Dan Fogelberg - Same Old Lang Syne (from Live: Greetings from the West) 

Fun fact: I went to high school with Dan and still live in his old neighborhood. I regularly shop at the same store that inspired this song.

I am 70 years old and I cry every time I hear this. They don't write them like this anymore. God bless this man RIP

40 years since this song came out and we, the fans, still cherish it

Play this song after 40 years quietly greatly missing someone special....

I think almost every one of us can relate to this song back from our youth. 💔 We grew up with best music there ever was. Rest in peace Dan.

If this song does not break your heart every time you hear it, check your pulse.

We "kids of the 70's" were blessed with with music like Dan's music. Words had meaning in our lives. I miss you Dan Fogelberg. Thank you for all you gave to us.

Oh the songs that tell a story. Don’t we all miss them?..

Songs like this have so much meaning…..Straight to the heart. I feel so lucky to have grown up in this era where songs really touched my life.

Anybody who can write songs like this is nothing but a phenomena.

"And as I turn to make my way back home, the snow turned into rain." One of the most powerful, and emotional sentiments I have EVER experienced in music. The symbolism makes this man cry. We miss you Dan.

It seems like yesterday that I was determined to ask my high school sweetheart to marry me at Christmas time and this song was playing on the radio. Of course I "chickened" out. Life took us in various directions but, years later we reconnected after other relationships faded. Fast forward 22+ years later and we are married and I am with the person I was always meant to be with.

This is one of my all time favorite songs. I was twenty years old when I first heard this song. My parents had divorced and I moved with my Mom to a new life. I'm in my sixties now and this song still brings bittersweet memories.

One of Americas Most underrated Titled Songwriters

Let me just say, you don’t have to celebrate Christmas or have to have been in a romantic relationship to appreciate this beautiful piece of music.

i'm a 65 year old man, and i'm not ashamed to say this makes me cry!

I’m 76 years old now, and every single time I hear Dan sing this song , I am blissfully transported back in time to 27 years old…young, beautiful, full of hopes and dreams with boundless energy, enthusiasm, and love. Truly an eternal remembrance song. I miss you and your music Dan, but what you gave us is timeless for an eternity

It’s August, 2024 and just like that I am back to a time when my first love and I reconnected. This song is so powerful and beautiful because we want to hold those memories forever. Thank you Dan, for the words and the songs. Rest easy in Heaven and know that we still love you. ❤

Whenever I walk in the snow I go slow and sing this!

This song reminds me of all the mistakes I've made in my life and the heartache I caused others. It is hard to listen too without my heart aching a little.

One of my best high school friends died from AIDS in 1983. I played this song over and over and over again the night I heard the news. I can’t hear it now without crying. He was the best so talented I will always love and miss you Scott.

What a shame. This man died so young. He was so talented. RIP dear Daniel.❤😢

What makes this song so special is the realness of first loves or high school sweethearts. Not just for Dan but for all of us. How many of you have come across an old friend or flame in public and not remember them at first? Then running up to them and remembering and laughing away the years. Well Dan Fogelberg captured that Spot On. If this happens to you today, don't forget to get addresses, phone #'s or emails.

bought a six pack at the liquor store and we drank it in the car! priceless!!!

Im 66......and miss DANs heavenly talent soooo much....taken waay too young.....

this song doesnt deserve any dislikes

To the boy I didn't give a chance when we were 17, (1978), I'm sorry. I should have. Hope you had a great life.

So sad he passed so early. ❤

The singer songwriter era was truly magical.

A great song. Brings me back to my college days in the early 80's. How could anyone give this timeless song a thumbs down? RIP Dan.

im a 49 year ol blackmale. i sang a cover of same auld lang syne on the starmaker app,last week,, i ranked #1 for the day,currently have 192 plays and 127 likes. i love some dan fogelberg. with his jammin ass. ill miss him.. rest in heaven bro.i appreciate the music,and becoming a part of your creation.

"just for a moment I was back at school, and felt that old familiar pain" - as I remind my baby boomer friends, there's a little bit of teenager in all of us... thanks Dan for reminding us...

What a heartbreak. True story. For so many, in different ways. He gave a voice to our pain. And set us free from it. RIP

He wrote this song from his own experience, that is why it is so real.

“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 into rain” brings me to tears every time 👼🙏❤️

Gone at 56 much too soon. Thanks for your many contributions, and to the lives your music touched. RIP

If you believe in time travel here it is! Enjoy those memories!

Any song that can make you smile and cry simultaneously is a true masterpiece..........and Dan was a true artist.

They don’t make em like this anymore RIP DAN. ❤😢

Dan left us way too early

I cry every single time!! We all have that one special love!!!

After 40 years, this song still makes me feel empty. Dan, one of the finest songs of our time!!!!

It's Christmas Eve and I'm playing this as usual because it just would not be Christmas Eve without this! I think it's the most beautiful love song ever written.

I, too am a boomer. We played this every year at our family Christmas Eve gathering.Thanks for the memories, Dan.

RIP Dan. Your music will live on forever for those of us that truly enjoyed this song especially and many of your other songs.

Every year around Christmas I listen to this song and it paints a clear picture in my mind. It brings up memories of girlfriends past, lovers with no name. We are all traveling this same incredible journey but the meaning of it all gets clouded with our daily stress. This year there are no friends dropping by, no parties where we meet new ones, and as I sit reflecting back on 2020 I find it more difficult to enjoy this song. There just is no human interaction, no spontaneity and happiness. It's been a sad year, the 1st like it in my 43 years. There is a clarity that arises from our situation, that it is the people and relationships in our lives that add true value, not possessions or things we can buy. My hope is that as our world works its way through Covid19 the old saying 'what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger' will ring true the world over. Here's to better days!

At 74 I often think could of, would of, should of but then I think that’s Life. I am so thankful for memories. Thankful for those I met, those I lost, and those I loved. Makes us reaffirm our priorities and what love really means. As we go though this coronavirus quarantine let’s not forget where our memories are at this time. Life is good, friends are great, but love beats all. HIS blessings on all of us. Life is a mix of the good, the bad, and the ugly.

My Wife's favorite singer! Dated my wife and we listen to his song's over and over. Yes, We made love to them too. Been married almost 40 years. R.I.P. Dan Fogelberg. Thanks, For all those Great song's and Many, Many wonderful memories. Love You Jennifer! Shawn.

Yes, 40 years later we still listen and remember, it brings back our youth. Thank you.

Where are the Dan Fogelberg's of today? Where?? I will never get tired of listening to him. RIP

When music was music, many of us relate about lost loves but never forgotten!! Thank you Dan!!

Something about this song still makes me cry.

Drove past Tony's market today. I think of Danny every time I do. Great songwriter and singer.

Im almost 70. Still resonates. Thank you!

🙏🏻Rest In Peace Dan Fogelberg🙏🏻 🕊You may be gone from this earth but you will never be forgotten🕊

It reminds me of my first love..😢😢😢

My father loved this man. We listened to him growing up. This song brings tears to my eyes every year. Now that my dad passed in 2020 so suddenly I listen to Dan fogelburg more often than ever. This song in particular plays every Christmas and when I sing, my heart breaks. This music is beautiful. I wish I could thank and hug this man for making my father as happy as he was then.

He was so handsome. Such a terrible thing that happened to thêm. RIP to all the victims😢

I absolutely love this song - brings tears to my eyes. Great job by Dan Fogelberg - may he Rest In Peace!

This is one of those songs that will go on and live forever.

A toast to innocence......Happy New Year 2024!

The Sax at the very end. makes this song one of the all time greats.

The legend has left this world but his songs remain deep in our heart, always, so beautifully written and sang 👏👏👏

dan singing this in heaven tonight.

Thirty eight years later and this song still gives me goosebumps....great song from a talented artist! So sad he passed 10 years on now...

On my way to work this morning and this awesome song plays on the radio. Christmas songs don't make me cry, but this morning my eyes filled with tears and I just couldn't stop them! Now mind you, I'm on my way to work and I've got get myself together for a days work! Listened to the song all the way through and after I stopped crying and dried my eyes, I finally felt in the Christmas spirit! Auld Lang syne breaks my heart every 💔 single time I hear it, but I love this song!

I think everyone can relate to the words of this song.

256 thumbs down? Oh well opinions are like...... Fogelberg was a storyteller. What a song...

Still I can't believe he is gone.the leader of the band reunited with his son.i miss you dan.thank you for this timeless song.in my heart forever

No matter how many times I hear this song, my eyes water.

Jesus, the live version of this takes the song to another level... goosebumps and tears....

Dan Fogelberg Is was the greatest singer songwriter I ever heard ,, I am 62 years old now , when I first heard this song , It changed the way I heard music forever ,, I became a Dan Fogelberg fan ,, I was a artist /Musican / I bought every album I could and after all the music I listen to in my life ,,, at the end of the day I would put a Dan Fogelberg Album on my turn tabel and go to sleep ,, It was the music I could Listen to most beautiful of all , and now after many years I was thinking , to my self , what Is my all time Favorite song in my life ? and artist , it ment something to me to answer this question for my self ,, and when I had listen to all the others I Loved , my Life time favorite singer songwriter is Daniel Garyling Fogelberg,,,I was already a artist and musicain before I heard Dan Fogelberg , Guitar and Piano and sing and paint all my life from my early child hood even preschool ,,, I would put a record on and paint at the end of the day ,,and sing ,, I have always been a artist and a musician its just part of what makes me who i am,,,,my favorite singer songwriters in my life is #1 Dan Fogelberg, #2 Dolly Parton, #3 Randy Vanwarmer, #4 David Gates.. Of Bread,,, Dan Fogelberg Music ,,Is the most intelligent and mature and beautiful and healing useful meaningful...songs of any songwriter He is the Master composer.Of song.s in the last hundred years ,,and still yet even compared to all the new music I hear and Love ,, Dan Fogelberg Still his music Stands alone as the best ever written,,,,.. I do go back to his music and sing it from time to time , He was the teacher.,,the Inspiration when I was youg man ,,I have changed in extreem ways , but I know who the Most talented Artist of our times was Dan Fogelberg ,,,we shared in common so much , I did see him in concert one time ,, River Of Souls ,,but never met him ,,both singers,both artist, both same birthday ten year apart to the day ,, Dan Fogelgelberg his music helped me in a hard time in my life ,,,when I became very sad ,, a dan Fogelberg song somehow give me a fresh mind to think there is still beauty in the world and life Is worth Living ,,I wish I had gotton to meet him ,,but I got to meet the best part for me his music ,

Just for a moment he was back at school…I have a moment like that every once in a while…which is nice!

Brings to mind about my sweet first wife. Still love her I think. Not like that, just a very good friend lost in time. These songs like this bring back the memories of a sweeter, slower, kinder, time. Thanks for the trip to the past.

The saxophone is crying through the lyrics of Auld Lang Syne more than words could say ,sends chills and tears listening on this new years eve

I’m 68 trough in two conflicts and this song makes that stuff run out my eyes I lost her in 83 and been all alone every since. I miss her she was my wife. The Army life was too much on Kathy Jones Beals. Love ya still pray for you daily hope your happy..

In tribute to Fogelberg and the Fogelberg family, the city of Peoria, Illinois - his hometown - renamed Abington Street in the city's East Bluff neighborhood "Fogelberg Parkway." The street runs along the northeast side of Woodruff High School, Fogelberg's alma mater, and where his father was a teacher and bandleader. "Fogelberg Parkway" continues northwest, then west, to the intersection of N. Prospect and E. Frye, the location of the convenience store where Fogelberg ran into his old high school sweetheart one Christmas Eve - a chance encounter described in the song "Same Old Lang Syne."

God rest my dear wife. Sad memories. I miss her.

Love the man I purchase all this album since I was in high school now I'm 63 and I sure wish she was still here on this Earth God bless the man God has enlightened us with this beautiful voice and his talent 😂😂

So sad. This song reminds me of my last year of college. I saw Dan many times. Sad that he passed so young. It is a travesty that he is NOT in the R & R Hall of Fame.

Dan sang this like no to tomorrow--tearing it up at 3:13….

Definitely captured high school heartbreak, whatever the circumstances..

GEN X,1965 here.We MISS YOU DAN FOGELBERG! We're working hard here on planet 🌏 to get you inducted into the RRHOF.My husband Keith crossed over in 2017,would you tell him your wife Jean and I correspond frequently over both your familiar cancer battles and our current state of being WIDOWED.See you both somewhere over the 🌈 rainbow💞💞

I lost someone special, very special Dec 21st 2023 Listened to this song as we were driving home. Beautiful and Broken 😢

Beautiful.....simply beautiful! Just don't write songs like these nowadays. Much missed but never forgotten. Dan has left a magnificent legacy by virtue of his outstanding song book.

My wife’s twin sister passed away back in March from Covid. This was her favorite song. I heard it today and brought back such sad memories of her passing. Rest in Peace Bobble!

When I hear this beautiful song, I put on my ear covering headphones and close my eyes and I get tears to my eyes😪 such a beautiful masterpiece 🙏🎅🎄

I just turned 70, and I cried too. Beautiful song - most of us had a relationship that was important to us, but either the other person wanted more - can't do much about it. I appreciated the 4 years with her, but someone else caught her eye. I still love the lady, but that's life. 😊

This tells a story that is so familiar to so many in my generation. God bless you Dan for this beautiful gift that was made to last beyond one generation.

I had this happen to me ! Its so sad we lost Dan to Cancer ! I 😢 cry

Just a beauty of a song, always makes me tear up and everyone knows the part... We are still listening Dan

I'll be 69 in January. I've loved the way Dan Fogelberg sang this song. But, I just love this song. And I do cry.😢😢

I was fortunate to see Fogelberg scheduled outside Raleigh NC in late 80"s. The arena which could seat 8,000 only about 300 of Fogelberg fans were there. His true spirit was incredible as he and band put on a 2 hour plus concert as we all were standing and applauding. Incredible experience.

I am 70 as well. A lot of memories are brought back.

There was nobody like Dan. Blessings 😢😢😢

Im 62 and this song brings tears everytime I hear it

FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO GIVE MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FANS OF THIS NOW DEPARTED SINGER AND SONG WRITER. DAN FOGERDY. HE WAS A REFINE SINGER. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. ALL THIS DAY, BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE. I BEEN WANTING TO CRY. AND WHEN I STARTED HEARING THIS SONG OF THE LATE DAN FOGERDY, I BEGAIN TO CRY. DEAR FATHER GOD, WHY DO GOOD PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE AWAY. BUT LIKE MY LATE FSTHER USED TO SAY, ALL OF US , HUMANS , THE DAY WE ARE BORN BRING OUR OWN STAR TO EARTH AND WHEN THAT STAR DIMINISHED WE PASS AWAY AND ONY THE MEMORIES ARE LEFT OF US IN THIS WORLD. IF WE ARE FORTUNE TO BE FAMOUS OR POPULAR.

I’m in my mid 50’s, had some beautiful intimate moments with a few amazing men. Married, then divorced, sometimes it didn’t work out. Recently I ran into the one who got away when I was in my 20’s. I never stopped thinking about him. We are back in touch & I feel 20 again. My eyes are sparkling blue since we reconnected. This tune resonates with me so much more right now. Wish me luck & another shot at not letting him get away this time.

AND I LET YOU SLIP AWAY FROM ME CHRISTINA.40 YEAR'S LATER AND MY HEART IS STILL BROKEN.

God Bless Mr. B. Mohonasen High Band Leader multiple Decades! Love and Blessings Mr. B. George and Family. Donna Carroll. Class of 73. 🤟😇❤️