Blogcritics Comments on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Comment by RJ Elliott on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:08:28 EST

#4: Well said, Jet.

Comment by sulizano on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:56:14 EST

Anyone who knows his music only from his radio cuts is missing out on his best stuff. Which is true of too many 'real' talents. I played "Netherlands" for my senior college recital -- an amazing piece of poetry. Suli

Comment by Michael J. West on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:15:40 EST

A sad day. Dan was a guilty pleasure on a number of songs and a few albums.

Comment by Pico on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:49:39 EST

As a prostate cancer survivor myself (and also a long time fan of Dan's music) I really want to empahsize what Dan says about the importance of all men getting a PSA test yearly -- I strongly recommend starting at age 40. In my own case I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer at age 48, with no prostate enlargement or other symptoms. As it was I was given less than 50% 5 year survival odds -- that was nearly 10 years ago and so far so good. Bob, thanks very much for passing this along. One of the people who needs to read this is yours truly. I'm 43 and my own father just recently successfully beat prostate cancer, but his was caught plenty early enough and treated with just a radiation seed. I'd much rather go through what my Dad did in his early seventies than what Fogelberg (and you, I'm assuming) had to endure in his mid fifties. I'm glad that you are doing well, now. Keep fighting the good fight and thanks again for spreading Mr. Fogelberg's message.

Comment by Donald Gibson on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:00:52 EST

Yesterday was my birthday. When I read the news, I felt incredibly sad for him, his family, and those who appreciate his music. There's a time and a place for all styles of music, and Fogelberg's music definitely has a place in my life. - Donald

Comment by NR Davis on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:23:41 EST

talk about the bleak pre-winter... dan fogelberg was my favorite artist of all time... has been since i discovered him in a record store in 1972 long live his music and his love... cancer sucks! get tested, gentlemen. please!

Comment by Jet in Columbus on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:57:50 EST

In the age of hip-hop and rap, I yearn back to an age when someone actually sang a song to music... instead of reciting bad poetry to the same 6 bass notes over and over adnausium. Dan was one of the artists that I'd reach back to use as an example of that. I'll miss him too.

Comment by Bob Sheidler on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:25:12 EST

Comment by Glen Boyd on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:34:39 EST

That double album of his "The Innocent Age" was a major guilty pleasure of mine in the eighties. I'm still just a sucker for the romantic stuff... -Glen

Comment by RJ Elliott on Dan Fogelberg, 1951-2007

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:11:25 EST

Great article. "Same Old Lang Syne" has long been one of my all-time favorite songs, especially around this time of year. RIP Dan. :-(