J. D. Souther (born John David Souther on 2 November 1945 in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Amarillo, Texas) is a singer-songwriter country rock singer and actor. He is probably best known for his songwriting abilities, especially in the field of country rock. He co-wrote some of the biggest hits for the Eagles, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town". Souther was greatly influenced by Texan Roy Orbison. Read more on Last.fm

When the world is ready to fall on your little shoulders, And when you’re feeling lonely and small, You need somebody there to hold you. You can call out my name…when you’re only lonely, Don’t you ever be ashamed, you’re only lonely, When you need somebody around on the nights that try you, (remember) i…