It's been some time since I wrote. I think of you often. Your music is in the core of my soul. I am a  wife and mother. My son is deployed in Iraq. Your music continues to guide me through my saddest moments. I am living in Arizona, but, my heart and soul will always live in Colorado. I am from Horsetooth, West of Ft. Collins.  I listen to your music, daily. Thank you for being a major part of my life. " Be On Your Way" "To The Morning", these songs have been with me for what seems like an eternity. I hope you and your wife are well, and you are continuing to heal. Please, think about our troops, for me, and sing them a song. My boy is Alex, and he is with the 101st Airborne. He is my only child, and I miss him every day. Dan, you have gotten me through so many challenges in my life, and I  continue to listen to your music to get me through yet, another deployment. God Bless you and your wife, Jean. God Bless my boy, and all of his brothers and sisters in the Military. Thank you. Be well. Remember, " There's a place in the world for a gambler" . ~  Amy Sausnock

Dear Mr. Fogelberg, I am writing to wish you well and to thank you! I have been listening to your music since I was a teenager in the 70's. I also saw you in concert in Boston, MA a number of times.  I remember holding hands with people I didn't know, swaying from side to side as you played.  I remember waiting anxiously to hear you play "As The Raven Flies" and you finally did in an encore.  I remember you once opening with a singe light on you at a piano as you sang, "...and it's going to be a day, there is really nothing left to say but come on morning..." My 1978 year book picture included a quote from "Part of the Plan."
 
Your words have fit many moments of my life and I have shared them with others.  I find them to take on many meanings thereby everyone can relate to them.  They make me feel like I'm not alone and that I am understood.  Most recently I played "Leader of the Band" at my father's burial service.  My sister had recorded it for him years ago and he loved it. (We played your version) It was perfect for a man with 3 daughters who adored him! Thank you deeply for always giving me the right words! Respectfully and gratefully ~ Sheryl Wade

Greetings Dan... I wanted to let you know that you have been on my mind a lot lately. I have been thinking of past tours, and how excited it was to see you up close (for a change) and hear you and the band do all the favorite songs that I have loved for years. I introduced a lot of friends to your music, and even had two friends become fans after taking them to see your shows. They are now forever fans.  :) 
 
I enjoyed hearing you talk about things from your past, while you sat in your wooden chair and had a conversation with the audience. Every now and then someone would yell out, "I love you Dan" and you'd have some snappy little comeback that had everyone laughing. From Rock to ballad, you brought us your gift and that is one thing we will all remember. Thanks for making those shows such memorable times for me. I hope both you and Jean are doing good and enjoying the fall season. God Bless.. ~ Cathy in NJ

Dan & Jean- Even as a cancer survivor, it is still difficult for me to put into  words, or even imagine what you are going through. Having each other to hold onto, may be the best blessing of all, as you continue to fight, Dan, with the strength of the emotions you relay to all of us who have been touched, deeply. And with life changing force, given your grand delivery, with music, and lyrics, that open one's eye to a different  direction, that can take a person away from , or more importantly, help to deal  with the deepest pain, emotionally. I look forward to continuing this long distance communication, as  you
deliver your form of karma, which I hope comes back to you in knowing that  so many people love you, for opening up your soul, to all of us. Thank you for the past, and while I'm on the subject, thanks for  the many years ahead, when we will be able see your smile, and feel your  warmth, from the stage. With Love, to you, and your wife, Jean ~ Ross

Dear Dan,First of all, since I heard of your illness, you have been in my daily prayers. My hope is that God will take care of you and your family. I have loved your music for 30 years. Being an Illinois boy myself I thought we had some sort of connection. Then when a friend of mine (Tommy Lowery) told me he had toured and worked on an album at your Colorado ranch in the early 90’s, I knew there was some sort of serendipity. In the last 2 months your music has never meant more to me. See, my wife of 23 years told me, out of the blue that she didn’t want to be married any more. Your music has
gotten me through many lonely nights. Be well my friend. You will continue to be in my prayers and thoughts. A friend ~ Shawn

Hi Dan, good to know your still around. You've been a part of our lives since the eighties. Just started buying CD's of all the vinyl we have of yours. Times change,worth every penny. Much love to you and your wife ~ Mike & Eithne XX

Daniel: I've been listening to the velvet of your songs tonight. At 44 years of old age, I bet I've enjoyed hundred of hours of your gift to us. Perhaps I've been spoiled by such excellence, and taken it for granted, which is a selfish indulgence,  and yet a grand thing, at the same time. I know of what you are enduring. Best of wishes, hopes, and certainty that you will be making music for us in the future. Your Friend Always ~ Drew Mason, Huntsville, AL

Good luck to you and we wish you the best. ~ The Remington family

As I'm sure you've heard a million times before, I'm a huge fan & have been over 20 years.....now living in northern Minnesota, I had the pleasure of seeing you live in a small cafe/bar when I lived out in Colorado during the 1980's.  I so do wish you/your family every bit of good wishes & support-and I thank you for the gift of your music.

Dear Dan -- I just wanted to tell you how much your music has meant to me.  It helped me define who I wanted to be and shaped who I am today.  I didn't meet your music until 1980, during my sophomore year in high school, but it had an immediate impact on me.  Here are just a few of the lessons I learned from you:

"Longer" taught me the first and most important lesson, one I might not have learned in the home I grew up in -- that love is magical and boundless.  It gave me a soul-vision of my one true love and a hint of how I would feel when I met him.  I was twenty-eight the day we met, and the "Longer" feeling that welled told me he was the one.  He didn't fall like I did, and it took me four years to get him to the altar, but I knew love like this was once-in-a-lifetime and I couldn't let it pass without doing everything I could to keep it.  We've been happily married for twelve years now and have three beautiful children. "Leader of the Band" taught me that heroes need heroes, too.  It made being in marching band feel like the calling it was and drew us together in our love for our director. "Windows and Walls" and "Go Down Easy" taught me about the routine agony of life after love.  I hope it never happens to me, but if it does, I think I'll be able to cope with it. "Ever On" helped me to understand that a friend's death of ovarian cancer at 42 was just the first step in her journey.  I think of her with a smile whenever I hear it. "Mountains to the Sea" taught me to reach deep inside myself and embrace the pain of loss and hopelessness, and to bring them out in my writing.  It taught me that facing that blackest moment doubles the joy that eventually follows.

In my twenties, I found my performing voice by taking long drives through the mountains and singing along with your tapes at the top of my lungs.  I bought a second-hand acoustic guitar and learned basic fingerings from a book -- the rest came from listening to you.  By the time my thirties rolled around, I was confident enough in my abilities to lead the music for my church.  You gave me what I needed to share the joy of music with others. Now that I'm in my forties, I understand how to use words to evoke deep emotion in others, largely because of all you taught me through your music.  I wouldn't be half the romance writer I am today without you. You're one of my greatest heroes.  The endless depth and emotion and diversity of your music opened me in ways that growing up in an alcoholic family might otherwise have closed off.  My sister and I discovered our first common ground in our love of your music.  We attended our first concert together, one of yours at Red Rocks.  Though she was eight months pregnant and I was badly out of shape, we managed to beat most of the herd up the ramps and snag sixth-row seats.  Singing along with you together is a memory I'll always treasure. Thank you so much for everything you've given me ~ Dee Scheffler

I have followed you closely since a friend introduced me to your music  in college in the early 1970's. I feel so fortunate to have you in my life  through your music. I resonate with you in so many ways and want to thank you  for all you give. I hope to move with my daughter to Colorado someday. I have a good friend who has lived successfully with APC for many years and hope your path is not filled with suffering. You deserve the best with your time. I feel a craving for something from you from time to time and don't know what. This sounds hokey, but, I do feel connected to you and hope my healing thoughts reach you and your family I know this is also an excuse, but I never married because I  reached too high looking for a man as handsome and beautiful inside as  you.  I think I can help you and will send you my healing notes. My father 
studied psychics and healers for over 50 years and still does as a physician and  researcher. I have met many healers and learned from them too. I love you. Enjoy  the nature surrounding you.

Dear Dan, Your music was part of the soundtrack of my teenage years and beyond - since we are about the same age. I bought your sheet music ages ago - when I was in my thirties (vs. now a mother of three young men/sons). I was playing "Heart Hotels" the other day on the piano - and marveled at the lyrics...which led me to Itunes to purchase some cherished DF songs which led me to your website and then the news about your challenge.

I too, am a writer  - and for whatever my words are worth - please let them, and the energy in them - help you recover fully. May you continue to give and find joy in whatever ways you choose - but may you also know how many lives you touched with your gift - and the truth in your music and lyrics. It has always shone through.~ Marcy Goldman, Montreal, Canada

I just lost my brother, last week, to prostate cancer. It was a long 9-year battle which he did not win. Your site is wonderful, Dan, and so are you. Keep encouraging men to get their exams - starting at 40! By the time my bro got his PSA results back, it was too late. We prayed, and we will pray for you. We love you, Dan. ~ Hon. James M. Havey Family

I cannot begin to express, like so many of your fans, how much your music has meant to me.  I've seen you in concert five times and enjoyed them immensely.  Enjoyed - not exactly the perfect word.  These concerts were moving and almost spiritual. I think of you every crisp Autumn evening and sing to myself, "there's a ring around the moon tonight...."  It's instinctive. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent with the world.  It's meant so very much to me. I wish you a speedy recovery and a long, happy life. ~ Dee Bueno

Dan, I am sorry to hear about your problem.  I have been a fan of yours since I first heard your music in 1973.  I saw you with the Eagles at the Erie Crown Theater in Chicago in 1974.  You have been a big inspiration to me, and I have performed several of your songs. (no way near as well as you).  I would have to say that you are my favorite singer songwriter of all time, and I have appreciated your talent all of my adult life.  I find much of the music today to be lacking your insight, melody, and message.  I sang my kids to sleep with "Leader of the Band" and "Stars".  I do hope you are still writing and can return to recording.  The world would be a better place. ~ Mark Nolin---Rockville, Indiana.

Dan, I'm a Vietnam vet who found your music in 73. Your Souvenirs album in 74 got me thru many tough military nights away from home. A shipmate from Pennsylvania turned me on to your tunes and made the whole ordeal much more
bearable. I have a number of your albums (fair condition) and some replicas in CD. I'm planning on getting your Full Circle CD soon. Man, take care of yourself. I'm 53 and have been getting checkups since I was forty. We're getting older, the winds are getting colder so we must just take care. ~ Lance 

Dan, I wish there was a way to give back what you've given me.  Your thoughtful and creative manner in which you interweave language, melody, and accompaniment has been a standard I still keep dear to my own writing.  The greatest compliment I've ever received was when someone would say:  "You sound like Dan Fogelberg".  You truly are my songwriting inspiration.  Thank You. I will again be inspired by your success with the battle and your imminent return to the studio. ~ kevin

Hello Dan, I know you've heard it before but I truly am your biggest fan since the 70's... remember them? I hope you are doing well, and I send my best wishes to you and your beautiful wife, Jean. I have seen you in concert many times in a variety of venues (Hawaii, Biloxi, Seattle, and in Maryland, to name a few). Your music speaks from the heart and has helped me get through a tough time or two. I love your music very much, and unfortunately, two of your songs ( "A Love Beyond Time" and "Fire and Ice") I have only heard once in concert. Have these songs been recorded so that some day you or your label may release them? It would be a shame not to share these beautiful songs with your adoring fans. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I wish you peace. Stay strong!  Your biggest fan ~ Mark

Dan, I just feel compelled to let you know that your music has been a part of my life since I was a child and one of my four older sisters brought home your first album (and later, many others).   I remember my oldest sister listening for the first time to, "To the Morning" and saying, "I want to marry him."  (She was already married, but I knew what she meant.)  Right now the book of sheet music of that album is sitting on my elderly mother's antique player piano in her Tennessee home.   I have made friends since junior high school by sharing that I was a fan of your music.   "The Innocent Age" provided the soundtrack to my high school romance and subsequent marriage.  "Longer" was one of our wedding songs.  I attended a private Christian high school where I was in the Glee Club.  I once, in all seriousness, suggested to our music teacher that we sing "There's a Place in the World for a Gambler,"  and offered to let her borrow my "Souvenirs" album.  You can imagine the look on her face, given the song's title and the setting (the school's chapel).  But I still think there's a great message there, and that it would be a fabulous song for an elaborate choral arrangement, with all the beautiful, layered harmonies.  Thank you for your all your gifts, and for being a supporter of our earth, who needs all the defenders she can find.  Count me among the thousands who are lifting you up and wishing you a return on all the blessings you have given others. ~ Meridith Benthal

Dear Dan, Today I pulled out an old tape of yours, "Captured Angel", and realized how much I loved your music. You are truly a lovely, gentle man who has brought that energy to many over time. I checked out your website to find you have been ill - my prayers and very best go out to you, Dan. You are truly a special soul, one that we have been truly uplifted by. May you be lifted in return. Love and light to you and yours ~ Cindy

I have been influenced more by you, Dan, than all other singers before and since. Through 12 of your concerts I was able to attend in Ohio at Circle Theater, Blossom Music Center (when you had KeKi Dee open and Fools Gold second), the Verizon Center, Marott Theater in Indiana, I have learned and loved all, under the magic of your thoughts and songs. My fondest moment was when you came out on stage at the Murat Theater in Indianapolis and sat in a wooden chair. You said nothing and proceeded to play an acoustic solo that sounded like 5 guitars. The song's name escapes me but when you were done with the first number the place went wild and you proved to all that you were more than a master at this venue the acoustic guitar. Thank you for your contribution to my life. We are naming our farm Hickory Grove after your song, it only seems fitting. My prayers are with you in this time of challenge. ~ Bruce S.

Dear Dan, You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that things are going well for you and that you are feeling better and stronger. May God bless you and Jean and comfort and help you through the hard times. I listen to your music all the time and think of you so often and wonder how you are doing. I believe in the power of prayer and love. You sure do have a lot of people praying for you and thinking of you, always. God be with you always, Dan and Jean. All my love ~  Liane 

Dear Dan and Jean, I just logged into your website looking for upcoming tour dates - and was so very saddened to learn that you are ill.  Your music has always touched my spirit and charmed my soul - in fact, when I first learned to play guitar, yours was the first song book I selected to study.  That was many years ago - early 1980's.  I've since learned your music well, and shared it with the people I treasure most in this world. I truly wish you the very best and hope that you are in the throws of recovery.  Positive thoughts and prayers are with you.  Thank you for your music. Kindest Regards and Warmest Wishes ~  Linda J. Asher - Little Silver, New Jersey

You have meant the world to me for so many years. Starting for me back in the 70's. I pray for you!   God Bless ~ Sammy

Mr. Fogelberg, I will be brief.  Your music has inspired me for years.  It is in my reflective moments that I often think of your music and it "brings me such peace".  My father had prostate cancer and went through a successful operation 5 years ago.  Just recently he was told that his cancer had returned.  We have since been informed that he is in fact
clear of cancer and was showing a slight rise in his PSA level due to new prostate cells growing where the prostate used to be.  We are thankful that he does not have to endure anymore treatments.  I will pray for you and I hope that your life returns to "normal" soon.  Thank you so much for what you have done for me for so long.  It must be pretty cool to touch the lives of people you have never met.  If you ever decide to play for a gathering again, I hope I get a chance to see you.  It has always been my dream to see you play or just to meet you. Take care ~ Joe Hudson - Knoxville, TN

Dan, hope all is well. "Part Of The Plan" got me going all those years ago. Good luck ~ Steve S, Minot ND.