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    • Nov 2, 1945
    Singer/songwriter J.D. Souther is born in Detroit, Michigan. Best known for his 1979 hit "You're Only Lonely," he also writes Glen Campbell's 1984 country hit "Faithless Love" and The Eagles' "Heartache Tonight," covered by Conway Twitty in 1983
    Nov 15, 1974
    Capitol releases Linda Ronstadt's album "Heart Like A Wheel." In addition to her hits "When Will I Be Loved" and "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)," it features her version of J.D. Souther's "Faithless Love," a future Glen Campbell hit
    Apr 17, 1975
    Brian Collins records J.D. Souther's "Faithless Love" at Nashville's Jack Clement Studios. The song becomes a country hit in 1984 for Glen Campbell
    Aug 27, 1977
    Jimmy Buffett marries for the second time, to Janie Slagsvol in Redstone, Colorado. Among the wedding guests: J.D. Souther, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Dan Fogelberg and journalist Hunter S. Thompson
    Aug 4, 1979
    Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt perform "Love Hurts" during a tribute concert to late Little Feat guitarist Lowell George at the Forum in Los Angeles. Also performing: Nicolette Larson, J.D. Souther, Eric Kaz, Jackson Browne and Michael McDonald
    Dec 21, 1979
    The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Chicago and J.D. Souther perform a benefit concert for Democratic presidential hopeful Jerry Brown at the San Diego Sports Arena
    Apr 25, 1980
    Asylum releases the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack. The two-disc album features Kenny Rogers, Mickey Gilley, Johnny Lee, Anne Murray, Jimmy Buffett, The Eagles, The Charlie Daniels Band, Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, Linda Ronstadt, Dan Fogelberg and J.D. Souther
    Jun 5, 1980
    The John Travolta movie "Urban Cowboy" premieres. It includes music by Kenny Rogers, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Anne Murray, The Eagles, The Charlie Daniels Band, Jimmy Buffett, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt and J.D. Souther
    Jul 14, 1980
    The "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack earns a gold album from the RIAA. It features Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers, The Eagles, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Linda Ronstadt, J.D. Souther, Jimmy Buffett, Joe Walsh, Bob Seger, Dan Fogelberg and The Charlie Daniels Band, among others
    Jul 24, 1980
    Ten days after it went gold, the "Urban Cowboy" soundtrack is certified platinum by the RIAA. The double album features Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers, The Eagles, Johnny Lee, Mickey Gilley, Linda Ronstadt & J.D. Souther, Jimmy Buffett and The Charlie Daniels Band, among others
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