Hi Dan, I was saddened to hear of your illness. I was actually introduced to your music through my dad who was always a fan. From my earliest childhood memories, I can remember being in our living room and hearing your music play on his record player. He was a musician himself, and many times I would hear him singing your songs as he strummed his guitar. Until this day, I have never heard any other artist who could compare with you. Your music is beautiful, and your talented vocals almost make it seem angelic. Unfortunately, in 1999 my dad passed away from colon cancer but the memories he gave me will last a lifetime and I thank him for letting me get to know your music. In 2003, my sister was lucky enough to get tickets to your concert at Chastain Park in Atlanta G.A....and it was amazing:-) All my life, we had heard your music, and then there we were at your concert, seeing you live. That's something my dad would have loved to see. I hope and pray for your recovery. Your music has touched so many lives. The world just would never be the same without you. ~ Wendy, Atlanta, GA.

Dan: Through your music you have helped to heal many, many souls and inspire millions more. This is a simple wish...that now, some of that healing spirit will come home to rest within you. God bless you... ~ Dick

Dan, Get better, and please update your fans on your progress.  My daily  thoughts and prayers will be with you.  There is more music in you that we all want to hear. Best wishes to a man that has written some of the world's greatest  songs ~ Chris  Moore

Dan, How to say thanks for keeping thousands of us engaged in your poetry accompanied by a call to consider a deeper reality during our formative years in the 70s/80's? Your very words resonate in this moment: "There's a light in the depths of your darkness ..There's a calm at the eye of every storm ...There's a light in the depths of your darkness ....Let it shine...oh, let it shine". Dan/Jean -  I'm lighting a virtual candle and sending my prayer up in the belief you will navigate forward on this journey surrounded only by incredible love and healing energy in gracious abundance. ~ Bridget Rigdon - Atlanta, Ga

Dear Dan - I am 37 years of age, and today is the first day I ever heard your name. I was driving in my car and heard a beautiful tune that I fell in love with - it was "Missing You". My 11-month-old daughter loved it, too, as she was dancing to it! When I caught your name, I immediately logged on when I got home and was amazed to realize I know a lot of your music already - I just didn't know the singer. I'm still amazed to have never heard of you, but maybe it's because I live in Ireland and perhaps you didn't get as much coverage here, even if your music was played on all the stations. I'm so upset to read about your cancer diagnosis, but hope you're doing well following your remission. As I type this, my family is awaiting results from tests my uncle had done who is suspected of having this condition. I admire the campaign you are running to increase men's awareness of this condition. I'm going to treat myself to a CD of yours now to play in the car! I wish you well. ~ Deirdre

Dan, I recently rediscovered your music when my daughter showed me how to download music on the internet. I still have most of your music on vinyl packed away in the attic, but now your music is on my ipod and proudly so. Have been listening to your music for close to 30 years and it is as wonderful now as it was way back when. I have been attending the Derby for close to 30 years and always hear "run for the roses" many times during my week in Louisville, it is still one of my favorites and gives me a "tingle" whenever I hear it!!. Wish I could say someone really cool turned me on to your music but honestly, I picked up "Captured Angel" out of a bargain bin in a record store when I was probably 17 and have loved it ever since. Of course I went back to that record store the next day and bought every album you've ever made. Sure glad I browsed through that bin all those many years ago, your music has always been very special to me.

I was so very sorry to hear about your illness and wish you the best of health. I don't think I could ever express in words how much your music means to me, but felt compelled to send this note when I read of your setback. I listen to your music almost daily and again, don't know how to express how thankful I am for your music in my life. Like everyone else on this site, I would welcome any news about how your doing but fully understand your privacy, especially in light of your setback. If you ever do return to the studio or stage, I assure you I will be one of the first in line for either. ~ Phil, another "Illinois" son now living in Wisconsin

Dear Dan:  In the 70's and early 80's I was a single "hippie" mother of four children; three girls and one son.  I didn't believe in television, telephones, banks, anything that smacked of "Big Brother".  But I did raise my children on music.  Yours was introduced to them early, and continues to be a seamless thread that just weaves through their daily activities.  I can't tell you how many times we all sat on or under blankets under star-filled or sunny skies, sharing our love and appreciation of the musical gift you gave to us.  Your music was something we all loved and shared, and my children knew all the lyrics to just about every song you've ever sung.  We were all so saddened to hear of your diagnosis when it was first announced, and at first we just thought we were going to lose you.  But then time passed, and you continued to fight, and today we believe...all of us, that you will deal with this disease in the way you've written and sang your songs:  with immeasurable strength, understanding, insight, and sheer will.  You've given so much to so many, and I pray that the strength and energy coming back your way from the people who have loved you through your music will give you the will and determination to fight.  Thank you thank you thank you.  You are a blessing, you've made me laugh, cry, think hard about my life and how I'm living it.  And even though my children are all now in their 30's, we still call each other when we hear a special song on the radio that reminds us of special times we've spent together.  We all are sending you wishes for continued strength, and we all want you to continue to fight... ~ Shirley, San Marcos, CA

Dear Mr. Fogelberg, I first became a fan of yours when I was in college in the early to mid-1970's.  I have old albums of yours that I  haven't listened to in a long time. I have not thought about you for a long time.  But two nights ago I had dream about you: you were at a book signing in a book store. You'd written a book and I was fortunate to talk to you after the
signing and we went out to dinner...just talking.  You were in the best of health and spirits; you were very funny  You had some gray in your hair.  That's all there was to the dream.  I have NO idea why I dreamt of you.  Then I looked up your website and discovered your fight with prostate cancer.  And your photo is exactly the way you looked in my dream. It was strange and eerie for me to dream about you, but I think you will recover your health and beat the cancer. And you'll write a
book!   God Bless You and your family.  You're in my thoughts and prayers. I bought some CD's of yours to replace the old albums! "Souvenirs" is my favorite; made me feel like I was back in college. Thanks for your wonderful music and voice. ~ Betsy Mullen, Hamilton, Ohio

Dan, Thank you for all the magic you have brought in to my life.  There is little that I can add to the many kind and beautiful words others will have expressed to you already.  I wish, however, to add my voice to the chorus. I look forward to the opportunity to see you perform once again.  Cancer is simply one of our body's ways of expressing itself.  Mine expressed as a brain tumor.  For you who gives freely of himself your body may be simply saying ' I need a rest and some extra nourishment".  Please accept my prayers and blessings. With respect and love ~ Robert

Dan - Your music has been dancing around in my head and heart since the 70s.  Today when I hear one of your songs, I am instantly transported back to a good place in time.  "Leader of the Band" will still bring tears to my eyes.  I could go on and on about how your lyrics have touched me through the years.  Thank you so much for your wonderful music.  I will continue to pray that God hold you and your family in His hand during this difficult time. ~ Susan Jarvis, Houston, Texas

Something about Autumn that especially makes your absence from the stages across our land more apparent. Prayers continue for you and yours. ~ Bill Frank, New Jersey

Dan, This e-mail comes with many wishes for you and a complete recovery from cancer.  My dad died in 2000 from Non-hodgkins lymphoma so I can understand the trials and tribulations you and your family are going through.

I want to relate to you a story that happened to me.  The first time I heard "Same Old Lang Syne" I was a paramedic in Norfolk, Va.  My partner and I were working the night shift.  It had started snowing when your song was played on the radio.  The snow turn to rain at the exact moment the song ended.  We were dispatched on a call at that moment and
it turned out to be an old girlfriend of mine who was injured.  Despite the passing of 25 years, the song never fails to remind me of the coincidence and seeing my old friend injured.  All ended well and left me with some fond memories. Thanks for the great song and best wishes for a complete recovery. ~ John Copeland

Just found out I have colon cancer. I always ate well. But I always did enjoy my drink. Not sure why me but that question does not matter. Dan, I wish you BEST! ~ michael

Dan, I was raised in Pekin, IL and was fortunate enough to be in band those four  years with your father as my band instructor (1962-1965).  What a wonderful man.  I just want to send my best wishes to you and your family during  these
difficult times.  I know personally how cancer weighs on you and  your loved ones.  I now live in southern Illinois and recently heard  "Leader of the Band", which is why I googled your name.  Best wishes to you and yours! ~ Angie Bird

Dear Dan,  I'm sending you good thoughts and prayers.  My father just came out of the same battle, so far with victory.  So we have more time.  Thank you for your music through the years.  I've felt very connected with it.  And I still turn to your music even now, 30 years.  I had luck to get front row seats to see you in Berkely , CA  in 1988.  I was very pregnant at the time.  My daughter is now 19 years old. You were playing with the celtic dulcimer group. Can't recall their name. They were good.  It's a good memory. I will be praying for you. Keep the faith. ~ Karen Asti

Dear Dan,  Seventeen years ago in August, my triplets were born 3 months prematurely (one of which was named after you, by the way, since your music was what I had playing on my walkman throughout the difficult months of hospitalization).  And every year since then during that month we go on a car trip somewhere to celebrate their birthdays.  This year we spent many days in Colorado, and my thoughts turned to you so often, as we drove throughout the Rockies (listening to you, of course).  If at all possible, please give us an update on your health.  We all care a great deal.  You're in my prayers, Dan. ~  Jan from St. Paul, MN

Your music has been extremely important and inspiring in my life when nothing else on a human plane can help me. My gratitude for the gift you have is immense and I pray daily that you will be protected, safe, well comforted and in peace, especially in the face of such serious illness. Your ability to feel, to love, to write and to be genuine is astounding and
very comforting. ~ LM.

Dan, I have loved your music since I first bought Home Free when I was in the states in the early 70's. I cannot begin to express in words the joy and pleasure you have given me over the years. Sunday afternoon I listened to "To The Morning" and that overwhelming sense, particularly as I was feeling a bit low, came sweeping over me, listening to your words, of how good it is to be alive. I have only just found out about your illness. Dan I pray for a speedy recovery for you. Bless you ~ Dave Crewe,Leicester, England

Dear Dan, Family and Friends - I have been moved by the outpouring of love from the many fans of your music. It has always soothed my spirit to have such a flow of positive energy and there I hope you have found some solace. I have just turned 55 and discovered that I have a brain tumor that has limited my enjoyment of some of the senses I have experienced for over a half century - the sense of sight, touch, taste, smell and hearing.  The thought of losing the sense of hearing, especially of hearing your voice, would be more than I would be willing to lose.  But by having your voice
silenced through your convalescence has caused many to lose that sense of hearing and enjoying your music.  God speed, Dan Fogelberg, for a complete recovery so that we may once again have you to soothe our senses. ~ Mark L. Bledsoe

Dan, I have always loved your music but regret that I do not know that much about YOU.  I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.  God Bless.  ~ Cheryl, Guyton, GA

Dan: Best wishes for improved health from a Peoria Central Grad '79.  Your Nether Lands album is a classic. Played it for my future wife. Now married 24 years. We're praying for you. ~ B & L, Charleston, WV

I grew up in a small town half an hour west of Peoria.  Believe it or not, I crewed on my father's sailboat in the Illinois River.  During the late 70s, I was in college at  Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois.  I remember hearing Home Free and loving it, and then seeing you in concert.  How thrilling it was to see and hear a local famous personality and someone who wrote about my homeplace.  Central Illinois was a good place to start life; roots go deep in the prairie dirt.  Your music keeps the memories alive of that place and time.  I wish you and your wife well.

Hi, Dan - hope you are feeling well. I was first introduced to your music around 23 years ago by my then girlfriend, now wife, who was a big fan. I fell in love with it instantly and "Ghosts" remains one of my all time Top 10. I was recently diagnosed with depression - for no obvious reason - and I've just reacquainted myself with your music. It has really - and I mean it - helped me get out of a deep rut. The songs have brought back lots of great memories and have helped me rewire my brain. I don't what it is about your gift for combining a hint of melancholy with great chord patterns and melodies but I have found songs like "The Last Nail", "The River", "As the Raven Flies" and many more so uplifting over the past few days. I will return to them whenever I feel a bit of a slump coming on as they are better therapy than any drugs the doctor gave me! My business partner was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 2 years ago. He went through surgery and - thankfully - appears to have made a full recovery. I truly hope, Dan, that you can do likewise as the world is a better place for your talent. I will never be able to express how much your music has given to me over the years but, especially, over the past few days as I have used it to drag myself out of a dark hole! Best wishes ~ John Brownlow, Bolton, England

Dan, Please accept my appreciation for the gift of your spirit and your music.  It was 29 years ago that I first heard Nether Lands on a rainy November night at SUNY Geneseo, NY.  I became instantly enchanted and soon bought most of your records.  My most recent connections through your music have come via my IPOD late at night at my life partner and
my camp in the Adirondack region of New York State.  The Wild Places is the music of many of these nights.   I am deeply saddened by  the news of your cancer.  Though updates are not available I hope your progress is good and that you are well.  The glimpse of your spirit connects us all in profound ways and is a true reflection of the Great Spirit that moves with and through us all.  ~ Frank Barone, Rochester, NY

As a long time fan and fellow Illini ('75), I had not recently followed your career and personal life. Something drew me to your web page a week or so ago and I was saddened by your prostate cancer diagnosis.
 
I believed that prayer was certainly in order but that with your background and love of nature the prayers needed to be holy (separate, special or set apart). So living in St Louis I did what I felt lead to do last Sunday- drove to Piere Marquette State Park and hiked to the highest point above the Illinois River flowing down from your hometown toward the Mississippi. There in solitude I prayed for your health and its restoration, your strength, courage thru this winter season, God's presence and comfort in your life and that you be restored to your work even now - that you find the grace to continue utilizing your gifts as directed by your inner voice to write music, poetry, teach, etc.
 
I will continue to remember you in my prayers as above and periodically revisit the Illinois River to do so (as well as an appropriate Rocky Mountain) location when I visit my daughter in Boulder. Please continue your craft as your inner voice directs you. I will keep you in my prayers from home and the sacredness of the outdoor special places. ~ Bruce Lane

Dan - As a shy midwestern kid "sentenced" to the east coast back in 1974 with the US Air Force, and as a huge fan of the "LA Sound", I became totally immersed in your music. The fact that you were from Peoria was huge for me, as I was from Davenport, Iowa. I played "Illinois" so many times in the barracks that I thought my roommate would kill me! You were fantastic opening for the Eagles in Philadelphia during their Long Run Tour in 1976, and I've never lost a chance to travel and see you perform live since then. You are in my daily prayers and stay strong in the knowledge that you've left a wonderful legacy for the world. ~ Kim, LeClaire, Iowa

Best of health and good fortune to you. I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, so I understand...Love to you and your family

Dan - I've been a fan since 1975!  "Part of the Plan" was the first song I ever performed as a professional musician.  I'm still at it 32 years later here in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Your music has been a huge influence on my own writing over the years.  Customers in the bars have asked me if one of my songs, "The Road", was written by you.  I am sincerely flattered that they wonder if YOU wrote it!  Many on this site have told how your music takes them to another place and time.  Add me to that list!  When I hear Trisha Yearwood's "The Song Remembers When" I think of you and how your music was the soundtrack of my life for so many good times.  Know that you are in my prayers!  I know that you are very interested in Native American lore.  Please look up Essiac on the 'net.  It is an herbal anti-cancer tea that comes to us from the Ojibwa Indians.  My family has had wonderful results from its use in combination with conventional therapies. Best wishes! ~ Mike Tripp

Dear Dan, I just found out about your illness and I had to reach out and tell you that you are in my prayers. As so many others have written, I grew up with your music too. I had the biggest crush on you.. I "outgrew" your music somewhere along my path and after many years and life events (Navy, 10 years living in Europe, marriage, divorce, disappointments, deaths) I had to replace all your albums with CDs. You were part of my recovery/healing. Thank you. I am so glad that I was fortunate to have seen you perform twice. I love "Aspen", "Captured Angel", "Souvenirs", "These Days", "Someone's Been Telling You Stories", "To The Morning" -  it's endless. I escaped in your music during awkward adolescent years and then again in awkward middle age years. I pray that you are getting stronger everyday. You are truly loved and blessed. ~ 
Elizabeth

Dear Dan, As you know by now, you have touched the lives of many.  How your songs comforted me and inspired me during those turbulent teen years.  Of course, I was one of many who had "Longer" sung during my wedding.  It's lasted almost 26 years and still going strong.  I pray that you are still going strong too! ~ Pam, Omaha, NE

Dan, you rule!  Your music keeps a constant smile on my face and let's me know that everything is going to be alright... ~ Forrest Arakawa

Dear Dan, I hope you are feeling well and getting better every day.  We all love and miss you.  I wanted to share with you the dream my husband had recently.  He said he dreamed that he found out at the last minute that you were going to have one last concert in New York and he was frantically trying to arrange for us to go because, of course, we just had to be there! You know how frustrating dreams can be when you try so hard to get where you're going.  He said he kept waking up and when he went back to sleep, his dream would continue.  Anyway, we'll never know if we finally made it to the concert, because it was time for him to get up!  Maybe one day you'll be able to bless us with a real concert somewhere
(hopefully nearer to us!), but your health is far more important.  We continue to pray for your healing and well being.  I listen to your music nearly every day and it sooths my soul.  By the way, my husband said if you ever did have another concert, no matter how far away, we will be there!) We love you. ~ Long time fans from Tennessee

Dear Dan, I took my usual 3 mile walk this morning on Clearwater Beach with your music playing on my iPod.  It reminded me that I haven't heard any news regarding your cancer in quite some time.  So I checked the web, but unfortunately couldn't find any recent news.  I pray that you are doing well and that the treatments have been successful. Listening to your music this morning made me smile and remember what an impact your music has had on my life -- since high school back in the late 70's!  Your music has been with me through first loves, college, the beginning and end of my first marriage (thanks for Exiles!), two open heart surgeries, and much more.  I've lost count of the number of times I've seen you in concert.  One of our favorite family memories is a concert of yours in Ft. Lauderdale when my sister and I snuck backstage and actually got to meet you.  I'm sure you don't remember, but when I met you I said "I can't believe that so much music can come out of one man..."  My sister has never let me live that one down!  Not really sure what prompted me to send this email today -- guess I just wanted to let you know that your music is still with me -- and always will be.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fondly ~ Darcy Wells, Clearwater Beach, FL