J. D. Souther Returns With Tenderness

Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, iconic musician and actor JD Souther has released his new album Tenderness. Souther is best known penning countless hits for the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, James Taylor, Don Henley, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Brooks and Dunn and others; while establishing a cult following as a performer with the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band and as a solo artist.

“Now there are many ways to listen to music, and my intention is, as always, that each song tell its own story,” says Souther.  “However, Tenderness is designed as a set.  I invite you to enjoy it this way.”

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Souther’s Tenderness continues the new path in sound and style that he has forged since his return to recording in 2008; but at the same time, the album is unlike anything he has previously recorded.  Joining Souther on guitar and vocals are longtime collaborators pianist Chris Walters and saxophonist Jeff Coffin; as well as new friends, vocalist Lizz Wright and trumpet master Till Brönner. Jazz piano legend and recent Grammy Award winner Billy Childs is on board as well; he also has arranged the strings on half the album’s tracks.

On Tenderness, Souther balances his pop and jazz sensibilities paying particular homage to his earliest influences, the geniuses of the 20^th Century Great American Songbook, while maintaining the signature qualities that have made him one of the true contemporary giants of American song. As an actor, he has appeared in the TV Shows Thirtysomething and Nashville, among others. A passionate animal lover and advocate, JD is also involved with Best Friends Animal Society.

Track listing:

1. Come What May
2. Something in the Dark
3. This House
4. Let’s Take a Walk
5. Dance Real Slow
6. Show Me What You Mean
7. Horses in Blue
8. Need Somebody
9. Downtown (Before the War)

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