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  • T_T...

    Usually I hate old songs.. But this one really got to my heart...

    Touches my feelings so much.. I can't believe that I cried the first time I heard this song....

    Reminds me so much of the hardships my parents did for me....

    Epic song... LOVE IT!

  • Dan's loving tribute to his " Dear Papa" is very precious , and truly delightful. I did my very best to sing along with the maestro. It made me feel elated and very happy indeed. As Dan mourned his... very dear " Leader Of The Band"....I too, still grieve for my . " Backbone Of The Band" whom was an excellent drummer. Pops!!!! I love you......and miss you ...."Your Karen Ang"...XXxxXX..... Gorgeous song. Beautifully sung.

  • i miss you dad

  • I listened to this song in school!!

  • Such a beautiful song. It's a shame that music like this just doesn't seem to exist anymore. 

  • I wish I could find the time to sing this w/my father. This is his favorite song above all...But I'm always busy. He's 64 now..& turning 65 this June. Don't worry papa. I'll be home soon 2 c u & mama...

  • @Bware9407 Phone him and sing this to him on the phone, Then you know that you did it...Please just do it even if its a stupid comment,,,Parents are one of a kind. Hope you see them real soon......

  • I stopped this video mid-stream.. catching myself on the edge of crying, this song is too sore and powerful for this man.. I realize the importance of a father in life..

  • Great song by one of my Heros,

    Thanks for posting

    JW

  • this song brings back a lot of memories  for me from 1982

  • 15 people with no life!

  • Nice song. :)

  • I'm in the part of youtube... where there is no nonsense.

  • If you look very closely there is a face in the video.

  • @1amRabbit damn...what an eye opener.

  • randyandy1960 - my friend, if you are able to have children, grandchildren, or any child that the Almighty God puts in your life... I feel that that child will be one of the luckiest children that ever walked the face of the earth. May the Lord Jesus lead your heart. And may that child one day feel so lucky and blessed to have you. 

  • I'm 12 years old But I appreciate the song ...

  • my grandpa was buried on febuary 24th 2006 last year on the anniversary of his death instead of crying all night i was smiling because i know he's in a better place where he can breath well and he's not on a lot of medicine. i just wish i could tell him how much i actually love him.the worst part is febuary 25th is my cousins birthday so i can't even imagine how hard i is on him.

  • @mkn952 trust me, im sure he knows now. He hears you now,

  • Thumbs up if you're listening to his songs on the day of his death anniversary!

  • Please sign the petition on Dans website to get him in the rock and roll hall of fame. They just put the beastie Boys in. Now tell me how could they put them in and not Dan????? Pass the word on and let us get him in!

  • good tune excellent lyrics = 10/10.

    damn i was born too late man....

  • Im just 13 yrs old but even i know what good music sounds and this is truly one of them!!

  • i cant even see the video, all the ADS, sheet, youtube is starting to smell....will someone else come along with something to surpass youtube,, YAY please

  • This song was just played at my grandfather's funeral yesterday. It hits deep that's for sure.

  • I just watched Skye Dyers cover #Beautiful

  • My father was a wood-worker and also had his own blue-grass gospel band. He taught me how to play guitar just three years before he died. He gave a gift to me I know I can never repay and poppa I dont think I said I love you near enough!

  • 13 dislikes?

  • Never wait to tell someone you love them.If you truly mean it. You may never have a second chance to say it.

  • SoulxLyrics is the new channel. . .Want to request songs there? Then just pm that channel

  • I find it hard to believe that anyone dislikes this great classic

  • @bigdaddy8820 they are not of this world.

  • it seems i could relate very much to this song. when i was a kid i dreamed of being a soldier... but i became a choir member... this song reminds me of my father. :)

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  • an absolutely awesome song, thanks for sharing.

  • both of my parents are gone some day they will feel it too

  • it reminds me my father... i miss you so much pa...

  • i don't think papa ever loved me enough......it's been years since i talked a civil word to my adoptive father.....and i'm sure it'll be never happen but i wish i had a father who i could love

  • @randyandy1960 I feel ur pain bro...

  • papa,

    I don't think i told I loved you near enough

    RIP Robert Dunham

  •  a very touching, poignant song.

  • I give the highest possible thanks I can give to the leader of my band.... my dad

    thanks dad!

  • this is an incredible song

    

  • even though me and my dad have conflicts sometimes, I still remember how important he is for me with this song.hey old man, this is for you, you stupid jerk. love you always...

  • I love this song Dan....

  • greats song ,,dan

  • RIP Dan Fogelberg

    He had the most beautiful voice I have ever heard

  • I always sing it and think it, "a lonely child, alone and wild".

  • This piece is the tribute every good son WISHES he could pay his father.

  • When I discovered my dad was not by biological father, this song came out. He knew I knew, but we never talked about it. I changed a few lyrics to fit us, but I taped the song for his birthday and left it for him before I went on the road in a show. It was my way of saying, "You're my dad, blood or not." My mother described him as "devastatingly happy." Thank you Dan Fogelberg for this song and so much more.

  • Dan was a great singer this song was to honer his dad you will be missed Dan I hope there's a heaven and your there singing with your dad

  • My Dad . not my leader . F off

  • to uncle jesse, we just lost you but you'll live in all our hearts forever, i love you.

  • always love this song.  dan fogelberg, rip!

  • Daddy <3

  • Great Song

  • This was played at my great grandpas funeral:'(

  • my dad used to sing this to me when i was a kid to get me to fall asleep. <3 :)

  • 12 idiots think it is cool to dislike a song about losing a loved one.

  • a very touching and poignant song!!

  • Dan hit #9 in Billboard, 3-6-82. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx! RIP. Dan.

  • This and "Longer" are two of the best songs ever.

  • Beautiful.

  • i buried my hero today R.I.P.Bill Sivley. I will always remember you Daddy

  • @michaelsivley Mine has been gone six years today. It gets better, but the missing will be there a long time

  • @michaelsivley sorry to hear that

  • @michaelsivley I hope you are doing OK.  My mom died 2 months ago and I miss her so much. Listening to music helps me a lot.

  • @michaelsivley

    So sorry for your loss. ;(

  • Such a great song

  • I lost my good father 3 days ago and this song has echoed in my heart for many years... I just now played it in honor of him...

    thank you, daddy...

  • @stonegrooved Thanks for stating that it is your opinion about Dan's level of talent - I can appreciate your statement even though I don't agree with it. I think Dan was more than "marginally" talented - are you familiar with some of his earlier works? Just curious - you list some greats here, though!

  • i think youtube is broken....

    it shows only my views....

  • grrreat song, in my opinion :)

  • My dad and Dan where close friends and I will never forget how heartbroken my dad was when he heard that Dan had passed away. Thank you for this song I cant wait to meet you in heaven! Also, thank you dad for bringing Dans music into my life, I Love you!!!

  • Perfect song for Father's Day

  • Happy Father's Day to my dad in heaven. Ken Danz Sr. I love and miss you.

  • "and Papa, I don't think I've said, I've had e-fuckin'-nough"

  • @TheMichaelSpock Now that was fucking funny!!!

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  • This song reminds me of my Dad. He's such a dick!

  • I haven't heard this in years!

  • I love this song! It reminds me of my dad!

  • brootal upload bro i like it, killer lyrics too

  • i got married a few months ago... danced with my brother to this song. we lost our dad seven years ago.

  • My dad is my role model in so many ways

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  • and papa I don't think I said I love you near enough. I deel the same way and tell my family daily that I love them.

  • Miss my Dad so much.......love this song.

  • I never get tire of listening to Dan Fogelberg. Wonderful artist! Beautiful heart felt music.

  • My dad, who died this past December, was a guitar player, drummer, singer and "front man" for the bands he played in for over 30 years. He was the "Leader of the Band". Today I'm still playin' his guitar in a bar band and, thanks to him, his blood runs through my instrument. And Papa I never said I love you near enough. He was a great talent, Jack Weems of Tulsa Oklahoma.

  • Beautiful! RIP DF!

  • Alright everyone I think I am going to stop going on this account (videos will stay up). If you are a metal head then please join my new account. "HARDCORExLYRICS" look him up and subscribe please :) thank you!

  • a video with Al Paccinno & guy who played Manny would be awesome video 

  • great song i love dan,,,,

  • Love this song. Everytime I heard it, it would remind me of my own dad who passed in 73. Still reminds me of him, especially the part of, a thundering velvet hand. He was also a quiet man who played music and never yelled but when he spoke you listened. It was respect which I think is lacking in families very much today. Very beautiful song.

  • Beautiful song! One of my favourite songs by Dan Fogelberg. R.I.P. Dan Fogelberg. We'll always love your music and your singing.

  • i gave it a thumbs up only issue i seen is that the adds... i dont know what there called should have links in info bar not covering up parts of your first video

  • What a beautiful way to say you love your father. This song always makes me cry, never having had that closeness with my own father. This song is so simple, but pure, and you can just feel the love he has for the man that raised him. "Anyone can make a kid, it takes a real man to raise one, and teach him or her all they need to know to be decent human beings. Obviously this man was one of those quiet heroes that take the time to be a man and a father. God Bless Dan F. and his father. :)

  • What a beautiful way to say you love your father. This song always makes me cry, never having had that closeness with my own father. This song is so simple, but pure, and you can just feel the ove he has for the man that raised him. "Anyone can make a kid, it takes a real man to raise one, and teach him or her all they need to know to be decent human beings. Obviously this man was one of those quiet heroes that take the time to be a man and a father. God Bless Dan F. and his father. :)

  • a song for my parents

  • RIP Dan Fogelberg

  • They played this song at my grandfathers funeral. The only part that doesn't fit him was the solider part. My dad took out the verse about the kids going their different ways cause it shortened the song and wasn't relevant.

  • the ultimate ode any father could have received

  • I am sorry to inform that my Youtube account will be put away. I will leave the videos up, but i will stop making videos on this account and make them on a new account. I will update you all later in the near future. Thank you

  • Such a beautiful song.

  • I get so emotional when I play this song on my guitar. It so makes me think of my Dad and I fight back the tears.

  • born in 73 here! Ask of my opinion on this classic & I'll sum this song up in three words beginning with the Letter M..... Monumental, Memorable, &  Meaningful.

  • the 12 idiots who disliked dont know what its like to loose someone close to you.

  • @Griffinxxswett I'm guess it's more like they aren't capable of sensible thought.

  • @Griffinxxswett lmao...Maybe they just didn't like the song, you pathetic bitch.

  • @Griffinxxswett

    I am sure those 12 people would prefer all the crap music that is put out today. I guess they don't know any better! lol

  • @CarolAnnSD sorry for your loss

  • The true Bard of our times there will never be other Dan , we all love him may god rest on his soul.

  • My dad died 4 years ago today. He was the leader of the band. Till we meet again.

  • My dad is a douche and won't be missed much

  • @pudwhap I don't know what he did. he's still your dad regardless

  • @hotmn4u rofl

  • 12 people have daddy issues.

  • carolann im sorry make him proud

  • This song is just pure beauty for the soul of all of us who have dad's that we love so much. My dad passed away in 2003 and not a day goes by that I dont look back and remember all the special times we shared. My dad was a drug addict and disappeared from my life when I was 14. I never heard from him again . Then I got the call from a friend who told me he read that he passed away that day in 2003. I used to be so angry that he left but time is wasted on anger. I love you Pop. R.I.P. Miss you♥♥

  • my mother and my brother love this song....even though my mom pass away back in 1998 she love this song so much and it make me happy hear it ...cause it means alot to me.....

  • Was played at my uncles funeral today, thought id come check it out.. made me cry :(

  • great job, this is top of the list-- i too lost my father. i do know how you feel, but understand.

  • I really dont know why there is a link to A SCREAMO band when this is oldies. I did not come to this amazing song to click a link to a crappy genre. No offense, but that is what it is. this song is amazing.

  • Classic, man...just classic.thanx.

  • truly one of the best singer-songwriters... shame he never made it as big as James Taylor and Jackson Browne, he was equally talented (and I do enjoy both of them very much)

  • Lovely song. Not typically what I would like, but it's good.

  • A leader to me is an insperational one.Inspires others for better or to heal.To be all they can be.

  • This makes me think of my band teacher, who showed me the beauty of music. Thank you sir, for showing me the most wonderful thing on God's earth.

  • To all those who have lost their dads-I hope time will heal your wounded heart.

    To all those who still hazve their dads:I've said it before,and I'll say it again-TELL YOUR DAD YOU LOVE HIM BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! patybear

  • Estimated friend, if you want to listen again this song and an endless number of successes of the love I suggest you to visit Radio MUSICA PARA MIMOS - looks for his direction URL in Google ( search Musica para Mimos in Google)-.  best romantic music of all the times in Internet, is great, is very good ...!!!

  • Genius... this song came to me this morning and I had to hear it!

  • this reminds me of my Nonno (grandpa in italian) so much , i miss you Nonno, you always kept me happy through all the sad times <3 I love you

  • Oak ridge boys

  • this makes me think about my father also... he didnt want us his offspring to make work a 4 letter....word..... do your best with what u have....

  • this song reminds me so much of my dad. i really need to learn to play this on guitar adn play it in church someday

  • I really miss the girls. They were my friends and going to that concert with them was one of the best memories they ever gave me and I hope they feel the same these many years later. I hope they are all doing OK. Someday Maybe, I will look them up. Tina, Theresa, Karen, Rosanna; thanks for the memories, your friend, Danno.

  • So it turned out that Theresa told me to go East instead of West but we finally got back to Mansfield about 8AM just in time for classes. And you know what? I still have the concert Tee I bought that night 29 years ago and I wear it on occasion, though it is slightly out of style but I don’t give a damn.

  • So I drove and drove eventually coming to a sign at a bridge that said “Delaware Water Gap”. I crossed the bridge, pulled over, woke everybody up and said, “Are we in New Jersey? I just saw a sign that said ‘Delaware Water Gap’”. All the girls groaned and Tina said, “Danno, you went the wrong way!” I replied, “I just went the way Theresa told me to go, but this is cool though, I have never been to New Jersey before”. They actually all laughed at that comment. This is at 4AM by the way.

  • I saw Dan Fogelberg at the Spectrum back in the Fall of '81. I went with Tina, Theresa, Karen and Rosanna; four babes and me the only guy all the way from Mansfield State College in Mansfield, PA to Philly. After the concert (it was great) we drove right back to MSC. I will never forget at 3AM when we got fuel and the girls were too tired to drive so I said I would drive and I asked which way to go on the highway Teresa pointed, said drowsily “that way” and fell asleep with everyone else.

  • 'He tried to be a soldier once, but his music wouldn't wait'...has a more profound lyric ever been written?

  • My grandfather died 1 year ago and every time I here this song i cry my eyes out we played this at his funeral. When he died I was right there next to him and saw the pain in his eyes and hate myself for not cherishing every moment I had with him. He died of cancer. I always wonder if God is really up there because why would he put something on the earth that kills. RIP Kenneth Whittington

  • brilliant!!!

    

  • he's dead ? since when ?

  • You repaid him with this song, Dan...R.I.P.

  • What a hugh contribution...and loss. Music will always live on.

  • My parents divorced when I was barely 3 yrs old. I was finally reunited with my Dad, but he died just as I was actually getting to know him. He could play by 'ear', and I was always so amazed how he could play almost any musical instrument ! He has been gone a long time now, and I'll miss him forever. Rest In Peace Daddy.

  • Happy birthday to my dad, Ken Danz, who is celebrating with my mom in heaven today. I miss you.

  • RIP Dan san.... your fun for life from Japan.

  • one of the purest songs ever....I love and miss you dan! Thank you for the music you brought me...I treasure it~

  • PEACE AGAINST GOD.. ONLY SAFE ARE , PLACE OF SILENCE ATOP THE ROCKEY MOUNTAIN S THE SOLDIER'S REUNION OUR STALK TO THE CHURCH THE OLD BANDIT DIED NOW MY FIRE WILL GAUGE OUR LEADER OF THE BAND.. ONLY FALCONS SOUR IN HIS LAND, FOR A FORSAKEN WAR.

  • PEACE AGAINST GOD.. ONLY SAFE ARE , PLACE OF SILENCE ATOP THE ROCKEY MOUNTAIN S THE SOLDIER'S REUNION OUR STALK TO THE CHURCH THE OLD BANDIT DIED NOW MY FIRE WELL TO THE LEADER OF THE BAND.. ONLY FALCONS SOUR IN HIS LAND, FOR A FORSAKEN WAR.

  • Leader of the Band refers to Crazy Wolf, leader of the Pima band of Indians who lived near what is today Tucscon, Arizona. He hated Whites, who he called "roundeyes, palefaces and devil turds". Crazy Wolf died in Detroit, on his job sweeping the factory flor for the Ford Co. He gave up fighting the White man manty yrs before. He died a sad, broken-backed man

  • was his dad henry mancini that waht i heard?

  • This song really gets me going. It even makes me shed tears. You know that the artist had done his job when he touches the lives of millions with his lyrics.

  • I just remember my loving son playing this song over and over for years. My son, I adore you.

  • My grandfather passed away almost 2 weeks ago and this is the song that played at his funeral during a picture slideshow my cousins made for him. It was the perfect song and we were all crying our eyes out.

  • Carol my deepest sympathies.. I grieve with thee..

  • never really did appreciate this song till recently.............

  • Guys could you leave a comment on my youtube page and request a cd because i'm bored hahahaha.

  • @musiclyricsjake a cd ao bread

  • @musiclyricsjake I am looking for a video of some kind with Neil Young doing Captain Kennedy all I can find is covers.

  • @CarolAnnSD - I'm sorry about your dad. I lost my dad three years ago this month. I have this song playing on a tribute page I made for him. Making the page has helped me. God Bless.

    and musiclyrics jake, thanks for posting this.

  • God bless us all. :) 

  • Wow - powerful lyrics!

  • I was 6 when this song hit the air. It is the first song I remember loving. I remember waiting for it to get played on the little radio I kept under my pillow or come on on the car radio in the old Carolla. It helped me though some tough times then and still makes me tear up.

  • amazing song,

  • My father died today. I miss him so badly already.

  • @CarolAnnSD I am sorry to hear that. I hope you recover and remember to never forget him. and again I am sorry

  • @CarolAnnSD Im sorry 

  • @CarolAnnSD -Lots of love and support your way.

  • @CarolAnnSD : There are no words when something of this magnitude occurs in your life. All I can say is I know where you are, and I can say that it does get easier, but only with time. You NEVER get over it, but you learn how to live with the loss. I am so desperately sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family in your time of Grief.

  • @CarolAnnSD Lord have mercy........I am sorry for your loss......my parents are getting older and I worry about that in the back of my mind all the time. I'm sorry for your loss, truly.