John David Souther (born November 2, 1945), commonly abbreviated as JD Souther, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He has written and co-written numerous hit songs recorded by artists such as Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles.
John David Souther is the self-titled debut album by American singer-songwriter J.D. Souther, released in 1972.
John David Souther was among the first artists signed to David Geffen's Asylum Records imprint, joining the likes of other SoCal talents Judee Sill, Jackson Browne, David Blue, and the Eagles. Souther's on-again/off-again collaborations with fellow Detroit, MI native Glenn Frey began when the pair formed a folk duo called the Longbranch Pennywhistle. Their sole outing is definitely worth finding as it boasted contributions from the likes of James Burton (guitar), Ry Cooder (guitar), Doug Kershaw (fiddle), Jim Gordon (drums), Larry Knechtel (keyboards), and Joe Osborn (bass). For Souther's 1972 debut, the singer/songwriter enlists the aid of not only his one-time partner Frey, but also a few other notable names consisting of Ned Doheny (guitar), Gib Guilbeau (fiddle), former Things to Come member Bryan Garofalo (bass), and soon-to-be-session musician extraordinaire Gary Mallaber (drums).
John David Souther (1972) bears the same earthy Southwestern textures that are inextricably linked to the roots of the country/rock subgenre. "The Fast One" commences with a midtempo rocker that bears the sonic stamp of Guilbeau's unmistakable fiddling. "Run Like a Thief" follows with a prime example of Souther's often underrated lyrical capacity.
He draws upon sacred themes during "Jesus in 3/4 Time" with a feel that isn't too far removed from the Gram Parsons-era Byrds. "Kite Woman" is a love song for codependents, reiterating an understated craftsmanship within Souther's wordplay as he reflects on one whose "got you strung-out somewhere down the line." "Some People Call It Music" is marked by some superlative string work from Souther and Doheny, with the former's harmonies practically predicting the compact, rural vocals that the Eagles would adopt in fairly short order. Joel Tepp (harmonica) -- whose recent résumé listed a guest shot on Crazy Horse's Loose -- provides a few greasy harp licks to the blues-fuelled "White Wing." The palpable loneliness of "It's the Same" and the concluding "Lullaby" are countered by the rocker "How Long."
Track listing
01. "The Fast One" - 3:10
02. "Run Like a Thief" - 3:15
03. "Jesus in 3/4 Time" - 3:38
04. "Kite Woman" - 3:06
05. "Some People Call It Music" - 3:16
06. "White Wing" - 4:21
07. "It's the Same" - 3:32
08. "How Long" - 3:22
09. "Out to Sea" - 5:03
10. "Lullaby" - 1:35
Bonus Tracks
11. "Kite Woman" (Alternate Version) - 3:19
12. "Jesus In 3/4 Time" (Demo) - 4:27
13. "Fast One" (Demo) - 3:04
14. "Run Like A Thief" (Demo) - 3:18
15. "How Long" (Demo) - 3:32
16. "One In The Middle" (Demo) - 3:18
17. "Silver Blue" (Demo) - 3:53
All songs written-by J.D. Souther.
Credits
J.D. Souther - guitar, piano, vocals
John Barbata - drums
Michael Bowden - bass
Fred Catero - guitar
Ned Doheny - guitar
Glenn Frey - guitar, piano, backing vocals
Bryan Garofalo - bass
Gib Guilbeau - fiddle, violin
David Jackson - bass, piano, keyboards
Gary Mallaber - drums, keyboards
Mickey McGee - drums
Wayne Perkins - guitar, slide guitar
Joel Tepp - bass, harp
Production
Producers: J.D. Souther, Fred Catero
Engineer: Fred Catero
Art direction: Anthony Hudson
Design: Anthony Hudson
Photography: Frank Laffitte
Notes
2015 Remastered W/ 7 previously unissued bonus tracks, expanded artwork and liner notes
Digipak
Genre: Country Rock
Length - 59:09
© 1972
Label - Asylum Records
John David Souther was among the first artists signed to David Geffen's Asylum Records imprint, joining the likes of other SoCal talents Judee Sill, Jackson Browne, David Blue, and the Eagles. Souther's on-again/off-again collaborations with fellow Detroit, MI native Glenn Frey began when the pair formed a folk duo called the Longbranch Pennywhistle. Their sole outing is definitely worth finding as it boasted contributions from the likes of James Burton (guitar), Ry Cooder (guitar), Doug Kershaw (fiddle), Jim Gordon (drums), Larry Knechtel (keyboards), and Joe Osborn (bass). For Souther's 1972 debut, the singer/songwriter enlists the aid of not only his one-time partner Frey, but also a few other notable names consisting of Ned Doheny (guitar), Gib Guilbeau (fiddle), former Things to Come member Bryan Garofalo (bass), and soon-to-be-session musician extraordinaire Gary Mallaber (drums).
John David Souther (1972) bears the same earthy Southwestern textures that are inextricably linked to the roots of the country/rock subgenre. "The Fast One" commences with a midtempo rocker that bears the sonic stamp of Guilbeau's unmistakable fiddling. "Run Like a Thief" follows with a prime example of Souther's often underrated lyrical capacity.
He draws upon sacred themes during "Jesus in 3/4 Time" with a feel that isn't too far removed from the Gram Parsons-era Byrds. "Kite Woman" is a love song for codependents, reiterating an understated craftsmanship within Souther's wordplay as he reflects on one whose "got you strung-out somewhere down the line." "Some People Call It Music" is marked by some superlative string work from Souther and Doheny, with the former's harmonies practically predicting the compact, rural vocals that the Eagles would adopt in fairly short order. Joel Tepp (harmonica) -- whose recent résumé listed a guest shot on Crazy Horse's Loose -- provides a few greasy harp licks to the blues-fuelled "White Wing." The palpable loneliness of "It's the Same" and the concluding "Lullaby" are countered by the rocker "How Long."
Track listing
01. "The Fast One" - 3:10
02. "Run Like a Thief" - 3:15
03. "Jesus in 3/4 Time" - 3:38
04. "Kite Woman" - 3:06
05. "Some People Call It Music" - 3:16
06. "White Wing" - 4:21
07. "It's the Same" - 3:32
08. "How Long" - 3:22
09. "Out to Sea" - 5:03
10. "Lullaby" - 1:35
Bonus Tracks
11. "Kite Woman" (Alternate Version) - 3:19
12. "Jesus In 3/4 Time" (Demo) - 4:27
13. "Fast One" (Demo) - 3:04
14. "Run Like A Thief" (Demo) - 3:18
15. "How Long" (Demo) - 3:32
16. "One In The Middle" (Demo) - 3:18
17. "Silver Blue" (Demo) - 3:53
All songs written-by J.D. Souther.
Credits
J.D. Souther - guitar, piano, vocals
John Barbata - drums
Michael Bowden - bass
Fred Catero - guitar
Ned Doheny - guitar
Glenn Frey - guitar, piano, backing vocals
Bryan Garofalo - bass
Gib Guilbeau - fiddle, violin
David Jackson - bass, piano, keyboards
Gary Mallaber - drums, keyboards
Mickey McGee - drums
Wayne Perkins - guitar, slide guitar
Joel Tepp - bass, harp
Production
Producers: J.D. Souther, Fred Catero
Engineer: Fred Catero
Art direction: Anthony Hudson
Design: Anthony Hudson
Photography: Frank Laffitte
Notes
2015 Remastered W/ 7 previously unissued bonus tracks, expanded artwork and liner notes
Digipak
Genre: Country Rock
Length - 59:09
© 1972
Label - Asylum Records
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