March 19-25

Dear Dan, I don't have many of your records (cd's) To be exact I have Home Free, Nether Lands, Greatest Hits and Innocent Age. However, I love it all and listen regularly. I also look forward to discovering more of your music, especially your most recent material. I was listening very recently and thought to check out and see if you had a web site. Glad to see that you do. I was very sorry to read of your current 'plight' and would just like to wish you a speedy recovery. Keep on rockin'! ~ P. Flynn, Dublin Ireland Dear Dan: Tonight, after watching Bradley lose in the NCAA tournament, I began  flipping channels. I was so happy to find you performing on Soundstage and  immediately sat down to watch. As I heard your voice, my mind and my  soul filled with so many wonderful memories. Back in 1975, I fell in love  with you as a result of your music. As a college student at Indiana University,  I wore out my "Home Free" album. When you came to perform in Bloomington,  IN, my brother and I camped out for tickets. The afternoon you were to  perform, I hung out at the auditorium hoping to get a glimpse of you. Somehow, I  managed to get inside and watch the soundcheck. I began talking to Tim Weisberg  which turned into a lengthy conversation. Later that night, I found myself  backstage with Tim and you......a dream evening that I will never forget. I have told the story many times since then. I am sure you have no memory of this but it was so special for a young girl from Indiana to meet her music star  crush! (And then to have a follow up date with Tim).   So after I watched you perform tonight (and crying during "Leader  of the Band" ), I got on my computer to find out what was up with my old "crush"  Dan. I was so shocked to read about your battle with prostate cancer.  But I am happy to read that you are feeling better. I hope this is  still true. I will pray for you to fully recover and for peace for you and your wife, Jean. You touched me at a very important time in my life 30 years ago. You  touched me again tonight. I tried to explain to my teenage son and 10 year old  daughter how much your music affected me. They smiled and looked at Mom as a sentimental old goat. Thank you for creating such beautiful music and for touching me once  again tonight.  God Bless you. Sincerely ~ Pat Eastman Handler, Highland Park, IL My husband and I are both huge fans and so happy to hear of your positive progress.  May God continue to bless you throughout your recovery.  We will continue to enjoy your CD's but hope you will again return to the concert stage as we love to hear your music live!  Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Dan, As I sit here listening to "Leader of the Band" I for some reason searched for your web site. I was saddened to learn of your cancer battle.  I am a 48 year old cancer survivor, I beat mouth cancer 6 years ago.  I read your letter to fans and am uplifted by your strength and courage.  "Leader of the Band" is very special to me as I lost my father 14 years ago. He was very special to me as I am sure yours was to you.  I cannot listen to your song without a tear of joy and a fond memory of my father crossing my cheek and mind.  My children are 15 and 13, I can only hope that I am able to instill in them the same love and respect that I have for my dad.  I guess I just wanted to say thank you for following your dream as a songwriter and sharing that life with us. I will pray for you, and I wish you the best. ~ Dale Hovland, Burleson Tx Dear Dan and Jean, Today is my wedding anniversary and your song "Longer" was  in our wedding. I got to thinking about you and thought I'd check out your website. I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but you have faith and that will be the thing that will get you through. I am a breast cancer survivor myself. It was the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with. I don't ever want to have to go through all of this again, but it was the best thing to ever happen to me. I was a workaholic that didn't take time to enjoy a lot around me. Now I do. I love my husband, kids and grandkids more than I can imagine, and I take the time to savor every thing we do. You will be strengthened in many areas through this. It will scare the hell out of you many times, but your faith will get you through. God Bless You ~ Cherel Dotson Dan, I have enjoyed your music since the early 70's. I was saddened by the news of your cancer, but rejoice with you in your recovery! I know you have no future plans to be in the studio but, you have a whole new audience to inspire and lift up with your music now. I speak of those stricken with cancer and those recovering from cancer as you are. No one can weave words that touch lives and mend hearts as you can. Your music has touched my heart to my very soul. Thanks!  ~ Tom I'm 42 years old and I had a liking to a few early hits of Dan Fogelberg. But only what I heard on the radio. My intrest grew some 15 years ago and I have come to understand and appreciate the genuine art within his music. Within so many lyrics there are messages about our own hearts. Many artists express their thoughts and ideas thru their music, but none, that I have found, are able to do so with the elegance that Dan has. I personally feel the spiritualism within the songs. My 14 year old daughter loves his music and so does my 13 year old son. They express in their own words their appreciation for how his music makes them feel. I am glad to hear that he is doing so well after such a time in his life. And to keep in touch with his fans about his progress demonstrates his heart. Truly a wonderful and gifted artist. Mr. Fogelberg, my daughter will be happy to learn that you are doing so well, and I thank you for your influence on not only my own life, but your influence on the lives of my children. Thank you ~ Patrick T. Pritchett I am one of Dan's biggest, lifelong fans!  He has done so much for  those of us who appreciate his music and creative talents and I thank him for  years of beautiful thoughts.  I think of him and pray for him  every day.  Best wishes for an easy and successful  recovery!  ~ Maria Coyle Dan & Family; I wish you the very best.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  I was pleased to read that for the time being things are good.  God is so very powerful and he can do such great things, my prayer is for him to heal you.  May He be with you and your family. All the best ~ Diana I just recently heard "Leader of the Band."  It had always struck a chord with me, although it had been a while since I heard it.  It was playing in a grocery store oddly enough.  But I just wanted to say what an impact that song has had on me.  I feel the same about my father.  He is the best role model I could have ever asked for, and I want to thank you for puting those feelings not only in words but to incredible music.  I hope your treatment is going well. ~ Robin Roy, Palmetto, FL I've been listening to Dan since Home Free was new - shared by a friend from Louisiana College while I was in the Navy. The music of the next few albums were favorites. I ended up moving to Boulder in 1979 and worked at the Last Recording Studio and some at Mountain Ears.  One day I went into the Guitar Store and there was, I thought, my engineer and favorite bassist, Dick Jenkins. As I was just about to slap him on the back, the music store owner shook his head with an odd grin. "Not DJ," he said and as Dan turned around, there I stood with hand stopped in mid-motion. (Dan & DJ looked a LOT alike.) The owner introduced us - I was then the lead singer for the Boulder-based fusion group The Flying Wedge.  Dan and I talked a moment about some mutual music friends.  Later, through friends at Mountain Ears, I got invited to some function there dealing with the Run for the Roses (can I tell you my memories of the late 70's are fuzzy) and we chatted again. Here was one of the biggest lights on the musical scene and he was just an ordinary guy talking music and guitars - songwriter to songwriter. Since that time, long forgotten by Dan, I've had an even greater soft spot for Dan and his music.  As we're basically the same age, his current malady is something that strikes a chord with me. Dan - my best wishes and fervant prayers to you at this time.  Here's my belief -- you've much more wonderful music to make! May God continue to bless and heal you. All the best! ~ Dudley-Brian Smith Dear Mr. Fogelberg, I was saddened to hear about your sudden health issue and have been keeping an eye out for some updated news regarding your prognosis.  I truly hope things are well & that you will soon be able to again share your music with those of us whom have followed you for so many years.   Since the first time I laid on the floor in a pair of headphones in 1974 & listened to Home Free over & over again I have been a huge fan.  I'm a Midwestern boy who lives near KC, fancies himself a singer/songwriter & has always (in my own way) felt a connection to your musical life.  Among my many passions is a resolute belief that no other issues are of greater significance to our lives than that of our relationship to our Planet. Although I have lived in the middle of the country all of my life, I have always felt an affinity for water & there is no place in the world that I feel more complete than sitting on my boat enjoying the beauty and tranquility of our Universe. Please know that I wish you God's speed for a complete & permanent recovery. Respectfully ~ Douglas Cafer Hi Dan - I just heard about your cancer and have to say I have never done anything like this before, but I have loved you and your music with my whole heart ever since I heard "Illinois", I'm sure back in the 70's sometime.  I wish you peace and comfort and I send you my prayers for a speedy recovery. ~ Joyce - Collinsville IL Dear Dan,  You have been a part of my life now since 1975.  I heard the news of your diagnosis at a house concert here in Baltimore, where my husband and I heard Jim Photoglo perform.  He is a wonderful performer, but even more a wonderful man.  He shared with us how you are doing and stories of performing with you.  You are an inspiration with your heart and wisdom.  If anyone will beat this disease it will be YOU!!  We came across your Live DVD Greetings from the West and watched it last night.  We love you and will always love your music and inspiration.  You are in our prayers and thoughts every day.  We also look forward to seeing Jim again soon.  Stay strong, and maintain your sense of humor and focus with beating this Cancer.  Hope and state of mind is a powerful thing.  And, thank you for enlightening all the men out here on getting screened.  My husband included.  Love to your family.  We will keep in touch with your progress.  Much love ~  Simie and Larry Faskowitz, Baltimore, Md. Dan, I had my PSA and digital exam and they turned out ok. My dad had prostate cancer and lived a good life. I thank you for reminding us all to get it checked. My prayers and best thoughts for you and Jean. ~ Mickey & Monica, Lafayette, LA I just heard the news today. Dan Fogelberg has been a part of my life since 1977. I pray for a complete cure. Nothing is impossible for God.  May peace be with him and his family. I will pray for him daily. ~ Debbie Just checking on Dan ..as it seems the website has not been updated since 2005 and just wanted to check and send my best wishes and prayers to Dan and his family! Any update to date would be really appreciated!.... My prayers ands thoughts are with you!...cheers ~ Tina I was listening to Boston Pete on the internet and they just played 'Dancing Shoes', one of my favorites.  It made me wonder how you were doing - so I checked the site.   It also caused me to think about how much your music has meant to me over the years.  I lost my Dad to cancer this past September;  he was my best friend and I miss him more than I could ever imagine...hearing your music brought him to my thoughts...thank you.  Thanks and prayers.... Your music has helped lift me up through the years.  May love and prayers help you through this difficult journey.    My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Barbara Hello Dan & Jean! Hope the recovery is progressing. I first heard "Part of The Plan" in the back of the car coming back from D.C. in '72. My dad changed it after the first stanza, and I proceeded to jump up and down like an Organ Grinder's Monkey and generally create 7 kinds of Hell until he turned it back. It was worth the beating, been a fan ever since. I have seen you every tour from Nashville in '79 to Full Circle @ Chastain in Atlanta. The ONLY other live act that compares is Paul McCartney; ( He is also the only other one that I'll travel near or far to see!). My wife and I are both R.N.'s here in Knoxville, Tn. We see incredible acts of courage and faith on a daily basis from our patients and our peers. We all (I include every one of you incredible people who have shared your love for Dan & Jean in this!!!) will continue to pray to our various Gods and Dieties for your complete remission and recovery from Ca. Keep up your humor, I have found it is an inexplicapably effective healer. Love ~ Roger and Kim Hill Dear Dan , I  can remember hearing "Nether Lands" ,  for the first time while laying in bed in the middle of the night.We grew up on a farm in Glenmont, NY. I had the small front upstairs bedroom. I would lay there and listen.....they only would play it late at night. I still love that song. I  finally learned your name and bought that album and "Home Free" & than found  "Captured Angel". That was it!  My friends and I made you our favorite artist. I also, of course, used  the chorus from "To The Morning " for my senior quote in high  school .   I,  like many others, gained more than  inspiration from your songs. I think I gained my life.  Thank  You.  My prayers & thoughts are with you & your wife though your  illness. Stay strong...I love you.....Forevermore ~ Sara B. Geurtze Dear Dan and family:  While I am not in the habit of writing to people I do not know, I am pleased to have an opportunity to send you our very best wishes for continued recovery.  My husband and I have very much enjoyed your music over the years and I can honestly say the shows in Connecticut we have gone to to hear you perform are the only musical (non theatre/play) performances we have gone to.  You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Janis and Gary from Connecticut Dan,  I've enjoyed your music for years. I just checked your website and found out that you are recovering from Cancer. While looking over your site, I'm listening to "Magic Every Moment".. one of my favorites..     There's magic every moment, There's miracles each day There's magic every moment, Oh won't you let the music play Oh won't you let the music play You say it better than I ever could. My prayers go out to you and  your family. ~ Anthony Dan, Just thinking of you, and missing you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. ~ Tina/Rio Rancho, NM Dan, I turn 49 years of age on March 20, 2006.  Your music was a great inspiration to me during my college years at the University of Wisconsin - Madison 1976 - 1980. I have also lived with some prostate problems but not cancer.  I pray for your complete recovery and look forward to seeing you in concert AGAIN! ~ Brian Love your music - "Part of the Plan" always lifts me up through hard times. Thanks for your music - been a fan for 25+ years!  I do hope your healing continues... ~ Janice Dear Dan Fogelberg, I am a 33 year old, married, mother of one daughter.  I was born in 1972. My mom and dad went to see you when you toured with the Eagles.  That's where it all began.  I have been a fan for as long as I can remember.  Like many couples, we had "Longer" sung at our wedding. One of my most vivid memories was a concert at Chastain Park in Atlanta in the late 1990's.  I cried on the way because it was raining so hard.  A very talented young woman opened  the show for you, still raining.  It was an all acoustic set  for you.  You took the stage and started playing.  All of the sudden, the most beautiful sunset broke through the clouds, the rain stopped and all was good.  Your talent and beauty is just as breathtaking.   Your music moves the soul and inspires the spirit. We had tickets to see you the fall that you were diagnosed.  I was heartbroken, but hopeful for you.  Someone with such talent and ability to inspire so many people.  All of my prayers and well wishes go out to you and your family.  I hope you find comfort and inspiration from all the thoughts and prayers of your fans.  Your music has made a difference in so many lives.  Hopefully we can return the favor in some small way. May God bless everyday and comfort you in times of trouble. Thank you for your music. Love and prayers ~ Lisa and Craig Lowry in Georgia Dear Dan Fogelberg, We had tickets to see you in Atlanta the summer of your diagnosis.   My husband and I are wishing you all the best in your recovery.  I was born in 1972 in Missouri.  Lived on the Mississippi River all my life. Dear Dan, I would like to start off with, "Thank you" for filling my life and love with your music.My forty seventh birthday is approaching, and I find myself thinking of the wonderful life I have had so far. It has been filled with deep sorrow of lost love and the highest of highs of new found love. Through it all, the lyrics of your song, and the sweet melodies that you play, always helped calm my soul. The news of your cancer was hard to believe. By the prayers of your fans, and the Love of your family and friends, our heavenly father has kept a great talent and inspiration alive. The best of luck and health to you and your family. And once again, "Thank You". ~ GLF,  Mesa, Az. Dear Dan Fogelberg, You are the instrumental component of keeping my husband and I together for the past 20 years. Your song, "Hard to Say" would play and although we were not together and worlds apart, we thought of each other. After fifteen years apart ,.we are finally together again and FOR GOOD this time! Thank you and God Bless! ~ Jennifer & Doug Elliott, Ada, Ohio Dan- I am a cancer survivor. I fought it for 8 months, and in July of 2007 it will be 10 years since I finished treatments. During one of my hospital stays I would listen to your Phoenix cd. It helped a lot. "like a phoenix...I am rising". Please keep up  your spirit. I know one day I'll see you sing that song again. ~ Dave

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