So lucky you were to learn from Larry. How would you describe Dan's father as a teacher? I would LOVE to hear more about him. I miss Dan Folgenburg. Was SO upset when he died. Dan didn't believe in doctors and sadly passed from an illness so preventative with proper testing, but it's his choice for sure. TY
I was singing and playing this and my then 16 year old son leaned over me and sang along "Papa, I don't think I said I love you near enough" Just about the greatest moment in a dad's life.
I had this song played at my Dad's funeral. It always brings me joy and sadness at the same time. I will always regret not seeing Dan Fogelberg in Concert. Thank you for the music Dan and thank you for everything Dad. I miss you.
How this transcends time and families. Many people have experienced this...as I am now. My father is 94 and is finally winding down. He played in the first touring group of the NC Symphony at age 14, played in the Army Band touring the world and taught music at App State along with teaching band at numerous high schools, finally conducting a local community band to his final days. He introduced me to many aspects of music, from classical to jazz to comedy. I will always be grateful and this song says it all.
Dan belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and I hope everybody listening to this video will write to them and tell them that. I did and am planning on doing it again. I think the more fans that write to them the better chance he has of getting in. I miss him but love the fact I can listen and watch anytime I want. That is often.
Heard yesterday that they only just inducted Stevie Ray Vaughn THIS year??!!! Along with Green Day(seriously?) I don't find it hard to believe that Dan isnt a member, however I also don't put any value into the RRHoFame anyway.
I'm curious if he'd ever want to be there. I under your frustration. But never once did or have I heard that desire from him. Do you play? (anything) The first song (full LOL!) I learned to play was "Looking for a Lady". The same year that the album came out that it was on (his first). Does anyone, the people that want him in the "HOF" understand, that an easy 90% of the people already "in" wouldn't have the talent to carry his empty guitar cases???
Had the pleasure of riding a Pekin High School bus with the leader of the band and his wife soon after they had first heard the lyrics. Nice moment, especially after the years have gone by.
love this song....written by a son for his father....a heart felt way of thanking the man who molded his son to become the man he envisioned him to be.....thank you for this great song Sir! it will live on forever.....
This was such a great song by Dan Fogelberg. It brings back some very cherished, yet very distant, memories. That's one of the magical things about music, it can take us to places where we've not been in ages and ages.
this is my fathers favorite song, he use to sing this to us while playing guitar when I was young and now every time i hear this song it makes me emotional, i miss you dad
Reminds me of the gift of music I received from my mother-next week will be the second anniversary of her death and I miss her more every day. I am so glad we had the bond of music.
This is one of the most beautiful song ever written and for me and for others to have a chance to hear it for a millions times thank you Dan Fogelberg , this song lives forever . God be with you and God bless you .
I saw Dan several times after his 1991 tour. It's great to see him in his earlier days. He was a great star. Nothing I like better than walking the road near Inverness California and listening to Dan singing about love, family, and nature in my earphones. Thank you for posting this glimpse of Dan in 82.
Lost my dad 3 years ago at 93... wasn't even able to go to his funeral, I was in the hospital at the time. He and I used to sing and play guitar together. God, I miss those days....... Lost mom in '87; she was only 60, 5 years younger than I am now.
I was 13yrs old when I first heard this song. I had just started high school and would hear this song every morning on my way to class. I was lowly freshman who liked sappy songs. But this was so beautiful and comforted me in an increasingly bigger and harsh world. This song left an indelible mark upon my life as a teenager. I wouldn't change the time in which I grew up if I had to do it over again. This song made me feel...
Saw Dan in Austin around this time frame. Great musician and songwriter. Love this song and play it myself, just can't sing. Beautiful anyway. RIP Dan and thanks for the music.
Thankyou +Dan. My Ppa taught me this song in the 80's but only when am on my 50's that i fully understood this song, especially what is not written in between the lines. My Ppa died decades ago and am very sad not to have read in between the lines when Ppa was still alive. Rest in peace +Dan.
i've always loved his honesty.....he's said at live concerts that he's tuned his guitars down a half notch, like he did here [the road will wear you out] and he had such a connection with the audiences didnt he?
That made me cry. My son is in the military, I couldn't go on if anything ever happened to him/ he's been the most important thing in my life since he was born.
pre10der - this whole Houston concert footage is awesome..and rare. I thank you immensely for posting it...of course you've spoiled us all...but pls don't hold anything back friend !!!!!!!!!
I missed my father... 2 days ago he just passed away,... I know I wasn’t able to be a good son many times in my life. I was not being showy towards my feelings to him.. I’ve been disrespectful now I’m 40 yo..All I can say is I missed & love my father and I’m praying for his soul to Rest In Peace with Almighty God our Father. I didn’t even see him and tell him my feelings and touch him during his last breath.. You will always be in my heart, Dad.
Wonder how many times he played this song? A classic for the ages! "Be back in 15 minutes and we'll rock and roll!!" Yeehaw! He died too young...died too young! Wonder if I will ever accept it?
In honor of Antoinette St Pierre, Gone but not forgotten, love those that are so absolutely important in your life, you don't know how much time you have left to say those words that are so easily said, " I LOVE YOU"; "YOU ARE SPECIAL" or "MY LIFE WOULD HAVE AN EMPTINESS INSIDE IT, THAT NO ONE COULD EVER FILL"/ or anything else that would let that person know how special they are to you. The clock is ticking away folks, and before you know it, times' up. God Bless you all, those who are suffering the loss of Toni St Pierre, but also their own personal pains of loss, take solace, there is another life, a reunion, the more it goes, the more this is also scientific evidence, that there is more after this, and it isn't bad/keep the faith, God Bless you all. Sincerely, Lisa Shears and feel free to chat privately if you feel the need to vent or talk, whatever, I'm a great listener, and can actually be one of the people who will be able to say; I do in fact know how you feel, I've been through many losses, from young to old, so I do understand how you are feeling, God Bless you again, Lisa
@gsxrbuckeye I just learned the difference between a Silver Star and a Gold Star family. It's not just our military personnel who make the sacrifices - it's also the families of the soldiers (like yourself) who make dear sacrifices. I'm truly sorry for your loss and I'm thankful that our world was blessed with people like your father. Take care
I met him and his wife Jean, fleetingly, in 2003 backstage after his PBS Soundstage concert in Chicago. Surprisingly big man but engaging for those few minutes. I had the impression he was already not well.
I miss you Dad. I wished we had found that Father , Son bond. I suppose it was more my fault than yours. Thank you for all that you did. And thank you for defending this great country. Our last hug was our best before you left for Iraq. I just wish Id known you'd never return. Semper Fi. Major Thomas Ellis USMC 11-16-1949 10-11-2010
