Bobby Sherman

It was at this time that Sherman focused more on his personal life, and he eventually left the public spotlight. 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. In 1972, his first son was born, with another son following in 1974. 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. However, both the hit single and the television series landed a number of cover stories on teenage magazines such as Tiger Beat. He also wrote songs for Linda Ronstadt. The show was up against All in the Family on Saturday nights and due to the tough competition, the show was canceled after just thirteen episodes. 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".

In 1971, after a high-rated appearance on The Partridge Family, he was given his own show on ABC, called Getting Together. In the mid 1970s, Souther formed the "Souther Hillman Furay Band" with Chris Hillman and Richie Furay. In 1969, his first hit single, Little Woman, became enormously popular, eventually peaking at #3 on the Billboard charts and effectively cementing his status as a performer popular with teenage girls. Souther was greatly influenced by fellow Texan, Roy Orbison, whose sound he tried to emulate. For many years, he tried to record singles and break out into the music business, but he did not have much luck until he earned a role on the television series Here Come the Brides. 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 series is considered by many to be his "discovery" by the entertainment world. J.D.