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

Music video by J.D. Souther performing You're Only Lonely (audio). (C) 1979 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
#JDSouther #YoureOnlyLonely #Vevo

[@nyipauk7312]

I still Listening this song in 2024 May 26😢.Somebody else here??

[@myronaguinaldo2861]

Me too. 59yrs and still loving this song

[@evelyndunbar9364]

Yes, may 26, 2024

[@roseleafnyy]

Yes June 1, 2024

[@user-ry4ur2mu7p]

Yes, june 3, 2024

[@danasmith8269]

I'm here...If you're lonley (June 2, 2024)

[@dmorro24]

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

[@titoorellana7688]

Good Song...

[@user-cp9ye1si4m]

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.

[@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 😞

[@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

[@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.

[@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 "!

[@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❤️

[@user-vi9wg4nu4i]

are you AI?

[@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

[@user-bs1fx6vf3e]

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

[@user-bs1fx6vf3e]

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

[@user-dz4jj1tp8i]

dont we all from those days.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@user-lq5zm5fr4y]

❤

[@direfranchement]

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

[@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 💯

[@jimincairns]

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

[@sheiladerbyshire3129]

Wow great back up

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@rod9525]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!❤️🌹

[@user-cp9ye1si4m]

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

[@vickiepeden7654]

Listening in 2023, memories rolling down this 70 yr olds cheeks. Missing my youth.

[@mikespencer3518]

Sharing the misty. 62. Was 21 when this was on airplay.

[@dinahfarrington6310]

I'm listening in 2023 and I'm 70 years old, this is such a beautiful song and pulls at my heart strings. Oh the memories.

[@pamwilliams4883]

I'm here listening. 2-28-23 reliving memories, thanks for the company.

[@rebeccarowland2533]

Same here. If he hadn’t been true to himself, he would have been part of the Eagles. He and Glen Frey were roommates.

[@sandysmom100]

SORRY .

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@user-vy9yc7qp5o]

and Linda Rondstant

[@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

[@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!

[@user-hm4yc7dx9l]

Exactly

[@eskieman3948]

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

[@jenniferbayes3312]

My Dad turned me onto this song when I was a kid. Still listening in 2022 at 43. It never gets old. Sooooo beautiful!!! ❤

[@gloriawilde9461]

I agree Jennifer this is a timeless song performed by JD's angel voice.....soooo beautiful!!!

[@warrenlamb4970]

i came across this song a few months back and realised i knew i from 30+ years ago as a kid. what a voice!. Thanks JD. it's now in my favorites

[@charliemanning4296]

I can say this to you he knew music.

[@jenniferbayes3312]

@@charliemanning4296 Yes he did!!! He turned me onto all kinds of older music from classic rock to Bluegrass to motown. He also taught me to always be open to new music and to never be ashamed of the music I like. Probably the only good thing he ever did for me.

[@jessmarcou5970]

❤

[@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

[@Jerseymatt1865]

Here is to everybody listening on 4/18/2024 wishing you could go back, but most of us can't.

[@akm2743]

Makes me think of what Uncle Rico said in NAPOLEON DYNAMITE about finding your soulmate. I’m turning 49 this year, and he hasn’t shown up yet. Don’t think he’s gonna. 😔

[@herbertrichard614]

Yes, this charted while I was in high school , which was no picnic for me, but it carried possibility, which we never lose. Same time, "We are all moving toward the horizon."

[@herbertrichard614]

@@akm2743 You hang in there. I am 63, never married or even come close, but I like life. So I'll always have hope to meet someone. She doesn't need to be a soulmate, just a kindred spirit.

[@herbertrichard614]

@@Jerseymatt1865 Fair enough. I hear you man.

[@kerryprovost9920]

❤ 2024

[@gotangirl]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@johngrantham2532]

I'm 65 iv lived a good life but so miney times I wist to God I could go back home

[@donkovaleski6773]

Me too

[@user-sh1ki3qi4h]

I wish you could too. But there is no home for too many of us in the world.

[@johnbarroll1120]

The golden eagle. Without this guy, NO platinum albums for you know what band.

[@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 :-)

[@johnsoho2238]

3 Eagles and Jackson Browne sing backup vocals on this. Why am I so not surprised

[@llrice3711]

He wrote songs for the Eagles - one of my favorites...Heart of the Matter

[@johnsoho2238]

@@llrice3711 Don Henley and JD Souther wrote the lyrics set to music provided by guitar player Mike Campell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. You can search for the making of Heart of the Matter, it's worth your time.

[@marfelcha9504]

The Eagles vocals and Jackson Browne and J. D. Souther = TNT

[@blueticecho5690]

and don't forget Phil Everly...

[@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 🙏

[@jeanetterichey4502]

I fell in love with this song when it first came out and I still love it just as much today. Absolutely no one one can sing this heartbreaking song like JD can

[@andybenitez]

Hi Jeanette

[@mikespencer3518]

Must have been 1981. Heard it driving home at night. Yes a gem.

[@evie7845]

Find Jimmy Fortune on KZbin singing this!!!It will amaze you!!!

[@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...

[@MrBhart2408]

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

[@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👍👍

[@sissywimpypanzyboy]

43 yr old here. Before my time but I gotta say they don’t make music like this anymore. This song has depth. Love JD’s voice. All the best Josh

[@edwardsmith7049]

This GREAT song may have come out before you were born, But GOOD music is truly Timeless. I'm 61 now and I love all type's of music from the 50's on up , THE 70'S was truly the best years musically. If you only listen to music made in your generation, you will miss out on a lot of good music. This has been a favorite from day #1. Another good one ( Sharing the night together by DR.HOOK ) look it up.

[@bethblakeman8170]

Out of all the comments I've read, it is yours that says what I feel about JD Souther. He has DEPTH.

[@user-bs1fx6vf3e]

I am 74 years old I miss the old days…

[@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

[@chyzahedulalamfarhan3607]

Yeah it really does

[@michaeldelaney45]

I consider this song as one of the greatest love songs ever written

[@theodoreritola7641]

FROM May of 1979

[@naudianeels1328]

I agree. It's absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@ameirenterprises2669]

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

[@alanlamm5904]

This is the most perfect song I have ever heard.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Loved this song back then and now. Still listening. Missing my husband but he was the one and only. No replacement for him❤️😥

[@sandisstorytimelemoi8508]

I’m so sorry for your loss. There is no replacement ❤️❤️❤️

[@deeking3683]

So very sorry for the loss of your one true love.

[@ggbythesea9231]

🕯

[@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

[@Roaddawg240]

I've always loved this song, it's a true classic

[@ruthmann9936]

Hands down my favorite JD tune. What a creative talent.

[@courtneydillon3508]

Look for “Hearts Against the Wind”. ❤

[@lebleubayou]

Everything about the song is just totally perfect.❤

[@rhonda37110]

This song brings back a flood of memories.. I always have a tear in my eyes when it comes on.. I don’t think you ever get over a headache, you just learn to not think about it, til that song, smell, or place, brings back that feeling.. LOVE this song and JD.. Perfection on all levels then and all these years later..

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@christophercoles4401]

The memories come rushing back when this song comes on. J.D. Souther created a timeless classic.

[@kellysmith8845]

So true

[@speedviper47]

What a great voice. I could listen to him sing all night long.

[@cynthiaeubanks4928]

This song is great

[@gretchengoulet9778]

I listen to him everyday

[@Terrysoddy]

I could too. Such a beautiful voice

[@MsPoetsAngel]

I will always keep music like this around me till the end of my life. I can't see anyone not liking music like this. Either way I do.

[@andreaaidone1550]

Don't ever get rid of your albums! We were so lucky

[@patbuss2052]

Simply a beautiful song that pulls on the heart strings..loved this back then love it now.. he's got a beautiful voice ❤

[@francisbianchi5002]

Incredible performance, melody and lyrics...perfection.

[@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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[@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

[@satinbeesade1654]

I remember having the 45 record as a teen. I would play this song over and over again. ❤ Great song 🎵 ❤ 🎶🎵

[@mattman3495]

Just found 1 for my jukebox, it's timeless.

[@rmick5173]

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

[@michaelcurtis8277]

I sing along with JD everyday. What a great song !!! At 65 that high note is a little ragged Doesn’t stop me !! Love every second of this one. Thanks JD !! Love ya man !!

[@patstiff]

This song warms the soul, always has and always will!

[@aleidagarza709]

Doesn't get any better than this !!! Love it🙏🙏

[@davidjarvis8501]

Turning 57 today and have this masterpiece on loop all day.and its never gettin old.

[@gloriawilde9461]

Have loved JD for so long...the voice of angels for this song...at 70 years old it never gets old for me!

[@gilfavor1river]

47,850 people have listened to this song, there should be millions and millions, its one of the best songs ever written, just simple and perfect.

[@edenblack2290]

Perfection is rare...!

[@chambeet]

It definitely is a perfectly constructed pop song. Adore it.

[@deanmary1969]

There are other post that have more likes this just doest pop up as much ...ol man way down in TX....jd ...love lovw his Music and all he wrote for Linda Ronstadt

[@juleswins3]

1.4 million now. Give it time...

[@jessiejameslow8906]

Updated Jan 2020 - 2.3m viewers

[@plumerjr]

One of the most wonderful songs ever written.

[@user-xi3hh5rn2q]

私が、この曲を最初に聞いたのは20代でした。現在、64歳の男性です。 独身時代の懐かしい思い出も蘇ります。

[@williambrown397]

Everyone feels lonely sometimes. And feeling lonely doesn't mean you're a loser and it doesn't mean you're weak. It just means you're human. 🏁

[@user-hv4lb1qw4x]

❤❤

[@greg2lachs]

This great song is a perfect tribute to the style of the great Roy Orbison. JD Souther does a great job with this song. 40+ years later, I still like it very much.

[@elvispresleyandroyorbisonf6669]

love your opinion

[@janetbrown4190]

I'm one of Elvis' biggest fans. I loved Roy and Johnny Rivers too.. But to me JD owned this one.

[@robertwise5432]

J D released this song in 1979 but wrote it several years earlier

[@joenoriegadelaportilla1507]

@@janetbrown4190 Its beautiful song in all voices

[@moirataylor5503]

Still loving this song, one of the best songs ever recorded 🙌❤

[@teresamitchell8733]

HEART ❤️ SHAKING BEAUTIFUL

[@alfredochavez7777]

Great song 😢😢😢 I cry every time I hear it I’m 57 guess I long so much for the past everything was calm not like today 😢

[@sandylipsius1714]

I absolutely love this song and have never understood why it wasn't recognized as it should have been 🤷

[@theoriginaldashriprock]

I was in high school and was too ashamed to let anybody know that I love this song. It simply wasn't what kids were into in those days. But I really loved that song! Such memories.

[@spiderlegs50]

I love your name !!!! I believe you and I have something in common,,The Beverly Hillbillies. 😉

[@rft2001]

I love your name also. The Beverly Hillbillies is one of the greatest shows of all time. I love this song as well. I didn't tell the other guys that I loved it either. I always listened to soft rock along with the heavy rock.

[@patmelton43]

I am a lifelong lover of music and I always loved songs even as a kid.

[@GreenGiant873]

​@@patmelton43Same here

[@merlin8537]

Great interpretation and arrangement of a great song, brilliantly produced. Souther's voice still touches my heart, all these decades later.

[@petersonrocha7408]

Concordo com vc amigo Que Deus te abençoe Um abraço de um amigo aqui do Brasil E VC é de onde???

[@careybryant4587]

I don't really know what you mean by great "interpritation" as this was an original from a truly gifted singer/songwriter.

[@kathyhelinski1518]

Where'd you get my playlist?

[@juaniramirez4401]

I was at IHOP last week with family and friends and this song came on. It was so loud in there (spring break) and all I could really hear was the music and a few words here and there. But I became obsessed! It took me about 30 minutes, searching with 4 key words...but I found it!!! Good grief, how the heck did I let this beautiful song, that I loved as a teen, escape me for so long??? It's on my playlist now, getting the airtime it deserves. I'm lovin' cruising Seawall Blvd, windows down, playing this song!! Island life🏝💙

[@billerwin3482]

Never tire of this goose bump raiser of a song by JD.

[@slappymago]

Sublime, just a masterpiece. A perfect blend of words and melody.. All in an extremely simple package.

[@ropatevaro1955]

I found myself humming this tune at work this morning and I was trying to make out the song for it was a song my dad and I used to listen to during long drives when I was about 5 or 6 years old .... I'm 28 now and my dad passed away after my 22nd birthday and the only lyrics I can make out from this beautiful song was "when you're lonely lonely" 😂i tried looking for it and typed "lonely lonely" on KZbin and it led me here ... I'm glad I found JD Souther " You're only lonely" ❤️❤️❤️

[@jimlloyd6744]

good memories are the best

[@cassandralee00]

Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@genehoward6101]

I've always loved this song and I'm 72. However it took on a different meaning after having 4 daughters. They can always call on me when they're sad and lonely. I remember their tiny shoulders.

[@genehoward6101]

Plus they call often.

[@MrTrashcan1]

One of my all-time favorites.

[@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

[@user-rg9hk9qn3m]

Definitely, it always lovely beautiful ❤️😍

[@garokachadourian1413]

JD's song in 1979 "you're only lonely" was a huge hit right out of the gate with no question. You have a serious problem if you have a problem with it. Rock on JD.

[@jocepouw3851]

Garo Kachadourian flatteus

[@sharondamadison7888]

Garo Kachadourian yes indeed remember it well..

[@race2run]

yea I was young back then. had a lot of dreams. this was and still is a great song. now im old as dirt with no more dreams. life strange??

[@thepinkyprincesspoetc.a.5767]

Graduation in 1979 from High School......Loved it then...more now......

[@robertmumblo6542]

love this song!

[@seanhonu]

Hurts just like a heartbreak that will never heal, and will haunt your soul forever...falling in love Sucks!

[@brendabates1418]

Did you know that looks like Jesus? Few months back. He was wearing black tea shirt leather belt jeans barefoot. Sitting on white rock. Valley below big church sang amazing grace. He turned the war over to God. He was finished. Hair was shoulder length. Is that a coincidence? Just wondering. That song is righteous. Ty so much it brings me close to Heaven.

[@johnb5964]

Jesus never had long hair… Read your bible maam… Seek ye the truth. J Australia

[@JuneLynn]

Just a wonderful classic by this fine singer....for all the lonely folks like me out there somewhere 💜

[@taniaharvey8294]

I miss my husband my soulmate I’m so lonely without you sweetheart so Martin until we meet again love always xx

[@LadyTinaMarie1]

Amen.

[@romaking6713]

I must have dumped a fortune into the jukebox listening to this.

[@coffeeicecream1]

You rule!!!!! This is so magnificent!!!!!!!! Thanks friend.

[@rde01]

Great music in another place and time

[@ralphgutierrez4476]

Beautiful love song!!

[@dereksanderson5765]

money well spent

[@karenreardon5398]

Yeah Roma! I burned out Two 45's and needed a new needle in my record player cuz of this one! 😆

[@larrythompson7282]

75 MEMORIES ON THE DANCE FLOOR MET MY WIFE ON THE FLOOR GREAT TIMES GREAT MUSIC 🙂

[@Rugtowelbowl]

I WISH I COULD SNAP MY FINGER AND GO BACK TO THE 70S WOW MISS IT SO MUCH❤

[@scotts6698]

the 70's were certainly a different time

[@rockdog2584]

Is it just me or does this sound like something that Roy Orbison would have made a massive hit out of?

[@brendamilloy2557]

Yes!

[@denisgs9457]

I agree totally

[@SorenKk]

That's quite a compliment & i think yer correct well said

[@robertajustice2640]

@@SorenKk He did

[@kathyhanes9842]

Or the Eagles but this one was his

[@phoebefugate4757]

This guy sure can sing if you don't like this song you have a big problem ,When you're only lonely ,JD Souther ,so Beautiful ,

[@jonsebastian95]

Those who don't like must already be dead

[@unamckillen7125]

@@jonsebastian95 Sadly its the other way round. Those who like are getting close to death.

[@phoebefugate4757]

@@jonsebastian95 how right you are , Totally Beautiful ,when you're only lonely

[@phoebefugate4757]

@@unamckillen7125 how right you are ,love this song ,

[@amusicalheart7]

Music like this is no longer made or if it is it sure isn’t on the radio. This is a big reason why I despise the current music industry.

[@IvanHerrera-xt8yd]

Marzo del 2024 y con 63 años escuchando está gran canción de una época mejor donde la música también era mejor. Se extrañan canciones como esta.

[@reneldamarler3877]

This song is awesome even in 2019

[@dehoedisc7247]

You got that right, for sure, maybe beyond

[@Darrigrande]

Meeeee! Great memories of 1980!

[@austinteutsch]

As close to Roy Orbison as anyone will ever get.

[@cur8239]

It is a forgotten classic

[@cur8239]

It is a classic