This signed sheet music is for Heartache Tonight by the Eagles, autographed by celebrated songwriter J.D. Souther. Released in 1979 on the album The Long Run, Heartache Tonight was one of the Eagles’ last great chart-topping hits of the 1970s. Written by J.D. Souther, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bob Seger, the track is a rollicking, bluesy rocker that showcases the band’s ability to blend tight harmonies with raw, driving energy. Seger contributed to the lyrics and famously encouraged the group to keep pushing the song’s anthemic chorus. With Henley’s fiery lead vocals and the Eagles’ trademark harmonies, the single hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1980. J.D. Souther (born 1945) was a vital creative partner for the Eagles, co-writing some of their most enduring songs, including Best of My Love, New Kid in Town, and Heartache Tonight. A cornerstone of the Southern California music scene, Souther also wrote and recorded hits for Linda Ronstadt and enjoyed his own solo success with tracks like You’re Only Lonely. His songwriting blends pop craftsmanship with emotional depth, making him one of the defining voices of 1970s soft rock. In recognition of his contributions, Souther was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013. Owning this signed sheet music for Heartache Tonight is more than a collectible—it’s a piece of Eagles history tied to one of their most exuberant, Grammy-winning songs and to the pen of J.D. Souther, one of the great craftsmen of the California rock sound. For fans of the Eagles, admirers of Souther’s songwriting, and collectors of classic rock memorabilia, this artifact captures the spirit of a song that continues to light up arenas and radio waves alike.

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