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JD Souther On Mountain Stage

October 29, 2015 • The hitmaking songwriter performs a selection of his own songs, plus a Cole Porter tune he sings with Nellie McKay.

JD Souther On Mountain Stage

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JD Souther On World Cafe

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September 17, 2015 • Best known for hits he wrote for The Eagles, Souther performs songs from his new album, Tenderness.

JD Souther On World Cafe

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J.D. Souther In Concert

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December 2, 2011 • The Grammy-nominated hitmaker goes back to his roots and performs jazzy material from his new album, Natural History.

J.D. Souther In Concert

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J.D. Souther: A 'Natural History' Of Songwriting

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Music Interviews

J.D. Souther: A 'Natural History' Of Songwriting

August 30, 2011 • The singer, who long worked with The Eagles, says there are no rules to crafting a great song.

J.D. Souther: A 'Natural History' Of Songwriting

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Beth Nielsen Chapman, JD Souther On Mountain Stage

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Beth Nielsen Chapman, JD Souther On Mountain Stage

February 19, 2010 • Two famed artists and hit songwriters each play from their recent solo releases. Nashville native Chapman's lastest release is a double-album inspired by Desmond Tutu; Southern California's Souther just returned to music after a 25 year hiatus.

Beth Nielsen Chapman in Concert on Mountain Stage - 05/01/2009

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World Cafe

J.D. Souther: Back In The Saddle

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February 10, 2009 • J.D. Souther has penned hits for some of the most famous voices in American country and rock. Now, the veteran rocker and songwriter returns with his first album in 25 years, If the World Was You.

J.D. Souther in Studio on World Cafe 2/10/09

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