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Memories of Dan Fogelberg

August 28th 2010

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Today they will dedicate a memorial to Dan in his home town. I can not attend but will be with all the Danfans in spirit. Thanks for everything Dan

happy surprise in San Antonio

Lori Mar 26, 2010

I joined my husband in San Antonio in the early 90's while he was on a business trip. Acroos the street from our hotel was the beautiful Majestic theatre. Dan Folgelberg's name was on the marquee. Twin Sons of Different Mothers is one of my favorite albums of all. What an unexpected treat to hear Dan sing some of my favorite songs in such a beautiful intimate setting.

Greatness lost only to live for ever

John Segrest Mar 25, 2010

I am 56 born on 13 of Aug I still have my guitar and his music. But I miss my friend.

He was my strength..

Bev Clay-Rothgeb Mar 11, 2010

I have been in love with Daniel's music from the first time I heard him sing. I have every album and CD and I treasure them with all my heart. I always felt we were kindred souls as we have the same birthday. Something small, but I knew every word to all of his songs. Then in 2002 I found out that I had cancer.During all of my chemo sessions, I had Dan's music on my CD player and it soothed the pain and sickness away. I was given a 5-7 year life sentence. I was devastated. I made a "wish" list and at the top of the list was to get to see Dan in concert. My best friend drove me 400 miles, held me up, and took me to our seats. She had promised me that she would get me there if at all possible. As I sat there with tears streaming down my face, I could feel the peace that his beautiful voice was sending through my soul. I was able to get an autograph....never ever thinking that he would go before me. I still listen to his music daily and thank God that I have beat my odds. I owe a lot of this to the strength that he gave me through his music. Rest In Peace Daniel.

Along the Road....

Paul Weaver Feb 11, 2010

We will never forget the ways Dan enriched our lives with his music. He was a master songcrafter with such depth and breadth in his creative expression, touching on so many vinettes of life. I can remember one back in summer 1980 when I was driving in high country toward an approaching storm. I was listening to "Netherlands" when I came around a curve heading down a long hill and saw the distant lightning flashing along with the instrumental passage in the middle of the song. Quite an uplifting experience. That image I carry with me to this day. There are many others too, that Dan has given me through his music over the past 35 years. God bless you, and thanks, Dan!

to the morning

khawk42 Jan 27, 2010

I've seen the bottom
And I've been on top
But mostly I've lived in between"
My sister wrote this in her senior yearbook. She was 18 and it was 1978. I was 21 and about two years into Dan Fogelberg's music. That was how my family lived.
The first four albums were and remain masterpieces. His music became part of the soundtrack of my life at that time and will always be a special part of my rock n' roll soul. Nights as we sang along when were kids, sometimes at the top of our lungs, feeling a part of someone and something so special."Well it looks like you're gonna have to see me again ...ILLINOIS, ILLINOIS!
Though I did drift from the later efforts when the hits were made, it was "The Leader of the Band" that I concluded my father's eulogy with in 1994. The words were so appropos and it seemed that Fogelberg's affection for his father were quite in line with my sentiments for my dad..
We were all blessed that he chose to share his talents with us and his music will always follow me wherever I go.

Christmas

Tom Webster Jan 17, 2010

I came across Dan's Christmas CD by accident and bought it for my wife as we are both huge Dan fans. From the first time we heard this CD it has been our favorite Christmas CD and we have many of them. Now that he has passed there is a sadness in our hearts as we listen each Holiday and such a beautiful haughtingness in the song, In The Bleak MidWinter. Never again will we see such a talented, versatile musician and singer. We saw him in Chicago in 1992 and cherish that opportunty to see him perform live. God Bless You, Dan!

Tom and Faith

my love for the man dan was

kim anderson Jan 16, 2010

i have been a dan fan for over 30 years. i have every album and cd, i have many favorite songs and never can pick a favorite. he was a very special musician, song writer and man. his love for the causes he wrote many of his songs about. then he is hit by the cancer beast. why he was taken from us to soon is not a fond memory. but what he gave us will never be forgotten. i just listened to jeans interview by fred migliore on fm odessy radio. the love she had for him is obvious in all she said. he is missed by millions but will never be forgotten. he will always be in my heart. i attended every concert when he came to town. i feel like i have known him for years, i wish. his lyrics and music, voice are a beautiful combination. rest in peace and know how much you were loved while you were among us

Music made for eternity

Olav Haaland Jan 09, 2010

Discovered much of Dan`s music in early 1980 in young age. Rock and Roll and the onset of Eagles and all of Country Rock. And Netherlands was a special discovery up here in the cold Norwegian weather. With rich harmonies and soft country/classical imaginary that could lift the soul!!
Thanks for all of your uplifting givings to Mankind - you`re ONE of a kind!
May your soul find the TRUE light!

Memories from Memphis

Howard Dec 22, 2009

My wife and I will always remember Dan's wonderful concert in Memphis in the 70's ... it was magical and inspiring. And now we cross paths again having lost my father to prostate cancer in 1991 and now I too have had a prostectomy and find myself fighting the fight they both fought. Love, Howard

My memory

Kathy Dec 13, 2009

I believe the year was 1977 when I saw the "Netherlands" album in a local store. I could not recall ever hearing any of Dan's music before but I couldn't help but staring at the album cover. I thought to myself that somehow I knew him. I bought the album on an impulse and that was the beginning of life long "friendship". I've followed Dan's career ever since then. I bought all of his albums and video, saw him twice in concert and read every bit of material about him that I could find. The news of his cancer was a hard blow and the news of his passing was devastating. I feel like a part of me went with him. At least once a month I dream about him and his wife, Jean. All of the dreams have been pleasant except for the last one that I had about a week ago. In the dream Dan was dying and I was so sad. He told me not to worry about him because he would soon be home. He just wanted me to look after Jean. I have a feeling that this was his final goodbye to me and the dreams will stop.
He will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Although we never met, I still feel that we have a spiritual kinship. Goodbye and God keep you my dear, dear friend.

My memory

Lauretta Dec 06, 2009

As Dan never came over to England, I never got the chance to see him live - my love of his music comes entirely from his albums which I have never tired of listening to since 1975 when I first discovered him, with the playing of Crow on the radio. I bought Captured Angel, on the strength of this one track and I was so impressed, I never looked back, except to buy Home Free and Souvenirs. After that, every album he released was soon in my collection, every word, note and song loved and committed to my memory. As a huge Neil Young fan, who thought he could not be rivalled, I was proved wrong - Dan and Neil stand side by side in my mind as true geniuses who have given us some of the most powerful and emotive music of our generation, if not of all time. The news of the release of Love in Time and the Live in Colorado are a combined bonus, especially with his version of Neil's "Birds". I still can't believe Dan is no longer with us but these 2 albums will make him seem closer again. Daniel Fogelberg - you changed my life for the better and I hope you will continue to rest in peace. You are very sadly missed.... Lauretta

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