"I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars." ~ Og Mandino

Dear Dan, When describing myself, I always include being a Dan Fogelberg fan. You have been a part of my daily life since 7th grade. A friend of mine introduced me to your music via the phone. We used to listen to you over the phone and discuss the lyrics. I even named my son Seth after one of your songs. My lifelong dream has been to sing w/ you. As I drudgingly cleaned my house today, listening to your songs, I googled you in hopes you'd be coming to MPLS soon. I'm so sorry to hear of your illness. You'll be in my prayers for a full recovery. God Bless you. You've helped me through many hard times. May you know of your huge impact on many lives!! May the trail rise up to meet you, may your heart rejoice in song!! Ever on!! ~ Tracy Nordquist, Sioux Falls, SD

I vividly remember my high school senior English class. The teacher would play albums as we journaled, and one day I heard incredible music, and couldn't wait until class was over to find out what had been playing. It was Nether Lands, and I immediately bought the album and every other Dan Fogelberg music I could find. I fell in love with your music and with my husband that same year ("Longer" was sung at our wedding), and both loves have lasted 30 years now! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi Dan,  Wishing you the best in your battle against cancer.  I miss seeing your live performances which I've caught each year in Colorado over the years.  And yes I've had my tests as you recommend. You have had the greatest influence musically on me (even as much as the Beatles who I also first heard at 12).  I was an elementary teacher for 32 years and played music in my class everyday. But at home I was always learning your songs which helped me get through weddings, divorces, up times and down.  The Innocent Age is one of my favorites.  I would listen to that every night as I was going through some tough times in my life.  Thanks so much for all your music and I will pray for you even though I'm not a religious person.  Enjoy this time with your family. ~ Richard Shine

Dan, I discovered your music as a college student back in the 80's with "The Innocent Age" album and then promptly bought everything you had done up to that point. Your music is the soundtrack of my life for that era. For some (stupid) reason I stopped listening after getting married in 1984. But I recently discovered you again and OH MY GOD! It is like finding an old best friend I haven't seen in 25 years. Your music is both fresh and nostalgic all at the same time. It brings me back to the greatest time of my life and yet fits my life today in a completely fresh way. Thank you for the music. Now having said that, it is a truly bittersweet "reunion" in light of your cancer.  All I can do is pray for you which I have already done. I hope you continue to make music for a long time to come.  I haven't seen you in concert yet! Seeing you in concert is on my list of things to do before I die. Get better Dan. Lots of people love you. ~ Darrell Shepard

Dear Dan and Jean,  This is the first time I've got on your website and was shocked to found out about Dan having prostate cancer.  I want you all to know that I am praying for you.  I believe in the power of prayer and that Jesus can heal you, he wants to heal you.  My sister and I were huge fans of yours in the 70's and 80's and still love your music.  Your music is so timeless.  Just wanted to let you know that someone is praying for you.   I know you will update your website to let everyone know how your doing, as you can.  God Bless You! ~ Kathy Wright, Drumright, OK

Dear Dan, I just found out about your plight. I wish you comfort and strength during these trying times. I have been a fan of yours since your first album and have been moved by your words in every song from every album. Your heartfelt lyrics and the stories they tell have meant more to me in so many different ways that it would take forever to explain. There have been times when I have been distraught and I have been helped through by simply closing my eyes and listening to your soothing voice and beautiful lyrics.I feel that so many of your songs have been written for me, as many of the lyrics have such a parallel to events in my life. I now live in New England (New Hampshire) and have lived all over this wonderful country of ours (My Father (Maine) was a 23 year Air Force Vet, my brothers were born in Colorado and Nova Scotia, My Mother & Sister in England (Scottish), and I in Austin Texas, songs like "The Reach" & "Forefathers" touched me deeply.

The album "Nether Lands" (My Personal Favorite) the song "Lessons Learned" is my life's anthem The Chorus: "Lessons learned are like bridges burned, You only need to cross them but once .. Is the knowledge gained worth the price of the pain, Are the spoils worth the cost of the hunt". I have repeated this to myself on many an occasion to help me make a crucial decision...and have almost always made the right choice, So you see Dan, you have not only produced some of the most beautiful music ever written, but have helped me through so many moments in my life and I feel a very strong bond with you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers every day of my life as you have always been there for me. I TRULY feel that we are "Twin sons from different Mothers". Keep your chin up and may your soul always remain free. I wish you nothing but happiness & a speedy recovery. A Friend Eternally.. ~ Wayne Terrio

Your songs touch my soul to their deepest depth. "Leader of the Band" makes me cry like a baby and I can't get through it  without doing so. My dad was the family patriarch. Born in Spain in 1892, he ran away from home at a very early age, joined the merchant marines and worked his way  across the Atlantic arriving in Newport News VA. He lived a hard life, with  only a 3rd grade education. He worked across America building the railroads but  he also had great highlights to his life: he met Charlie Chaplin before he  became the Beloved Tramp. Papa was sitting on a curb in California, resting  and a
man sat down beside him and started up a conversation. Much later, Papa  saw the man's picture on a poster for a movie- Charlie Chaplin.
 
He ended up in New York City where he worked in car garages. He  married a woman who had a child already and Papa thought of the 9 year  old boy as his own and raised him as such. Papa adopted me when he was 68(!)  and I was just
days old(my adoptive mom was 42, she couldn't have kids  of her own). The entire extended family called him Papa- and he was that- everyone's dad. He was truly amazing. He was diagnosed  with lung cancer in 1970. He was given 6 months to live. My papa made it to 93. His cancer had spread through the years to a lot of  parts of his body but he was not ready to give up. He lived a happy life, eating  what he wanted, walking daily with his beloved wife, watching his  favorite
tv shows. He liked David  Bowie songs and he also enjoyed the melodies produced by a young man named  Dan
Fogelberg. Your song binds me to the man some how. I look up to the sky and think  about this man that gave me the life I have.
 
Mr Fogelberg, don't give up- your soul is beautiful and you have helped so many people cope with the things that they have to endure. You give me a  bit of my dad back every time I hear the song and I thank you from the bottom of  my humble heart. ~ Sarah Puente 

Dan, I just want to tell you how deeply you've touched the lives of me and my children.   We've sang and played your songs all their lives.  One of my three daughters, Lisbeth, was standing on the piano stool, belting out "Run for the Roses" by the time she was three years old.  I've played and sung "Longer" so many times it's indelibly imprinted in my soul.  Lisbeth and I sang it to my mom the day she passed on a decade ago and I still remember how the ambiance of the room changing as we sang. I thank God for your being you, and I thank you for sharing yourself with the world. I truly love you
and wish you peace.

Dear Dan, I first discovered your music when I heard "Leader Of The Band" some years ago. Since then your songs have added sweetness to my life and made my heart sing. That song became something of a tribute to my own father, who succumbed to prostate cancer after being diagnosed too late for effective treatment. On reading your bio, I found we have our birth year in common, as well as prodigious influences such as The Beatles. This knowledge, combined with the love of your music, has inspired in me a strong feeling of kinship, a connection I know you share with many.   As George said,  "and the time will come when you see we're all one and life goes on within you and without you."  I cried when I read about your cancer. Please know that I am sending healing thoughts your way, and that no matter the outcome, you will live in our hearts forever.  ~ Charles Baldari, Waretown, N.J.

Dan, as I sit here at work with headphones on, listening to The Very Best of D.F., I always try to decide which song is my favorite.  You see, I've been a fan since the days you played at U. of I., to being the back-up band with the Eagles (there was an entire row of us from the U of I listening while everyone else was busy finding their seats), and then ultimately seeing you play at the Chicago Stadium (I believe you said it was supposed to be at the Rosemont Horizon but you were bumped for the Ringling Bros. Circus).  Anywho, it was only this evening that I decided to Search you on the internet and see what's up... only to be saddened to see you are ill.  But then again, it has been your music that has gotten me through all of life's challenges - I suggest you do the same.  Thanks Dan - you have given me such wonderful gifts through your
music. I know the gifts will be returned to you ten-fold.  Oh, and my favorite song is "Hard to Say", no it's "Nether Lands", no wait, it's"Heart Hotels", no it's "Longer"...no wait....  God Bless and take care. ~ Cyndi C - Urbana IL, no it's, Aurora IL, no wait, Modesto CA.

There is no way to express how much your music and your spirit which comes out through your music has touched my life. I appreciate many artists and many forms of music but there is none which compare to the depth and the feeling that are brought forth in yours.  I thank you for your music. I pray that one day everyone will be blessed to be able to see you again on stage. I pray for your good health and happiness for you and your family. More than anything I pray for the return of your good health. Thank you again so much for your words of wisdom and truth through your music. Health ,Love and Happiness to you and yours ~ Kathy Yost

Dear Dan, My sister, a longtime devoted fan, just informed me of your illness and I am in shock.  I discovered your music after moving to Boulder in 1979 and became a daily listener, making mix tapes with you on them as well as purely Dan Fogelberg tapes, then eventually redoing them all on CD.  You have always been my favorite artist.  I worked at a ski shop in Boulder once and got into an argument with a fellow employee about the most talented person in rock music, with me insisting that between your music, lyrics, arrangements, range of instruments played,  beautiful voice and production abilities that it was clearly you.  I wonder if you will or can ever know the impact your music has on people, from the pure beauty of the songs and your voice to the meaning and deep feelings within them. My best friend was murdered in 1981 and to this day one of the measures of how sad her death was to me is that she has missed all the music you wrote since then and over 25 years of listening to you. Needless to say saw in you many concerts at CU and Red Rocks. I will have to write again in order to say more of my thoughts -- but surely know that you will be in my thoughts daily and that I am hoping and praying that you win this fight -- that you are/become the Lance Armstrong of the music world and between your spirit, the positive energy being sent to you my so many fans and the rapid advances in treatment and cures that you will soon be robustly enjoying life again. With genuine love and best wishes ~ Nancy Mulvihill

Your music always takes me to that place I found many years ago -  when listening to Nether Lands, Souvenirs and Captured Angel was a part of daily life.  Though years have passed since then,  the spirit of that time is still a part
of me as is your music.  My thoughts are with you. 

Yes, I call you friend because I feel a closeness to you. You have walked to my side for almost thirty years. I have enjoyed, cried and meditated with your songs. I have shared your music with my friends and waited for each disc new yours like a boy who wishes that the day of Christmas arrives.THANK YOU Dan for all your songs. I hope you´ll be better soon . ~ Carlos Mitxelena from Spain

Dear Dan, In 1971, I was a 14 year old attending a fairly regimented Roman Catholic School in CT. At the end of 8th grade, the administrators allowed us to have a dance. This was a big deal, but the guys ended up on one side of the gym and the girls on the other...too afraid to make a move between our issues with our Catholic upbringing and our adolescence. The DJ begged for kids to have fun and dance, but no one was buying. Anyway, I got up the nerve and asked a classmate to dance and soon we were joined by many others. It was a lot of fun. After we danced a bit, the DJ asked my partner and I to come up to his table and pick out an "album" for initiating things. It was there in a milk crate that I saw an interesting portrait of an Indian (as I perceived it) on the cover . Home Free came home with me that night and was shared with family and friends through High School and college. I wish you and Jean the very best for your health and recovery. Peace ~ Michael Meehan, CT

Dan (and Jean) - I am so sorry to hear of the Advanced Prostate Cancer. I would consider it an honor to pray for you (both); specifically, I will pray that you will be comforted and the pain eased during the hard times, and that your faith would be strong.  We own an herb business and give Saw Palmetto to every man we know.  Again, I'm so sorry.

I have known and loved your music since the beginning.  I purchased all the albums and later re-bought all of them on CD's.  I know all the words to all your songs.   I can remember driving in the country in the summertime, my feet out the window and my boyfriend (now husband) and I both singing out loud "anyway I love you, every day I get more sure,
anyway I love you, more and more and more and more..."  Oh yes, I love Dan Fogelberg.  God bless you Dan and Jean. ~ Patsy Secrist

God bless you. I was reminded of your beautiful song "Longer." The words of that song reflect a beautiful heart of love.
Thank you for your beautiful music. My prayers are with you. Much love ~ Laurence Torr

Dan, I will begin including you in my prayers.  God bless you and your family.  I truly believe in the power of prayer and that miracles can happen.  I'm seeing my doctor this Friday to do blood work for the PSA readings.  Keep the faith, and know there are many of us who have enjoyed your wonderful music over the years.  It's my hope for you that God has you making music for years to come. ~ Carl Hardwick In Phoenix, AZ.

To The Entire Fogelberg Family and to you, Dan- My sincerest wishes for good health are sent to you.  I was just cruising the internet, seeing what is up with some of my ol' fav's. You have always been at the top of my list. Captured Angel and Souvenirs were like a religion to me growing up. I had the vinyls and have have since bought them in their entirety for my iPod. I still know every lyric after all these years, as I played them over and over, then bought the cassettes.

I will soon be a 3 yr breast cancer survivor (dx at age 42). I have many friends that have gone through breast, prostate and many other types of cancer. My new motto has come from Tom Petty... I won't back down!   Neither will you. Keep up the good fight. I will listen to your words in song and pray for tolerable treatment and quick recovery. Your songs are in my heart. ~ Christine

Dear Dan, When I was very little my mother would sing "Stars" and I would be asleep by the time it was done. For the past few years my mother has gotten very ill, terminally, without an accurate diagnosis! We have been to doctor to doctor, none of which seem to be able to help. And always when I feel mixed up about my situation I can always listen to your music and feel like I will always have a connection with her. So I would like to thank you for giving that gift to me. It means more than anything to me, for my mother is the best I could have asked for in this walk and has stuck with me through thick and thin, believed in me when no body else did, and supported me with every decision that I made. So thank you for that gift and I plan on sharing it with my children when I have them. I keep you in my prayers and hope for your health. Sincerely ~ Ryan Moroch

" When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another. " ~ Helen Keller

Your music is an integral part of my childhood.  I spend many an hour with you. Love and prayers to you and your family.

I have been a fan since my college roommate brought Souvenirs to the house. My girlfriend, and later my wife,  has treasured your music. The stories they create have been fond memories in our minds for over the past 30 years. We have seen you many times in Mpls-St Paul and Chicago,  the last your incredible acoustic performance at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. Godspeed in your recovery. Our prayers are with you daily. ~ Pam and Dave

One of my favorite things in life continues to be turning up the volume of one of your songs and being amazed at the beauty.  I particularly love the arrangements and words of "Nether Lands" and "Dancing Shoes." I just finished chemo/radiation treatment and understand more than ever how important prayers of friends and family are.  You and Jean continue to be in mine.  Be blessed. ~ Mary Thompson, Ohio

Hi Dan - Some encouraging news from Life Extension in the August 21, 2007 Update. The headline is : Pectin Triggers self-destruction of Prostate Cancer Cells. It's a short article but I guess it can't hurt to follow up on it.  I hope you are feeling better and having a great time with your wife. A friend turned me on to your music in mid-seventies and I've loved it ever since. Peace and good health ~ Brian,  TX

I have been listening to your music since the early 70's and have been recently reminded just how much it has meant to me over these years as I began  to create my first playlists for my MP3 player.  I just kept adding your songs to the list.  I have seen you so many times (in the DC area) and met  you in Columbia at Clyde's one year and I really do feel as if a good friend is in need of some positive energy!! So thanks for all of the times you got me through my prayers and all good thoughts and feelings to you and  yours. ~ Andrea Alexander

Dan - Still after more than 30 years of listening to your voice and growing from your wisdom your words carry more meaning than they ever did. Please do well, my brother, and may all that you have given return itself to you ten fold. Love ~ Dave in Buffalo

Dear Dan - I have been hearing a lot of your music on Sirius Radio 6010. I got online today to see what's been going on with you and was saddened to learn of your health issues. I personally believe you are one of the all time great musicians and your songs truly touch my life. I want to send positive prayer, hope and peace to you and your family. I sincerely pray for the best outcome for you. I am a long time fan. ~ Bob Diskin, Eugene, Oregon

Dear Dan, It's been over a year since I posted here. Checking back to see how you are doing. I was overwhelmed to see how many posts there have been and so many recent ones, well wishes for your B.Day. I used to remember your B-Day, I was ever so curious after the calendar marked on the album cover and later found out why. Anyway you are truly blessed by so many caring fans, and you have spoken to so many people through your music, myself included. You really helped me through some rough spots of my life. I wish I could return the favor. You will stay in my prayers and I'm sending "Happy Thoughts" your way. ~ Cheryl, Akron Ohio

I don't know what and why you came to my mind but you did.  I  went online to search you out and was so disheartened to find you are in ill  health.  I grew up listening to you - I waited for every album and every  song you had ever written had ME written all over it. I wish you health and happiness.  I hope and pray that you keep your fans up  to date on your life. You are sadly missed in the music world. Much love and prayers for you and your family ~ A VERY BIG FAN

I have your music playing now as I type. Rarely a day goes by that you are not singing for me to keep me going. I hope you are doing good. I was three weeks from moving to Colorado Springs/Manitou Springs, loved hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and pottery and painting. Was standing at a crosswalk and was hit by a van that was hit by a hit and run and I landed 50 feet in a parking lot. Life long disability. Now deal with Complex PTSD and stay inside a lot. Your music keeps me going and I thank you so very much for it. All my best to you and your family.

Dear Dan, I cannot thank you enough for your music that I have cherished all these years, and for your love of mother earth, the spirit world and for your great understanding of how this earth and its caretakers should be living in harmony 
with each other and the spirit world. We listen to your music so much my 2 children know the words by heart and sing your songs all the time. To hear them enjoying your music as much as I do is the greatest gift a father can receive. My family wishes you and yours the best and our prayers and thoughts are with you always. Love,  thoughts and prayers ~The  Maurer's

Dan, I went to Woodruff - two years behind you. You graduated with my step-brother Joe McNulty. I didn't know you were ill. My prayers are with you and I wish you all the best! ~ Raymond (Ande) Anderson

Dear Dan: I serve each month at my church in our production booth running the large screens in our sanctuary.  We are in a series called "Who Cares - Help" and our pastor taught on the story of the Good Samaritan.  After his talk, our worship pastor played and sang your song "Along the Road".  It brought back so many memories of when I first became a fan of yours in the late 70's.  I was in tears listening and singing the lyrics because of how touching and fitting it was to our sermon that day.  How awesome that your music transcends into different situations and people's lives.  I happened to search and found your website today and learned of your battle with prostate cancer.  I am praying for you and your family.  One of my favorite scripture readings during hard times is Jeremiah 29:11.  God Bless you Dan, and thanks for such wonderful, inspiring music. ~ Elena Golsch

Dear Dan, I felt compelled to write you after hearing about your diagnosis. I hope all is well with you, and I am truly saddened that such a gifted musician and writer is afflicted with this terrible disease. I want to impart to you how much your music has meant to me, both as a musician, and simply as a human being. Your gift of melody (which, to me, is the most fundamental, axiomatic basis of music; that's why I'm a Beatlemaniac :); your amazing instrumental abilities; and the stories you tell through your music and lyrics, have had a deep, profound effect on me.

My favorite songs of yours are 'Missing You' and 'Heart Hotels' (I especially love the choice you made to have Andy Newmark play drums on that - yes, he's my favourite drummer :), although there are many more that I love, especially from 'The Innocent Age.'  It's quite simply a beautiful, exquisite masterpiece. I hope you're doing okay, and again, I want to thank you for the beauty, majesty, and grace that you have given to us all through your music.All the best to you ~ Tim Bishop

Dear Dan, As I have been diagnosed with Stage IV Lymphoma, I find solace in your music.  You bring peace to my mind and body.  I loved you and your music and became an enormous fan when I saw you perform "Silent Night" at Illinois State during a horrific snowstorm right before Christmas break.  It is a fond memory that I cherish to this day.  I hope you are finding peace in your life.  May God watch over you and keep you safe. ~ Paula from Illinois

Hi Dan: Happy Belated Birthday and many more.  Praying for your and Jean's well being. Last saw you at Thousand Oaks in 2003.  Hope to see you again! ~ Bruce Edwards

Dearest Dan and family, I have loved your music for so many years.  I saw you in concert at a winery while living in California.  I have just about all of your CDs.  Having not heard any new music or news about you, I looked you up on the Internet, finding out about your condition.  I so want you to know that my prayers are with you and your family.  You have made me and my family happy for so many years with your incredible music.  Please take care and don't give up! Yours truly ~ Linda Cherny

Dear Dan, I have never felt a more moving feeling then when I play your music! I love " To The Morning". It is so special as are you. I have been to many of your concerts and hope to see you again. My prayers are with you! ~ Bonnie in NJ

Dear Dan and Jean- you are so on my mind these last several weeks and my prayers and energy, filled with love, light, comfort, joy and gratitude are going to you two.  I pray for you daily, praying for a complete healing for you, Dan.  Thank you for blessing Mankind with your words and song.  May you feel our hearts and love  tenfold in return. ~ Jan in WV.

Dear Dan: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the music that's still such a wonderful part of my life ever since the '70's!  I saw you in concert a few years ago in Harrisburg, PA and it was such a phenomenal evening! Your music has made me smile and cry all in one song and I can't imagine this world without you and your music in it.  Be strong and fight with everything you've got - we are all pulling for you.  Take care and God bless.  ~ Candy Baker, Palmyra, PA

Hi, I am working from home and was listening to Souvenirs. Thought about what you might be up to nowadays. Sorry to hear about your medical issues but as you wrote: "Now the wind is still, In a moment it will be raging. Now my soul is young, In a moment it will be aging." Me Too. Good luck ~ Brian Helly