Natural History is an album by JD Souther, released in 2011. It includes new recordings of some of his best known songs, many most prominently recorded by other artists; "Best of My Love" and "New Kid in Town" by the Eagles, "Faithless Love" and "Prisoner in Disguise" by Linda Ronstadt. The arrangements are spare featuring acoustic guitar and piano.
Track listing All songs written by JD Souther, except where noted. "Go Ahead and Rain" – 3:29 "Faithless Love" – 4:07 "You're Only Lonely" – 4:07 "The Sad Cafe" (Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Souther) – 4:50 "Silver Blue" – 3:57 "New Kid in Town" (Henley, Frey, Souther) – 5:26 "I'll Take Care of You" – 2:25 "Little Victories" – 4:37 "Prisoner in Disguise" – 3:47 "Best of My Love" (Henley, Frey, Souther) – 4:34 "I'll Be Here at Closing Time" – 3:50 "How Long" - 3:27 (bonus track for Japan) "Heartache Tonight" - 3:45 (bonus track for Japan)
Personnel JD Souther – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar Chris Walters – piano John Hobbs – piano Bryan Sutton – acoustic and electric guitar Jim White – drums, percussion Viktor Krauss – upright bass Jerry Douglas – dobro Charlie McCoy – vibes Jeff Coffin – soprano and tenor saxophone Rod McGaha – trumpet John Jorgenson – clarinet, nylon string and electric guitar
Production notes Fred Mollin – producer Casey Wood, Dave Salley – engineer Kyle Lehning – mixer Alan Silverman – mastering
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