most people realize. Great writer, and obviously, he sang well enough to touch yer heart!

[@catbird-dq7ri]

He's one of those guys who wrote more songs than people realize, because everybody covered them.

[@Terrysoddy]

@@catbird-dq7ri what all songs did he write besides this one

[@jimmagnus1200]

He lived in the same apartment building as the Eagles before they made it big. Ho co wrote several of their sons and later produced some of their albums.

[@sergiograjeda441]

Very true he sang that song from the heart ❤️

[@mackeydirk8643]

@@Terrysoddy he wrote Heartache Tonight, New Kid in Town, Best of My Love for the Eagles and Heart of the Matter for Don Henley.

[@suehamlin51]

Nobody writes a better heartbreak song than JD Souther. And his voice is beautiful.

[@craighollmig5620]

@Philip Scott I’ll

[@brendabates1418]

Close to Roy Orbison?🎶🎶🎧🎧🇺🇸💯💯🌞🌞

[@merrylawrence5668]

@philipscott5841 hello we were talking and I lost you. So glad I found you here

[@geerterri]

I always felt that it was a love song.

[@bettymclean2590]

JD is a great song writer also!! I’m 75 and I love this song as much as when I first heard it!!

[@CyrilOkpala-l7w]

RIP brother. Your music has always been a big help.

[@harlanhegge1306]

🦋 I am class of 75. JD was our music, in our generation. And so very talented and loved by all, even today! What a legacy! 😎

[@JamesBlanton-wm5eg]

Absolutely

[@sammonteleone4609]

So sad to hear of J.D. Southers passing. This man was a giant in the music industry .He is respected by all who were in the business. His music takes me to the best years of my life. Thank you J.D. for giving me something to hold on to in my youth.

[@pamkecskemety5379]

My husband is dying of kidney failure This song came on today He’s my best friend Always

[@pamkecskemety5379]

I miss our old life I’m gonna be so lost

[@jamesblunk7721]

Prayers. May the Lord give both of you peace.

[@joycemayer5551]

I am so sorry, prayers.

[@truman52dad]

Just be with him. Please keep rocking

[@adeledorman6447]

Prayers

[@Kolohe50]

Such a beautiful voice. In my opinion, he was so underrated. RIP 😢

[@debbielooney1448]

Still touches my soul each time I hear this beautiful song.

[@leospring6264]

touches my soul as well

[@catalinamartinez1033]

Girl same!!

[@BonsaiBarry-dh3pz]

Me too and I'm a man (lots of Cancer, Virgo and Scorpio)

[@doreenmaclean4953]

Gets me everytime 🎶🌹💃🏾💯🎶2021

[@Zfarhan3607]

Yeah it really does

[@marciagould2750]

I don’t know how anyone can give a thumbs down to this song either, it’s such a beautiful song both lyrics and melody and JD Souther has the perfect voice for this song. I love it.

[@donalddeorio2237]

JD wrote and cowrote songs for the Eagles, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt. Best of my Love, Heartache tonight, New Kid in Town for the Eagles just to name a few.

[@barrymarks959]

sounds just a bit like "You're OLD AND Lonely"----Both FIT ME !!

[@laurieherzog288]

@@barrymarks959 Thanks for the laugh tonight. Can’t laugh enough anymore.

[@jeffreyb6165]

@@barrymarks959 for years i could never make out what he was saying in between "on the nights that try you" and "i was there when you were queen", then eventually after seeing the lyrics i learned that he was saying "remember". Of course it still doesnt sound like hes saying "remember", but i digress. Of course im the guy who thought a line in the song by Manfred Manns Earth Bands Blinded By the Light sounded like "wrapped up like a douche and rolled over in the night". 😎 ill show myself out.

[@johnsouther4098]

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[@marlakapit6671]

R.I.P. JD Souther. One of my favorite songs. Extraordinary talent.

[@vicvicvic70]

I am an elderly woman and I remember this poetic masterpiece very well and even today when I listen to this piece I get lost in the memories of my melancholy and crying heart but I feel good all the same

[@joshuataylor6475]

I only recently found this song, and it has been on repeat for about the last week or so. One of my new favorites. I am a big Eagles fan but only just recently dove into JD Souther's songwriting, which is absolutely phenomenal. I was listening to his music today and thinking about how I could manage to get a ticket to one of his concerts near me in November when I read that he had passed away earlier today. RIP JD and may your songs live on forever!

[@scottburton9701]

Here,in my opinion,is an underrated singer-songwriter-This is a fabulous song!

[@susancooper651]

How can I order a CD with only the lonely on it??????? Please. I have looked for this song for almost 40 years.... Please somebody help me. I will. Keep trying...

[@bhart2408]

Underated? He wrote most of the Eagles songs.

[@sharpieq6439]

BAMMMM!!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@timothywelch4949]

Yes yes yes..... wrote songs for the Eagles and lot. I love this song.... The 80s brought out some badass stuff. !😎👍

[@rileybozeman1052]

Damn right He rote or co-wrote a lot of the eagles hits and taught glenn fry how to sing

[@powellhydrogen]

Best music ever. I remember the early years of the Eagles, I would hunt through the records looking for songs with J.D. Souther songwriting credits. Had no idea who he was or where he came from, and could never work out why he wasn't in the band. RIP J.D. Souther, legend.

[@HAV417]

73 years old listening to J D Souther Nov 2024. Wife and i love this song! Will miss you

[@samcmahan6515]

Listening once again on a Rainy Friday night April 19, 2024,,, I think some of the members of the Eagles are singing harmony on this-- awesome, he wrote a lot of songs for them!--sing on JD, still lovin’ it!❤️🌹

[@Willies-v2g]

Yes

[@jamesblunk7721]

Five members of the Eafles are singing and playing back ground on this record

[@ronaldlogan7983]

Love JD so much.. Souther, Hillman, Furay. Great group. JD Co wrote so.any songs

[@jimwheeler4482]

A warm soft evening with the faint golden glow of sunset fading. I am taken back to better times. Thanks for the memories.

[@oscarrosales4285]

just wonderful one of the song more pretty

[@peterdelestrez8880]

RIP. We lost another great singer/songwriter. 😢😢😢

[@jimduccilli1381]

JD's musical talents are incredible. He did songwriting for The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison and Bonnie Raitt to name a few. He also sang with Don Henley, Christopher Cross, Dan Fogelberg and James Taylor. I think he sounds a bit like Roy on this song.

[@ChristomirRackov]

He sounds A LOT like Roy, actually :P He was a big fan, and disciple, if we can call him that... And yet, funnily enough, this song here is a bigger favorite of mine that any one of Roy's songs :O

[@lynnlRDR-RDR2]

sure i hear it

[@codycriss6719]

He does sound like Roy, I bet a duet would be awesome

[@ChristomirRackov]

@Cody Criss, "would be"? You mean "would have been"... Roy is kinda dead, so it can't happen now. :(

[@danielstein5290]

hmmm old roy vocals :)

[@forplexforplex8831]

What some folks do not realise is that the songs and lyrics of JD Souther will be still around in 500 to 1,000 years and more🎉🎉🎉 RIP JD thanks for the music👍👍👍

[@barryware7497]

One of the mist beautiful sings ever written.. JD's voice fits perfectly..

[@shanecolliou7048]

A great song!

[@chasermalloy7406]

Yeah.. he wrote it of course so the sentiment would automatically be perfect when he sang it.

[@jamesrinaldi1856]

I'm with you

[@chrissandypiquiro7227]

@@shanecolliou7048 jlkjlljkjjk I'll

[@joelrains7387]

Listening to this takes me back to the good ole days of my life and music 🎶 was so great,still love it at 72 JD👍👍

[@davidburnley6933]

My god I love this song. It hurts my heart to know those days are gone.

[@ameirenterprises2669]

Memories rolling down my cheeks………… I’m 75 and that is very appropriate. Words can really stir your soul.

[@renatecyrulla8616]

May he Rest In Peace! He brought many beautiful moments to m heart . I’m 79 y young❤❤😢

[@rickullyot4091]

So much beautiful music from such a beautiful person .... I've admired him my entire life ... RIP JD

[@willclark2417]

Three minutes and fifty seconds of absolute bliss! Vocals, backing vocals, and the band all nailed it. OMG, I miss this kind of music.

[@TheBoomersdad]

Not gone from our memory.....

[@timothyhorner3152]

Eagle

[@seangel54]

Me, too!!!

[@juliashepherd5083]

Love this song

[@wardjohnson2812]

The back singers were the Eagles and Jackson Brown

[@lindabryan1659]

One of the most soulful songs ever recorded.

[@teamClermont]

Hearing J.D. Souther has just passed away at 78. R.I.P., thanks for the music and memories. -ditto :(

[@Jen-lz5cr]

My dad used to sing this to me when I was little and my parents had divorced.. When he died I played it at his funeral..I listen from time to time but tears me up😢 he always called me doll and jd says it in this song..ooh I just can't memories

[@carriesullivan1786]

So sorry about your dad sounds like he was a great guy.

[@Jen-lz5cr]

@@carriesullivan1786 thanks Carrie he was a character..

[@angelambedwell]

Oh!!! My daddy used to sing it to me when he and my mom divorced too. 😟

[@joejohnston3591]

Beautiful memories, peace!

[@darkatchatag1346]

Hugs

[@kerrypage5277]

I have literally just discovered this artist and song for the first time... Man, have I been missing out!!! What a voice and what a song!! I love it ❤️

[@icofcrpc]

Me, too! I found that he duet with James Taylor and recorded 'Her Town' , they make a perfect harmony. I love his voice ever since then.

[@kerrypage5277]

@@icofcrpc oh wow! And I'm seeing James Taylor in October of this year... One of the best ever know in the business.

[@paulaguilherme7624]

@@icofcrpc and he wrote many songs for The Eagles, "New Kid in Town", for example, and many others! 😊

[@FastSound23]

J D Souther is the King

[@เรนเจอร์-ส4ช]

Definitely, it always lovely beautiful ❤️😍

[@stephanieangeli6295]

😭💔 always one of my favorites- RIP JD , you will be deeply missed 💔

[@stanswida6641]

Great song! GREAT MEMORIES of time gone by! Thanks and RIP!

[@yagim908]

I'm 62. About 40 years ago, my girlfriend and I went to his concert in Tokyo. Now she is my wife.　Full of memories!

[@1kenwimer]

August 2024, just rediscovered this great song and I am mourning my wife’s passing last Sunday 💔💔💔

[@jamesblunk7721]

God bless you. Hang on to all the good memories.

[@Larry-hz2ol]

@@1kenwimer sorry for your lost brother hang in there it’s never any good time to lose a loved one 🙏🙏

[@terryvandevander8324]

sorry to hear that my condolences

[@EduArriola-i8d]

2 septiembre desde Peru beautiful song

[@carolineacasia5476]

❤❤❤

[@biglarry325]

His songwriting and backup vocals helped Linda Ronstadt do her best work in the 70’s. And the New Kid in Town and Heartache Tonight were Eagles classics.

[@tekopec383]

This song caught my attention as a kid and it really struck a chord with me as I got older. Now, it's a masterpiece of songwriting and sound I'll continue to cherish. Rest In Peace J.D. Souther, may your memory and your music be a blessing to all 🙏

[@TheNightListener1]

What a voice. Thank goodness for what you left behind. Godspeed.