You're Only Lonely
JD Souther
1980
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About J.D. Souther
Song-specific inspiration or recording background is not established for this entry. This sourced artist profile provides career context.
J.D. Souther developed his songwriting in the Los Angeles music community around the Troubadour. His partnership with Glenn Frey included Longbranch/Pennywhistle, while Eagles and Linda Ronstadt recorded his songs. His own catalog includes Black Rose and You're Only Lonely. Later work with a small group of jazz musicians on If the World Was You reflected another side of his musical interests.
Artist background sources
J.D. Souther - official biography
Official biography read for Troubadour community, Glenn Frey and Longbranch/Pennywhistle, Eagles/Ronstadt songwriting connections, Black Rose, You're Only Lonely and jazz-oriented If the World Was You. Omit internally suspect early album years and all exact first-release assertions. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
Retained annual-list context
You're Only Lonely by JD Souther appears at number 57 in the reviewed U.S. year-end table for 1980. No reliable song-specific account of its inspiration was established in this review.
Annual-list context only; songwriting inspiration remains unestablished
Billboard year-end 1980 table (Wikipedia transcription)
Secondary chart transcription reviewed for title, artist and annual association. Not proof of release date, genre or inspiration.
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Billboard year-end 1980 table (Wikipedia transcription)
Secondary chart transcription reviewed for title, artist and annual association. Not proof of release date, genre or inspiration.
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