Dan - During the Holidays, I was outside our home in Nashville looking at the sky. There was a ring around the moon .... and a chill in the air. While I have most of your music on my IPOD, I had not listened to The Innocent Age for many years. The music and lyrics came rushing back to me, and have been a great comfort during a rough time in my life, especially "Stolen Moments." I pray for you and wish you health and peace.

Dan, God watch over you and heal you and hold you in the palm of his  hand. Your music brought me through so many challenging times my self. In my  20's I made it because of your music, from my past and on to helping others and  
marrying a wonderful man. We have been married 29 years and have a beautiful 27 year old daughter. Last year I fell at work and had a 6 month recovery. When I first got my car back and went out on some errands, I was not feeling too  
courageous. I put my CD player on. There came on your song, "Next Time." It  gave me the courage to trust life and continue healing because that very song had gotten me through the hard times of my 20's. I am totally recovered now and  
my family and I know it actually was a very blessed year and angels were watching over me.  God bless you and your loved ones and help you heal. You have helped so many of us. With love and gratitude, for the courage you have  given
me set to beautiful music.  ~ Jane Roesti

I want to let you know that my husband and I will be praying for your full recovery.  You and your music have meant so much to us.  I saw you in concert at Universal in Burbank when it was still an outdoor theater in the mid 70's.  It was only the second live concert I had ever been to and it was my little brother's first concert.  We still talk about it to this day.  Your music always touched me deeply and has always brought me to a better place when I listen to it.  I feel like I am listening to an old friend whenever I hear a song by you.  Thank you for all you have done for me and countless others.  I hope and
pray for the best for you and your family and hope for the day when you can make more great music.  God Bless you and your family. ~ Kathleen and John Goss

I think of you often in your fight against prostate cancer.  I knew your father when I was a student a Woodruff High School and was very moved by "Leader of the Band". Lawrence was an amazing musician and what he did with our band in those years was wonderful. I still have a record that was made and placed in my Senior year book.  It was the year we went undefeated and only scored against once.  The record contains a recording of the band with your father directing.  It
was an exciting time for all! Sincerely ~  Judith Moldenhauer Burgdorf

Dear Dan, I am praying that you and yours enjoyed the holidays and have gotten the new year off to a great start. You remain in my prayers and the prayers of many. I truly enjoyed your Christmas CD this year even more than in past years. As I get older I appreciate your music more, it means more to me and I appreciate your genius, and marvel at your music and lyrics with greater wonder. I can tell much thought went into your Christmas CD and for that I am very grateful.

I can only hope that you have experienced at least a fraction of the Joy that you and your music have given others. I believe that if EVERYONE listened to your music the world would be at PEACE right now.   I wish you great health and a great 2007!!!! " The Map is in Your Soul, and the ROAD in in Your mind"!!!! "So many mountains before us..." You again have my best wishes and many prayers being offered for you and yours. Please do let us, your fans, know if there is anything we can do to help you. "Don't look down!" Much love and Peace ~ Laura Boughner Richmond, Va.

Hi Dan, I just want to add my name and thoughts to the wonderful list of both here.  Though I have adored your music through the years, I want you to know how especially important The Innocent Age was and continues to be to me. Talk about impeccable work--no song in the mix less than amazing.  Plus, this work came at a time in my life when I for reasons I'll keep to myself needed precisely what you were offering, and I'm not talking so much about the "hits" as lesser-known pieces like "Sand and the Foam" and the title song.  I have felt saddened to know of your health misfortunes; but I also know people can recover from some of the most terrifying predicaments and I am sending my well-wishes and prayers out to you.  It looks like you've got quite a loving bundle of like-wishes and prayers coming your way.  I am not surprised about this, nor am I surprised to read here what you have meant to peoples' lives, because I know what they're talking about.  So Get Well Soon Mr. Fogelberg.  "Let It Shine" right back at you. ~ Ernie Osborne, Rollinsford, NH

Dan, You moved my soul beyond imagine. In my youth, I cried so hard in my private dwelling of pain with you playing on my record player. You'll never know how you saved me. Saved me from myself. I wanted to marry you, and I did in my imagination. I just heard a song of yours on the radio, I had so many memories come streaming back into my brain. Many
thoughts of your music moving me, deeply. I am saddened by your diagnosis. I will pray for you Dan. I have keep prayer close to me. Thank you dear Lord, for blessing me with Dan. ~ Holly

Dan - I was shocked to recently learn of your health issues. I wish you to absolute speediest speediest recovery! Just to let you know, I'm a huge music fan. Played music all my life, etc.  Incredibly influenced by the Beatles in 1964 at the perfectly impressionable age of 12, etc..So we're in the same era in terms of musical influences, similar age, etc.

And I must say to you that YOUR music has had the strongest emotional impact on me than that of any other artist's music -   PERIOD.  Sometimes I kick myself and deny it and tell myself to not give in to 'sentimentality' because it isn't cool - but your  music is honest and heartfelt and the sincerity comes through and if there is some sentimentality there - hey what's wrong with that?  To me as a listener, the honestly and sincerity and emotion and musicality and exquisite melody and pure talent that comes through your music is overwhelming.  Not only are your lyrics very touching and engaging - but more importantly - the lyrics would mean nothing without the great melodies and songs they are attached to.  Your overriding send of melody and harmony and arrangement comes though with every song and the consistency of your albums is tremendous. No filler throwaway stuff, as is the case with so many artists. Anyway, in summary, you have created an incredible body of work and thanks thanks thanks!

Your music has indeed had a major impact on my life and I wanted to communicate this to you.  I hope that this communication in some small way helps to uplift your spirits. In closing, thanks for many many great musical experiences and again get well soon. I do hope to see you someday again when you resume touring. Take care ~ Derek Morris,
Santa Barbara, CA

Dan, May God bless and strengthen you and your family in this time of need.  Your music has been an inspiration for me for years, and I will pray for your full recovery. Be strong Dan, and keep the faith. God Bless ~ Chris Hilson

Dear Dan,  I have been an avid fan of yours for years. I live here in Colorado and when I think of the mountains and their beauty I also think of your music and how it has touched me and my wife. I am a physician and unfortunately have dealt with many cases of prostate cancer so I understand to some degree what you are going through. My wife and I pray that God will heal you and maybe someday you will get the chance to make more great music and even perform again. Trust
in God for He is good and will never abandon you. God bless you Dan. Sincerely ~ Terry and Susan Wade

Hi Dan, I have enjoyed your music for decades and I want you to know I’m praying for your healing. You probably have had many suggestions from doctors and fans and your closest loved ones.  It is impossible to say I know how you feel.
But I hope you are having more and more good days where you feel good. I want to encourage you, Music can be therapeutic and I hope you haven’t put your God-Given talent on the shelf.  I’m not saying perform for the public, but making music for you, that’s pleasing and edifying for you. God has blessed you with special gift and I hope when you are feeling up to it your using that gift. Dan, stay strong and keep the faith.

Dan ~  You're in my prayers.  As others have mentioned, your music has been and is part of my everyday life. ~ Linda, Tinley Park, IL

Dan, I feel I can call you Dan, in the familiar, because your music and I have been such good friends for so many years (since the mid 70's). I still listen to you daily, and with the advent of the iPod you now travel with me everywhere. When I'm feeling down, your music is my shelter. I wish I had the same to offer you. I just wanted you to know, in a very un-poetic way, that  your music has been a great part of my world for the past 30 years. Would love to see you back in the studio giving us some new classics but it won't matter, the oldies still play like new everyday for me. I wish you health and happiness in the new year. Sincerely ~ Dave Marynak

Dear Dan: I have listened to your music for many years. It has been a real inspiration to me and I really relate to it. I always wished that I had seen you in concert, but I did not take advantage of the opportunity and spent a lot of time out West. I was both shocked and saddened to hear of your battle with prostate cancer. You are one of my favorite musicians and we have a common ground: we were both born in Illinois. I am originally from Chicago but have lived out West for most of my life. I presently reside in Bozeman, Montana and am an avid fly fisherman, hiker, and backcountry skier. Prostate cancer can be prevented with yearly checkups and if detected early enough, the person can be saved. Thanks again for your music and your legacy.You are the best! I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. Peace. Sincerely ~ Frank C. Benestante

A long-time fan wishing you well. ~ Jim, Chapel Hill, NC

Dan,  I wish you and your family hope, love, and encouragement.  Your music has inspired me since the beginning and I only wish that the music of today portrayed the love, inspiration, and respect for mankind and nature that yours does.  I know God is with you and I am planning on seeing you again at Red Rocks soon.  There will never be another album like Nether Lands.  Thank you for all the years of listening pleasure you have provided so many and we all await the news of your total recovery. God Bless! ~ Jennifer Booton

Dan: You and your music has been an inspiration for me since 1974 when I first heard "Stars" and later "To The Morning".  As a guitar (hacker) player I have always enjoyed your intricate playing skills and thoughtful compositions.  I write a little and play (make noise) a lot - and mostly it is your music that comes from by D-41DF, one of the few earthly treasures I have (other than my family).  I have seen you perform many times and once at Irvine Meadows you had to compete with the dragster sounds from a nearby race and you found humor in the moment.  I wish for you much laughter and joy in each precious moment given by the creator.  And I pray for you to have many many moments. ~ Dale in Atlanta, GA.

For Dan Fogelberg... I hope things are well for you.  We haven't heard anything for quite awhile, hoping things are well.  I have no family, and worry about prostate cancer and colon cancer now that things have taken a turn.  Thank God for Faith and Prayers from friends. I Pray you are well. May God bless you many good and loving things! a fan ~ Gary Hillson

God speed total healing to you and strength for your family at this time. Your music has meant so much to me as a musician for all of these years. Thanks especially for your Christmas album. Remembering you ~ Clark Williams and family, Crawford, GA

Just wanted to know what an impact you have had on my life. A friend introduced me to your music in 1978, and I now have all of your albums.  As I listen to them I realize what a talented musician and artist you are.  I hope for the best in your time of darkness, and pray that you can overcome your cancer. I pray you and your wife will find strength and hope together. Love, a fan for life ~ Lea Martinez

Dan, I owe you a huge debt of gratitude that there is no adequate way to   express.  Your music has inspired me since my college days in central Illinois.  Your vocal abilities taught me how to sing.  Every night I go onstage and do concerts around the world, the audience is unaware that what they are hearing is only possible because your concerts inspired me to pursue a singing career and your voice is what I imitate every night.  Thank your for the music and being willing to share them with the world.  I will always be grateful to you. ~ Bobby Poynton, The Lettermen/The Diamonds

I have been a fan for years. I hope all is well.  I fall asleep most  nights listening to your voice. If ever there is a chance that you may sing  again, I will be there to hear you. Much love to you & yours.  ~ cinder

Dear Dan, If I could say a prayer for every minute of happiness your music has brought into my life, I would be praying for the next twenty years and still owe a debt. Your music has made me smile, made me cry, made me think....so many things. From the time I was a little girl, your music has been a part of my life. I was introduced to your music by my older brother. I can still remember riding around with him in his '67 Chevy listening to "Home Free" on 8-track.  My favorite then, and now, is "To the Morning". I could talk for hours about how much your music has meant to me but I will just say "thanks". Much love and many prayers to you and your family. ~ Teresa, Mississippi

Dan, I pray for you and your family for restoration of your health. I would love to hear the music from you written from the point of view of the wisdom gained from your journey through this fight for your life. As a girl from Illinois I have always loved your poetry, and felt kinship in being the daughter of a leader of the band as well. My father was a band director of the John Phillip Sousa variety as I surmise your father to have been. My best wishes to you in this new year. May 2007 be a year of recovery for you ~ Michele

I wrote you some time ago and hope all is well and you're doing much better.  Your music is such an inspiration and was my reason to take up guitar.  I just had to learn to play "Leader of the Band".  What a wonderful, talented song writer you are.  You reach the very core of my soul.  I've written some songs myself and you definitely are my model writer.  Good luck to you.  I hope to see you on tour again sometime.  I've seen your concerts every time you were in SLC, Ut. Thanks for sharing your talent with the world.  You really have made a difference.  Love your music. ~ Diane King

Dan, As a lifelong guitar player and songwriter I do wish you the best.  I have not noticed any updates on your condition on the website, and am hoping you're beating this thing!!!  I have admired your music since you first started in the biz. Thank you so much for your insight and outpouring in your songwriting.  I have always counted you as my major influence.
I remember hearing "The River" from Home Free back in '72 and was just blown away (I was only 12, and just starting to play).  From there I have followed you through every album, every song and finally got to see you live at Wolftrap in Vienna, VA just a few years ago (solo), and that concert will always stay with me as the most emotionally moving experiences of my life.  I introduced my oldest daughter to you that night, and she, as well was blown away. Keep fighting bro', there is strength in those mountains of CO.  I know, I've lived and loved it too.  For The LIVING LEGACY (You) ~ Tony Jackson,
Fredericksburg, VA

Last week I was driving in the Smokey Mountains and suddenly I started singing a song  to myself that I haven't heard for years! ! "Dancing Shoes". I had the album Nether Lands (in fact I still have it) and honestly I haven't thought of it for years. I got this urgency to hear my favorite song "Dancing Shoes" again and ran right out and bought the CD. I enjoyed it so much that I got on line  to see where you may be in concert. Even though you are unable to perform at this time, I am looking forward to the day that you will come to Naples Florida as you had originally planned! God will bless you - keep the faith!! ~ Sally in Florida

Dan,  Thirty years ago a friend said "you have got to listen to this  guy". I did and to this day I am still listening. Since then I have heard you  play at 11 different concerts. Your music has gotten me through the worst of  times, the happy times, it's been an inspiration for my painting and drawings.  You have been a part of my life for so long you are like an old friend. And like for any good friend, I pray for you that you will be well again. I pray for your strength and courage to keep fighting this disease no matter what. Come back to all your fans!!! we miss you. Sincerely ~ Denise Snyder

We just want to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You have so touched our lives and our marriage. On New Year's Eve our daughter, Rachel, was married to a sweet man, Freddie, and "Longer" was played on the organ as part of their service just as it had been played and sung at our own wedding 26 years ago. Your words have guided and inspired so many people. We wish faith, love and hope that only our Lord can give us and our families when we face our times of trials. I pray for peace for you both. ~ Melissa & Matt Brown

Dan, I'm sending you the very best of wishes. I hope you and Jean were blessed over the holidays and that you are stronger and moving forward in your battle for a healthy life. Your music will continue to fill my life and wrap my heart and soul in serenity and joy. My prayers are with you both. May 2007 have lots of good things in store for you. Sincerest love and gratitude ~ Nancy C. in Alabama

Hey Dan, The song "To The Morning " is "our song" for my husband and me (32 yrs married). We treasure the two concerts we went to. The first in Colorado Springs when you sang "Leader of the Band" for the first time to an audience. The second was at the Red Rocks and of course it was magical for us and everyone else in the audience. We have "To The Morning " in our cd alarm to wake us each day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you for a healing and recovery. Please check into herbhealer.com and their recipe for four herb tea. It has healed a close friend of ours. Your music has been an inspiration to us both and please know how much your words have touched millions. I have left instructions for "Ghosts" to be played at my funeral some day. I spent many years teaching and have now been helping at my husband's funeral home. Many songs have been heard during the services we have helped with and the thought of your words at my service someday are a comfort. You are so loved and if all our positive energy can help you in your battle, you will find peace and comfort and will be healed. We wish you the best. All our love and prayers ~ Mike and Suzanne Donelson, Rocky Ford, Colorado

Dearest Dan, For all the joy you and your music have given me personally, I thank you.  With all my being I wish for you health, healing, and strength to face whatever comes. You and your family are often in my thoughts and prayers. Remember: There is no day but today. ~ Glenna Montgomery

Dan, My wife and I have treasured your music for many years and even selected "Longer" as our first dance for our wedding day in September 1982.  One of our greatest thrills was to have practically front row seats at an intimate acoustic show you performed in Lake Tahoe back in the winter of 1989.  I'll be 50 in May and I still keep that faded ticket stub in a special place.  We were skiing at Squaw the next day, but when you mentioned during the show that you would be at Kirkwood it was very tempting to head over that way in hope of sharing a lift ride on the mountain with you!  As you courageously battle through health issues, please know you are loved and that you have touched the hearts of many people like us who only wish you the very best and pray for a full recovery.  Although we have never met, we somehow count you as our friend.  In a sense, what you have given us without even knowing it, is a lift ride to the summit every time we hear your music.  Thanks Dan, for everything.  Love and returning health are our wish for you. With love ~ Mark and Lisa

Happy New Year Dan and Jean. Hope to see you back soon.  ~ R M, Lakeville, MA

Dan, Thank you for the wonderful work! I wish you the best with your prostate cancer. Regards ~ John

I just heard about the news of your illness and felt a deep ache. Few people in my life have put so graciously into words the emotions  of my daily living and searching as you have. Your music inspired me to start playing the guitar in college. My first song was "Leader of the Band", and I continue to play today, nearly 3 decades later, thanks to you. Best wishes for a prompt return to health.  My wife, Cathleen, and I wish you and yours much love, laughter and happiness always ~ John Banister-Marx, Byfield, MA

Dan, thank you so much for the incredible body of work you have given  the world over the span of your career.  As a Kentuckian "Run For The  Roses" of course has a very special meaning for me as does "Lonely In Love"  which truly
represented a magic moment in my life upon hearing for the first  time when it was released.  Every subsequent playing of it since instantly  transports me back to that day when I heard it on the radio while in route to my  weekly drum lesson.  On that note let me thank for you employing the talents of one of my all time drum heroes, Russ Kunkel, whose playing has always been a perfect compliment to your music.  I learned so much from his playing over the  years and I'm grateful that your music served as such a pleasant source of music  education for me as it did a source of enjoyment and inspiration. 
 
You are in my prayers for a continued recovery from your illness as is  your family.  I wish you all the very best as you have always given music  loving world the same. God Bless and thank you again!!! ~ Eric, Louisville, Kentucky

Dan, About the same time I rediscovered your music I learned of your fight with prostate cancer.  I only hope, and PRAY you are one of the lucky ones. Your voice mustn't stay silent.  Back in 1978 I discovered your fine songwriting by way of your collaboration with a long time favorite of mine, Tim Weisberg.  "Twin Sons" is a classic, and so is its follow-up. I must
have blinked when "No Resemblance" was released. I discovered it while I was looking for a CD to replace my old vinyl of "Twin Sons" -  the same time I learned of your illness.  God Bless. ~ Lydia Bishop, Everett, WA

A little late, I know, 'cause it's been a while since your diagnosis. But, I hope and pray all continues to go well. I owe you, after God, of course, a huge thank you. You were a big inspiration to me. I write and sing locally in Waynesville, NC (as a matter of fact, my Pastor has asked me to sing a new Christmas song of mine tomorrow, 1/7/07, called " Christmas Moon"). He still considers it Christmas season, and it is Epiphany Sunday! Your beautiful songs have touched my life. You are GREATLY appreciated. ~ Walter Comer

Dear Dan, Hoping you had a lovely Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year.  The holiday always brings out the Dan Fogelberg Christmas CD--my absolute favorite Christmas CD.  Now that Christmas is over,  I'm fixing dinner for my family and listening to the Home Free CD while enjoying a glass of wine on Saturday night.  Too bad it's 70 degrees in Virginia or my fireplace would be going, too.  Just wanted you to know that there are plenty of us in Richmond, VA who still think about you and are loving listening to your music.  With many fond memories of many years as a fan ~ Donna Moore

As a new year has begun I have turned to thoughts of precious moments from previous years.  Each and every year since 1984 Dan Fogelberg has been a part of my years and special memories.  When I studied for my finals in college from 1984 - 1988 I listened to your albums. When my husband Michael and I were married in 1988 we had "Longer" played. When each of my daughters was born (1996 and 1999) your music was the first thing they heard when coming into this world.  My favorite album has been Innocent Age  (although since I have pretty much all of them it is hard to say that I truly do have a favorite for I love them all. ) and it was playing in the background of my hospital room.  I won tickets in 1996 in Lubbock, Texas to a concert you performed in Amarillo.  I listened to the radio night and day for weeks to win tickets and was so excited to get them.  I was about 6 weeks away from my due date with my first daughter and although my doctor said I could not travel, I went anyway.  Katherine danced in my stomach during the entire performance and she still enjoys dancing to your music.  I pray for your recovery from this devastating illness and I feel a lot of beautiful music will come out of this for you.  You are blessed with a wonderful gift and you have changed many people's lives with the lovely words in your songs.  This year for Christmas my husband presented me with an MP3 player with hours and hours of Dan Fogelberg tunes.  I will spend many wonderful moments running to your words.  Thank you for being a part of my life for over 20 years.  God Bless you and your family and do not give up the strong fight.  God will persevere for you. ~ Michael, Karen, Katherine, Meghan and the Potato Chip Gang (Sam, Princess, Kerchak & Rio ... "Can't Stop At Just One")

Hi Dan - Greetings from a very snowy Colorado! Dan, I continue to look on this site periodically hoping so much that there will be a message from you. It brings tears to my eyes to see how many people, like me, have been touched by your music, your very being. The lack of your voice in the wilderness is deafening. We miss you so. Yes, we have your music, but it just seems that your voice is needed now, more than ever. May you find strength knowing that all of our hearts are with you and Jean. ~ Cherie Orwig, Denver

Dear Dan, I have been moved by your music since my late teens and throughout my life.I was very upset about your prostate diagnosis. I am praying for your recovery and good PSA levels. I pray for lovely Jean as well during these times. The power of prayer will touch you as Jesus wants his music disciples to remain providing positivism in the world, especially with our world situation now. I believe you will receive guidance from good health providers who I will also add to my prayer list. Your music is quite uplifting to the masses. It's part of the plan for you to create as long as you feel up to it. My last was at the Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo,NY at which I cried while you performed on the baby grand & acoustic set. It's funny that you enjoy Mozart {also another of my #1 artists}. I feel that you have much of his intensity in your own music. Thank you for your legacy and pray you may possibly even do a remote performance to beam out to fans on the WWW if you cannot travel.I don't want to sound selfish but how we love your wonderful talent. ~ Michelle Froewiss