Dan Fogelberg - Stars - Performed Live 1974

[Sandandthefoam]

Dan's voice sounds so beautifully young and rich. Delightful to hear....

[61lundquist]

Is there a better tune ever? The imagery in this masterpiece is like going to a great movie. Thanks for posting

[123ThisIsMe]

PS. Tried several times now to add this to my favorites but YT wouldn't let me ...

then it dawned on me that I already added this song to my favs way back when someone sent it to me ...

[123ThisIsMe]

Beautiful song

A song of deep love ...

and a song of deep pain when love is unanswered

[carolom7]

This is so beautiful and comes from the soul

[HiVybe]

...inflections pure & captured raw upon the accretion sphere of all our weighty hearts...

[zalechlabe]

Dan's youthful voice is my favorite Dan through the years. His voice is less polished, less even, more vulnerable, and all the more amazing because of this. Such a special soul...

[zalechlabe]

Dan's youthful voice is my favorite Dan through the years. His voice is less polished, less even, more vulnerable, and all the more amazing because of this. Such a special soul...

[50Violetta]

Bellissimo!

[MegaJewels1]

One of three of my all time favorite vocalists and people!! His music was mesmerizing and took me out of myself into a dreamy place...how I miss him!! (My other two favs are Karen Carpenter and Emmylou Harris)

[ralphytroy]

I was introduced to Dan Fogelberg's music in college. My 2 favorites were "Stars" & "Wisteria". I was always amazed how his best songs weren't commercially successful.



[bcharville]

Sorry for the typos, it's late. :(

[bcharville]

I love this song, and hearing it today while remembering Dan on his birthday birthday means a lot.

Thanks for posting this!

[ilovemusic2much11]

The first song I ever heard by him. I was hooked!

[bonzelite]

his presence while here among the living was a lush gift ; he is sorely missed but what a legacy he has given the world, beyond words

[Babalon]

This was the first song I ever heard of Dan's. What a beautiful gem. What a beautiful soul. 2AM, Many years after ... we all still remember and love you Dan. ~B~

[123gingk]

This is absolutely unbelievably wonderful. Thank you!

[reneecalling]

You are so missed Dan. Rest in peace!

[nothinghumanlovesfor]

i'm drunk dancing in the rain, my friend june just die, this song is for u. love u R.I.P

[jeanmnyc]

I so so love this Song by Dan, one of the first songs I heard by him, when I was a College Student and all of 17-18-now 51-still listen to his music Always.

What a tremendous talent he had and poetry- there are no words for me to describe him or his music.

This song makes me cry at times.

Ever On to sweet, brilliant-muscian-poet Dan in Heaven and to ALL Dan Fans everywhere.

EVER ON.

[nothinghumanlovesfor]

beautiful song.

[novsev]

Thank you for posting this remarkable song that has haunted me for many years...I first heard it in the 70's and sang it probably every day in my head since.

God's blessings to you.

Deb 818

of phil and deb 818

[viewer3001]

Amy Holland did a cover of this song on her debut album in 1980.

[kathyrocks4ever]

holy jeez , how could this not put tears to your eyes ... chills ... pure talent

[thatsjustgr8]

So comforting to hear his voice, and these oldie but goldies. Bless you Dan and Jean

Thanks for posting! ;-)

[itoroark]

ummm. OMG _ I TOOK THE PHOTO at 1:06!!!! How did you get this? How incredible!!! I took it at the Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park - in 1975? 76? Umm.. I'm flipping out!

[bsweaver]

this is the concert that changed my life--I have been playing since that moment pictured there

[SoothesMySoul]

Wow. All the way back to "Home Free" in the 1970's. Beautiful memories from hearing Dan sing this to seeing his pictures. Thank you. He will live on forever through all of the beautiful music he created and shared with us. Just Perfect! 10 Stars!!!

[chuckd5usa]

As usual I begin my days in my office with some D.F. on YouTube. Thanks to all.who post. EVER ON

[kathleenb25]

Thank you so much for posting this...it is lovely to hear his young voice before he lost the high notes.

[bobdudeaz]

Wow....just wow

[Jeepgirlcj7]

This is by far my favorite song and I think this is his best album...and I have them all. :) There is something wonderful about his voice and spirit...he is greatly missed and forever remembered

[sazzz8]

The Amazimg Dan Fogelberg ! He will forever touch souls..........new and old. EVER ON !!

[kathyrocks4ever]

baby ? ... :'(

[rockinroller7]

After nearly 4 decades of listening and loving every note and lyric, it's like Dan never left.

Really, even when a song of his enters my mind, I feel even more for that song than before.

How can so much music filled with all of our emotions that can't be denied, ever pass?

[beggarsgame]

Amen brother!

[rockinroller7]

Soryy for forgetting to thank you for posting this beautiful piece of spiritually uplifting music.

I don't consider myself a religious man, but I do believe we all have a spritiual part of our emotional make-up.

We either choose to live within it, or perhaps never have an experince, making us aware of its existence.

Peace.

Rock

[asquare176]

I second that, sister !

[sazzz8]

YES YES !!!

[rockinroller7]

sazzz8,

What a simple, but powerful response.

Peace.

Rock

[angels4eve]

@rockinroller7 Beautifully said!

[rockinroller7]

@angels4eve Thanks.

But wouldn't you agree, if it weren't for the "Beautiful," music and lyrics Dan shared with all of us, it wouldn't have been so easy to express my sentiments.

Peace.

Rock

[juliaweasley]

My all time favorite! This haunting song will forever be in my heart as will the great Dan Folgelberg. God rest his soul.

[merndemrow]

What a treasure this is....thankyou so much for posting..

[lvsiii]

Beautiful.

[Terranova0]

Incredible genius, inconsolable loss.

"Stars fall every time a lover has to face the truth..."

Glad to see some Fogelberg back on YouTube, too.

[SoothesMySoul]

A beautiful song. Simply beautiful......

[mygypsydancer]

for Basil

[scandbree]

awesome talent, saw him in Louisville perform solo.. dncyari

[ciarrai3]

My favorite Fogelberg song, too. Brings me back to a younger day and some great love. What a great loss.

[karrenbrickey]

Here's to you Joe....Remember Pine Ridge, Mhd.?? Thank you for Dan F.--many years of beautiful music...thank you...sorry it didn't work for us.....

[TheLastNail]

wow, 14,000 views Donna. Knew this was something special the first couple of chords...Thanks to GP too.

[CpMorgan36]

I have LOVED this song since it was released! Thank you for this! I will be a loyal DanFan for the rest of my life! His rendition of If I Were A Carpenter is beyond words! His Stewball too! Seeing him in person performing To The Morning in a white sportcoat at a white piano in Indy will always be a HIGH point in my life! Wish he would have performed Stars in a live concert that I had gone to! Wow, he was the best... still is! I take his music wherever I go! Let It Shine, My Friend, Let It Shine!

[DANSFANFOREVER]

My heart still aches so much. I miss him. Thank you for the beautiful video.

[laflordelalto]

Que bueno es escuchar a DAn tan joven y espontaneo en su canto. Lamento que haya muerto -aunque yo no creo en la muerte !- creo que Dan sigue encontrando música en otro lugar!!. . gracias por la grabación.

[JohnSmallmusic]

It's so great to hear Dan in this early recorded live version of Stars.

Beautiful song!

[josap42]

very nice we miss you Dan almost one year now.. Thanks Kim for the share

[JBsBgstFan]

My favorite Dan Fogelberg song... Thanks So much for this. I come here atleast 3 times a week :)

R.I.P. Dan You are missed

Kim

[ib2fast]

Awesome Good! KUDOS & *****

[vickileroy]

Absolutely perfect!

[katiebee221]

so beautiful it brings tears... miss you DF

[DANSFANFOREVER]

Donna there are no words adequate to describe how beautiful this is. I love this live performance, Dan's voice is so amazing. And what you've done with the photos and graphics, well, let's just say I'm still weeping. It's so beautiful. Thank you friend.

[Soulnik]

What a great song! True craft, very emotive. Sings it perfectly.

[mjw0047]

Thanks so much for sharing this priceless song of DF. His legacy will live on in our hearts forever.

[stars1861]

Cathy, we sure loved this album, didn't we ? Rest in peace baby. I never did get over you.

[JBsBgstFan]

This was the 1st album I ever owned and I have to say that til this very day, Stars remains my favorite DF song. As bad luck would have it, Hurricane Ivan & then Dennis destroyed our computer room and I lost my most treasured "Home Free" album.

RIP ~ Dan And thanks, for everything

[mygypsydancer]

Dan,

You will always be loved. We can never thank you enough for the music that will play forever in our hearts.

[randyanglin]

This is just priceless. One of Dan's most magical songs and a live performance at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing this. Beautiful images too.

[mudman38104]

where the hell did this come from? God bless you. Thanks a million from sharing.

[MidnightMary]

Aug. 13, 2008

I was there! (Sellersville, PA)

The tribute was very emotional. I was so moved when the band and packed house sang Happy Birthday to Dan.

Great concert by all band members. Standing ovation!!!

[headcaseworker]

We were there too! asquare176 and I! It was a wonderful and memorable night. Especially Jim Photoglo! His obvious sorrow made me cry! I know I will never forget it. God bless you,Dan!!

[FrozenStreams]

Happy Birthday Dan.

[asquare176]

Just want to remind everyone of the tribute concert in Sellersville,PA,August 13th at the Sellersville Theatre. Celebrate the life of Dan's on which would been his 57th birthday. Benefits the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The living legacy website or Sellersville Theatre site can give you all the details.

[pbrud]

I just have to keep revisiting this. It's a stellar (okay, pun intended) performance and the artwork is so perfect. That and the song holds many a special memory for me personally; it never fails to fill my heart to overflowing.

[gregmpalumbo]

It is still hard to believe he passed. Jeanne has been kind enough to update some photos on Dan's website...there is a great photo and explanation of Dan ice skating (after his dx and treatment). He looks really great in it..even though he was weakened. Take a look. Greg

[lvsiii]

One man. One guitar. Phenomenal.

[jtnlvnow]

His music was beauty on vinyl! Truly a voice of a generation of music lovers!

[sazzz8]

Also a favorite !! These early recordings are what we all needed. Still bring tears. Still miss him. Ever On.

[merndemrow]

I looked this song up sometime ago and it wasn't posted. This live audio version is a found treasure. Thankyou for posting this beautiful ballad by a beautiful soul...

[hsvhrgirl]

This is my second favorite song of all time. But, my favorite is "Since You've Asked". All of his songs were beautiful, but to me, this was the most beautiful. I married in 1979 and had it sung at my wedding. Now, my 23year old daughter wants it her wedding too. I used to play his songs on the piano, it was actually the only reason I wanted to learn to play - was to play his songs.... I can't believe he's gone... it's unbelieveably sad. His songs will be carried in my heart until I die...

[LuvzKU]

Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing this.

[ilovedgf]

Good Lord, how I love this. I can't stop thinking about him.

[TheLastNail]

This has got to be the most awesome singing performance I have ever heard. Even after 100 times. Thanks folks.

[nvpublictv]

He told me once how much this song embarrassed him, of course, he was 49 then, and when he wrote it, I think at around 16 or 18, naturally his perspective was different. I told him that the song could be embarrassing for a middle-aged man, but it reminded this middle-aged woman of a boy named Mark and a very exciting if bittersweet time in her growing up years. He got a kick out of that. Thanks for sharing this!

[sedonacar]

What a beautiful person this world has lost. The words, the voice, the music...Dan was certainly one of the greatest talents of our time. I miss him each and every day.

[pdpryse]

A magic man, a magic voice and a master musician. We'll miss him more than ever as we "progress" through these trying times. This song was/is my favorite of all his songs. It touch my heart deeply. Bless you, Dan.

[jules7111]

ohhh my...TYVM... for the capsule of time of one of the best people..I've ever been graced with art, emotion, and substance..

[venicegtrtek]

What an amazing voice/song/artist. He was one of the few truly inspirational artists who influenced so many others, myself included. On the day of his passing, I was guitar teching a concert for the L.A. based band "Venice". Dan was a huge influence for them, so when we learned of his passing, it was suggested that "Stars" be put in the set. They hadn't done it in years, but right in the middle of the set, my boss started playing it. It's a pretty cool version. Search; "Venice Stars"

[caseyk928]

saw the Venice cover of Stars!  Dan would have been so awed--what a wonderful job they do with this song!! I am now a Venice fan!!!

[RileysGirl]

Thank you for uploading this beautiful recording - it means more to me than you can ever know.

Rest in sweet peace, Dan.

[SirenedePlatine]

Thank you so much for this; I've always loved this song. Well done, beggars! R.I.P. Dan. There will never be another like you.

[lonegerman]

Thanks for the joy your songs brought to us in the last decades. With devotion. Oswald

[glovemtb]

YEA, thanks much. This is awesome, of course.

[jonnyo2006]

thank you soooo much...has it really been 32 years...my goodness!

God bless you for posting this and God Bless Dan!

PS... Where can I find more Dan live stuff????

[uagroover]

This is amazing. 32 years after first hearing Home Free, it is still one of my favorites. Thanks for posting this! Awesome.

[lobo81865]

Just goes to show how great a singer he was live. So many don't measure up to the standard of their studio recordings.

[asquare176]

Thanks for the recording. It's awesome. This makes me smile and sad at the same time.Hey Beggars, you don't have a live recording of Be on Your Way from Home Free? Home Free is a very special album done by a very special man, that deserved more recognition.

[JOSHUABB13]

Another rare treat. Hearing or seeing anything by such a low profile person as Dan Fogelberg is special. Home Free needs to be recognized more now than ever for its unique quality of heart and soul.

[tyedyed14]

This is so beautiful. Lovely work, by all!

RIP, Dan. You are sorely missed.

[VintageLady1980]

Thanks for uploading this! This is one of my favorite songs of all time. What beautiful lyrics! :)

[jfmm99]

Remarkable stuff!!! Where can you find these recordings? Dan Fans need to know!

[WIGSCOTT]

Wow, great images, this was done so well. Thank you so much, I hope Dan wins many more fans with these videos, this song is surely one of my favorites.

[okkerseg]

Beautiful! Thank you for posting:)

[bonsaipal]

How stunning! What a beautiful moment hearing and seeing the interplay between the music and images put together. It couldn't be more perfect!

[BrokenArrow1967]

AWESOME!!!!

[gregmpalumbo]

D - watched this 5x ..stunning visuals ..so superb!! You are so talented...love it. Need to do more!

[beggarsgame]

Working on it! Gotta work and make a living too - unfortunately can't make a living doing youtube videos LOL!!!! Thanks to everyone for the great comments - Dan *is* so special! Without Greg, this one would not have happened. YOU ROCK GREG!

[gregmpalumbo]

hey...we both ROCK!

[TheLastNail]

Too bad, you should be able to with work like this! Got a few more songs going up this weekend...

[simoncowellscores]

Hey that was great! Dan sounds so good without all the usual over-production on his records and proves the greatness of his songwriting. Homefree was such a great album because it wasn't over-produced. Thanks for posting this.....

[Bowiebeatlebear]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! THAT WAS AWESOME!!!

You and Dan have touched my heart again!!

Michelle :)

[Niennafm]

One of my most favorite Dan songs... thank you thank you thank you thank you....

Can't thank you enough for this treasure. And add my plea to see/hear anymore from this live show if you can possibly post.

[TheLastNail]

Donna, Greg;

Thanks so much. This is truly unbelievable. After 33 years of Dan listening, I didn't think I could still be knocked out of my chair, but I was stunned when I heard this. You did a beautiful job with it, Donna. Thanks for all the hard work. I gotta redo mine! Just sing it like this, right? LOL

[kay9pets]

This is awesome! Where was this? Are there any more recorded songs from this show? Please share! Thanks!

[gregmpalumbo]

Donna - you rock girl!

[pbrud]

Excellent! Well done montage, too! Stars was the first fingerpicked song I ever played in front of anyone besides my mirror, so it holds a lot of memories for me as well. Thanks for sharing this live version!

[becster1964]

Holy Moly!! What an amazing find and post Donna. It left me totally in shock to hear Stars...live, when Dan was just 23!! And the images you use are just as wonderful. Could you possibly at all say where you got this recording? If not I understand, but I gotta say thank you soooo much! And a big hello to you too Greg. You guys just gave a huge gift to us Danfans. Hugs to all. BB in FL.