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Poems ~ Letters ~ Songs ~ Notes

(07-13-03)

Just found your website July 13, 2003 and the house is quiet...And it's great! A few of my friends learned guitar in the 70's to Dan's "Captured Angel" album; I was hooked. My brother-in-law proposed to my sister 22 years ago with "To the Morning" playing softly in the background. His sister danced to "Longer" at her wedding. I have seen Dan in concert many times through the years but lately have been busy having and raising our two beautiful sons, ages 3 and 5. I am greatly disappointed to learn we just missed his summer tour promoting his new CD "Full Circle." I hope he plans to tour again soon. I doubt he can fully appreciate the impact his musical poetry has on so many lives. I even lived for 4 years in Colorado because I wanted to be near him in spirit. We saw him twice there in Red Rocks outside of Denver. Undoubtably two of the most memorable nights of our lives. And since marrying almost 19 years ago, my husband has adopted my love of Dan's music. It is a regular feature in our house whenever we have music playing (which is often) and on our frequent road trips.

Of course, as many of his fans feel, meeting him would be one of life's purest, greatest joys.

Diane Powell

(06-03-03)

Hi Brett,

I'm interested in personal info about Dan Fogelberg........His lyrics are so deep and meaning full...........I love a songwriter who tells a story! I was just wondering about him personally...where he's coming from................
Thanks for any info

Trish

Trish,

Well, you can read his Biography at my web site http://everon.info/Discography.htm (I know the link reads Discography but that is because at one time it held both Biography and Discography. You can also read many interviews with him from my Tours/Reviews/Interviews page at http://everon.info/reviews.htm and I have a double lp vocal interview from back in 1982 set up on four pages with the links on http://everon.info/interchords.htm . Each link takes you to a new page with about 20 minutes of interviewing each.

And you can read about his thoughts on his new CD "Full Circle" and each of the songs on that CD as well as other items of interest at his official web site on this page http://danfogelberg.com/news.html

I hope that helps. Also, if you buy the CD "Portrait" which has the Biography I have posted, he also says a few words on each of the songs on that CD. Also, you can visit a page at my web site that showcases and gives a few words about some of the instruments he's played over the years. http://everon.info/Dans_Guitars.htm

And you can come out to the Forum and discuss with other Dan Fans things of this nature at http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/91566

...and where's he coming from? From his heart to ours! Just listen to the music from beginning to end.

Brett

(05-27-03)

Dear Dan:

I wrote to you so many moons ago and saw you in concert back east during your "Innocent Age" tour. It was October nineteenth, and I have not forgotten one moment of your appearance. Your lyrics are true poetry and have guided me ever since I first encountered them on "Netherlands." It has been a sincere wish to see you in concert again. I do so hope that this forthcoming tour brings you to the Pacific Northwest, as I now reside in the mountains. It would be an honor for me to attend, so I will continue to check in with your website to see if perhaps you are planning any dates further north of Colorado.

All the very best to you, Dan!

(05-04-03)

Hi there,

What is your interpretation at the end of the song when he says "the snow had turned to rain?"

Thanks for your help.

Eladio

Well, just off the top of my brain... ...let me get the lyrics... hold on.

Same Old Lang Syne

Met my old lover in the grocery store
The snow was falling Christmas eve
I stole behind her in the frozen foods
And I touched her on the sleeve

She didn't recognize the face at first
But then her eyes flew open wide
She went to hug me and she spilled her purse
And we laughed until we cried

We took her groceries to the checkout stand
The food was totaled up and bagged
We stood there lost in our embarrassment
As the conversation dragged

We went to have ourselves a drink or two
But couldn't find an open bar
We bought a six-pack at the liquor store
And we drank it in her car

We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to now
And tried to reach beyond the emptiness but neither one knew how

She said she'd married her an architect
Who kept her warm and safe and dry
She would have liked to say she loved the man
But she didn't like to lie

I said the years had been a friend to her
And that her eyes were still as blue
But in those eyes I wasn't sure if I saw doubt or gratitude

She said she saw me in the record stores
And that I must be doing well
I said the audience was heavenly but the traveling was hell

We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to now
And tried to reach beyond the emptiness but neither one knew how
We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to time
Reliving in our eloquence, another auld lang syne

The beer was empty and our tongues were tired
Running out of things to say
She gave a kiss to me as I got out
And I watched her drive away

Just for a moment I was back at school
And felt that old familiar pain
And as I turned to make my way back home
The snow turned in to rain

~~~ Dan Fogelberg ~~~

Now then, in another song "Hard To Say" he sings:

Lucky at love, well maybe so
There's still a lot of things you'll never know
Like why each time the sky begins to snow you cry
You cry, you still have to cry

And it may all stem from:

His song "The Last Nail" where he sings:

I left a trail of footprints deep in the snow
I swore one day I would retrace them
But when I turned around I found that the wind had erased them
Now I'll never replace them

This seems to come from a fairy tail where the bread crumbs were left to show the way back but they were eaten by birds denying that path home. If you read in many of Dan's songs he is always looking toward the past, past loves, past homes such as Illinois, past existences before becoming famous.

I have a page I created at Ever On called "Dreams" where I have taking lyrics from some of his songs that have the topic of his dreams... ...you can see he looks to the past ... ...the trail of footprints deep in the snow. http://everon.info/dreams.htm

...and some of his fears... http://everon.info/fear.htm

Hope this helps you out!

Brett

~~~
"May the trail rise up to meet you

May your heart rejoice in song

May the skies be fair above you

As you journey ever on"
~~~

(03-08-03)

Dear Dan,
I am so looking forward to your concert this summer. My brothers and I are even planning a Colorado trip the week of June 7th-15th. We will see a concert at RED ROCKS hopefully. I would love it to be your concert we see, but....I realize how difficult it is to plan a tour and such. Perhaps we will see you somewhere on the way there. If not I hope to see you in VA. when I return. I hope to see you, no matter where it might be!!!!!!!!

I am very much a person who believes in achieving and making dreams come true!!!! I can say this mainly because I have met you!!! My major dream come true!!! I have just one regret and that is that we never really got to talk, not in the depth that I had wished for. My two brothers have also been really big fans over the years and well............My brother Bill just turned 50 this year, had his first grandchild and lost his job of 20 years do to corporate cut backs. He is going through it!!!!! You and Jackson Brown are his favorite musicians of all time....... are you following me?????

It would be wonderful Dan. I happen to know from your music that you are all about making dreams come true also!!!!! I know you get bombarded with requests. I think you would enjoy this crazy gang or I wouldn't even ask. Actually, I am not going to ask! Can't wait to see you!

Peace to you always, Laura

(02-17-03)

I am trying to find the lyrics to a song I am convinced Dan wrote...I cannot remember the title, I think it says something like it is hard to love someone when the right one comes along? I hope I am not off, if you can help me I would appreciate it...Your web site is great by the way... :)

Thanks...

Gail Grommon

Gail,

Could it have been:

I had a woman who gave me her soul
But I wasn't ready to take it
Her heart was so fragile and heavy to hold
And I was afraid I might break it

~~~ From Part Of The Plan

Now that we love
Now that the lonely nights are over
How do we make love stay
Now that we know
The fire can burn bright or merely smolder
How do we keep it from dying away

~~~ From Make Love Stay

I have all his lyrics on the web site. His songs are in alphabetical
order where you can link to each lyric at: Alphabetical Song List

I have posted your question out at the forum under the heading
"A Little Help" http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/91566

Gail

Here is the response I got out at the forum... ...they seem to think it was England Dan And John Ford Coley. They say the song may be "It's Sad To Belong"

Here are those lyrics... ...let me know if this is it okay?

Thanks,

Brett

England Dan & John Ford Coley
It's Sad To Belong

Met you on a springtime day
You were mindin' your life
And I was mindin' mine, too

Lady when you looked my way
I had a strange sensation
And, darlin' that's when I knew...

That it's sad to belong to someone else
When the right one comes along,
Yes, it's sad to belong to someone else
When the right one comes along.

Oh, I wake up in the night
And I reached beside me
Hopin' you will be there

But instead I find someone
Who believe in me when I said
"I'd always care."

Oh it's sad to belong to someone else
When the right one comes along,
Yes, it's sad to belong to someone else
When the right one comes along.

So I lived my life in a dreamworld
For the rest of my days
Just you and me walkin' hand in hand
In a wishful memory
Oh, I guess that's all
That it would ever be.

Wish I had a time machine
I could make myself go back
Until the day I was born,
And I would live my life again
and rearrange it so that I'll be
Yours from now on.

Oh it's sad to belong to someone else
When the right one comes along,
Yes, it's sad to belong to someone else
When the right one comes along.

Thanks Brett...I think that is it...I appreciate your diligence in finding the lyrics even though it was not a Dan Fogelberg song...

Again thank you for all your help...

Sincerely,

Gail Grommon

(02-08-03)

Thank you for your web site. I have been to several of the links and web site for Fans of Dan Fogelberg. I was enthralled and elated by most. My one complained for his many fans would be the weight we as fans put in Dan’s pockets. I personally hope and pray that Mr. Fogelberg has finally found the happiness he has been searching for in his lifetime of work. He has given us a passageway to his soul and we are not satisfied with such a tremendous gift.

I have read complaints about his new CD not being released and I cringe. I have the fortitude to wait and if it is never to be; GOOD. I am thrilled for this represents one thing to my light filled spirit, that perhaps he has truly found the contentment that is lacking in so many of his works and from all indications perhaps in his life. He has help to guide me in my personal journey for the last twenty-seven years, while his own journey appears to be filled with potholes and rocky inclines. His music has seen me through an abusive marriage and through a different marriage of peace and contentment for the last twenty years. My three beloved children are all now in college and they are as devoted to this man’s music as I am.

I was a journalist for many years and am now a published novelist. The album Souvenirs and chiefly ‘Changing Horses’ has been an inspiration in realizing this dream of a lifetime. ‘Changing faces in the middle of a dream,’ is my personal banner. I tried to change my dreams, but they always came home to the original.

Brett I am soooo jubilant I decided to type in Dan’s name one day a few weeks ago and found this place. I venture to your site almost every day to read what’s going on in ‘Forum.’ Just before I spend my morning working on what will become my next novel. Thank-you once more. Well Done!!!!

R.G. H. A Friend

(01-25-03)

I first heard a Fogelberg song in 1980 when a high school friend played Netherlands on the piano. My soul was deeply touched, and I immediately bought all of his music and albums. I grew up in the Colorado mountains, and so many of his songs express a kindred passion for the beauty of nature and of the soul.

Now, twenty some years later after attending my 20 year class reunion, I saw that friend, and she asked me to play that song for her. It brought us both to tears. I have a rekindled love of all of the songs that were an integral part of my life back then. I am now anxious to hear the new music he has been doing.

Gina Wolfe

(01-23-03)

Hi !

I've been a Fogelberg fan since I first heard Part of the Plan on the radio forever ago.

Having always been an acoustic lover ,Dan's been my favorite since then. I'm not much younger than he is and have been writing and playing myself (as a sideline) for about the same amount of time. While not as accomplished a musician or singer, at a show one night I was asked by someone," what Dan Fogelberg lp was that song on." It was one of my own writings. So thanks for the influence and inspiration, and though I'll never be as well known as Dan it's nice to know that I was once favorably compared to my favorite singer-songwriter of all time. If you want to find out- I could send you a copy of the cut on cd.

Thanks again

Michael T. Gailinas

Thanks Michael. It would be great for you to send a CD with some of your stuff so that I could add it to the artistry of the fans pages. You can send the CD to:

Brett M. Smith
1916 N. Macdonald
Mesa, AZ 85201

PS... ...Sorry it took so long to get back at ya... ...I've had computer problems and finally got them figured out.

(01-23-03)

I wanted to comment on the concert my wife and I attended at The Starlight Outdoor Theatre on Butler University's campus in Indianapolis , Indiana. To the best of my recollection , the year was the mid 70's in the summer months and we went there to see Dan because we both loved his music. It talked to our hearts and souls. There was something haunting in the lyrics that we ( and almost everyone ) connects with. The songs seem to be for you and it is a very personal experience. The night was warm and slowly transitioned to a slight chill which we were unaware of until going to the car . His music affects you that way. You dive in gently and go on a journey through your soul and mind in a very peculiar way. Dare I say .... it is a religious experience for many. Not many achieve the success Dan has and maintain a following in all age groups like he has which speaks well of his career.

Since that night we have ventured out to every concert he has played here in the Hoosierland. We are eagerly looking for a return in the year 2003 , and hope he can make it back. I know that we as fans bear an enormous pressure on the artist to be there for us ,and go out on the road and live out of a suitcase just so we can hear them , but isn't that what they wanted when they started on this journey ? To change lives and gain a following through the magic of their music ? Please let me hear that Dan is coming back to Indiana where we can see him again. WE are celebrating our 28th wedding anniversary on January 25th of this year (2003) and have carried him with us throughout that time. All the highs and lows and parties and deaths and babies and moves and weddings , Dan was there to sooth the bad times and celebrate the good .

Thanks, Gene and Cindy

Gene and Cindy,

Happy (Belated) Anniversary.

Keep checking back here for news when his next CD and tour begins. Thank you for the letter. I agree with you completely... ...Dan has something the rest do not.

In 2001 I traveled from Arizona to Indianapolis and drove down to Vevay to the Belterra Casino to see him in concert. You have some mighty beautiful country back there.

Brett

(12-24-02)

Hello,
I wanted to commend you on such a thoughtful way of sharing your insight on this album by Dan Fogelberg. My arrival in this world came a bit later, and denied me a timely experience with the music of this very talented artist.
Recently a special someone spoke to me of the significance this album had in his life. I went online to see if the feeling was shared by others. It was, and is clearly evident with the homage paid to it in your website. Very well put and comprehensive in every respect, I again commend you on your efforts. You have provided a connection, one of many, which truly reflect the capabilities of the Internet and how it has the power to bring the world together.
I hope you don't mind that I've taken the liberty to elaborate a bit further on your introductory narration. You may use it if you like, and no credits are necessary. This site is well deserved to Dan and to the beautiful music he has so eloquently shared with us.
Cheers.
Gabriel Santiago
GS Website Design & Internet Marketing
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Nether Lands

While continuing to grow as an artist, Fogelberg extended himself even further on this fourth album. Somewhat of a concept album, replete with orchestration and carrying an underlying theme throughout, it has the feel of a long, unified musical suite. Powerful, moving and emotionally charged, it firmly established Fogelberg as a major artist, one whose creative reach was seemingly boundless. Delivered at the height of the California rock explosion, this album merged rock, pop, country, folk and classical music genres in a fully cohesive effort. Clearly, some songs can stand entirely on their own, yet the album begs to be listened to as a complete work.
Fogelberg ambitiously stretched himself to new heights, not only with histhought-provoking lyrics and enchanting vocal ability, but also with his brilliant turns on various instruments. All this in an album, which Dan himself produced. Netherlands is a time capsule of sorts, capturing the
essence and free-spiritedness of the 70's. The depth and reach surpassed that of many other musicians of the time, and most importantly, still resonates many years later.

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In the event that you wish to use the font in the title of the narration here, it is called "ArnoldBoeD". It is the font that appears on the cover of the album when it was released. If you are unable to find it, let me
know and I will email the font to you. Thanks again.

(12-23-02)

The year was 77 and Iceland was at my doorsteps

I was in the Navy, A roomate or someone had the Souvenirs album. I was lucky and was able to purchase The Album and then the next one, Nether land....poetry that makes your mind swirl.

Now its 2002, over the years I purchased more, heard about him up in Portland Maine. And now I heard a song clip from Nether land's Lp....Has it been thirty years and I am still yearning for that love lost.....At least I can dust of my

Dan's Album....Don.

Don,

One of the neat things of creating this web site is that I get to hear all the different ways a person first came in contact with Dan's music... "Poetry That Makes Your Mind Swirl" I like that. Thanks for writing in and sharing your story,

Brett

(12-12-02)

Hi there,

I'll start by saying that I think your site is wonderful and it does an awesome job portraying Dan. I'm doubtful I'll get a reply but I'll give it a shot…I owe it to my dad to try. My father died recently, at the young age of 53. He died suddenly and I'm a very heart broken daughter. My dad looks just like Dan-I mean it us uncanny. If you saw a picture, you'd be shocked. My dad was a young dad-I was born when he was 20. He grew up in Illinois, right by Dan's old stomping ground. When my mother was pregnant he moved us to Flagstaff, AZ to be by the mountains and to attend NAU. My mom left and my dad was the first single man in Arizona to ever get full custody of a child. I had a different childhood to say the least…I often played pool and listened to my dad sing in local bars. He also played guitar. I love listening to Dan's music, I grew up listening to it and I really find comfort in it and him. Just looking at him makes me smile…because he is so much like my father. If they would've met I know they would have been friends. Anyway, I'm still in Arizona, I currently teach at Arizona State University and I'm still hurting and missing my wonderful father. Please tell Dan that I love his music and it brings comfort. My biggest dream is that I could hear Dan play one of the songs my dad wrote. I know it is very far fetched but with a little hope, great things can happen. What is interesting is that I'm interviewing in Colorado for a faculty position there. Maybe I'll run into him someday. Is there any other place I can try to contact Dan?

Sincerely,

Autumn

Autumn,

I'm sorry for the loss of your father... ...he sounds as though he was a wonderful man. I will send you the address to Dan's management. If you have any recordings of your father I could put them up in The Artistry Of The Fans section here at Ever On.

Brett

(09-19-02)

Dear Brett,

My name is Debbie and I have been a fan of Dan Fogelberg's music for 27 years. I cannot adequately express the sheer joy and happiness that his voice and music has brought to me throughout these years. His voice alone is magical and ethereal and makes me want to cry from happiness every time I hear him sing. When he came through Chicago this summer in June I had another obligation and I wasn't able to see him in concert and I was just crushed! So I'm anxiously awaiting his next tour through Chicago. I hope it won't be too long.

I love your site and I'm so very happy to see how many other people still love Dan and feel the same way I do. His music, voice and lyrics are

special beyond words.

I need some help and I'm hoping through this forum, you or someone else may be able to help me. I play the piano and have every music song book of Dan's except River of Souls, from 1993. I don't know how I could have possibly missed buying that one. Unfortunately the River of Souls song book is out of print now. I even checked e-Bay and nobody seems to be selling it at the present time. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated!

Again, I appreciate your website and all the hard work that goes into it.

Thank you so much!

-Debbie

Debbie,

You can find the lyrics and guitar chords to many Dan songs, including five from "River Of Souls", at Greg Steele's pages at http://www.gregorysteele.com/music/fogelberg_indx.htm . I know you are looking for piano, but have you ever thought about taking up the guitar? Just kidding. Try to find a store or web site that deals with out-of-print songbooks. Check a store that sells in-print stuff and ask them if they know of any stores or web sites that handle out-of-print songbooks/sheet music. And keep checking eBay... ...I find rare, out of print material on there from time to time... ...like the Home Free/Souvenirs book that came out in 1975. And A Dan Fogelberg Made Easy For Guitar that contains 25 songs from Home Free/Souvenirs/Captured Angel/Phoenix. I check eBay on a regular basis because what isn't there one day, may be there the next. I will keep my eyes open for the book and will let you know if I can find it.

...and, I'm glad you like the web site.

Brett

(08-27-02)

Hey Dan,

I just want to say thanks for 30 years of sharing your incredible talent with us. You are an amazing musician and songwriter, but they way you share your heart through your music is the true blessing. I'm sure that most of your fans think of you as an old friend, the way I do, because of the way that you have opened up your life to us through your lyrics. I certainly see a "spark of the creator" in your gift and I am very grateful for your willingness to share it with us. My prayer is for God to bless your life in the same way that you have blessed so many others. I believe the best is yet to come!

Tina Robison, Franklin, TN

(07-21-02)

Dear Brett Smith and others,

Brett I am writing to you because I read your ever on forum and I enjoy of it. I wish I knew what was going on. I have got a few emails from a couple of people ever since I got my web address but I don't know any of you that I can remember. It seems like people have got me mixed up with the man called Nashville Now a long time ago. My first wife was a big Fogleberg fan and I heard her music all the time but used to tell her she would get sick of it if she didn't listen to something else. I dont guess she ever did. She usd to go to see him ever year and I never did till the Nashville Now show. I liked country music and she got tickets to Nashville Now by just writing in. She didn't tell me who was going be there and I found out why she did when we got there. That's when I foudn out he played bluegrass and I liked it a him. I laughed just like everbody else when Forrest something called in to ask for Dan Hagirty or whatever he asked for we thought it was funny because his name was Forrest and Gertie leaned over and said How did you get on that phone setting here? So that's alwasy been funny to me. I didn't hear his last name so I don't know how people got me mixed up with him but I would be interest in hearing it. I went to two concerts with Gertie after that before she got terminal illness. We went to see him in Memphis not far from where we lived and once to Nashville. First concert I ever went to with another woman in Memphis after that somebody yelled out Kingston Springs and scared my date and we had to leave. I guess that wasnt too funny to me and couldn't laugh like other people. So if I upset anybody writing about that incident that is why. I wanst being rude. It was just not very funny to me because of that. I learned to like Fogleberg music after Nashville Now and go to concerts when he is in Memphis and when he used to go to Nashville. You all seem like you are having fun, but I just was nt in on the joke about my name. I didn't answer email because I didn't know who you were and didn't want to make anybody feel bad that you had me confused with someone. You all seem like you have fun and will be happy to talk to you if you come to a Memphis concert. Even the man who yells out Kingston Springs. Brett if it is alright since you have the forum I will write you where my tickets are at the next Memphis concert if somebody wants to come by.

Forrest Baskin

(07-21-02)

Just discovered this Dan Fogelberg web site, as I was trying to find out if his current tour was coming to the East coast. I have seen Dan 12 times over the years and am very disappointed his tour has ended with no concert east of Connecticut. Love the web site! Any news with regard to a new album or additional shows in the fall of 2002? Thanks.

Dan
Lexington, MA.

Dan,

There is no news of a fall tour but he is currently working on a studio album that was to be out this spring. But, with putting the band together for the summer tour it has held up the release of the new CD. It is now due out in Winter or Spring coming up.

Brett

(07-19-02)

Dear Brett Smith and others,

Forrest Baskin

(07-18-02)

Dear Brett,
Worked a 13 hr. night shift. Turned on this site to wind down before shut eye. I can't believe the effort you have put into this site. I was going through the fave lyrics and clicked on the entire song lyrics. I couldn't believe the beauty of the lyrics alone, but the illustrations / pictures with the lyrics was more than I could comprehend. How incredible. My first reaction was "OH my God" Thank you , thank you, thank you! This is a web site that truly captures the heart. I didn't think any thing could top Dan's lyrics, but his lyrics with illustration is almost too much for the senses. I shall sleep well. Thanks.
Laura

Thank You Laura... ...you are more than kind.

(07-13-02)

I'm a guitar player/singer in several church groups. A few years ago on father's day I sang Leader of the Band before Mass began to honor the fathers. People loved it and I have done it each father's day since. My own father passed away 2 years ago. I still wanted to sing the song but it has taken on a different meaning for me.

As I sang the words, I realized that, for me, it is a song about Jesus Christ. "An only child, alone and wild...a cabinet maker's son (Jesus Christ's father was a carpenter)...He left His home and went His lone and solitary way. And He gave to me a gift I know I never can repay." Jesus Christ gave His life for us. We can never repay Him.

Thank you, Dan, for a song that has brought me closer to my Jesus!

Peace

Terry Little

(07-10-02)

Dear Brett,

          My name is Laura. I am very new to the world of computers and to your web site. I have however found a haven on the internet. This is an awesome place to visit, I sometimes feel as if I've been around the world and back after reading and enjoying the video clip, pictures, interviews etc...

I have a question to ask you if you wouldn't mind?

Could you tell me who submitted the photo of Dan on his white horse that is found under web links. I happen to see it July first when I was browsing. I hadn't seen it before. This photo is very special to me and I almost fell of my chair when I saw it on the web. Any information you could give me would be very much appreciated. Thank you, and thank you for such a creative and truly enlightening website and for your devotion to Dan. ( he's the best)!

Also, I feel so badly that I had not seen Dan perform since 1994. I didn't know that he was touring all these years and I was missing him. My brothers saw him at Interlochen in MI. in 1998, but I am in VA. and couldn't find him anywhere, until this year when a friend called me. I always hear about his concerts by word of mouth. When I got on the computer and saw that he had been touring all these years I felt so sad, like I had missed out on so many wonderful nights. Also since his merger with Sony there seems to be no physical address to write to him.

Needless to say I feel very relieved that I have a place that can keep me so connected! Yes! I did see Dan in concert this summer. He was extremely wonderful. He has never disappointed me with his shows, they are always enchanting and leave me on a HIGH for probably way too long. Thanks again Brett and keep up the great drawing and the most comforting , whimsical, dreamy, enchanting website on the internet.

Sincerely,
Laura

Laura,

Thank you for the kind words about Ever On. That picture of Dan on the white horse is in the insert that comes along with the "Portrait" cd... ...a collection of 4 Cd's spanning his 25 year career when it was released in 1997.

Brett c]:{

This is possibly the most amazing, beautiful, and, yes, awesome website I've ever seen. Thank you, so much!

Bonnie Carlson

Candia, NH

For Daniel

Traveling concentric circles,

seen largest from below,

you learned to live by light and dark

to consummate the whole.

Intimate glimpses, infinite sight,

and valuable reprise -

a balance wrought by mystery,

yet of a sure design:

A narrow loss, a sad refrain,

by lessons rectified;

A moment's joy, still true to hope,

your song yet dignified.

Experience you'd celebrate

before impoverished eyes,

and proved it sane to contemplate

whatever life devised.

No lesser were the melodies

to offer certain worth

by inspiration's temperance,

or just to bring us mirth.

Without your sojourn visions,

small circles would have been

more troubled and less comforting,

but for the notes you sent.

With voice that speaks for many,

of gratitude I write

that with a poet's heart you sing

the ballads of this life.

To meet would be such sweetness,

except for fact you'd know

that I, embarassed, once had guessed

that yours was like my own.

Anonymous

June 2002

(May 13, 2002)

Hi!

Would like to express my gratitude for your site devoted to Dan Fogelberg, his music, and his fans! I have been following his career since I was a teen in the 70's, and am still listening to his music. Everyone knows how turbulent the teen years can be, and I must tell you that listening to Dan Fogelberg during that time really helped me to remain focused on the direction I wanted to be going as a person.

Will never , ever be able to forget the first time I heard "Netherlands." I honestly can remember having chills running up and down my spine, and the song still has that effect on me. His lyrics paint a most vivid portrait, so eloquently. And the melodies are repeated throughout my mind....have played his music for my children, and they also are fans.

Although so many musicians come and go through the ages, Dan Fogelberg has endured, and still represents a brilliant talent in our age of troubled times. He, along with the Beatles, the Eagles, and CSNY have chronicled the lives of my generation.

Will be seeing Dan on his summer tour soon in Cleveland. This will be my 3rd time, and hope there will be more to come. Again...would like to thank those who have put together this great website, and most of all to the man who has inspired me to go wherever my dreams may lead... thanks, Dan.

Lily

(May 2, 2002)

Hi, my name is Joe 'Veros. I am a big fan of Mr. Fogelberg's music. Have been since the Seventies. I am also a musician who has performed his music on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf streets. And especially the Cannery "the Alcove". My reason for writing is, I am very impressed with your website. It's great!!!
Thanks, Joe 'Veros

(April 30, 2002)

saw Dan as warm up for the eagles in 74...he was better than they, and we loved they...

SJKaplanEs@aol.com

(April 12, 2002)

Dear Mr. Fogelberg,

I am a 36 year old woman, mother of three, returning adult-ed student (full time), and simply BUSY!!!! I searched your site for my own personal countdown until my concert and guess what? You are not coming to Pittsburgh!!! I need a little bright spot in my day and I was hoping that this was a mistake(?) I have seen you solo in Pittsburgh, once with the full band (both at the Civic Arena), and then once again at the Starlake Amphitheatre. I had lawn seats that time and managed to talk a security guard into letting me get as close as possible. Those were the days. Pre-children, fewer curves to the body, and everything was not headed south for vacation if you know what I mean. I would like to be taken back in time by your melodious voice, if only for a few hours. How about coming to PA for our annual Barker family pigroast? It is always a blast, and my three wonderful boys would enjoy your music. You are the best at what you do and thank you for the memories!!!

Sincerely,

Charlene

Charlene,

I know Dan is not going to Pittsburgh but here are some options listed by which is closest first - and a link to each of those venues:

Date Venue                   City                  Drive Time          Distance

6-16 Tower City Amphitheatre Cleveland, OH         2 hours, 27 minutes 132.87 miles
6-15 Meadowbrook             Detroit, MI           4 hours, 59 minutes 284.98 miles
6-5  Keswick Theatre         Philly                5 hours, 11 minutes 304.64 miles
6-13 Casino Rama             Toronto, Ontario, Can 5 hours, 37 minutes 316.79 miles
6-8  Taj Mahal               Atlantic City, NJ     6 hours, 18 minutes 365.64 miles
6-19 Morris Performing Arts  South Bend, IN        6 hours, 25 minutes 372.60 miles  
6-12 Turning Stone Casino    Verona, NY            6 hours, 38 minutes 388.42 miles 
6-7  Music Fair              Westbury, NY          7 hours,  1 minute  395.98 miles
6-22 Star Plaza              Merrillville, IN      7 hours, 35 minutes 438.22 miles
6-4  Ntelos Pavilion         Portsmouth, VA        7 hours, 38 minutes 432.19 miles

(April 3, 2002)

I would like to share something very personal
and quite extraordinary regarding a song of Dan's in my life.

When my son Paul was an infant, the ONLY thing that would calm his endless crying
was when I would hold him and look into his beautiful dark brown eyes
while listening (and singing to) “Longer”.

I would play it over and over while rocking him, which was easy for me
because I loved it so.

It became “Paul’s Song” for me.

Little did I know that a few months later
I would find out that Paul was profoundly deaf and autistic.

So, 24 years later,
I will be sitting in the audience when Dan comes to play in Rockford, IL
and will wistfully and joyfully listen for him to sing “Longer”
for both myself and my precious child that only this beautiful song could reach.

Thank you, Dan!

Gwen Jones

(April 2, 2002)

Dear Mr. Fogelberg,

A few weeks ago, I attended a winterguard competition
in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and saw a school perform
their 2002 show to your song "Leader of the Band." I
was very moved by the song; in fact, it brought me to
tears. I work under a very fine band director named
Mr. Martin Dickey who means the world to me and to my
band, whether the members always show it or not.
Although he is not my father, he has supported me just
like a father would and cares for all his students so
very much. He has brought us to such great levels,
and he works so hard for us that it's impossible to
thank him enough. I also read the online articles
about the band director the song is actually
about...he sounds like another incredible man.

I just wanted to thank you for putting together such
an incredible song. Not many people are willing to
recognize the noble men and women who work so hard in
the band directing profession for low pay and low reward.

By the way, from watching my director and being
inspired by him, I am now planning on attending the
University of South Carolina when I graduate and
majoring in music education, so that maybe I can touch
a life just as my director has in such an incredible way.

Thank you again for your incredible, moving song.

Jennifer
Flute/Piccolo, Class of 2004
Future Band Director

(April 1, 2002)

Dear Dan,

Without knowing it, you have been a part of my life for almost 30 years. My first concert was 1974, in Phoenix at the Celebrity Theater, white daisies surrounding the stage, my best friend Leslie, and your wonderful music. It has helped me through some tough and pretty wonderful times in my life. From the teens, marriage, divorce and adopting a beautiful little daughter, your music has been a huge part of my life and I wanted you to know that. My friend and I have seen in you in concert 13 times together (even flying out of state to San Diego). We look forward to your upcoming tour! My favorite song is The Reach. Your lyrics and music have touched us all, and we are blessed to have you among us. Thanks for all the years!

Cynthia-

Tucson, AZ

(March 29, 2002)

I really hope that Dan reads this letter.

If at all possible you are reading this i would love to get an answer back and my husband would be absolutely speechless. if you could reply the correct email is bigmeany@prominet.net ( there was a mix up which i will fix on Monday)

I am sure you have heard this a million times but my husband is one of your biggest fans. he wanted to go to one of your concerts two years ago at Turning Stone Casino but we didn't have the money and he was so upset for about a month at least! we just had a baby girl and money is tight but when i saw that you were coming again I knew this would be the best present for his first Father's day!

Thank you so much for your time and we look forward to seeing you in June!!!

Karen

(March 26, 2002)

Concert

Up from the underground parking of the Common,
new sights, new sounds surround me.

Seven on the tower clock - a little early -
I'm just a block or two away.

If you look about you, you can pick out those heading where you're going to:
a silent wave of singles, often couples, trios, groups of more -
independently advancing.

Turn a corner, come across a gathering of early arrivals, waiting patiently.
There are always tickets in their pockets (good ones, too)
as if you were expected. A brief, friendly exchange.

Time now for a sandwich, settle on the curb across the street.

Casually check out the fares as they're dropped off and absorbed into the growing crowd.
The light laughter and friendly conversation barely reaches me here -
suppressed by the traffic and near rain.

Darkness advances - more neon and headlights.
Foam-cupped coffee. Thin plumes of blue smoke.
A few drops on the shoulders of overcoats.
A horn honks as the sidewalk spills over.

Inside - the stage is set, all in readiness.
The doors open, and we are ushered in. It's time...

Later, I walked lighter 'cross the Common. Just past nine.
It's never hard to remember his last line - let it shine.

(Written around 1981 about a concert given by Dan Fogelberg in Boston, 1978.)

Cam Longhurst

(March 12, 2002)

Please come back to Reno, Nevada. My mother introduced me to you as I became a teenager. Longer was my parents wedding song. My mother and father have since passed on. Now my daughter (4) adores you as well. (Sorry if I am dating myself or you). I love your thoughts and spirit. Hope all is well with you. Love your new web page.

Dawn & Brooke

(March 7, 2002)

Dan - I have listened and loved your music since college years (1975) and to this day. I had hoped to become a musician playing local bars and clubs and you were my primary influence. My friends and I would even take binoculars to your shows in hopes of learning your guitar playing / finger picking style. So many of your songs evoke wonderful (and some sad) memories of people, and places in my life. Today, I am a lawyer of 15 years, your inspiration lives on and I am raising my 2 girls (ages 5 and 3) with your songs very often beautifully filling our home. The message of your music appropriately brings hope, fulfillment and inspiration to many and I enjoy having my children share the music. My wife's favorite songwriters are you and James Taylor. You are in good company. I hope you receive this message for no other reason but for you to know that you have touched millions of people over the years. The best to you and yours, may God bless you and may you always find peace and happiness.

Greg P.

(March 3, 2002)

Greetings, Brett!

I've been really enjoying your website on Dan Fogelberg yesterday and today, and you've helped me to realize that although I've loved Dan's work for years, I really have very little of his music right now (I know, I know,... What's wrong with me ! ? ! )

I've really enjoyed some of his early albums, but own only one right now, "Souvenirs". About three years ago my truck was broken in to and the CDs of "Innocent Age", "Captured Angel", and "Windows and Walls" were all taken (what a tragedy, thieves with good taste!).

Since then (and I really I hate to admit this), I've kind of forgotten how much I love Dan Fogelberg, and have not replaced these great albums.

You seem like good person to ask, so my question is....

What next?

Where would you recommend I begin on assembling my Fogelberg collection from here?

I've seen "Portrait" on sale at Costco for about twenty bucks, and that looks like a great collection. I also see other albums on sale from time to time, but was wondering what you consider to be "Essential Fogelberg", and what you'd buy if you were in my shoes.

Also, how about you? Could you even begin to pick a favorite album? Are there ANY albums you DON'T have? Just curious...

Thanks in advance for your guidance and input, and take care.

Warmly,

-Glenn

P.S. (I was fortunate enough to see Dan in the early 80's in Honolulu, Hawaii, around the era of Innocent Age, as many of the songs from that album were performed.)

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G L E N N
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Glenn,

Thanks for writing. I started listening to Dan's music in 1975 with Captured Angel first and then got Home Free and Souvenirs. I saw my first show in 1977. I later got Phoenix when it came out and then did not buy again till 1985 and I got "The Innocent Age" although it had been out for 4 years already and there were other albums he had released that I did not have. I renewed my groupie status by attending a DF concert in 1988 and many more since then... ...3 times flying to other states to see him as he was not scheduled for Arizona on those tours (1998, 2000, 2001). I do not have all of his stuff at this time. I never have had it ALL at the same time... ...I seem to lose, ruin, loan or give away on a regular basis.

PORTRAIT is great.. ...62 songs... ...some not available on other CDs... ...get it at the 20 buck price... ...I paid 50+ when it first came out, ruined that and re-purchased!!! => See the songs at Ever On Page http://everon.info/portrait.htm

Greetings From The West is EXCELLENT... ...get the video and CD => See the songs at Ever On Page http://everon.info/gftw.htm I saw this tour and the video is like being there... ...it's that good!!

Those two are essential!!

His Christmas CD has some nice Celtic songs... ...I love it! => See the songs at Ever On Page http://everon.info/firstchristmasmorning.htm

High Country Snows has a lot of great bluegrass => See the songs at Ever On Page http://everon.info/highcountrysnows.htm

Heck... ...get Portrait and GFTW... ...then just start at the beginning and buy all he has to fill in all the other songs not on those two. You can see all his albums and click on the album covers to go see the songs on that album by going to the Discography page at Ever On http://everon.info/albums_screen.htm

You can see the entire list of his songs in alphabetic order, cross referencing each album it is on with a link to the lyrics page created for that song... ...some songs have a link to a sound sample. http://everon.info/song_list_alpha.htm

My favorite? It depends on the mood and he sings so many different styles. I love it all.

Brett
Ever On

(February 25, 2002)

Dan,

Life has been crazy lately, however I took some time to reflect and listen to some music. It dawned on me, while listening to Scarecrows Dreams that you literally saved my life many years ago. I held onto the most beautiful, insightful music that I had ever heard. Or have heard since. You also, unknowingly taught me how to sing harmony. And how to put words together differently. How to write songs. And that even though your thoughts are disjointed, the heart can still be pure. And though sometimes the aim is faulty, and the angst is real, beauty is always right outside your door.

Thank you

Kathy

(February 9, 2002)

I recently purchased used lp's ( I'm still a vinyl person) of both "Innocent Age" and "Phoenix" from a Greenwich Village, NYC record shop. I could definitely see why those were huge sellers.

"Innocent Age" is widely known as Dan's critical and commercial peak. One hears progressive influences on "Ghosts", those eerie, almost medieval sounding voices and piano chords; "Nexus" starts out so simple and unadorned and then winds up sounding like a combo. of the Allman's and some other hard-to describe influence re: chanting voices; "Innocent Age" has irresistible chords and guitar work as well as attractive, well-defined hooks; "Sand And The Foam" is like the typically folky, laid-back ballad one hears from prior releases but for some reason this one is just "different". I think it's this term "different" which is the descriptive running throughout this album. It's like Dan is successfully pushing forward the boundaries of traditional folk-rock music by incorporating new influences. "Leader Of The Band", "Same Old Lang Syne", "Run For The Roses" and "Hard To Say" are timeless classics and it's not surprising that they stayed on the charts for as long as 62 weeks, I've read. Of particular note is the "Same Old Lang Syne" story- song similar to Billy Joel's "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant"; meeting a person from the past, sitting down to catch up on old times and the present, then fading away amidst a lush saxophone/string
combination. The two tunes are so much the same in their purpose (nostalgia) but yet so different musically.

"Phoenix" sounds like, after Dan was experimenting with Latin styled jazz (Twin Sons of Different Mothers) as well as classical music (Netherlands), perhaps he wanted to return to soft rock again like on "Souvenirs". "Phoenix" sounds like a "Souvenirs" with it's Eagles/Crosby Stills & Nash type rockers (eg. "Phoenix", "Wishing On The Moon") as well as arty/tuneful ballads ("Somewhere Along The Road" "Beggars Game") if somewhat more remote and commercial in scope. "Face The Fire" may be Dan's grittiest rocker ever and is absolutely irresistible.

My collection of Dan consists of everything short of "Windows and Walls", "Exiles" as well as anything after "Exiles". But I hope to incorporate those 80's and 90's releases real soon.

Dan, last time I sent you a letter was on your birthday. I'd like to wish you another happy birthday, though 6 months earlier.

You continue to inspire me. And do you know what else? When one is feeling so alone what with the uncertainty, ambivalence and awkwardness of being in a relationship, hearing you on "Hard To Say" makes one feel less alone. That those experiences are shared by others as well. "Floundering, drifting ever near the rocks" is hard to deal with, but easier after hearing it on your
song.

Take Care, Roger H Linden, NYC

Ever On
January 21 2002 at 1:16 PM

Bob T.
Dan Fogelberg ~ Ever On Group

In the thread below [Referring to the Ever On Forum] that started with Teresa’s post about where did winter go, which had many branches, following the discussion of “A Man, A Woman, and a Duck,” and my harkening back to a post of mine asking what that meant which I made in the infancy of Ever On in July 2000, Brett responded by not only confirming that Ever On started in early July 2000 (it was July 2, 2000, he says), he also linked to some old pages to take us down memory lane (and for those with no memories of those pages, giving them the opportunity to see them for the first time). It may have been buried so far in a thread that some may have given up on, though, that some may have missed it. It is worth going to find and looking at that old stuff. Thanks for posting that, Brett.

Yes, I remember the infant days of Ever On. I had gone looking at Fogelberg sites wondering if Dan was touring, because I was thinking it was time to go to a concert. I bought tickets in late June 2000 to the Reno concert. Somewhere along the way, someone’s board made reference to Brett’s new board. I went over there, and could tell that it was a good place. It was less than the two weeks between the time that Brett’s board got started and the time I left for Reno, but within that time, I knew that Brett’s board was a better place to hang out than any of the other Fogelberg boards. Ever On just felt like it had the right spirit as compared to other boards. Well, for me, anyway, as these things are a matter of taste. So when I got back from Reno, the place I posted about my concert experience was at the best board there was, here at Ever On (and the only question I posed in my post was asking what the heck it was about when two people shouted out, “A Man, a Woman, and a Duck,” and Dan just shook his head – I got responses to my post about the concert, but no one responded with an answer to my question, but thanks to those who hang around here now, I just found out).

I would still read other message boards occasionally, and post occasionally. Then at some point, the Living Legacy changed its message board format, so there were no longer threaded messages for responding to the messages of others. And then on a moderated board, someone asked a question, which had been discussed recently at Ever On. I submitted a nice friendly post indicating the answer to the question, and indicating where the full discussion could be found at Ever On. My post never showed up on the board. Other boards in general seemed to be less friendly than Ever On, and more territorial. Since I actually don’t have the time in life to hang out at one Fogelberg board, much less several, it became clear to me that it was time to stop bothering with any of the other message boards, and just stick to one Fogelberg board, the best one, right here. And when a little too much unfriendliness started invading the board here, Brett changed things to keep out most unfriendliness. Although other boards have some good features, this board pretty much has what I would normally ever go look at that is Fogelberg related, and when there is anything worthwhile elsewhere, we always find out about it here. Brett doesn’t hesitate to say when others have opened up new boards, and there are interesting things on some other sites, but this remains the best place to be.

Now, there are some who might think that my favoritism towards Brett’s board is due to his being my twin brother. But keep in mind that by the time I decided that this was the best Fogelberg place to hang out, I didn’t yet realize that Brett was my twin brother. After all, we are Twin Sons of Different Mothers. And having different mothers results in a dispute between us, because Brett thinks that Mom always liked me best, and I think that she always liked him best, so actually, our relationship would tend to make me more hostile towards Brett, not showing favoritism, but since I formed my opinions before I realized who Brett is, the fact that we are Twin Sons of Different Mothers is totally unrelated to my feelings about the site.

So, in summary, Brett, thanks for making this a nice place to hang out, where I would still be around to get the answer to my question about “A Man, a Woman, and a Duck” 18 months after I made my post that asked the question, a mere two weeks or so after you started the board, and thanks for the blast from the past you posted below.

Bob T.

{{{Blushing}}}...Your welcome Bro... January 21 2002 at 2:23 PM	c]:{ Forum Owner

...and thanks. Here are those buried links. Each one shows a different Ever On home page from the past, starting with Ever On when all there was is a home page... ...on the others, the links may or may not work for all I was interested in doing is saving different iterations of the home page over time. (It would be a little much to save more than that - Ever On is close to 400 pages deep at this point... ...and it all started with one page.) Home Page - Original Home Page - Iteration 2 Home Page - Iteration 3 Home Page - Iteration 4 Home Page - Present Day c]:{

(January 15, 2002)

DAN FOGELBERG /IMPACT ON MY LIFE

I JUST GOT INTO MY DORM ROOM IN TUCSON AZ AND HAD BEEN LISTENING TO HOMEFREE ON MY TAPE PLAYER. THAT SEMESTER IN 1974 I HAD BEEN TO MY FIRST OF TWENTY OR SO DF CONCERTS. DAN YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW YOU SPOKE TO MY SOUL AND STILL DO. HAVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY BIRTHDAY. ALSO A VERY LONG TIME AGO YOU PLAYED THE GARDEN IN THE CITY (NY) AND FOR SOME REASON NO ONE TOOK MY CAMERA AWAY AND I GOT SOME BEAUTIFUL PICTURES OF YOU USING THE LIGHTS ON STAGE. I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT WAS AN INCREDIBLE NIGHT BECAUSE I HAD SEVENTH ROW CENTER SEATS. I THINK IT WAS WINDOWS AND WALLS. THANK YOU FOR THE HOPE AND BEAUTY.

SUSIE ,NJ

(January 3, 2002)

How's it going?

Thought I'd let you know I ventured out to a local Martin dealer here in Michigan to try and test out the the D41-DF. Of course, it was not in stock. However, I did get to test out the top-of-the-line D-45 which I'm told is basically the same guitar only more ornate in terms of the in-laid pearl. I have to tell you I was floored! What a beautiful instrument. The sound was outstanding. As I was playing, there was another person strumming on another Martin. We ended up jamming for about 30 minutes or so and drew a fairly good crowd when I started playing and singing "Nexus". It was one of the best times I've had in awhile. Do yourself a favor and check the D45 out. The action is so light that doing bar chords is practically effortless. Hope you had a good holiday with you and yours. Mine was great. It was good to be off work for so long to enjoy the time. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Take care!

Best Regards,

Mark Harasim

(December 27, 2001)

Dan:
I didn't know you had turned 50.
I didn't know you were sick.
I didn't know you were thinking about retiring.
I didn't know you remarried.
(I'm not pleased about any of the above.)
What I do know is that your my favorite singer/songwriter and I hope you continue to write and record and perform live.

Sincerely,
M. in Mystic.

(December 12, 2001)

I love music But i have never felt compelled to place any comments to a specific artist. As i was just listening to Dan's Christmas album watching the Christmas tree I had thought of My first experience of the joys of His music. It of coarse was the Phoenix album and I of coarse was going through the divorce of my first marriage. Needless to say this was a gift from god as it seemed! Dan's music literally picked My soul up from the ashes as if it had just been created by Him for this purpose. I really do not know if these remarks are relayed to Mr. Dan Fogelberg but if so I would like for Him to add Myself to the surely countless lists of souls that His music has directly effected Their lives!

Sincerely
Kevin Hammitt
Madisonville Tennessee

(December 4, 2001)

The first time I heard Dan, I was about 12, visiting my aunt in Boulder, CO, from Chicago. We're going back now, about 1975. I always knew even then, that I was going to be living there, and Dan, somehow managed to capture the rocky mountains in his music. So, I listened to him alot while in IL, and got to see him perform several times from 1977-1982 in Chicago and Peoria. Those were the days!!!! I finally moved to Estes Park in '82. Dan's music carried me as I waited to get where I knew I had to be. Mostly it reminds me of the sound of the pine trees in the wind, when there is no other sound. The smell of the CO air after a spring rain. And the awesome feeling of being in the wild, with no one else around. Just you, the wind, and the wild critters. It saddens me that CO is not what it use to be. Too many people, too much pollution. One must travel to very isolated places of the state now to feel what I described above. But all I have to do is put on Netherlands, and I am right back to 1978, hiking in the Indian Peaks.

Thanks Dan.

Marie Talarico

(December 4, 2001)

I first heard Phoenix at a co-worker's house in 1980. I was instantly enraptured with his music. I had heard Part of the Plan earlier, and just wrote it off as "AM" pop stuff. I picked up the album Phoenix and for the next (past) 20 years can't get enough. I wrote a song for Dan entitled "I Know You". I've been playing guitar and songwriting since 1976 and still wait for the day I can play this song for this man, who has influenced me so much. Dan, I luv ya, bud. So does my wife...all I had to do was play The Innocent Age.....Lee Westerso

(November 17, 2001)

This is one of the best sites I've ever seen. Extremely well organized. I'm learning a few Dan Fogelberg songs to sing live and needed some lyrics. I saw Dan last time he was in Seattle at the waterfront. I see him every year but this year was sad as my beloved girlfriend Louise passed away and she was an avid Fogelberg fan. In fact, every year we would go see him together. Pass this on to Dan if possible and I hope he keeps touring. I really love hearing him sing and play live.

Thanks for the excellent site,

Paul Buchignani

(November 16, 2001)

I grew up in Central Illinois-near Decatur. I remember vividly the first time I ever heard Dan Fogelberg's music. My brother brought home Dan's first album, 'Home Free'. I put it on the turntable expecting to hear some strange sounds because the cover looked very different than any other album I'd ever seen. Instead, though, I was treated to "To the Morning" and I was hooked from then on. It was so refreshing to hear beautiful music that was meaningful and serene. I was fortunate to see Dan in concert twice..once in Peoria at the "Welcome Home Danny" concert sometime in the mid 70s' and then I saw him again at the U of I Assembly Hall in the mid 80's.

I still love his music and am glad to know he's still at it.

Steve Wood

(November 9, 2001)

Dan's lush harmonies and crystal clear guitar tones are other-worldly. since i was a kid, i have been astonished at the perfectionism exhibited in his music. though he has recorded less and experimented more with the progression of his career, his early work remains for me untouchable by any other artist.

--Steve in Portland, OR

(November 9, 2001)

Hi! I'm a 34 yr old Australian. My sister & I started buying his albums in the early 80s & we have up to Exiles in our collection. We always enjoyed his songs & our favourite album is The Innocent Age. We both were chagrined that songwriters like Dan with lovely voices just about fell off the radio. (Oh, dear I sound like an old fogie) Then it occurred to me that my PC could help. This is a lovely site. Does Dan have plans to tour overseas? He still has fans in Australia who have never & would love to hear him sing live Its funny, but the older I get, the more truth I find in the Innocent Age. I'd like to hear from others who like Dan &similar singer/songwriters-e.g. J Taylor, Joni Mitchell etc.

Kind Regards,

Lisette.

(November 6, 2001)

I first heard Dan when I was working in Lake City, Colorado, for the summer. A friend of mine had a tape, which was Souviners. I played all kinds of folk and mountain music then, his music hit me like a hammer. I tried to play all of his songs, and butchered them all. That was 23 years ago, and I still listen to all of my old tapes and CD's of Dan. His music brings back so many old memories, and is some of the best written lyrics I have ever heard. Thank you Dan, OTIS,,,,,Lubbock, Texas....The home of Buddy Holley.

Otis

(November 2, 2001)

I saw Dan at Northrup Auditorium at the Univ of Minn, Mpls, several years ago; I've been hoping he'd be coming back to our little Jesse-infested state again. I will be there.

I have five of Dan's albums/cd's, and though I used to play most of his popular music regularly (as an announcer) on the radio in the 80's, one of my favorite pieces is Somewhere Along The Road. Thank you, Dan, for your vocal expressions; certain music hits me emotionally, like Sibelius' 2nd Symphony, Faure's Peleas et Melisande, Genesis' Afterglow, and Somewhere Along The Road fits right in there.

Being part of it live is the best. The mixing was very well done with your band, and the solo section was, well, memorable at least. I recommend your live performance to anyone. Thank you.

Richard Balamut

(October 24, 2001)

My husband and I started dating in 1980 and in 1985 we became engaged. Everyone around us had their own idea of what our wedding song should be. Though there were quite a few loverly songs available for impending weddings, we knew there was only one song that said exactly how we felt, it was 'Longer'. The song suited us so well, that our wedding party chipped in and paid the extra money to make sure we had a horn player for the solo. We've been married for 16 years now and I still cry when I hear it. Not very good when your in a grocery store, people tend to look at you funny. Its just that this song states exactly how we felt then and still feel, even today. The matron of honor at our wedding even had the words embroidered on a pillow for us. It sits in the very center of our bed.

Thanks Dan.

Marsha Jones

(October 23, 2001)

Dan, Happy 50th. We Pittsburgers are awaiting your return in concert. When are you coming back here?? I have been at your other concerts at the Palumbo center and at the Civic Arena, both of which were great. CDT

(October 17, 2001)

Dan,
I hope all is well with you. All is well with me. Please keep me in mind if you need a drummer.

Best wishes,
Kelly

http://community-2.webtv.net/kellymichael/Shanahandrums

(September 24, 2001)

Dear Brett,
unfortunately today is the first time I ran into your site. My name is Paolo Giorgi, Italian (Florence), 44, long since gone Dan's fan (1974), singer songwriter (see my page http://www.vps.it/propart/jop/index.html ) not as a job but as a form of expression.

I have been playing the guitar and writing songs (circa 120 all of them in english language) for about 30 years and, in my own small way, I have recorded a vinyl and a homemade CD. I am graduated in Mathematics and I am an employee in the most important Italian Motorway Operator, dealing with telecommunications for traffic technology ) nothing to do with music).

During the years I have tried to get in contact with Dan, but with no results. Letters over letters to different people (even to a student who was doing a thesis about him and lived near his house), written to many web sites, but with no result.

In 1987 I took his "defense" sending material to an italian newspaper because of a plague of an italian female singer (Patty Pravo) who declared she had written a previously unpublilshed song perfect copy of To the morning (my name was on the local newspaper the day after and I have kept the entire documentation up to her change of label!). Been to Los Angeles in 1991 and I missed his concert at the Greek Theatre for 1 day. So, he is the only one of my musical heroes I haven't got the chance to see live (among the others, James Taylor whom I have personally met during his italian tour in 1999).

After this long introduction I answer to your questions:

The First Time You Heard Dan's Music -First time I heard his music was in 1974 with Old Tennessee

Your First Dan Fogelberg Concert -Sigh! No one!!

Your Favorite Dan Fogelberg Concert -Cannot answer

How Dan's Music Has Affected Your Life -In a stormy way! I have been literally "covered" by his words and music for years and today his production is a sort of Bible to me; I have been musically affected (my songs are!) and mentally affected because so many times I have found affinities and expressions that seemed mine.

-Favourite album: Nether lands (because I had a girlfriend who lived 6 hours by train from my hometown and that record has a bit of rage/sadness inside that accompanied me for years)

-Favourite song: Leader of the band, because I love my dad and I have always felt I owe him some kind of tribute

-Favourite video: I have only the Greetings from the west one.

This is all so far; I add only two things: have you ever noticed Dan in the rear sleeve of Desperado by the Eagles? He is the dead one on the right; the second one is an attached song I have written for the NY disaster. I am on my way to write the music, but this has been my way to be close to NY. I have written the songs trying to imagine to be one of those poor people
on a plane, calling home, waiting for their death.

Take care. Paolo (See attached file: last_call_to_heaven.doc)

(August 29, 2001)

Yo Dan,
Tis been a long road from those experiments in Macky Auditorium to the Island Breeze concert in Hawaii a few years past. All that is known from this traveling soul it is simply time to WRITE an album dedicated to those ballads and story telling ditty's that us educated, off track, non top 40ers have been waiting for. Though we all have aged and yes, some have passed on. There is a huge niche or maybe a better phrase 'children that can laugh just because were livin' that demand to hear your heart and soul as you are today. Tis Time Dan!!!

Mahalo and Aloha

Bryan Dean Kitashima
808.593.2564

(August 23, 2001)

Poems for Dan:

Dear Dan
You the Singer (Free verse)

It's been fun.
Gotta run. (Couplet)

mtnlaurell

(August 23, 2001)

Just wanted to say how much Dan's lyrics mean to me, and obviously so many others. Souveniers is my favorite album and I brought it to his concert in Baltimore last year, waving it (instead of a lighter!) for all of the great encores Dan gave. My first time hearing Dan was in Colorado when I worked near the Arkansas River. So many of my ranch-mates were playing and listening to his music. What better place than the Rockies to hear him for the first time. Too bad I never saw him at Red Rocks. What a great place. Now I'm in Baltimore, loving life and remembering the stepping stones of my life. Dan's music was and still is on of them. - AEPB

(August 22, 2001)

I began listening to Dan Fogelberg in the 7th grade when all my friends were still listening to disco. My first experience was a scratch version of "The Netherlands" that my dad borrowed from the library because he thought I might know who this person is and might like it. One listen and I was floored. I learned a bunch of cool vocabulary words from listening to his music and gained a greater depth to my music listening. After that, I set out to save enough money to buy his records (still back in vinyl days). I think I got The Netherlands first to replace the one we had to return to the library, the Souvenirs, then The Phoenix, etc. I remember getting The Innocent Age for Christmas in the 8th grade from my sister. I think I lived with the stereo for the next months learning every word and taking it all in. Now, I'm thirty---------hmmmmmmmmm (we'll leave it at that) and still listening and enjoying. I have replaced nearly all my vinyls with CD's.

I have now seen Dan in concert 3 times. In 1987 on the Exiles tour, in 1992 on the River of Souls tour and on his more intimate 1997 concert at the Ryman Auditorium. All were great concerts but the latter two were the best. It was great to see him in such an intimate setting and totally alone at The Ryman. My hubby commented that he saw how much of a musician's musician he is.

My students listen to a lot of Dan in the classroom. We did a variation on a Canadian Folk Dance to his "At Christmas Time" for our Christmas program. If sales suddenly picked up in the months prior to December it is because 14 little kids went home begging for the CD (I did not tell them to do this.). One parent fell in so much love with it that she bought 4 copies of it and gave it out for Christmas presents to her family who is spread out all over the U.S. For graduation this year, we are pl