Dear Dan, A lot of people tell you this but for me, this is true. I can remember listening to your music and my asking my mother who you were. My mother played music for a living and for me it was kind of drilled intomy head and you could be heard in my house for a very long time. So you have done much for many people in my house as I was growing up with you. I thank you for that. Like I said, my mother is a huge fan of yours...more than anybody. I just hope that you like many long healthy years. Please record again and bring out another album that we can all listen to and enjoy. Many healthy years to come. Thanks again, Dan. ~ James Kelley

Dear Daniel: My favorite of your songs would have to be "Dancing Shoes"....it did - and does still - give me goosebumps! Your music kept me company during college and afterwards as I bumbled through my 20s and 30s in search of life and love.  Thankfully, I am no longer bumbling, and frequently root through my old cassettes for "Captured Angel" and "Twin Sons...." both old favorites - just to reminisce. Godspeed to you and your family. Good health and long life. Best wishes ~
Lisamarie

Hello, Hope things are getting better and hoping for a full recovery. I've been a HUGE fan since 1972 (Home Free) and saw you at every concert you had here in Houston, Texas. Have all your recordings and listen to them often. Especially "To The Morning", "Stars" and "Gambler". I'm 49, and a little long in the tooth. Anyway, just wanted to wish you the best. Thank you for the years.

Dear Dan and family, How can you possibly read all the well wishes from all of us who have listened to your music over the years? I haven't sent a message before, but it is surprising how often I have thought of you and yours and remembered you in both thoughts and prayers. Thanks for all the good memories. We are thrilled to read the good news on your site. Stay with it, buddy. We still need you out here! Sincerely ~ Brad and Missy Keith

Dear Dan Fogelberg, Since Nether Lands, your music has been so special to me.  Particularly your love of the environment.  I checked your web-site to see if a new recording was on its way.and instead, I read some very bad news.  I am a cancer survivor and I well remember the experience.  I remember the feel of my wife's hand in mine.  I remember the beauty of springtime in Alaska. Dan, cancer is a speed bump, that is all.  You will slow down, and then you will beat it. I listen to your music, and I dream of the mountains.  I hope to see you out there, someday.  And I can't wait till your next recording. You have made such a difference. Good luck. ~ Thomas Plummer

Kiaora from a New Mexican in New Zealand... Had a fabulous time at Telluride´s 20th Blue Grass Festival - your finale was amazing (especially since I´d waited 20 years to see you perform with the exception of a fluke at Club West Santa Fe somewhere in the 80´s). As I listened to an old album of yours here in Auckland today, I was inspired to check the web and learned about your bout with cancer. I´m sending good thoughts and prayers your way - a small gesture in comparison to the pleasure you´ve given through your music. Farmington, NM pays tribute to a very special man, my father, in the form of the Freedom Days Grady E Williams Memorial Triathlon. After participating in 7 triathlons in 1999 he succumbed to the effects of lymphoma (or was it the  He gave me the mountains in the early years - you provided the music. ~ Gaye Williams

Dear Dan, I want to express my  thoughts on your situation with advanced prostate cancer. First of all, I am a devoted fan...as most of the people who write to you from this website are, I am sure.  Your music kept me going  throughout my 20's and 30's.  I moved out to Colorado from Alabama in  the mid-70's after my mother died of colon cancer at the age of 43.   I felt closer to your music because you were living there.

Now that I am married, have 2 kids, a career and a good-lovin' man, I  still listen to your music and I think of you a lot.  I work in the  field of cancer epidemiology (the study of the causes and distribution of diseases in populations--my chosen area is cancer  among Native Americans, as I am Cherokee).  I live in Colorado,  again, after moving back east, meeting my husband, etc. But, enough about me. Last year, I started thinking, I wonder where  Dan is having a concert.  When I found your website, I learned of  your prostate cancer diagnosis and was floored.  Not as much as you  were, I'm sure, but it was a shock.  All of a sudden, it's like,  geez, people our age are getting sick with cancer.  Even though I  know intellectually that many people are diagnosed with cancer and  receive treatment to go on to lead normal lives, I was scared for you.  My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 years ago, but, he's old--he's 75 now.  So, anyway, I began praying  to the Creator that you would be OK.  I know that you will do OK  through whatever comes your way.

I'm selfish, though.  I really would like to hear you sing again.  I  never had a chance to go to one of your concerts.  I hate cancer and I'm sure you do, too.  It's scary, it's messy, it's painful, and it's not fun and beautiful. I hope you read this letter because I have written it from my heart.   I work every day to learn more about cancer for Indian people and all  people of this earth. Know that you have played a role in my world-outlook and that you  have meant a lot to me and to many other people. ~ Nina

Dear Dan,  I found you and your music in the mid  70's- early 80's and have been a faithful fan since then. Like all your  fans, I have been touched deeply by your music through all the  years of my  life. My earliest memories of being in my bedroom at home, staring at your pictures  (you were hot, and still are!!!) and listening to your  songs, even thinking then what a complete "package" you were!!   Handsome, talented and sensitive--all in one man.   Wow!! In 1981, when I met my future husband, one of the things we had in common was the love of your music..we were married and  "Longer" was our wedding song-- "Exiles" hit home with the failure of that  marriage. Your music has always comforted me and made me feel warm inside..I  listened to your CD's when undergoing chemotherapy for cancer myself and I found a sense of well-being with each song.  I am so very saddened for your illness and have been keeping up trying to learn how you are doing.  You have always been  such a wonderful presence in my life and felt I needed to tell you  of my "love" for you and your music..It actually pains me to know you are  going through all this, when you have shared so much of yourself  and sending well- wishes just doesnt seem like enough...but since that is all I can do, I will do so with all my heart...Along with all the other millions of fans you have blessed, I wish you the very best and will pray for your health  for ever on....God Bless ~ Linda

In the last days of my brother's life (he died 2 years ago after a 2-year battle with brain cancer), he told me you were his all-time favorite artist.  I was so happy to hear that, since I've been a HUGE fan of your music since the '70's.  Thank you for your music -- it has helped me through some very rough times.  Good luck & hang in there! ~ Brenda

You have always entertained me with your word pictures and beautiful  melodies. Our thoughts and hopes are with you now. ~ Chuck Filipiak Family

Dear Dan and Jean, We cannot forget Jean.  She has put a smile on your face and in your soul.  It's good to see.  No one knows why things happen the way they do and what path your journey takes.  May God be with you every step of the way.  May our Lord give you and Jean the strength to fight and win.  I will keep you in my prayers.  Thank you for your music.  You have touched me in so many ways.  Thanks Jean for giving that smile to Dan. God Bless both of you. ~ Marie Roche'

Hi Dan, I'm so glad that you're OK! You have given so much to the world and to my life, and I want to thank you so much again, Love and hugs ~ Morgan XXXOOOXXX

Dear Mr. Fogelberg:  I have loved your song "Same Old Lang Syne" for many years (I'm 37).  The song recently took on new significance for me, though. I had a baby boy last June.  A few months ago, in an attempt to help him fall asleep, I began singing to him.  Although I know and love many songs, the only song to which I know all the lyrics is "Same Old Lang Syne."  So that has been Christopher's nightly lullaby every single night for months now, and I'm sure it will be for years to come. For the rest of my life, any time I hear the song on the radio, I will associate it with happiness, peacefulness, and my sweet baby boy.  Thank you very much. My husband says that Christopher just pretends to be asleep so I'll stop singing because I am such a bad singer, but I don't think that's true.  :) ~ Wendy Elaine Harlow

Dear Dan, For some reason, this morning a thought of you crossed my mind.  While out walking my two Greyhounds in the beautiful Dallas Texas morning, my thoughts turned to, "I wonder how Dan Fogelberg is getting along?"

My wife, Cindy, and I were very saddened upon hearing the news of the prostate cancer you were facing, which we heard as soon as the news was made public. We have both been very big fans of you and your music through the years.  I began following and listening to your music around 1974 while a student at Appalachain St. Univ. in Boone, NC.  A good friend of mine turned me on to Dan Fogelberg and over the course of the next several years I listened to all of  your releases and learned several of your songs personally...even played and sang "Longer  Than"  at a good friend's wedding. Anyway, Dan, I wanted to send you our best wishes as you win your battle against prostate cancer.  We will keep you in our prayers, as I believe a prayer is the best gift any human can give to another.  From the information on your website, it sounds as though you have made some very good strides in having your good health restored. I am sure you have been through some very difficult days mentally, physically, and spiritually. Please know that you have friends in Dallas, Tx pulling for you on a complete recovery as we look forward to having you bring your music back to a stage near us.  We will be there!  Your concern for others along with your determination and courage are an inspiration to us all.  We will check your website from time to time for updates.  We have faith in God's healing and know you are going to ok. Best wishes to you and Jean ~ Doug & Cindy Edwards

Dan: Great to hear you and your wife are doing well. You have God on your side and that is the answer to all our maladies. We need to see you in concert!!!! Philly misses you big time.Hope you tour soon. God Bless!!! ~ Bob Phillips

Dear Dan, I find you to be one of the most amazing musicians in the world, with style; a style all of your own, making you a wonderful, unique individual with talent. God has truly blessed you with a gift. Your songs are classics that have ingrained themselves as part of my life! What would a New Year's, or Christmas Eve be without one of your touching songs....or how about a great summer day? Your sweet, sweet voice....everyone knows it. But, alas, you are human. (Sometimes we forget!)  A human with the same trials and triumphs the rest of us have. I wanted you to know that I pray for your recovery. Just last night, I turned on my jukebox, and then of course, one of your songs came on. And that is why I am here today....wishing you well....thanking you for contributing to a small part of my life; that part of music that I enjoy so much. Bless you and everything you hold dear to your heart. Fight the Fight!!  ~ Julie Stoddard, Agawam, MA

Boy at 43 my first letter to a celebrity, I've enjoyed your beautiful music since Home Free, all the way through to your box set. Cannot tell you how many albums I've worn through! I've sung your songs while courting my wife, I've sung my children to sleep with your melodies. Your music has brightened my days, brought tears to my eyes and all the emotions in between. I cannot imagine going through all of life's joys and turmoil's without having the crutch of Dan Fogelberg to rely on. And to have come to face a world where your voice might have been silenced was difficult to contemplate. You see I had grown used to the idea of growing older with you. So glad then to hear then of your optimistic prognosis!! So even though you may choose not to tour anymore I have hope that you will continue to put pen to paper and continue to create songs for living. ~ David Heine, and family

Sending good thoughts and well wishes to a wonderful musician!  My husband turned me on to your music more than 25 years ago.  "Longer" was sung at our wedding, and your music still graces our home, vehicles, and CD players! God Bless you. " I could spend my life in this sweet surrender". ~ Aerosmith

First I would say thank you for all the music, and our dedication to it (I saw you at Jones Beach in the pouring rain!). Please try to stay positive even when dark thoughts come in the small hours. Anyone who is a trooper such as you can make it. ~ Harry Blond

Dear Dan and Jean,  This morning I was going through my cousin's CD collection and one  of your CDs was in there. I immediately remembered that you had been diagnosed  with prostate cancer last year, and after listening to a few songs, which I had  to sing along with, I came over to the computer to check on the Internet   regarding your health. I am so very happy for you that you are well enough to share a  letter of hope with us. God bless you. I am a 32 year survivor of cancer, having had cancer when I was 21  years old. As you now know, it changes you forever. Fortunately for me, I have had my prostate checked since I was in my late 30's due to Benign  Prostate Hypertrophy. It has been a bit of a blessing in disguise. I have also always been on guard for the recurrence of cancer, and have had yearly check-ups  for these past many years. I have been very lucky. Thank you for speaking out about your cancer. It is difficult, and sometimes repetitive to the point of boredom. But each time you speak, you only  need to reach one more person, male or female, and the effect of your message  can cascade as each person spreads the word of your experience. You have a   powerful opportunity to make another wonderful contribution to the world  through the story of your courageous battle against cancer, and I pray that  you find the time and interest, and the good health, to share your story on  a larger platform . Thank you for the wonderful music that you gave to all of us. Sincerely ~ James Farquhar,  Bracebridge, Ontario,  Canada

I just got on the web to find out your booking contact info to bring you to Santa Barbara, CA to perform. The news of your illness hit me very hard. I have to close friends that were diagnosed  and have been declared cancer free.  What great news that was was for not only them but everyone that loves them. As singer/songwriter myself you have gotten me through many touch times in my life. Your music has the power to heal, , the power to believe in ones self, and the power to celebrate life. My heart and prayers are with you and feel very positive that you will be performing in Santa Barbara someday with an audience filled with love that you deserve. I am always here for you... Dana Morrow

You have a wonderful gift given to you, and it has gotten me through many hard times as well as good times. Be strong during this time and know that God will never give you more than you can deal with and lean on him
in all things. All my prayers are with you and thanks for the songs!!! ~ Mike, Gautier,MS.

Dan,  You have given so much not only to the music world, but to the hearts and souls of millions.As a musician for most of my life I can say that no matter where my muse takes me, the passion and joy of your songs will forever influence the musical journey of my life. Thank-you, and may a long and happy life bless you and yours. ~ James Goulet

Best wishes and continued healing.  You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks you for all your musical gifts. ~ Scott and Vickie Ross and family, Billings, MT

Good morning Mr. and Mrs. Fogelberg: First of all, I am most pleased to hear that your cancer is responding so well to your treatments.  That is a wonderful blessing and one that I am sure that you celebrate each and every day. I have been a fan of yours since the late 70's (you know the kind that knows every word to every song) and throughout my life your songs have been there to cheer, comfort and envelope me with warmth.  I had the pleasure of being friends with Tim Weisberg while I lived in Los Angeles and I will never forget how he described you -  "the consummate wordsmith".  So thank you for sharing your songs with all of us - we are the ones that have been blessed by your amazing talent. I wish you a continued healthy recovery and a life full of love, happiness and joy with your family and family of friends. I also include this website for you to view.  It is "lyrics for life" - a wonderful place for musicians and composers to help in funding cancer research.  I have been fortunate to work with these folks and see how once again, the power of music can create such healing. Thank you for your time and consideration! Sincerely ~ Karen Schneider

Hey.  I am so sorry for what you and your wife have been going through. Just found out yesterday on the net & am so anxious to hear how you are faring now.  How are you? Really, how are you?  I just so deeply want you to be in remission.  Please let us know. Sat in front of my computer all day yesterday trying to find the words to send your way. How do you send a letter to the one person in the whole world who touched you so profoundly with his lyrics and melodies over 32 years ago (I was 17) and continues to do so to this day?  So, I am just going to write it straight from my heart and hope it gets to you.  I always wondered about the kind of man you were, as your music was and is so intimate and sometimes, well many times, bittersweet.  I fell in love with you, among millions.  I did find the love of my life in 1976 and your rmusic became torch songs between us.  I had to put you on a shelf almost 10 years ago as our marraige was ending. I started to listen to you again  over the past year with pure joy and the stereo at full blast!  This past Christmas I was driving up to Charlotte with my sons, Chris (20) and Nathan (18).  The drive started out with 2 hours of hard core Rap (OMG!  But, I was patient...), then all of a sudden, Nathan reaches into the CD compartment and pulls out your 1982 Greatest Hits & plugs it in!!! Then, my son played it again.  When we returned home, he asked to borrow the CD.  Just bought him "Home Free".  (He doesn't have it yet.)  Of all the artists in the world, past and present, I am so grateful that you will be a part of his life, as you have been in mine.  I believe that listening to you in the car that day gently influenced him into taking his music into another direction.  He has witten lyrics all his life, some that would curl my fingenails, and lately, that make me think about the man he is and how intimate and bittersweet.  Thank you so much for sharing your gift. Again, please let us hear from you.  Peace be with you Dan Fogelberg. You're in my prayers.  Love ~ Jennifer Walters

Mr. Dan Fogelberg, I too am from Illinois. I grew up in Ottawa, lived in Peoria, went to Central HS., and in '71moved to C-U. My daddy was a drummer when he wasn't working at Sears and then the U of I Nuc. Physics Dept. I frequented some of the musical venues of the '70's that you did. In maybe 1973 or '74 I saw you in concert at an outdoor stage in Peoria. It was a fantastic show. I remember that you were drinking beer out of a plastic cup - and, after taking a few sips you gave the cup to me. I didn't drink beer at the time - but I drank that one. I kept that plastic cup for years! My best friend, who returned to Ottawa to take care of her 90 year old mother and I were talking over the phone today. During our conversation we began talking about you. I brought you up on the internet - the phone conversation and your website did my heart good! Such a wonderful time in my life. You were, and still are, part of that and I thank you. I now live outside Asheville, NC, but return home once or twice a year. I listen to Home Free very often when going to work. It is a calm before the storm-I deal with criminals daily so your smooth voice and comforting words are appreciated. You are thought of and prayed for often. It is good to hear that your health is improving. My thoughts are for all illness to leave you. - this is also a selfish desire because I am hoping, if not to see you again to be able to buy more of your music. Hoping you are well... A fan forever. Again, thank you for all you have given to me - you have filled my heart. Stay Strong. ~ Lori Ann Emery-Ownbey

Mr. Fogelberg, I lost my hearing 14 years ago, but I still remember your songs. Thank you for all your songs and may God keep you safe and singing. ~Billy Williams

Hey Dan, "Songbird" with you and Tim W. just popped on my 200 disc CD changer while on random play.  Made me think to google you and see how you're doing.  (My wife told me she heard the health the news on the radio a while back.)  Your web-site has some very encouraging news.  Your concerts and music meant a lot to me during my "formative" high school and college years.  From Minneapolis to Texas to LA.  My wife too (we hooked up when we were 16, so we shared that together).  We'll, I'm 48 now, and I still want you around for a long time because I'm one of those old-timers that still buys CDs!  You're in my prayers - faith, hope, and love, and the greatest is love.  So you hang tough. God bless ~ Dave

Dan, I want to wish you well in your battle against this cancer and in any other battles you may face.  I know this is a difficult and trying time for you and your family and I want you to know that someone out there cares.  And Someone up there cares infinitely more than I do!  Just you remember that!  I also wanted to thank you for doing what you do instead of ignoring your calling like so many of us do.  I'll never forget one particular Sunday in January of 2006, when I was going through a particularly heartbreaking time, I woke up and went over to the stereo and put in The Very Best of Dan Fogelberg.  This was my very first time of listening to it.  I remember thinking as the opening notes of "Nether Lands" came through the speakers, "Aha!  Finally, someone knows just exactly how I feel!"  And the song went on from there to uplift and inspire me!  Thank you for that!

Hi Dan, I have greatly enjoyed your music since early on. Being from the Midwest it was harder to see you in concert. I saw you in concert in the 70's at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. You were there with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Jackson Browne also made an appearance. I remember the stadium announcer saying that your band was delayed on another plane so you came out by yourself and your guitar. Man it was great. It was a beautiful night and beautiful music. I came to your website to see if you had released any new material since I loved your old material so much. I was "floored" when I heard of your cancer. All I can say is there are millions praying for your recovery. Take care and thanks for being a part of my life ~ Gregg Lloyd.

Dearest Dan, First of all, let me start by saying that I am 38 years old and a child of a Prostate Cancer Survivor.  My prayers are with you and yours for a speedy recovery! Dan, you have been, and still are to this day the lifeforce of my relationship with my husband (Lawrence).  He is most likely your number 1 fan along with myself. (not in an obsessive freakazoid way mind you).  It just seems to us that a majority of the songs you have brought into our lives have come to us when we needed to hear that particular message.  Lawrence and I are in agreement that you are a true Genius!   About 13 years ago I was a D.J at a local radio station in Trinidad Colo. (KCRT).  It was there that I was able to bring  your beautiful voice to my listeners. I had tried to contact you to be a guest on my show for earth day, but to no avail. (you were already booked somewhere else).    We also live in the mountains of Colorado.  My husband is also musically endowed with a voice like an angel.  I believe that you are the reason he started playing and singing in the first place.  Any time we go to a family gathering we can't  leave until he has played something.  You are his idol and I do belive that if we all ever met that you two would hit it off famously!  Musically you both have common ground.  Personally it seems you also parallel.  When we heard that you were ill, both of us were in shock and cried!  We have been praying for your recovery ever since.  Dan, you have saved our lives many,many times with your lyrics!  We wish that there was something that we could do for you to repay you for what you have done for us! Please remember that our prayers are always with you!   May GOD keep you and Jean Healthy happy and wise.  Peace always ~ Tina Vigil

"More Than Ever" -- and my brother's dog, Jesse, howling along as my brother and I harmonized.  Playing "Nether Lands" on the piano over and over and over until I learned it....only to discover that your fabulous voice is WAY higher than mine, so re-learning it in the key of B flat so I could sing it.  Being so jealous that you got to sing with Emmy Lou!  Wearing out my copies of Innocent Age, Phoenix, Home Free, Nether Lands, etc. and being so glad they came out on CD!  Playing "Dancing Shoes" for a special woman....  Just a handful of memories associated with your words and music.  Now I hope our collective prayers will strengthen and carry you, as your compositions strengthened and carried us.  From a fellow Scott -- hang in there, be strong, and beat this thing. ~ Ray Agnew