John David Souther (album) explained

John David Souther
Type:studio
Artist:J.D. Souther
Cover:J.D. Souther - John David Souther.jpg
Released:1972
Genre:Country rock
Length:34:18
Label:Asylum
Producer:J.D. Souther, Fred Catero
Next Title:Black Rose
Next Year:1976

John David Souther is the self-titled debut album American singer-songwriter J.D. Souther, released in 1972. The song "How Long" was recorded by the Eagles for their 2007 album Long Road Out of Eden, from which it was released as a single. It was a Grammy award winner for them under the "Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" category. "Run Like a Thief" was covered by Bonnie Raitt on her album Home Plate.

Background

Souther was one of the first artists signed by David Geffen to Asylum records. Souther had previously collaborated with Glenn Frey in a folk duo called Longbranch Pennywhistle. Souther later joined with Chris Hillman and Richie Furay to form the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band after the release of his solo debut. They recorded two albums before he returned to his solo career.

Reception

In his retrospective review for Allmusic, critic Lindsay Planer wrote the album "bears the same earthy Southwestern textures that are inextricably linked to the roots of the country/rock subgenre.".

Track listing

All songs by J.D. Souther.

  1. "The Fast One" – 3:10
  2. "Run Like a Thief" – 3:15
  3. "Jesus in 3/4 Time" – 3:38
  4. "Kite Woman" – 3:06
  5. "Some People Call It Music" – 3:16
  6. "White Wing" – 4:21
  7. "It's the Same" – 3:32
  8. "How Long" – 3:22
  9. "Out to Sea" – 5:03
  10. "Lullaby" – 1:35

Personnel

Production

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