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Daniel Grayling Fogelberg was born on August 13, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois. He has two older brothers Marc, an attorney, and Peter, a graphic artist that live in Chicago and Peoria respectively. His father, Lawrence Peter Fogelberg, was a World War II veteran and worked as a band leader for both Woodruff 1945-1955 and Pekin 1956-1976 High Schools and Bradley University, all in Peoria. He inspired "The Leader Of The Band" which was released a year before he passed away in 1982. Dan's mother, Margaret Young Fogelberg, a Scottish immigrant, is a classically-trained pianist. While growing up, Dan took piano lessons and taught himself to play an old Hawaiian slide guitar that his grandfather gave him. By age 14, Dan was composing songs and was in his first band, The More... (Submit New Dan Fogelberg Lyrics) (Submit New Dan Fogelberg Lyrics) thankyou for sharing | Reviewer: larry kent wheeler ------ About the song Run For The Roses performed by Dan Fogelberg wow.growing up in the louiville area.What a touching and heart warming story of love, passion, and beauty. Dan may god always be by your side. As your fan. Let me say Thankyou for sharing the spirit and music of Heaven with us all. First love | Reviewer: Luigi ------ About the song Same Old Lang Syne performed by Dan Fogelberg This song is about a love from the past. Many of us have someone back in our younger days that we loved. This song is about meeting that person again and remembering the pain of that love. It is also about someone who settled for dry warm and safe rather than for love, and her unhappiness and lack of fulfillment. I used to think of my first wife when I heard this song, and what I lost Beautiful | Reviewer: Luigi ------ About the song Same Old Lang Syne performed by Dan Fogelberg This song is about a love from the past. Many of us have someone back in our younger days that we loved. This song is about meeting that person again and remembering the pain of that love. It is also about someone who settled for dry warm and safe rather than for love, and her unhappiness and lack of fulfillment. Dan Fogelberg's Best | Reviewer: Steve Borrow ------ About the song Longer performed by Dan Fogelberg Longer is probably Dan Fogelberg's best known and best loved song. It is an intimate declaration of love, reaching back and forward in time, as far as the human imagination can take it: a vow to keep the flame alight through the changing seasons. The beautiful bridge sure beats "to have and to hold as long as yea both shall live". Catch this:- I'll bring fire in the winters You'll send showers in the springs We'll fly through the falls and summers With love on our wings. Yeah, free, like two birds gliding through time together without a care in the World. Dan Fogelberg died of prostate cancer in 16 December last year. He shouldn't have, of course. He was 56 years of age, and many more beautiful songs like this one to write and perform. Tamam Shud after all. Fogelberg was very talented | Reviewer: Anonymous ------ About artist/band Dan Fogelberg Dan was one of the few incredibly talented, and not prone ot commerical pressure, musician-songwriters, like Todd Rundgren, and Karla Bonoff. Maybe not as commerically successful are these three, but all known by other musicians, as the talent at a highest level! "...and it's going to be a day..." | Reviewer: tim pastor ------ About artist/band Dan Fogelberg Since the fall of '75, I affectionately referred to Dan as "Uncle Dan"! His music stuck a chord that still resonates deep within me...the ethereal, "To the Morning", opened the flood-gates to a a great river that I'm still proud to travel down! my first girlfriend said "ya, gotta hear this new singer!" ...this beautifully haunting melody was on the first album, first side, the first song- And as far as emoting in my attempt to write & express musically,I've never been the same since! ...I know you're shining, "Uncle Dan", within the depths of my own darkness! > "...and it's going to be a day, there is really nothing left to say but come on morning..." see u soon, tim Still so deeply saddened | Reviewer: Cynthia ------ About artist/band Dan Fogelberg I have been a long time fan of Dan, but was still somewhat surprised and how strongly the grief took hold of me. I felt like I had lost a close family member. And, then I realize, I had. He was with me in my teens, at my marriage, I rocked my babies to his songs. He comforted me after my divorce and consoled me during the tough times of dating again and being a single mom. He was ALWAYS there. The one person I turned to when I couldn't find the words to express my own emotions. With each stage of my life, he was there. I truly have lost a member of my family and I still grieve. I hope soon to once again find the comfort in his music, instead of feeling the loss. Gone, but not forgotten | Reviewer: Alan Slawter ------ About artist/band Dan Fogelberg Although most artists are guarded to elude scorn or criticism, Dan would just write and sing what he thought and felt. There are millions of us who loved and appreciated the special qualities and person introspectives of his creations. I miss him, but enjoy his music more than ever as his passing emphasises how transient our time is "in the passage..." Respect for a Music Man | Reviewer: Jeff Short ------ About artist/band Dan Fogelberg My heart is still heavy with the passing of Dan, I loved his music and most importantly his song writing. I was lucky enough to meet with him and talk before he performed on stage in Knoxville, Tennessee. Thank you for your sweet soul Dan. he wrote my life. | Reviewer: earl richardson ------ About the song Leader Of The Band performed by Dan Fogelberg most moving song I have heard or sang,I missed my chance to see Danny live in Toledo last year for which I'm truly sorry.All his other songs are gifts I treasure! Wysteria Review | Reviewer: Ron Day ------ About the song Wysteria performed by Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg was one of the best writers of lyrics and music ever. This song is a sad song about a women who obviously has been abused. She continues to search for the right man only to be hurt over and over. She "prostitutes" herself in seeking comfort. She wants companionship - yet is afraid of being too close. She a sad person. Dan Fogelberg will be missed for songs like Wysteria. He could bring to life a person in 4 minutes of a song. High above the Pines | Reviewer: Alan ------ About the song Song From Half Mountain performed by Dan Fogelberg One of Dan's best based on a true story. Most will never know what a talen he was, but put on a set of headphones and really listen to this track. It is amazing. Love the song, love the man | Reviewer: Casey ------ About the song The Reach performed by Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg has been one of my favorite artists for many years, and "The Reach" is one of my favorite songs. He was more than a singer...he was a great poet, able to conjure visions and elicit feelings with his words. He will be sorely missed. Only the heart can see * | Reviewer: Doug Abbott ------ About artist/band Dan Fogelberg I would like to express my deep appreciation of Dan & his music. His songs insprired us as young musicians, as well as the great shows he put on. His duet with Emmylou Harris was like a lullaby to my kids in the early 80's, and the song "Leader of the Band" probably saved my marriage, way back when in 1981. I am so thankful to Dan. I hope he had a happy life. DGA To the depths of my soul | Reviewer: Jan ------ About the song The Reach performed by Dan Fogelberg I will take the music of Dan Fogelberg to the depths of my soul. You can almost view the picture that his words describe. This is one of my favorite songs that he wrote and his passing is of great regret. He is truly a legacy to our generation and will be greatly missed. Great song with thought provoking lyrics | Reviewer: Paul G ------ About the song The Power of Gold performed by Dan Fogelberg It wasn't until I took the time to think about what this song says that I realized how much insight Fogleberg had into the effect wealth and glitter have on people. Netherland art work on brown paper | Reviewer: Jeanie ------ About artist/band Dan Fogelberg Pen and ink water color wash.dated 1977 Plus M Lone 1989. I am wondering if this is an orginal art by Dan Fogelberg? or a friend. The pic is a man on a bluff overlooking a pine valley. snow mountains in the distance. The man has a back pac. the lyrics are all hand printed...thanx Jeanie Touched my heart | Reviewer: bigboar06@hotmail.com ------ About the song Tucson, Arizona (Gazette) performed by Dan Fogelberg I first heard this song when I bought the album, yea, real vinyl, upon its release. To say that it moved me, is an understatement. Fogelberg was the master lyricist and showed his vocal and musical strenght in this song though it is a dark one. He was a great musician and talented artist. Part of the Plan | Reviewer: Mary W. ------ About the song Part of the Plan performed by Dan Fogelberg I knew I loved this song when I was 17, now at 50 I understand much more about what the words really mean, I think. I would give this song 8 out of 10. Perhaps part of the problem is that he was too young to understand what he was writing and it is a little disjointed, the message shows how deeply understanding he was.... Love the song, | Reviewer: Darlene ------ About the song Run For The Roses performed by Dan Fogelberg I want the video also, if anyone knows where we can get it. Watching that video and listening to the words, makes your heart swell, your throat swell, and your eyes fill with tears, if you are a true Kentuckian, which I am, just happen to live in Ohio now. 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