i humbled to have worked for Dan @ Red Rocks a number of times, i saw him 4 times on my bday, have long time friendships w/ many of his band mates from Foolsgold forward. This song has helped me thru thick and thin and will always be cherished. "Peace Thru Music" Thank You Dan, i miss you!!!
maybe the greatest singer / songwriter of the last 30 years. he was so very special. a great guy, and I will miss him forever. this song is a MASTERPIECE.
I have just rediscovered Dan and I'm so sad that he is gone. What talent and what a heart. I look forward to seeing him again in the resurrection and hearing his beautiful music again!
Thank you so much for this. The Last Nail says so much for me.... "but when I turned around I found the wind had erased them...now I'll never retrace them"..... This song says So Much. I know other followers of Dan's will understand what I'm "trying" to say, yet cannnot....as many of Dan's songs say for me when I cannot find the "right" words. Absolutely beautiful......
Thanks once again bg. I am going to stop by Mountain Bird Ranch on my way to Durango this weekend and say a prayer for my old friend. Birds really was rough on L in T.
I had the 'gift' of seeing Dan many times over his 25 yrs., including this Anniversary Tour, in Boston. It would me my last show of Dan's, and last time I heard him sing this profoundly personal song, 'to me'. No matter how many times I hear your music Dan, I am taken back to the times...Thank you, and God Bless your sweet soul in the heavens above. I wish you knew how many hearts you touched in your journey here. Maybe someday, some of us will get to tell you. Always my favorite...Fly....
@DreemOnMe Dan did come to understand how very much he meant to his fans when he was battling cancer, thankfully! Wherever his enlightened humble soul is now, I think he has a pretty good idea of what an impact he made upon the world and his devoted fans. At least I pray that he does and that angels enjoy his music now.
I first gained a passion for Dan Fogelberg about 1978 with the release of Netherlands. Later on I would become familiar with his earlier material as well, and watched him gain his commercial success. "The Last Nail", however, one of his early works, became my favorite.
I felt that I got to know him a bit through his music. Later on, I would suspect that he was struggling with his personal relationship with his wife....and was not surprised when he later got divorced.
dans music spoke to me, for me and about me. over the years several times it has consoled me and now that hes gone its all that can console me. thank you dan.
Thank you, BG. After all these months, I still truly find it difficult to accept his absence. I know he still lives on in our hearts and his legacy of music, but I still reserve the right to weep.
FYI for Dan Fans. August 13th,which would been Dan's 57th birthday there will be a tribute concert for Dan, which will benefit the PCF in Sellersville,PA at the Sellersville Theatre. You can find the information on the Living Legacy website.I'm in Pa., so come on my fellow Pennsylvanians or neighboring states, let's make this evening a success for the PCF and to honor Dan. headcaseworker and I have our tickets.
How nice to hear Dan interacting with the audience. Celebrating 25 years of his wonderful music and his amazing voice! I miss him so much. Thank you, beggarsgame for this. You are still feeding my addiction!
thanks for sending this to me. i have a couple of older fogelberg albums (netherlands, souvenirs), but it seems like i still haven't really fathomes the depths of his music. on the beatles cover that is out here somewhere "I Need You", i learned about his "high strung nashville guitar". I MUST try this!!! I can hardly wait till I get a chance to high-string my guitar and see what kind of sound I get from it. thanks again!
Thanks! I was just listening to the original recording of this before I found this one. I also have the '82 live video - with the band. It's interesting to hear how Dan's voice matured over the years.
Thanks Donna!! I love this immensely and it does tear at my soul a little because I miss one of my heroes so damn much!! Every person who has ever owned an acoustic guitar has learned this lick, right?
Wow, wow, and wow again. Thanks, and thanks also for the news about the ranch. I had been wondering if that magnificent property had finally sold. (Have you seen pics? It's a-MA-zing!) Hearing that the buyer will respect what Dan did with the land gives me one of the few smiles I've smiled since 16 Dec.
Dan's voice never fails to touch me. I alternate between a joyous feeling at hearing him, and grief that he's no longer here. Regardless, I thank you for each posting and continue to savor each new one as though it's the first time I've heard him sing.
So many of Dan's songs have intertwined with his fan's lives. A soundtrack of moments, memories, places and times. Special thanks, Donna, for posting this one. And if somehow, somewhere, the one who sang this to me the night I walked away all those years ago sees this, I do still think of you....
Thanks so much for sharing these audio gems!! I LOVE listening to Dan talk with his fans!!!What a genuinely great guy he was! Its been six months since Dan left us and I still grieve like it was yesterday...It really is nice to know there are so many other Dan fans who also cherished him and his music. Ever On!!
I so look forward to these wonderful videos; thank you for all the hard work you do to create them (thanks to PBRUD for the generosity of sharing!). Knowing Dan means as much to others as he does to me, & finding these gems left like treasure, has really helped me cope with the grief. Again, my heartfelt thanks for these gifts.
Very glad to hear Mountain Bird Ranch will be respected.
i humbled to have worked for Dan @ Red Rocks a number of times, i saw him 4 times on my bday, have long time friendships w/ many of his band mates from Foolsgold forward. This song has helped me thru thick and thin and will always be cherished. "Peace Thru Music" Thank You Dan, i miss you!!!
kodiak11755 1 month ago
What a Master. I loved him. I miss him dearly.
I had all his stuff on LP's and played them constantly!
He was a Gift to all of us.
RPEUSER26 10 months ago 3
This one and Same Old Lang Syne remind me of HER, the one I lost so long ago. Choices......poor choices. Our teachers.
rickbangkok 1 year ago
maybe the greatest singer / songwriter of the last 30 years. he was so very special. a great guy, and I will miss him forever. this song is a MASTERPIECE.
ozarkful 1 year ago
I have just rediscovered Dan and I'm so sad that he is gone. What talent and what a heart. I look forward to seeing him again in the resurrection and hearing his beautiful music again!
rms87124 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this. The Last Nail says so much for me.... "but when I turned around I found the wind had erased them...now I'll never retrace them"..... This song says So Much. I know other followers of Dan's will understand what I'm "trying" to say, yet cannnot....as many of Dan's songs say for me when I cannot find the "right" words. Absolutely beautiful......
SoothesMySoul 2 years ago 2
Dan's new album, put out by his wife is out - it is beautiful. RIP sweet Dan.
stillleenie18 2 years ago
Thanks once again bg. I am going to stop by Mountain Bird Ranch on my way to Durango this weekend and say a prayer for my old friend. Birds really was rough on L in T.
glovemtb 2 years ago
I had the 'gift' of seeing Dan many times over his 25 yrs., including this Anniversary Tour, in Boston. It would me my last show of Dan's, and last time I heard him sing this profoundly personal song, 'to me'. No matter how many times I hear your music Dan, I am taken back to the times...Thank you, and God Bless your sweet soul in the heavens above. I wish you knew how many hearts you touched in your journey here. Maybe someday, some of us will get to tell you. Always my favorite...Fly....
DreemOnMe 2 years ago 4
@DreemOnMe Dan did come to understand how very much he meant to his fans when he was battling cancer, thankfully! Wherever his enlightened humble soul is now, I think he has a pretty good idea of what an impact he made upon the world and his devoted fans. At least I pray that he does and that angels enjoy his music now.
mkrutter128 3 weeks ago in playlist Dan's voice
I am ever grateful to hear this song "live"--I lived on it for a couple years...
what an amazingly gifted player and writer...
always missed--always appreciated..
RIP
caregiversblog 2 years ago 2
I always thought there was deep sadness in him, Im hopeing he found peace in most of his later years--- thankyou Dan -- from the cradle to the grave
kiknthballs 2 years ago 3
I love this song so much..in ANY version..it always makes me cry..
Thank you for posting this lovely live version.
Rest in Peace Dan..you are sorely missed.
babs51063 3 years ago 5
I first gained a passion for Dan Fogelberg about 1978 with the release of Netherlands. Later on I would become familiar with his earlier material as well, and watched him gain his commercial success. "The Last Nail", however, one of his early works, became my favorite.
I felt that I got to know him a bit through his music. Later on, I would suspect that he was struggling with his personal relationship with his wife....and was not surprised when he later got divorced.
Sorely missed.
mikaylanewf 3 years ago
This is so great!! I've always loved listening to Dan speaking, whether in concert or interview; I find comfort in hearing his voice.
He really knew how to have fun with an audience!
ilovedgf 3 years ago 6
I love this song so much...always makes me cry.
It's now been a year since we lost this brilliant man. Thank you Dan for sharing your gift with us. You were very special.
I love this version of this song..thank you for posting it.
babs51063 3 years ago 5
dans music spoke to me, for me and about me. over the years several times it has consoled me and now that hes gone its all that can console me. thank you dan.
ralfyak1023 3 years ago 11
Thank you, BG, for all this wonderful Dan music!
I am still suffering the loss of Dan and will always be! So the music Videos are Gems to have and hold close to our hearts!
Junie Rose #1 DanFan~forever
junierose2005 3 years ago 6
Happy Birthday, DF.
itoroark 3 years ago
Thank you, BG. After all these months, I still truly find it difficult to accept his absence. I know he still lives on in our hearts and his legacy of music, but I still reserve the right to weep.
Lee
wesalittle 3 years ago 8
Another gem!! Thanks so much!
sedonacar 3 years ago 2
FYI for Dan Fans. August 13th,which would been Dan's 57th birthday there will be a tribute concert for Dan, which will benefit the PCF in Sellersville,PA at the Sellersville Theatre. You can find the information on the Living Legacy website.I'm in Pa., so come on my fellow Pennsylvanians or neighboring states, let's make this evening a success for the PCF and to honor Dan. headcaseworker and I have our tickets.
asquare176 3 years ago 2
How nice to hear Dan interacting with the audience. Celebrating 25 years of his wonderful music and his amazing voice! I miss him so much. Thank you, beggarsgame for this. You are still feeding my addiction!
headcaseworker 3 years ago 2
We're so fortunate to have these remembrances of a great artist and human being! Thank you for leaving an amazing legacy for us to enjoy!
cjthemusicman 3 years ago 3
thanks for sending this to me. i have a couple of older fogelberg albums (netherlands, souvenirs), but it seems like i still haven't really fathomes the depths of his music. on the beatles cover that is out here somewhere "I Need You", i learned about his "high strung nashville guitar". I MUST try this!!! I can hardly wait till I get a chance to high-string my guitar and see what kind of sound I get from it. thanks again!
doofus0123 3 years ago
My most favorite Dan Fogelberg song of all time.
It's was the bait that lead me to the net, Thank you for this hugh treasure.
FrozenStreams 3 years ago
Thanks! I was just listening to the original recording of this before I found this one. I also have the '82 live video - with the band. It's interesting to hear how Dan's voice matured over the years.
kay9pets 3 years ago 2
Love this!!! many thanks
lucynthesky0000 3 years ago
Thanks Donna!! I love this immensely and it does tear at my soul a little because I miss one of my heroes so damn much!! Every person who has ever owned an acoustic guitar has learned this lick, right?
billp1955 3 years ago 2
You know I'm loving this! Awesome, thanks to all. These are so special. Wish I were there, but I'm glad you're all here...
TheLastNail 3 years ago 4
Thanks sooo much.
pdpryse 3 years ago
Beggar, you of the generous heart, Thank you !!
crazy1689 3 years ago 2
Donna,Thanks for your generous sharing of this wonderful recording.
Dan Fogelberg, you have left footprints on many hearts and souls. Dan,thank you for the wonderful years that you gave us.
It's nice to know that someone has bought the ranch and hopefully will love it as Dan did. It's still bittersweet to think about it.
asquare176 3 years ago 4
Wow, wow, and wow again. Thanks, and thanks also for the news about the ranch. I had been wondering if that magnificent property had finally sold. (Have you seen pics? It's a-MA-zing!) Hearing that the buyer will respect what Dan did with the land gives me one of the few smiles I've smiled since 16 Dec.
nvpublictv 3 years ago 3
Dan's voice never fails to touch me. I alternate between a joyous feeling at hearing him, and grief that he's no longer here. Regardless, I thank you for each posting and continue to savor each new one as though it's the first time I've heard him sing.
bonsaipal 3 years ago 4
Thanks for sharing it. 5 stars!
RCROSSH 3 years ago 2
So many of Dan's songs have intertwined with his fan's lives. A soundtrack of moments, memories, places and times. Special thanks, Donna, for posting this one. And if somehow, somewhere, the one who sang this to me the night I walked away all those years ago sees this, I do still think of you....
pbrud 3 years ago 3
Thanks so much for sharing these audio gems!! I LOVE listening to Dan talk with his fans!!!What a genuinely great guy he was! Its been six months since Dan left us and I still grieve like it was yesterday...It really is nice to know there are so many other Dan fans who also cherished him and his music. Ever On!!
caseyk928 3 years ago 4
Thanks, I love to listen to the live recordings they are great. I can't get enough of them.
DOLRED 3 years ago 2
I so look forward to these wonderful videos; thank you for all the hard work you do to create them (thanks to PBRUD for the generosity of sharing!). Knowing Dan means as much to others as he does to me, & finding these gems left like treasure, has really helped me cope with the grief. Again, my heartfelt thanks for these gifts.
Very glad to hear Mountain Bird Ranch will be respected.
avoiceforpeace 3 years ago 4
This one is my all time favorite Dan song. No one compares with Dan or ever will. Thank you for posting this.
gailgrammaw 3 years ago 3
very nice memory..thanks for posting...
talkrite 3 years ago
Brilliant....thanks so much Donna! Do you have this whole show?
jfmm99 3 years ago