THE MOON JUST TURNED BLUE, written and performed by J. D. Souther, was used in the film "Urban Cowboy," (1980).

J. D. Souther has written several songs for films, and has also appeared as an actor in several films and TV series, usually under the name John David Souther.

Several songs that he wrote lyrics for have become hits for The Eagles, e.g. BEST OF MY LOVE, HEARTACHE TONIGHT, and NEW KID IN TOWN.