How Long (J. D. Souther song)
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"How Long" is the title of a song, recorded and written in 1972, by rock music
artist J. D. Souther
. The song was included on his 1972 album John David Souther
but not released as a single.
The Eagles, who were friends and collaborators with Souther, frequently performed "How Long" in concert during the early and mid-Seventies. In 2007, the band covered the song for their album Long Road Out of Eden
, the group's first full studio album since 1979. A year later, their version of the song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
, the band's first Grammy since 1979.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
artist J. D. Souther
J. D. Souther
John David Souther is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He has written and co-written numerous hits songs recorded by artists such as Linda Ronstadt and Glenn Frey of the Eagles.-Singing career:...
. The song was included on his 1972 album John David Souther
John David Souther (album)
John David Souther is the self-titled debut album by American singer-songwriter J.D. Souther, released in 1972 . The song "How Long" was recorded in 2007 by the Eagles on their album Long Road Out of Eden, from which it was released as a single.Souther joined with Chris Hillman and Richie Furay to...
but not released as a single.
The Eagles, who were friends and collaborators with Souther, frequently performed "How Long" in concert during the early and mid-Seventies. In 2007, the band covered the song for their album Long Road Out of Eden
Long Road Out of Eden
Long Road Out of Eden is the seventh studio album by American rock band Eagles, released in 2007 on Lost Highway Records. Nearly six years in production, Long Road Out of Eden is the first studio album from the Eagles since 1979's The Long Run, and along with the four original tracks on 1994 Hell...
, the group's first full studio album since 1979. A year later, their version of the song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
The Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal was awarded from 1970 to 2011. The award has had several minor name changes:*In 1970 the award was known as Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group...
, the band's first Grammy since 1979.
Peak positions
| Chart (2007-2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 23 |
| U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 38 |
| Canadian Hot 100 | 76 |
| UK Singles Chart | 110 |