Dear Dan, Jean and family, I just wanted to let you know that you're all in my thoughts. Your music, Dan, has meant so much to me in the past. God bless ~ Wendy

Dan, you don't know it but you have been a friend to me and to my family since I first discovered your music back in the 70's.  You've been with us during the best and worst of times,  from Boston, to New York and now in Maine...always there.  We have all of your albums and they are all favorites around here.  Your collaboration with Tim Weisberg on "Twin Sons of Different Mothers"  is classic.   Our thoughts are with you and your family.~ Marcia and Joe Berkall, South China, Maine

I've always enjoyed your music since my college days and a little before that. Your music has always brought back fond memories of my younger days in college and my so long ago Maine summer days. Dan, my prayers and strength go out to
you and your family. Be strong and keep the faith  and never stop fighting until you beat this. God has blessed you with an everlasting gift and with his love for you and your faith in him you well beat this. God bless you!

Thank you for "Leader of the Band." It has been a comfort this summer as I lost my dad in July. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~ Marsha

When I was a DJ from 1976 - 1996, I played your music all the time on radio stations in SD. Your music is timeless.  I listened to the Netflix DVD concert from 1991 in St. Louis, MO tonite. It brought back memories from listening to them. Dan, your music has really touched me. Thank you so much. Here is my heartfelt blessing to you. Thinking of you ~ Riley Freyman, Abingdon, MD

I come to the site to check to see if there is any news every other day I suppose on average. I feel as if it is invasive even checking at times and yet I wonder so often how you are doing. I sometimes look through the pictures and reminisce about how I grew up with you. Your long hair, then short, then long again - beard, no beard... You aren't much older than I am - just a little.
 
My oldest son is 20 now. He grew up listening to your music. He hated it and teased me relentlessly about it. He wrote a paper for his freshman college English class about how he felt having your music forced on him - I had him at one of your concerts when he was six years old. He wrote how I'd been the greatest musical influence in his life partially because of your music. I read his paper with tears streaming down my face. It was full of so much gratitude. He realized how much you had influenced his music. I cannot tell you how many endless hours I spent at the guitar stores listening to him try
new guitars and growing with him through different phases - he told me he'd never convert to your music. And I just giggle at him now. He is very accomplished - my life was never conducive to an environment where my creative spirit could grow musically or otherwise - I am working on it. My greatest accomplishment is that his has been very conducive to be who he is. He has a powerful voice - and a powerful message with his lyrics. You will live on, Dan... I don't know you - I don't begin to know your pain and heartaches, or Jean's - but you will live on - you have many "children" through your music... Mine is one of many.... Your legacy will continue for many years to come - although not as your father's - straight from father to
son - your legacy is powerful - and always will be.... I care - simple person that I am. I thank you for your music and what it has meant and still means to my life. It has profoundly touched my life and my family. Thank you for being who you are without apology. I am not sure you could ever understand how many people you have carried though the depths by your honesty and through your willingness to share with all of the ragged and precious frailty of your soul. Ever on - through the next generation and beyond. Thank you so very much for all you have given to us. ~ Shelly B... OKC, OK

We love you Dan. Your music has changed our lives. ~ Lande Adams

Dear Dan and Jean, my wife and I have just found out about your current battle with cancer. One can only hope to touch the souls of those around us and yet you have touched millions. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. You are truly gifted and we thank you for sharing it with us. God bless you! ~ Dennis and Robin Langley

Dear Dan, It saddens me to know of the struggles that you're going through.  Know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of so many people throughout this world.  Your gift of music, both in melody and lyric, have touched me so greatly for so many years. I thank God that He touched your heart and soul with this gift, and allowed you to share it with all of us.  

I remember seeing you in the mid to late 70's; both in huge arenas and in a little bar in Evergreen, CO, on certain evenings when you'd just happen to wander in and play.  You'll never know how much those evenings meant to the starstruck college student who also just happened to be there.  I've heard the story of a magical night in Key West when you and a
couple of friends played guitars all night - you taught my friend to play "The Reach", and he taught your other cohort to
play "Southern Cross".  I've heard that story so many times that I feel as if I were there.  Everytime I hear that story, I hear the respect and admiration in the voice of the teller, and its mirrored by my own.

Your gift has touched me in so many ways. Although my father passed away more than four years ago, I can't get through "Leader of the Band" without weeping.  My father was not a musician, but he was the leader of our band, and the sentiment you express touches my heart.  Know that your talent, your gentleness and your depth of spirit have been noticed and that you have made this world a better place for your being in it.  Thank you for listening to whatever voice you hear and for sharing your soul with all of us.   There is such a power in knowing that the outcome of an event will be positive. It may even be a well-kept secret, but know that I, and so many of my friends are praying for your complete recovery, and sending positive thoughts to you and your family.  Words can't express how you've touched my life, thank you is an inadequate expression to use, but it's all I have.  With the utmost respect, admiration, and gratitude. ~ emily

Dan, I've enjoyed your music for so many years. I am an Internet DJ and every chance I get to play your music I do so. It brings so much joy and smiles to me and to your fans and to my listeners. Your music has always been an inspiration in my life. I lost my dad in 1990 to cancer so all my prayers are with you and your family.May God bring you the blessings you need to recover from this illness.Keep the faith. I'm looking forward to seeing you on stage in the future. God Bless you, Dan ~ Russ

Dan,  Upon hearing of your current imbalance and struggles with the disease, I was taken aback.  Then I was saddened.  How could the world be so cruel as to impair and hinder such a wonderful soul?  Still we all have a greater goal.  Unfortunately our interlude into the physical world is not always what we perceive it should be.  But as a spirit whose musical pallet has painted so many wonderful scenes, plucked so many heart strings and drawn so many hearts and minds into the nexus of our shared feelings, lives and views. Your creativity and talents have been a gift to our physical
world.  Please understand that these gifts to the world and gifts from your heart are the expression of the love and inspiration from your gentle spirit. Without fail we are all part of the beauty of our own spiritual/physical world that we all share. The dimensions of love cannot be full explored without touching the heights of joy and the depths of sorrow. Without fail our physical journey ends and our spirits return to the source. I pray that your return will be much later than you might believe right now.

Not many have the heart, creativity and willingness to share all with the world as you have. I consider you to be one of the great lights. You have helped many of us to look into ourselves, take a fresh look at the world around them and often inspired them to do things that they were hesitant, and often unwilling to do.  Many blessings upon you and the people
around you that intimately love and care for you on a day to day basis. Without fail the spiritual/physical/musical fans who love you and your work here pray for health and happiness.  For you I believe that the Great Spirit has a special place, and it is close to the love of the universe. I cannot believe that you are any farther away from that than you will ever be. May
your spirit be light, your love be bright, and your life filled with friends that cannot be matched. Health and Godspeed my friend ~ Bruce Arvizu, Napton, Mo

My thought and Prayers will be with you and your family always. ~ Nita

Dear Mr. Fogelberg, I've been a big fan of yours for years. My favorite song of yours is "Hard To Say". Hope and pray that you get well.

Thanksgiving Blessings Jean and Dan, As this most busiest time of year approaches, we remember the true meaning
of these holidays; giving thanks for friends, families, good health, etc. We remember the reason for Christmas in the birth of our Lord and it is thru his hand that we live and survive.  I pray daily for your health, strength and know that you are always close by, even now when I am cheating a bit and listening to your Christmas album.   I pray every day that you grow
stronger.  You mean so much to all of us, you have touched all of our lives and you are truly a Gift from God.  The very best of Thanksgiving blessings and the most sparking, pure, joyous Christmas to you and your families. Love ~ Susan

Dear Dan and Jean, Obviously I do not know you, though I certainly feel as though YOU know me. One album in particular really got me through some very difficult personal issues when I was in college.  The album was Phoenix I think, I haven't seen it in years. And you are now in our prayers as you battle your illness, and you are very courageous to use your precious time and resources to encourage men to get the testing that some just put off. My best friend is battling stage 4 colon cancer, and we think it might also be the shadow showing on his  brain, though that test is scheduled to be
repeated because it really wasn't useful, leaving his wife and friends to worry and wonder. I have signed up for my colonoscopy, and my  husband has been getting the PSA for about five years due to having the annoying enlargement, but he is cancer free.  And he has also done the colonoscopy. I didn't know you were ill, but I have lit a candle and will continue to pray and check back.  I love your music SO much, it's hard to explain.  It's not music our kids even understand, but I guess that's the generational thing. To Jean:  Remember to care for yourself.  You are very important and if you are weary and emotionally empty, you know that's not healthy.  I'm going to guess you have a good support system in place, and my advice wasn't asked for, but I just wanted to share my thoughts. Sincerely ~ Wendi Rank

Dear Dan, As I was listening to Nether Lands again for the billionth time this morning, I finally decided to look up information to see what you are up to these days. I'm sorry to hear of your struggle and I will certainly add you to my prayer list. May the Lord heal you and bless you.

I was in the Christian music world for most of my life and can honestly say that you were the greatest inspiration and very much the reason I made the decision to pursue my desire to write. A few years ago, I laid it all down to help my son pursue his dreams and gave up listening to music all together. Not that long ago we were on a trip and when we stopped for a break in driving, I saw your Nether Lands CD and decided it was time to allow music back into my life. I am so thankful I did. Thank you for giving us your gift. As a believer in Jesus, the One who heals, I pray for complete healing for
you. May God's great mercy, grace, and love, immerse you and give you life. ~ Mark Chesshir

God Bless you and your family. I'm sure this sounds incredibly dorky, but please let us know if we can do anything for you. Blessings, Chuck and Karin McCrary

Hi Dan.  Just looking through the thoughts already sent, they certainly have stolen the words from me.  My husband and I have seen you countless times at Chastain Park in Atlanta, GA and cannot think of a more perfect and romantic setting for your music.  The love of your music was one of the "things in common" we shared during our first conversation and
continue to love your music.  We certainly miss seeing you in concert, but your health is number one.  Our prayers continue with you and your family.  Special thoughts go out to you for a complete recovery.  Have a wonderful holiday season and God Bless You.  ~ Linda Casey, Georgia.

Dear Dan - I was just adding some old favorite songs to my Ipod and your name and music came to mind, so I looked up some of them. I wasn't aware of your illness before. My husband and I send our best wishes to you and hope you will
stand, fight and live strong! We are also from Peoria, two or three years younger, but from the same era, Richwoods 1972. We now live in Southern California. I still enjoy "Illinois" and play it like an anthem to our youth. We have three sons and two of them are heavily into acoustic guitar and love our "old school" music. So, I introduced your music to them and they have learned to play some of your songs. They are both gone to college now and I miss hearing my old favorite songs being played from their bedrooms. Oh well, life goes on, as they say. Thank you for bringing us all together. Again, stay strong!! ~ Carla Clemmer

When I heard you had prostate cancer the tears wouldn't stop flowing.  I have always loved your music and I still listen many of your songs to purge the daily clutter of my mind and heart.  You are one of the few masters of the craft to make us all get in touch with our unexpressed and deeply rooted feelings.  Your songs are eternal.  I look to the all powerful light to clear your body as much as your songs have cleared my mind and heart.  I love you Dan! ~ Jane Stein, Portland, OR

Dan, God Bless You! I cannot tell you how much your music means to me and has  throughout my life. I am currently playing some old  vinyl-Souvenirs! I'm converting all my Lp's (6 milk crates worth!) to CD's and my  IPod. The first 4 albums I converted were: Home Free, Captured Angel, Nether  Lands and Souvenirs. I have you in my prayers and want to thank you for all the great  music and memories. There was always a song to fit the soundtrack of my  life. Hope you are feeling well. With admiration and good wishes! ~ JoAnne Macalik

Dan, I've been a fan of yours for many, many, years. I really don’t expect you to remember this, but Jimmy Buffett introduced us to each other some years back, and we all ended up together playing guitars and singing almost all night (next to Louie's Backyard in Key West). I thank you for your kindness and gentleness of spirit on that night as well as on each and every occasion that I have the opportunity to sit down and hear your music through the many great records you've made. The highlight of that very special evening for me was a moment we shared, during which you showed me the little lick on "The Sand and the Foam" which I still perform today. You are one of the masters of the craft that I have held as a standard of measure in my own songwriting. Thank you for the education. Knowing your music as well as I do, I know that I need not speak of the Spiritual aspect of combating any malady. Your music has been a relief over the years to many who may have been suffering in one form or another, in the sense that your higher self always emanated brightly through your melodies and your lyrics. Get well dear friend. I still want you to play lead guitar in the studio on one of my projects. Best Wishes Now and Always ~ Hugo Duarte

Dan- I heard you haven't been feeling well.  Here's to wishing you get better real soon!  Your music has always been an inspiration to me and in fact  "Longer" was played at our wedding 22 years ago! Also, I also followed your geographical path (although not your path to success as a songwriter.  I'm from Illinois (Lombard) and both of my siblings went to Champaign.  I wrote songs and played solo, in bands  all around IL and WI.  I then moved to CO. played solo and joined a band called 'Second Childhood', that played standing room crowds. Then the big fish moved to LA to be a guppy and try my hand there.  And, finally for the last 15 years I have settled in Portland, OR.  All in all, I've had some minor success- some independent artists have recorded my songs, etc. Feel better real soon! Yours ~ Ron Shaffer

You have no idea how much your music has touched my life.... I introduced many college friends to Souvenirs and Captured Angel, and, after moving to Colorado (from Maine), continued to be mesmerized by your melodies and  lyrics....
Red Rocks is still to this day my favorite place to see live  music!  I lost my father to pancreatic cancer a few years ago, and my  mother is a breast cancer survivor, so I know what a demon this disease  is....but I also know that there are millions of people praying for you. Don't  be afraid to draw strength from those of us who have it to give. All the best to  you and your wife.  

I can't say enough about what your music and your words have meant to me through all of these years.  I listen to it constantly -- it inspires me to no end, both in my life,  and in my own artwork.  My thoughts and prayers will always be with you ~ Brian Grisham

Dear Mr. Fogelberg, Your music has meant so much to me over the years;  I should have written you sooner.  I lost my Dad to prostate cancer almost four years ago;  he didn't get checkups, and when he finally did find out he had prostate cancer, he screwed around with some herbal hooey in place of mainstream medical care;  btw, the herb manufacturers have charges against them for this massive fraud.  Anyway, meanwhile, Dad's gone.

About fifteen years ago, I gave him for Father's Day a recording of  "Leader of the Band".  Dad and Mom were court reporters, and started a business together, and two of their daughters also became court reporters and are now running the business together; the song seemed appropriate. You might be interested in the website of Ric Masten, a poet living in Big Sur, who is also struggling with prostate cancer.  He and Dad met on a PC website and discovered they were kindred spirits. I pray for the well-being, health and happiness of you and your loved ones.  Thank you for all the wonderful music through the years; it's a wonderful gift you've given me. Sincerely ~ Cathy Naghitorabi

I have enjoyed your music since I first heard your first album.  I own all albums and a few CDs.  I still enjoy the albums and looking at the photos and lyrics even now.  The CDs are wonderful also but I love the large photos and information inside the covers. I wish you the best in your recovery and treatment. You have given me many years of special moments and your music is so touching, personal and encouraging.  I've passed your songs along to my nieces and nephews who also listen to your music. Your music will live on forever.  I pray for you and your family to have many more years of good years together.  I've lost my Mother and I only have 1 uncle and aunt left so I know how lonely it is for loved ones to be gone. I will continue to pray for you and your family.  Best wishes for many more happy years.  A very devoted fan from the beginning of your music ~ Linda B. Hulsey

As so many others have said - I grew up on your music.  You have been my favorite for as long as I can remember....I have very fond memories of sitting around my girlfriend's attic bedroom playing Home Free and Captured Angel and fawning over how cute you are. "Part of the Plan" was our high school graduation song. I am 44 and haven't missed one of your concerts in Philly in the last 20 years. I will pray for you and Jean - you are very fortunate to have one another at a time like this.  I am sure she is a remarkable woman.  You are a wonderful story teller and I am sorry that you won't be touring any more. You will be missed. I love your lyrics and your heart....I wish you could live forever. ~ Jenny Goldfarb

Dan...Listening to your music sets my soul free. Two and a half years ago my brother committed suicide, then 5 days later my mom died  from cancer, then 3 months later my husband filed for divorce. Life has been a  series of ups and down over the last 2 1/2 years.  Your music, and my  faith, has been my light in the darkness. You were THE DAN for my older brother  and me. We went to wherever you were to hear your music. That was always his  birthday present to me...a DF concert. Then, his agony took control and he took  his life.  He was my best friend. He would ride his  motorcycle anywhere to hear you. He was a surgeon who helped others see, but his illness prevented him from seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.  We  played your music at his memorial service. I am again face to face with  loss...lost my job, may lose my house...but I still have me....and my career (nursing). I will survive. I am most saddened that you have no plans to do  concerts, but as a nurse and singer, I understand the energy it takes to put on  concerts. I am thankful for your music. I pray for you. Dan...you are a wonder, a gift to so many...take good care of  yourself. I look forward to the music you create from your life experiences of late. Write, baby...write it down...put music to your words...speak to those who are in need. You can do it, my friend. My prayers are with you OFTEN. We may  not believe in the same God...who knows...maybe we do....but no matter, I thank  MY GOD for YOU. I am glad you have a good woman who love you by your side. Relax. Take walks. Smell the pinon in the air. One day at a time, my  friend. One day at a time. With love to you ~ Suzanne (and my dear brother Stephen, in the Spirit  Wind)...

Dear Dan, Remember ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE FOR THOSE WHO BELEIVE! You recorded "Lonely in Love" next door to the salon I worked at on Maui in the late eighties.I met Russ Kunkle while I cut your engineer's hair. I used to turn off the radio at night and listen to you record. It was great hearing that song on the air. That was a very special time in my life. I love your music and will visualize you in perfect health!

Dan, when we heard of your illness, it hurt my heart. You have been such a wonderful part of my family's past, present and future. We treasure your music, lyrics and your style and know that your strong faith will get you through this very rough time. Our thoughts are with you. ~ Beth and Ed Larkin

Hi Dan and Jean, I'm from Dublin, Ireland now living in New York. I'd always loved "Longer" (we didn't get to hear too much of your music in Ireland, sadly ) Then I entered the Convent ( Srs. of St. Clare ) in 1981, a couple of years later one of the incoming postulants arrived with her copy of The Innocent Age  ( Ironically - if you consider our location ) and I was sold. She was a nice girl.  Unfortunately, she left, and took the album with her !!!!! In any case, just want you to know that your music ended up in the most unlikely of places. Dan, my thoughts and prayers are with you.Your music has left
its mark on my heart. ~ Joan Cullen

I just re-purchased Souvenirs/ Home Free since my vinyl finally gave up the ghost.  I entered the world of CD'S though I still find something very romantic about the scratchy, imperfect sound of a record.  It was the cover notes that informed me you were battling prostate cancer.  I wanted you to know, that your music has been a panacea for me for many years, and I think "Wysteria" may be the most beautiful song I have ever heard.  I am moved to tears every time I listen to it. I have passed your music on to my children ( along with Pink Floyd and John Lennon, old hippie that I am)  and you will remain in
our hearts as longer than... Thank you, for so many, many things.... PEACE ~ Laurie Fannin WI

Hi Dan and Jean, I'm one of your many fans that wants to let you know that my thoughts are continuously with you. I can't imagine what you and your family must be going through. I'm sure this must be taxing emotionally and physically. You're someone who has touched my life musically for many years and still do to this day. Your music has made me think, have more awareness of things, be more loving and compassionate and it has been very uplifting. Now I guess it's all of our turn as fans to return some of these feelings back to you. First of all, my condolences on the loss of your friend, Michael Botts. I empathize with how it feels to lose a good friend. He will be deeply missed and more importantly...remembered. Second, Congratulations to you and Jean (a couple years later,) it's so humbling and comforting to know you have someone fighting right along side of you. Last but not least , don't lose faith. We all support you Dan. Whatever your definition of comfortable and happy is, we want you to have it. You're always in my c.d. player...~ Lynne Reck of Ringwood, New Jersey.

Dan, In the 1970's when I was a teen-age guitar enthusiast I learned quite a few of your songs. To this day I could probably still play "Part of the Plan","Illinois", "These Days", "As The Raven Flies" and others from memory . I saw you and Tim Weisberg play at Siena College in about 1977 or 1978.  Those songs bring me back to a time in my life that I cherish. Best Wishes and prayers!  May God continue to bless you. ~ Bill LaPietra

Hi, from your old stomping ground, Peoria, IL----we are thinking of you, missing you, and, are sending love and prayers your way. Your masterpiece, Nether Lands, has always been my personal favorite album. Best Wishes ~Cindy, Rhonda, & Adrianne,  Peoria, IL

Dear Dan: First and foremost my prayers are with you and your wife. I have been a fan of yours since your first album was released.  Each and every time you have come to Connecticut, my son and I have been to see you.  Actually we have even gone up to Springfield MA.  I have all of your ALBUMS...tapes and CD's.  My son, who is now 31, has been a guitarist and vocalist for 15 years. A Hartt School of music Graduate. We were enjoy your music tremendously. He did a gig last night and someone requested a song by you.  He and I both send our love and prayers. If I had to name ONE song that I feel is my signature song, It would have to be "Lessons Learned". You're accomplished are beyond recognition, I feel in my heart of hearts you will beat this. Godspeed..."Run for the Roses" Dan...you will win...~ Gail and Billy from Connecticut

Dan (I feel like I should call you Mr. Fogelberg) - I am crazy about your work!  I was introduced to you back in the early 90's while I was in high school.  Try going to college and listening to you and no one knowing who you were until I sang a line from" Run for the Roses" or "Leader of the Band."  I have gone to a couple of your concerts in Columbus, Ohio and I take away something very magical from each one of them.  Your music touches so deeply.  I have always dreamed of singing backup for you on tour :)  I am still practicing for when you decide to go on tour again!  Anyways - I just wanted to wish you well and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Shelly from Columbus, Ohio.

Dan,  I am 17, and I listen to your music every single night. In fact I am listening to "Dancing Shoes" (my favorite of your songs) as I am typing this and reading over your web site. The sound  that comes out of your guitar is so comforting and calming. I am attempting to  learn guitar with you as my inspiration, actually, my mission is to be able to play "Leader of the Band" one day for my father. He is the one who  introduced me to your music. I always liked to listen to you on long car rides,  with my dad. I hope you are feeling well. I can't explain the shock I felt  when I read about you illness. You are in my
prayers, and thoughts. Be  Strong. ~Tim Oakland, NJ

Just look, Dan. . .look at all the amazing things these incredible people are saying.  Look at the kinds of folks that gravitate to your music.  That is the ultimate tribute to you and your talent. Over these decades, you sang our souls back to us.  You gave us dimensions we never knew we had. I have listened to your music since ’75 when I bought “Captured Angel.”  The most poignant time for me was the winter of 1976-1977:  It rained incessantly; I was alone:  The most depressing period of my life.  “Nether Lands ” was my constant companion during this time.  It was as if you wrote it just for me, as a mirror of my life. Look at all you have done. . .look at everyone you’ve touched.  A worthy legacy for any man. ~ Steve Stults