| If the World Was You | ||||
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| Released | October 14, 2008 | |||
| Genre | Country rock | |||
| Label | Slow Curve | |||
| Producer | JD Souther | |||
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If the World Was You is an album by JD Souther, released in 2008. It was his first studio release in 24 years, recorded live with a five piece jazz ensemble.
All the songs written by JD Souther.
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