How Long (J. D. Souther Song)
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"How Long" is a song by American singer-songwriter JD Souther. Written in 1971 it was originally recorded by Souther for his 1972 debut solo album, '' John David Souther''. It was given a limited release as a promotional 7-inch 45 rpm single in 1972 with Souther's "The Fast One" on the B-side. The
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, longtime friends and collaborators with Souther, frequently performed "How Long" in concert during the early and mid-1970s. In 2007, the band covered the song for their album ''
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'', the group's first full studio album since 1979. A year later, their version of the song won the
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. It was the band's first Grammy since 1979.


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* 1972 songs 2007 singles Eagles (band) songs JD Souther songs Songs written by JD Souther Lost Highway Records singles Song recordings produced by Bill Szymczyk {{2000s-rock-song-stub