River Of Souls ~ Dan Fogelberg [ CC ]

"A great track cut in L.A. and Colorado for the album of the same name. A strange song about the transition from this life to the next. Not exactly commercial fare but what can you do? Billy Payne (of Little Feat) played a marvelous piano solo live on the tracking date." (Dan Fogelberg)
" River Of Souls" written by Singer/Songwriters Dan Fogelberg, from "River Of Souls" album (1993), also included in "Portrait - The Music of Dan Fogelberg" 4-CD Box Set (1997) Disc 4. Special thanks to Suzie Fernandez for using her photos, to Bobby for Dan's liner notes.
River of Souls ~ Dan Fogelberg (Lyrics)

I take my place along the shore and I wait for the tide
It seems I've passed this way before in an earlier time
I hear a voice like mystery blowing warm through the night
The silent moon embraces me and I'm drawn to her light
I follow footprints in the sand to a circle of stone
Find a fire burning bright 'though I came here alone
And in the play of shadows cast I can dimly discern
The shapes of all who've gone before calling me to return

(Chorus)
There are no names that fit these faces
There are no lines that can define these ancient spaces
The spirits dance across the ages
And melt into a river of souls
(Refrain Espagnole)
Lo que es mio (What is mine)
Lo que es de Dios (What is God's)
Lo que es del rio (What is the river's)
Melt into a river of souls

I take my place along the shore and I wait for the tide
It seems I've passed this way before in an earlier time
To every man the mystery sings a different song
He fills his page of history, dreams his dreams and is gone

(Chorus & Refrain)

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[thirdpal]

Great video. Where is the monument to Dan? The one seen in the video, of course?

[JMEagle101]

@thirdpal Peoria, Illinois Dan's hometown.

[silvanusslaughter]

Very nice.

[TheSaverino]

For Emma and her family who lost her daddy on December 8th 2011. Emma, your daddy is now with Dan and others just as fantastic! Hang in there kiddo...they are watching over you! You will be okay!

[CrazyNative4]

this song is so cool !

[1Drakespeed]

Sure looks like dope growing at the begining

[xanglat]

One more time : BRAVO

I really love this song !

beautiful.... and so melodious

Your creation is marvelous ! intemporelle ! Sensible and with a lot of emotions

Wild and beautiful ! A littel "air" of freedom flotte !!!!

Warm smiles

[xanglat]

Very nice song and realisation too !

GREAT !

I appreciate a lot

SMILE

5*****

[Sandandthefoam]

Thanks for another terrific video! Great to see the Memorial pictures included amongst so many other now classic pictures of Dan... what am I saying .. ALL the images are perfect for River of Souls!! I could listen to RoS thousands of times over as I just love the guitar work in this. You've showcased it well, JM.  Many thanks.

[mflem125]

Great job integrating the Memorial and other Peoria riverfront pictures!