as saddened by the news as I am??
The world lost a great singer/songwriter today to prostate cancer and being a musician it saddens me. He was 56 years old. His music such as "Leader of the Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne" brings back such good memories from my early childhood. "Leader of the Band" reminds me of my dad ... who I just lost to cancer as well ...
In the words of Dan himself I leave this tribute ...
"I thank you for the music
And your stories of the road
I thank you for the freedom
When it came my time to go --
I thank you for the kindness
And the times when you got tough
And, papa, I don't think i
Said I love you near enough --
The leader of the band is tired
And his eyes are growing old
But his blood runs through
My instrument
And his song is in my soul --
My life has been a poor attempt
To imitate the man
I'm just a living legacy...
To the leader of the band;
I am the living legacy
To the leader of the band."
Rest in Peace ...
2007-12-16 13:20:17 · 12 answers · asked by ? 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Other - Music
I just finished doing a search on YA and there are a whole lot of posts about Dan Fogelberg's passing, and I actually read through most of them and the majority, like me, have been very touched by him over the years. I actually posted a message on YA last night around 11:00 after I read about it while I was online. I can't even imagine a world without him and any new music that I'm sure he would have written. Fortunately we will always have the music he did create while he was with us. My younger years are filled with memories of his incredible music. I don't really remember exactly how or where I "discovered" him - I like to think he discovered me. He so touched me. Even though I didn't know him personally, I feel like he knew me because the way he wrote was just the way I thought and felt. His kind of talent is almost non-existent anymore. As far as I'm concerned, he is one of the most gifted and talented artists of my generation. Such a beautiful human being. The world is less now. My heart is hurting.
2007-12-17 15:19:52 · answer #1 · answered by WhoMe? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is very, very sad. I cannot listen to "Leader of the Band" without choking up; it still reminds me of my own beloved father, who died just over 2 years ago.
I grew up with the music of Dan Fogelberg.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Christee, and the sweet words of a wonderful musical artist!
2007-12-16 13:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by SensiblySmart 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-11 10:42:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard if from you first. I just looked up some of his music yesterday. Auld lang syne was my favorite and every New Years I think of this great song and I will now think of him. He left his legacy in his music. It was his heart and soul.
2007-12-16 14:31:02 · answer #4 · answered by Paulus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very sad. He was so young. Loved "Leader Of The Band" and "Longer."
RIP Dan.
2007-12-16 13:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by Hello Friend 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first thing that I thought of when I heard he passed away is that "wuss rock" will never be the same. It sucks that he's dead though, he certainly was a brilliant writer.
2007-12-19 01:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by lsthwy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He had some really good songs!
R.I.P. Dan Fogelberg...
2007-12-16 16:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by Redbird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very nice, thoughtful tribute Christee. you are a very special lady.
2007-12-17 06:16:53 · answer #8 · answered by don 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh no! How sad... I do also likes his masterpieces, Leader of The Band & Longer. Thanks Sir Dan...
2007-12-16 13:32:45 · answer #9 · answered by jonskie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rest in peace..I am very sad, he was a gift,,the world is less!
2007-12-17 20:59:25 · answer #10 · answered by neveragain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋