The 1972 Eagles song written in Linda Ronstadt’s living room: “I knew it was gonna be a hit”
JD Souther and Linda Ronstadt’s Hollywood Hills home became an informal creative hub for the musicians who would form the Eagles. Ronstadt recalled the band rehearsing “Witchy Woman” in their living room, immediately recognising its potential, highlighting her influence on the group’s development and sound.
Souther later shared writing credits on several Eagles hits, including “Best of My Love”, “New Kid in Town” and “Heartache Tonight”. Although his relationship with Ronstadt ended, they remained close friends and creative collaborators, with their shared musical community helping shape the Eagles’ rise during the 1970s.
- “Witchy Woman” was rehearsed in Ronstadt and Souther’s living room.
- Ronstadt recognised the song’s hit potential immediately.
- Souther remained an important Eagles songwriter and Ronstadt collaborator.