J D Souther, one of the most prolific and best songwriters, died peacefully at his home in New Mexico. He was 78. While he had some success as a solo artist, he was best known for writing or co-writing so many hit songs for other artists. Some of those songs include: “Best of My Love’, James Dean”, Heartache Tonight”, “New Kid in Town”, You’re Only Lonely”, “Victim of Love”, and “Her Town Too”. He was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2013.