How Long (J. D. Souther song)

"How Long" is an anti-war protest song by American singer-songwriter J. D. Souther. Written in 1971 as a reaction against the Vietnam War, it was originally recorded by Souther for his 1972 debut solo album, John David Souther.^[2] 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.^[3]

The Eagles, 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 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. It was the band's first Grammy since 1979.^[4]

Peak positions

Chart (2007–08)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[5]	76
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)	110
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)^[6]	1
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)^[7]	7
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[8]	23
US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)	38

References

↑ "The Eagles, 'Long Road Out of Eden'". Billboard. October 29, 2007.
↑ Reno, Jamie (December 2008). "Souther Rises Again". San Diego Magazine: 172.
↑ "How Long"/"The Fast One". Asylum A-11009
↑ Cashmere, Paul (2008-02-11). "Eagles Win First Grammy In 29 Years". Undercover.com.au. Retrieved 2009-02-05.
↑ "Eagles – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Eagles.
↑ "Eagles – Chart history" Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 for Eagles.
↑ "Eagles – Chart history" Billboard Adult Contemporary for Eagles.
↑ "Eagles – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Eagles.

External links

Eagles

Glenn Frey Don Henley Bernie Leadon Randy Meisner Don Felder Joe Walsh Timothy B. Schmit

Studio albums	Eagles Desperado On the Border One of These Nights Hotel California The Long Run Long Road Out of Eden

Live albums	Eagles Live Hell Freezes Over Farewell 1 Tour-Live from Melbourne

Compilation albums	Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) Eagles Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 The Very Best of the Eagles Selected Works: 1972–1999 The Very Best Of Eagles

Singles	"Take It Easy" "Witchy Woman" "Peaceful Easy Feeling" "Tequila Sunrise" "Outlaw Man" "Already Gone" "James Dean" "Best of My Love" "One of These Nights" "Lyin' Eyes" "Take It to the Limit" "New Kid in Town" "Hotel California" "Life in the Fast Lane" "Please Come Home for Christmas" "Heartache Tonight" "The Long Run" "I Can't Tell You Why" "Seven Bridges Road" "Get Over It" "Love Will Keep Us Alive" "Hole in the World" "How Long" "Busy Being Fabulous"

Other songs	"Desperado" "Ol' '55" "The Last Resort" "In the City"

Tours	Long Road Out of Eden Tour History of the Eagles Tour

Related articles	Discography Poco Linda Ronstadt Flying Burrito Brothers Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles History of the Eagles

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