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Rest In Peace
A Living Legacy
Forever In Our Hearts What is it about the artistry of Dan Fogelberg that it has stood the test of time to remain as vibrant and affecting as it was over three decades ago? Could it be because the words and music of Mr. Fogelberg so captivate the listener that you become literally drawn into another world? But it's not just the beautiful and finely skilled tones that he emits from his guitar, piano, and vocal chords that sweeps you away into musical nirvana. It's not just the profound observations and lessons of life and love he gives us in his lyrics that lift you up and catapult you into another level emotionally and spiritually. It's something that transcends words and music. It even transcends analysis. It's something magical. It brings you a little closer to the mystery. And it's something that touches the very souls of those who are receptive to the workings of the magic and the mystery.
"An only child alone and wild, a cabinet maker's son
His hands were meant for different work
And his heart was known to none
He left his home and went his lone and solitary way
And he gave to me a gift I know I never can repay
A quiet man of music denied a simpler fate
He tried to be a soldier once, but his music wouldn't wait
He earned his love through discipline-- a thundering, velvet hand
His gentle means of sculpting souls took me years to understand
Chorus:
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
My brothers' lives were different for they heard another call
One went to Chicago and the other to St. Paul
And I'm in Colorado when I'm not in some hotel
Living out this life I've chose and have come to know so well
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
(Chorus)
I am a living legacy to the leader of the band"
"Leader of the Band" - Words and music by Daniel Fogelberg
From Dan Fogelberg's studio album The Innocent Age
©1980 Hickory Grove Music (ASCAP)
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Dan's most recent studio album, "Full Circle," was released on May 20th, 2003. You can buy it now at Amazon.com by clicking on the album cover.
NOTE: this is not Dan Fogelberg's official web site, and is not officially endorsed by either Dan or his management. It meets certain criteria set forth by HK Management, and Dan did give an oral endorsement to all of his fan appreciation web sites in a recent radio interview which you can listen to on this web site via the News page. Opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Dan or HK. This is a not-for-hire and non-profit venture. I receive no compensation of any kind for maintaining this web site. It is my humble gift to the fans of Dan Land. My payment is the pleasure you derive by perusing these pages. Dan Fogelberg passed away on Dec. 16, 2007, after fighting a three year-long battle with prostate cancer. See Dan's official site for the latest updates. Your prayers, wishes and tributes to Dan might best be voiced at The Living Legacy.
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I have a very deep respect for Dan and the enormous scope of his talents and accomplishments. He has certified gold, platinum, double-platinum, and triple-platinum albums to his credit. What you will find in these pages is Dan's music, what the music means (sometimes in his own words, and sometimes in mine and others), and a personal love for the music that goes beyond mere words. As a singer-songwriter myself, Dan was my second-biggest influence after Gordon Lightfoot. Some of my comments will attempt to give you a perspective on Dan's music from a musician's point-of-view. Please write in and tell me what Dan's music means to you, so that I may share it with Dan and his fans.
One of the last photographs of Dan ever taken. This picture accompanied the announcement of Dan's passing on his official web site. We miss you, Dan.
Come along with me now, as I present to you for review in these pages, the quite impressive list of credits to a man -- a "Living Legacy" to the "Leader of the Band," as he is known -- now, more than three decades since Dan Fogelberg's debut album, "Home Free" was first issued on 12" polyvinyl discs known as "LPs" (for "Long Play" records).
Click on any link below to begin your magical journey down the River of Souls. . .
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