Dan, First off I hope you are feeling better. I started listening to your music in college back in the mid 70's. While my friends were blasting "Freebird" I would sneak back into my room and mellow out to your tunes. My friend loved the "Home Free" album as he like all of us was looking for a lady. I have seen about 20 of your concerts through the years. I brought my son to one at the Westbury Music Fair on Long Island and as the stage turned and you looked our way he said Dan probably recognizes you you've been to so many concerts. Anyway, I hope you are back on tour soon as I am going through Fogelberg withdrawal. Get Well. ~ Doug- from New York

 

 Dan, you are the one who keeps me whole every single day. My children are number one, and you are very special to me. "The Last Nail" is one of my favorite songs, but my favorite song is "The Reach." God bless you for making me feel so  good in my life. Your words are so truthful. I named my son after you happily.  My favorite album is Captured Angel. Truly, I LOVE all of your songs! How are you with your  illness? I hope you are getting better! I have been sick, and I know how you  feel, but we have to go on like you always have done. I hope you will feel  much better. Love ~ Diana Richardson

 

 Dear Dan, My husband and I went to see you on stage in Jackson, Ms back in the 70s. I fussed all the way, who is Fogelberg anyway? Well, I've been crazy about you ever since. We've been sitting here listening to your music. Wow. You just stay great. We hope and pray for your good health and happiness. There is great strength in prayer we have discovered. You are in our prayers.Sincerely some old fans ~ Bob and Sandy Eidt, Natchez, MS

 

 Dear Dan, I wrote you earlier this year and expressed my concern for you, and my love of your music.Today I was outside raking the autumn leaves. I found myself singing a tune,and found that it was "Lonely in Love." I started wondering how your battle was progressing. I know how arduous and exhausting cancer can be. I am an RN, and both of my parents have battled cancer.

 

I wanted to reiteratehow deeply your music has touched my life. I first discovered your music on FM radio back in the early 1970s. Those of us old enough to remember FM radio in the 1970s know and remember how special those times were for all of us. I first heard "Looking for a Lady", from your Home Free  LP in 1974. After that I was hooked, and have found your music a source of comfort, guidance and wisdom ever since.You helped me through many a teenage heartbreak, the death of my father,and even helped me grapple with the most basic, existential questions of life, death, rebirth, in the incredible The Innocent Age. The hallmark of a great song is when you feel that the artist delved into your heart and articulated the very personal essence of what you were feeling.Thank you so very much for over three decades of warmth, love, and music magic. My most sincere hopes and prayers for your recovery and peace. We all love you and are grateful for all you have shared with us. Please give us an update on your progress. Many Thanks ~ Jeff White RN, Omaha Ne.

 

 Dear Dan, Best wishes and God Speed.  I am 45 years old, and have been listening to your wonderful music since age 13 when someone from my church told me about you.  At that time, I begged and begged my parents for the Album "Home Free," which was promptly delivered by Santa without question.  Since then I have bought your albums more than once - in record form, 8-track, cassette, CD, and now in I-tunes format.  You will always be in my daily listening routine.  My wife doesn't understand why this is, and I don't know why.  Your music has touched a part of my soul that keeps me plugging away at the guitar and the piano in an effort to emulate you.  Hang in there, my friend.  You are one of God's special people on earth.  Warm regards ~ Steve

 

 Dear Dan, I logged on to your website tonight because I wanted to let you know how much I still LOVE your music - starting with your early CDs.  I've been a "groupie" since the mid-70's and have attended numerous concerts including 2 at Purdue, 1 at U of Michigan during grad school and a couple in Chicago where I now live.  I of course have all of your CDs and still frequently listen to them.  I was listening to Nether Lands on my way home from work - I always play it this time of year because it reminds me of fond times at Purdue.  I discovered a new appreciation for your lyrics, particularly when I think of the lousy music out today.  "Dancing Shoes" has got to be the most beautiful love song I've ever heard although "Longer" ranks up there too as it was my wedding song.

 

I was shocked to read that you are fighting cancer.  I did not know.  I am a 7 year survivor of Stage 2B breast cancer and therefore can understand to some degree what you and your family are going through.  I will add you to my prayer list and will think of you often as I listen to your Christmas CD this season.  FABULOUS music like the rest of your work.  You are truly gifted and I wish you the very best of luck.  Thank you for sharing your gift of music. I will be a forever fan. ~ Nancy Gaul

 

 Dan...I am so sorry that you are ill, and hope that you are getting better every day. You, as so many others have expressed, have touched our lives with your meaningful lyrics and beautiful voice. You have expressed with words and music what many of us would say if we were blessed with your talent. Meanwhile, we appreciate what you have added to our lives, and we look forward to hearing that you are well, and living the life that is so satisfying to you. There is a scripture in the Bible that I truly believe, and I know that it will be of comfort to you, and that is Isaiah 33:24...it says that soon "no resident will say : "I am sick." " We know from prophecy that we are very close to that time.  Psalms 37:11 & 29 also state that meek, teachable people will possess the earth and "they will reside forever upon it." Without sickness and wicked people, that is a reality. We wish you the very best, and Thank You again for all you have done for us! ~ Lois & Bill

 

 Dan, You and your family still stay in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Eileen - Harrisburg, Pa.

 

 Hi Dan, I just entered your website to see if a new record was on its way and, much to my surprise, read about your illness. I couldn't believe it! Normally we always think that our most admire artists will never get sick but when you read that this is happening, you realize they are as human as everyone else. I am a big fan of yours. I heard you for the first time back in 77 when my older brother brought the Captured Angel record home. I was delighted especially with the song "Old Tennessee" which still moves me every time I hear it. I even play it on my guitar every once in a while. I believe you have heard many of these stories before but I think the difference of my story is that I am from Guayaquil, Ecuador (where I still live) a small country in South America and I think it should be amazing for you to know that in such early stages of you career, you were already known in my lovely city. Que Dios te bendiga y te cuide. Estas en mis oraciones, Un abrazo ~  Xavier

 

 Dan: I recently learned of your illness and just wanted to tell you that I am praying for your rapid recovery. A good friend turned me on to you and your music back in the mid 80's and I have been a fan since that time. I know you hear this all the time but your music has gotten me through some tough times. You will never know how much your work has meant to me over the years. Thank you very much. ~ Tim White

 

 Dan, I pray you are healed!  I think of  you often and remember you in prayer always. As others do, I find myself wondering what  you are thinking in your daily life? What are you doing with your  time? I am in awe of all the loving wishes I find  here.  The thing I see here is that most fans feel the same.   Your music has touched me deeply. I can't  understand that, how one man's music can open your eyes to so many different feelings. You are unique. I enjoy all music, but no other artist does it like you do Dan.   As I read these messages to you, it  overwhelms me to see so much admiration for one single soul, so many  messages of love and respect. Thank you Dan for the years and the songs. Peace, love and good health to you Dan and Jean. ~ A fan forever

 

 Dan, I continue to pray for your health and happiness. I wanted to say thank you for sharing your beautiful music with the world. Your songs have always touched a special place in my heart and are the soundtracks to some of my fondest childhood memories. I recently had my first child, a baby girl and often sing your songs to her when she is going to sleep. Get well and God Bless. ~ TOM

 

 Dan, I was finishing up my last semester at the University of Kansas in the Fall of 1979.  The cut "Phoenix" came over the airways as I was working on writing my final thesis.  The power and emotion of that song led me to purchase the album.  I can honestly say that the album "Phoenix" greatly inspired me and helped me get through the last few months of my college days at KU.   ~ Chuck Pisano

 

 It's a beautiful fall day here in Indiana and my thoughts at this time of year always lead me to your wonderful, beautiful music.  You touched my heart.  Thank you for sharing your gift of music.    I pray and will continue to pray for you and your family. ~ Mary

 

 Dan: Just a short note to wish you the very best regarding your  health. I will keep you in my thoughts and  prayers. Always remember how your music has brought positive  energy, love and good feelings to millions, including myself. I wish you all the best! Don't worry - I know you'll be o.k. God Bless You ~ Jeff Hanley

 

 I was listening to one of my favourite songs, “Face the Fire” and as always, I was getting goosebumps during the spectacular  guitar solo(s). I was inspired to look you up on allmusic.com where I read about your illness. All I can say is, you are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery. Thanks for the great music, Dan. ~ Joe, London, Ontario, Canada

 

 Dan, Hello.  I hope everything is going better and you are feeling well.  I have written several times but, this weekend I was with Gregg Philbin and after I played "Leader of the Band" at my father's funeral he told me what good friends you are. He was obviously touched remembering you. I wanted to say hello for both of us and wish you continued prayers and let you know you are in our thoughts. ~ Steve Crain

 

 Dan, I think of you often as I feel you've been part of my life since the early 70's.  Please give us an update on how you're feeling.  May God bless you and keep you.  ~ Anne DeHart, North Carolina

 

 You have touched my life and the lives of millions of people with your music. I have been listening to you for 25 years and there is a part of me that would not exist had it not been for your music. You shaped my thoughts and encouraged my dreams. I will be forever grateful for you and your music. I have in turn passed it on to my children and grandchildren. My hopes and prayers are now, and will continue to be with you and your family. Be well my friend. ~ Mary Crawford, Kershaw, SC

 

 Dan, I feel inadequate to even type something that may be read by a poet such as yourself.  I often get misty-eyed as I listen to your songs, or simply read the lyrics.  I remember the day I purchased the "Twin Sons" album.  I was in college at the time.  I was amazed at how your music touched me.  Now, almost 30 years later, the music still touches me.  I listened to segments of a couple of my old favorites on your web site, and almost lost it.  Please know how much you are appreciated.  ~ Hank, North Carolina

 

 Dear Dan, My wife and I have been fans since the beginning. A friend played your first album for us and we were hooked. We saw you in Pompano a couple of years ago and in Miami at the Knight Center. God give you strength to endure and peace most of all. Love Always ~ The Staley Family, Jupiter, Fl.

 

 Just yesterday, we heard of the struggle you and your family are currently enduring and were so very shocked and saddened. We are both die-hard Fogelberg Fanatics! Although I've not had the privilege, my husband saw you in concert one bitterly cold winter night in Kansas City and said you were absolutely amazing with only your guitar to accompany you and made going out in the frigid temperatures totally worthwhile! And just last month, as has been our tradition during our entire 16-year marriage, we made our annual fall trek to Colorado with all our Fogelberg CDs to provide the soundtrack for the trip. "High Country Snows" is just "Colorado" to us poor, unfortunate flat-landers! And very soon again, my Fogelberg Christmas album, which is one of my very favorites in my vast Christmas music collection, will come out. You and your music hold a very special place in both our hearts! We are praying for you, Dan, and sending comforting thoughts of peace and healing to you and your loved ones. Much love and good wishes! ~ Myron and Terrie Ens, Galva, KS

 

 My prayers and good wishes to you for a speedy and successful recovery. I got into your music in my 20's (I'm 33 now) and I must say I have yet to hear anything as pure and inspiring. "Souvenirs" is now one of my favorite albums! Thank you so much for the music and feeling your songs give off. Stay cool brother! - Ron Zito

 

 Hi Dan, Just sitting here tonight, thinking of you.  I hope and pray all is going well and you are feeling fine this evening.  As always, you are loved and in my prayers. ~ Dru Hopkins, Womelsdorf, PA

 

 I am truly saddened to hear of your illness. I was a kid in the 1970's with my trusty 9 volt pocket radio and you along with your fellow artists from that time period got me through several, scary hospital stays when I would hold the radio close and listen into the night after the nurses had turned out the lights. Words cannot express the comfort and solace you and other voices gave that lonely, frightened child during those experiences. I can only hope that in some measure my childhood story and the joy your music has given me since then will offer you peace and hope. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Goodluck and thank you. ~ Richard

 

 Dan, I have listened to your music since the 70's when I was in high school.  Your song,  "Leader of the Band", helped me when I lost my Grandfather years ago. He was like a father to me.  I have faith you will come through this.  Your music has been an inspiration to all and I hope there will soon be more to come.  All my best wishes to you and Jean. ~ Cheryl, Casselbery Florida

 

 Around 35 years ago I was a teenage kid that used to hang out after high school in a garage in Ohio and watch a band called the James Gang rehearse.  I even occasionally helped them load their equipment on Friday afternoons into an old Ohio Bell van.  Joe Walsh was just out of the Army and had real short hair!  A few years later he left town for some strange place called Boulder, Colorado.  I read he was playing on some guy's record named Dan Fogelberg.  I bought "Souvenirs" and have been hooked ever since.  I eventually moved to Boulder myself.  Your live shows were always great.  I dedicated "Since You've Asked" to my wife at our wedding since it so succinctly expressed my own feelings.  I still live near Denver and raised a family.  I grew up on R&B and your music has as much soul as anything I ever heard.  You always put the music first.  I hope things are looking up for you.  I would also encourage people to get a colonoscopy in addition to prostate checkups.  We're all pulling for you and your family. ~ Jim

 

 Dan, I only found out about your cancer this last week and through further research found this site. My love affair with your music with its passion, beauty and respect of women, has endured for thirty years. I thank you for that. My thoughts are with you and your wife. Again, thank you for the music. ~ Desiree

 

 Thank you for the gift of music you gave me and so many others. I was turned on to you in the late 70's, and your music has been a large part of my life ever since. Have seen many of your shows, and I'm grateful for the talent and love you've shared. I've been adding my prayers for you to all the others for some time now. ~  Al McDowell

 

 All best wishes and prayers to you, Dan.  Your music and soul are beautiful.  ~ Sandra

 

 Dan,  Just a quick message wishing you well and hoping that you are on the road to recovery. The world is a greater place for you and your music. Your songs have been the backdrop to my life for many years now. God bless you and yours. I wish you well ~ Ron

 

 Dan: I wish and pray the very best for your healing and speedy recovery.  All the best to you and your family during this difficult time.  I am 46.  My father had prostate cancer and almost died from it.  I do get a PSA test and put the rest in the Lord's hands. I loved listening to your music in college.  It meant a lot to me.  There were difficult times I remember going through and listening to your songs seem to get me through.  As I am working in the office today on a Saturday, I am still listening to an old mix tape of yours.  Quality never goes out of style.  It is still a comfort to me. May God richly bless you. Our time on this earth is short and precious. Our quest is to make a different for Him and touch others while we are here. Thanks for doing that with me.  All the best. ~ Jim

 

 I love reading what other people who admire you and your music have written on this web site - living in Britain it sometimes seems that there's only me (and my brother, and sister, and mother, and partner, and daughter!) who are fortunate enough to have discovered you many years ago. It's fab to see you have such a huge following in the States! I have been thinking of you every day since I found out about your health difficulties. I so hope you are continuing to enjoy your life and your loved ones.  I just want you to know that you are very important in my life, and many other people's lives by the look of it.  Despite not knowing you personally, we all know your songs which are so intimate and personal, and which inspire such a range of emotion in us all . You must be a wonderful human being to be able to do this to us!!  You are synonymous with beauty to me, Dan - everything about you and your music is absolutely beautiful. Much love to you and yours.

 

 Dan, Jean and family ~ I have listened to your music for many years. When I searched for your site and found it, I was saddened by the news of your illness. I have never had the pleasure of seeing you perform, but I want to send you this message. I wish you all the best. I pray for you. May God bless you. ~ J.Keizer, The Netherlands, Europe.

 

 Dear Dan, I discovered your music in 1977 or 78 when I heard "Nether Lands" on the radio in Houston.  I started buying all your albums and your songs were a huge part of my life from 1977 - 1982 especially.  They helped me  through some very rough times.  I pray you are healing from the cancer and  taking good care of yourself.  God Bless ~ Martha

 

 Dan, I have been a fan of yours for many, many years.  Unfortunately, that indirectly tells my age, I guess!  Anyway, I just want to express my care and good wishes to you and your family as you go through this battle.  They say that the power of the mind can heal.  I definitely believe this.  Also, living in such a beautiful state as Colorado ( I live here as well) and seeing the majesty and incredible grandeur and realizing the Creator's influence so strongly is very humbling and healing as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care ~ Ginger Jentzsch

 

 Dan and Jean, I was sitting in Willie's Guitars in Saint Paul this evening (while my 11 year old son took a lesson--he is now practicing Highway to Hell--yeah that's the background music for this missive!), when your name came up twice.  Once, when his teacher John asked what he wanted to learn and my son proclaimed that all my old albums were too girly (maybe this isn't the right time to tell you that all yours are in there!) and adamantly stated, "NO ELTON JOHN".  John said, so...no James Taylor...No Dan Fogelberg  (I hope this is making you laugh and not in a way like "It only hurts when I laugh" kind of thing).  A few moments later,I heard Nate and the guys discussing you and the fact that you had been quite sick--which I knew.  ANYWAY, came home to find out more of what the scoop is/was.  And here I am writing.

 

On my 26th Birthday on the 26th of September 1987, you played the Excel or what ever it was named way back then (what was it so long ago....?).  I was pregnant with my first child.  I was single and lonely and actually cried through most of the concert.  Um, it wasn't a very good birthday. :)  But the music was good and I just wanted to let you know that, still, all these years later, it makes me wistful and it is soulful and I have always like your voice and your albums and of course always thought you were gorgeous, but now that I know you are ten years older than I, I think I was too young for you anway. :)

 

THANKS for the note about prostate checks. My ex was just diagnosed, his father had it and you can bet I have already talked to both my sons (11 and 14) about it.  Jeez, can you imagine if you were too embarrassed to talk to your boys and that lack of conversation resulted in late detection?  So...I will also say to people reading this, get over it and get checked. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.  Cancer is difficult, to say the least.  But it can be life altering in so many more ways than the physical.  Chin up! ~ Carrie

 

 Dear Dan, May God Bless and keep you and your family.  As I read through all of the wonderful prayers, thoughts and wishes on your page I can see how well loved you are and what an inspiration. I'm not alone in saying you've been a favourite of mine for a very long time.  Thank you for the gift you share! Stay strong, we will be praying for you... ~ Gloria  xo

 

 If my heart could sing, I would be singing to you what  you have sung to me. May the Lord strenghten you and guide you back on stage.  We are all anxiously awaiting your return. All my love & prayers to you and your family! ~ Cindy Titus

 

 Dear Dan, I'm so overwhelmed by what I just read on your website in regards to your prostate cancer.I can't stop wondering about how you are going?I have only just recently acquired a computer {sad I know!},and you were the first person I 'google searched'. I am hoping and praying that you are ok, my friend.

 

 Dan I need you to know how your music has impacted my musical life. I am a 33 year old singer/musician from Sydney, Australia. From the first time I heard 'Longer' on  the radio in my late teens, I was instantly besotted by your angelic vocal tone,and song writing talent. In Australia you seem to have more of an 'underground following' than anything. It has been enormously confusing and frustrating for me to accept that you haven't been acknowledged and exposed here,in the way that you should have been. But then again, we all know how fickle the music industry is! Let's not go there! This was why it took me some time and effort to track down some of your albums! My father first found the 80's Greatest Hits album in a record store,and so that began the bewilderment of your talent. After all these years,I still haven't gotten over the entrancing beauty of "Same Old Lang Syne". I love every album you've made.Every album is laced with the finest musicianship ,every song having their own amazing character,and a story to be told via those superbly crafted lyrics.You are, Dan, the quintessential artist, in its purest form.

 

I came so close to flying to America to see your acoustic show, back in about 2000 was it? But couldn't afford to go. I really regret not seeing that, I really do. But my father bought me "Greetings from the West', on dvd, which was almost surreal to watch you sing live for the first time! You were as brilliant and spell binding,as I had imagined you to be!! Anyway,I pray you are well,and that you get this message Dan. From, without a doubt, your most adoring Australian fan! Regards.. ~ Rick Burt

 

 To My All Time Favorite Singer, Composer, and Poet,  I have enjoyed your music for 32 years and wish to share the following with you.  You have used the English language to its fullest writing lyrics with meaning and integrity unlike so much of what has been recorded by others.  Your love and respect for your parents is evident in songs you wrote about them. When my son was 9 I found him with tears in his eyes while "Windows and Walls" was playing.  He said, "This song is sad.  I won't forget you when you are old, Mom."  It truly validated the fact that children can be affected for better or worse by music and media they take in.  Thank you for providing a "better" message.  Your Christmas album which is Christ-filled is outstanding.  I have not come across a secular artist to record what you did.  Any artist can sing another's lyrics to sell music, but you actually wrote the lyrics you recorded which proves you are a true believer in Christ.  I have only come across lyrics such as you wrote in Christian recording artists' music. I look forward to what He will inspire you to write in the future.  As a cancer survivor myself God has given me opportunities to share what He did for me.  He will do the same for you.  I am praying for healing and restored health. In Christ's Name ~ Eileen

 

 Dan, I became a Fogelberg fan in my teens with The Innocent Age. You are an amazing writer and performer. My favorite memories are of your acoustic performances in the 1980's. I still check the music section under "F" hoping perhaps a new disc will somehow appear. I just found out tonight you were diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in '04. My first thought is, "How could I not have known about this?" Thanks for your music. Thanks for your part in bringing enjoyment to so many others. Keep it up. Keep strong. Get well. ~ Lonnie DelleChiaie, Massachusetts

 

 Dan, "Lessons Learned" was my first song. After that I could not get enough.  Thank You!  I love your voice, but especially your lyrics.  You are meaningful.  I listen to what you have to say.  Please don't take it as weird, but I named my son after you.  I hold you in esteem and I am a normal, very quiet, very behind the scenes kind of person.  (email is good). So, you need to get well.  Don't stop trying -- the world needs your poetry, reason and humanity.  I really mean that.  Don't let go!

 

 It is no surprise to me how deeply your music has touched so many people.  It surely has been an inspiration to me.  I hope knowing what an important contribution you have made to others has been a comfort to you during this difficult time.  I pray for you every day and try to promote prostate cancer awareness and regular screenings at every opportunity.  I now ask my male friends the nosey question about whether they have had their screening within the past year and nag them until they get it.  This is my way of honoring you and possible saving the life of someone important to me.  I do not want anyone I know having to go through what you are. May God go with you and your family as you battle your illness.~ Linda B.

 

 Hi Dan, Just wanted you to know that this family is still thinking of you, and keeping you in our prayers. God bless and speed your healing. ~ Constance O'Banyon

 

 Dan, my all time favorite!!!!  I had just purchased tickets for your tour in Florida as it was cancelled.  I will wait for your next tour.You have touched so many lives ~ Melanie

 

 Dan, Your music stands alone, like no other. It is indeed very special, and never out of a "can" if you will. We know your heart from your music. It is in this way all the prayers have significant impact. We are all one people, and with your music this is apparent. I, too, dabble with the strings, and hope that one day I may contribute to humanity as you have. It is through the dreamers / artists that all may find peace within themselves. Universal language is found within the arts. I look forward to your comeback tour :-) Your brother in Christ ~ Jerry

 

 Hey Dan... I think I wrote this to you before. I am 55 and I am a guitarist and singer. I would like to think that I try to mirror you and your musical ilk and style. I come about as close to you as I am to the moon, but that is ok, because I feel like I have a small piece of you inside me. I started listening to you in 1973, when I started my teaching career. You have been with me since them. God bless you Dan Thanks for all of those lyrics and glimpses into your life. I am sure that you have an idea as to the influence you have had over people..sensitive people who love to love and love to live. Please get better, the world still needs you. That being said, I sang "Leader of the Band" through the tears at my dad's funeral.  Keep it going Dan. I love you ~ Stan

 

 Dear Dan, I have been to 11 of your concerts and plan to make it an even dozen.  I hate the phrase "words cannot express"  but I don't have the words to tell you how important your music is.   I recall times of my life by which of your albums was out at the time. Looking forward to the next one. Love ~ Stacy

 

 Still praying for you every day, Dan! ~ Cathy

 

 I had just gone around the world with a backpack, landing in Whitefish, Montana in 74 for some skiing when a friend turned me onto Home Free.  I can remember it so clearly, sitting in a little cabin by the lake transfixed by its clarity, richness and harmony throughout. Since I have a challenge remembering what I did yesterday this is saying something!! We all know how most songs, music, loses its luster after a while.  Then there is genius that happens ever so rarely where 1000 listens and 33 years of life later a song still has its magic and touches the soul anew.  Your work is full of such magic.  A few years later I was cutting trees in Alberta, Canada high up in the mountains far from anyone but bears, working merrily alone singing "Looking for a Lady"  like a mantra.  It took me 25 years to find her, but I sing it to my wife here on the NE coast of Brazil where we live, with our little 21 month old girl.  Not long afterwards I was fighting for my life, barely able to walk, migraine headaches every day, severe arthritis, relief only with powerful drugs while getting worse every day.  This is with a guy that never drank, smoked, did drugs. As I had watched my best friend, my dad, die when I was 12 of lung cancer, I decided to look beyond drugs for a solution.  This was in 79-80.  A Naturopath in Calgary taught me about nutrition, herbs, vitamins, and a world of healing that simply assists our bodies do the only thing it knows.....to heal.  It was hell for a few months as my body threw off all the toxic waste that had accumulated everywhere, the CAUSE of all my symptoms, however in 6 months I was playing soccer again and 26 years later I am a new father with a new life...... one of many I have had since that decision to ask different questions about what "health care" really means.  Three years ago I had the first symptoms of prostate challenges.  I had been sitting at a desk far too much and my body was telling me something. I listened and with simple changes, exercise, supplements and attitude adjustments I am back to normal. When we cut ourselves, our bodies immediately go to work with the healing process, even if we are a day away from passing on.... it knows nothing else.  What health we had before, is therefore available to us again.  Our body fails to heal only if it is missing something that was there before. Give it what it needs, it will do it without any need for outside intervention.  Since that day in 79, my life has been about Holistic medicine and in all these years I have seen healing from unimaginable conditions. Everyone writing here, your family and friends and millions of others around the world are not interested in mourning, but in hearing you sing "To the Morning" and many NEW inspiring melodies from our Dear Friend Dan!  Love ~ Douglas, Cristina and Kelinda Venicia

 

 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