J. D. Souther-Border Town-the Very Best of (2007-VBR)

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-=AMG Review=- by Jeff Tamarkin



J.D. (for John David) Souther was never a front-runner during the peak of the L.A. singer/songwriter boom of the '70s and '80s, but he was never far from those who were. His songwriting for one-time lover Linda Ronstadt and for the Eagles, which evolved out of Ronstadt's backing band, provided them both with some fine material (including the Eagles' "Heartache Tonight," "Best of My Love," and "New Kid in Town"), and as one-third of the underrated Souther-Hillman-Furay Band with ex-Poco frontman Richie Furay and original Byrds member Chris Hillman, he was briefly in the spotlight as a performer. Souther also recorded four solo albums, two of which charted but didn't really establish him as a major force, but until now his representation on CD has been slim. This British compilation draws from all four of those solos and Souther-Hillman-Furay, and reveals Souther to be a smart craftsman of up-tempo country-rock and ballads. "If You Have Crying Eyes," a duet with Ronstadt, is typical, driven by a shimmering acoustic guitar, Souther's plaintive lead vocals, the pair's close harmonies, and tight backing from an orchestra's worth of support musicians. The title track, by the SHF band, is a spirited tune from 1974 filled out by pedal steel guitar and Joe Lala's crisp percussion, and "You're Only Lonely," Souther's best known solo song, pays a respectful tribute to his fellow Texan Roy Orbison without really mimicking him.



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2007 compilation from the ground-breaking singer/songwriter who helped create the Country Rock sound as well as had a hand in the Laurel Canyon Soft Rock scene as well. Co-writing Eagles hit singles and forming Souther Hillman Furay with former members of The Byrds and Poco may have put his name in lights, but his oft-overlooked solo career is what is chiefly on display on this excellent collection. 19 tracks including two with Hillman and Furay and two with long-time friend and supporter Linda Ronstadt. Salvo.



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ARTiST..[ J. D. Souther

TiTLE...[ Border Town The Very Best Of

GENRE...[ Rock GRABBER.[ EAC

LABEL...[ union square music ENCODER.[ Lame 3.97

YEAR....[ 2007 QUALiTY.[ avg. 183kbps

SOURCE..[ CDDA MODE....[ Joint-Stereo

PLAYTIME[ 71:27 min REL.DATE[ 12.23.2007

TRACKS..[ 18 RiPPER..[ TEAM OMA

SiZE....[ 96,8 MB SUPPLiER[ TEAM OMA



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NR. TRACK. TiME.

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01 White Wing 04:22

02 How Long 03:25

03 The Fast One 03:12

04 Jesus In 3/4 Time 03:42

05 Pretty Goodbyes 03:44

06 Border Town 03:53

07 Somebody Must Be Wrong 03:51

08 Trouble In Paradise 05:06

09 Faithless Love 03:33

10 Black Rose 03:56

11 If You Have Crying Eyes 05:05

12 Silver Blue 04:14

13 You're Only Lonely 03:46

14 Til The Bars Burn Down 04:43

15 Say You Will 02:51

16 Go Ahead And Rain 03:31

17 I'll Take Care Of You 02:34

18 All I Want 05:59

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TOTAL: 71:27

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