This page will contain external links about J.D. Souther, as they become available.J.D. SoutherJ.D. Souther, born John David Souther on November 3, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Amarillo, Texas, is a singer-songwriter and country rock singer. Souther was greatly influenced by fellow Texan, Roy Orbison, whose sound he tried to emulate. In the mid 1970s, Souther formed the "Souther Hillman Furay Band" with Chris Hillman and Richie Furay. He is probably best known in his songwriting capacity, having co-written some of the biggest hits for The Eagles, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love" and "Heartache Tonight". He also wrote songs for Linda Ronstadt. His biggest hit as a solo artist was his 1979 Orbison-like song "You're Only Lonely" from the album of the same name, which reached the top 10 of the Billboard charts. A collaboration with James Taylor ("Her Town Too") from Taylor's Dad Loves His Work album, reached number 11 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. Discography
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A collaboration with James Taylor ("Her Town Too") from Taylor's Dad Loves His Work album, reached number 11 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. There has also been mention of a probable chance that SWV will band together once again to record a reunion album, which has been slated to come out sometime in 2004. His biggest hit as a solo artist was his 1979 Orbison-like song "You're Only Lonely" from the album of the same name, which reached the top 10 of the Billboard charts. The latest news regarding SWV is that Johnson has married a football player recently. He also wrote songs for Linda Ronstadt. Her solo debut, Hot Coko, came out in 1999. He is probably best known in his songwriting capacity, having co-written some of the biggest hits for The Eagles, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love" and "Heartache Tonight". SWV disbanded in 1998 and Gamble moved on to continue with a solo career. In the mid 1970s, Souther formed the "Souther Hillman Furay Band" with Chris Hillman and Richie Furay. Two years later, their previous successes were recalled on their Greatest Hits compilation. Souther was greatly influenced by fellow Texan, Roy Orbison, whose sound he tried to emulate. Diddy" Combs. Souther, born John David Souther on November 3, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Amarillo, Texas, is a singer-songwriter and country rock singer. The album was followed by Release Some Tension in 1997, which features a bevy of rappers guest appearing including Lil' Kim, Missy Elliott, and Sean "P. J.D. The trio returned in 1996 with their second album, A New Beginning, and had a No. 1 R&B hit again with the song "You're The One". Home by Dawn (2002). In the summer of 1995, they made a guest appearance on Blackstreet's Top 40 hit "Tonight's the Night", lending their vocal harmonies. Home by Dawn (1984). The remix album, SWV: The Remixes, was unleashed the same year and went gold by the end of the year. You're Only Lonely (1979). In the spring of 1994, SWV contributed the old school radio version of "Anything", featuring Wu-Tang Clan to the soundtrack of the movie Above the Rim, which became another hit single. Black Rose (1976). Those singles did very well throughout 1993. John David Souther (1972). One other Top Ten R&B hit from It's About Time is "Always on My Mind". 2 hit on the Pop chart. 1 on the Pop chart as well and "Right Here/Human Nature" became a No. "Weak" was No. The two singles were followed by a couple of first place singles in a row, "Weak" and "Right Here/Human Nature" (a remix of their first single featuring samples of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature"). 2 hit "I'm So Into You" was what caused them to become a commercial force among urban fans. It came in 13th place on the R&B chart that year, but the No. Their first single, "Right Here", came out in the autumn of 1992. SWV's series of Top Ten R&B hits made them one of the most successful and most popular urban R&B groups of the 1990s. He was one of the main producers responsible for making the finishing touches on their debut album released in 1992, It's About Time, which went platinum within its first year of release. Teddy Riley took notice of a demo tape the threesome had set up. SWV, also known as Sisters With Voices, is a new jill swing trio from New York that formed as three school friends in 1990: Cheryl "Coko" Gamble, Tamara "Taj" Johnson, and Leanne "Lelee" Lyons. All three girls began getting their singing experience in church when they were little, which is where they learned how to harmonize. |