Dan Fogelberg Dies

[fuzzis]

Singer-Songwriter Dan Fogelberg Dies (http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Recordings/Obit_Fogelberg.html)

...Fogelberg discovered he had advanced prostate cancer in 2004. In a statement then, he thanked fans for their support: "It is truly overwhelming and humbling to realize how many lives my music has touched so deeply all these years. ... I thank you from the very depths of my heart."

Fogelberg's music was powerful in its simplicity. He didn't rely on the volume of his voice to convey his emotions; instead, they came through in the soft, tender delivery and his poignant lyrics. Songs like "Same Old Lang Syne" — in which a man reminisces after meeting an old girlfriend by chance during the holidays — became classics not only because of his performance, but for the engaging storyline, as well.

Fogelberg's heydey was in the 1970s and early 80s, when he scored several platinum and multiplatinum records fueled by such hits as "The Power of Gold" and "Leader of the Band," a touching tribute he wrote to his father, a bandleader. Fogelberg put out his first album in 1972.

Fogelberg's songs tended to have a weighty tone, reflecting on emotional issues in a serious way. But in an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 1997, he said it did not represent his personality....

[dreamhippy]

I am sorry for our loss. His music was a blessing. :(

[birthdaybunnie]

I am sorry for our loss. His music was a blessing. :(

Wow, me too...I grew up on his music in high school..:(

[hendrixfreak70]

As musically-inclined as I am I guess I do not know much about him. I listened to an eclectic arrangement of music and have heard some of his stuff but not much. However, I hate to hear when someone passes. I remember when Warren Zevon passed, I was saddened. The worst for me was when Freddie Mercury died. I was only 11 years old but Queen were my band. The second saddest was when George Harrison died. They played an all day tribute on Rock 104 and I went and bought some of his work again.

[Bahlk]

Here's one of his songs

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[Bahlk]

My wife never heard of him until I played some of his music

[Kitty]

Heaven has gained another angelic voice.

My two favorite Dan Fogelberg songs:

Part of the Plan
I have these moments
All steady and strong
I’m feeling so holy and humble
The next thing I know
I’m all worried and weak
And I feel myself
Starting to crumble.

The meanings get lost
And the teachings get tossed
And you don’t know what you’re
Going to do next.
You wait for the sun
But it never quite comes
Some kind of message comes
Through to you.
Some kind of message comes through.

And it says to you...

Chorus
Love when you can
Cry when you have to...
Be who you must
That’s a part of the plan
Await your arrival
With simple survival
And one day we’ll all understand...

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.

Your conscience awakes
And you see your mistakes
And you wish someone
Would buy your confessions.
The days miss their mark
And the night gets so dark
And some kind of message
Comes through to you
Some kind of message
Shoots through --

Chorus

There is no eden or
Heavenly gates
That you’re gonna make it to
One day
But all of the answers you seek
Can be found
In the dreams that you dream
On the way.




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Longer than there've been fishes in the ocean
Higher than any bird ever flew
Longer than there've been stars up in the heavens
I've been in love with you.

Stronger than any mountain cathedral
Truer than any tree ever grew
Deeper than any forest primeval
I am in love with you.

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.

Through the years as the fire starts to mellow
Blurring lines in the book of our lives
Though the binding cracks and the pages start to yellow
I'll be in love with you.
I'll be in love with you.

Longer than there've been fishes in the ocean
Higher than any bird ever flew
Longer than there've been stars up in the heavens
I've been in love with you
I am in love with you..


:rip:

[dreamhippy]

Here's one of his songs


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[Luvia]

Grew up listening to his music...and I know all the words to his songs..along with all the heavy metal in my collection. lol

RIP, Dan Fogelberg. :cry:

This one makes me cry the most...especially what he says at the end.

YouTube - Leader of the band

[amanda]

An amazing talent. I have always love his music. :(

[Butterball]

Dan came on the scene after my Rock days --- when I really started recognizing musicians for their songwriting abilities instead of their hot licks and 'bounce me off the walls' sound. He blew me away with his words and melodies............... a great talent.................He will be missed.

[dollfus46]

Singer-Songwriter Dan Fogelberg Dies (http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/Recordings/Obit_Fogelberg.html)
Forgive my musical ignorance, but is there a difference in Dan Fogelberg and Dan Fogerty?:confused:

[fuzzis]

Forgive my musical ignorance, but is there a difference in Dan Fogelberg and Dan Fogerty?:confused:

Yes.

[EricStratton]

Forgive my musical ignorance, but is there a difference in Dan Fogelberg and Dan Fogerty?:confused:

JOHN.....Fogerty was the lead singer of Creedance Clearwater Revival.....

And we don't get French benefits....

[dollfus46]

JOHN.....Fogerty was the lead singer of Creedance Clearwater Revival.....

And we don't get French benefits....

I guess I'll have to switch to Maxwell House now.

[firefly]

"Longer" was performed at my best friend's edding in 1980. She was married for more than 20 years & he was cheating on her with several women. She got a divorce. So sad...:smt086