Hello Dan, I am writing this from Tulsa, OK on New Year's Eve, en route back to Taos, NM. I heard "Sketches" on an NPR station last week while visiting family in Cincinnati and was so overwhelmed that I pulled your cd's from my collection
and put them in my car for the cross country trip back to Taos, NM.  I listened to "Nether Lands" for 12 hours today...often singing along, sometimes just allowing the music to flow through my soul.  Early in December I was in Boulder, and drove up the mountain to Nederland, parked the car, and just walked around for a while, remembering my first time there in 1995, then drove to Estes Park and again, just parked and walked around. So I guess it's no surprise that I heard "Sketches" just in time to bring you along on this cross country trip.  My heart and soul are opening again after my time in Taos, and today's experience with your beautiful songs that pay tribute to love and to the soul were magical. My best wishes and positive energies are with you...thank you for sharing your soul with us. ~ Pam Miller

Dear Dan - It is New Year's Eve and I am in Omaha. Even though I am blessed with many friends and family, I am spending this snowy evening in quiet solitude and reflection.I am listening to Home Free and Souvenirs. These two albums were wonderful friends in my high school years. Even though I love all of your music, these two records hold a very special place in my heart. Thank you for enriching my life in so many ways. I have written you twice before. I am a Registered Nurse,and both of my parents have battled cancer. My beautiful daddy lost his battle with cancer in 1994. My mother however is a cancer survivor of almost 5 years and just celebrated her 73rd birthday today. There are miracles and there is Hope. Please know that there are thousands of people daily praying for you, and your health, and peace. You have given so much to so many, it is the least we can do in recompense,for all the beauty and joy you have brought us. You are a wonderful Muse, and continue to touch and enrich many lives daily. Health and Happiness to you and Jean in 2007. Thanks and Best Wishes ~ Jeff White, Omaha Ne.

Dan, Your music has been inspiring me for many years. The words and the melodies are timeless and have been playing in my head since I was in high school. I am sorry to hear of your illness, and I hope that you have a full recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your gift of beautiful music over the years. You are a
living legacy and an important part of the lives of many people. Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2007. God bless you. Peace ~ Shannon Bruchal

Dear Dan, I am listening to the Ballads CD from your Portrait: The Music of Dan Fogelberg CD right now and I heard "Same Old Lang Syne" this morning, I cry everytime I hear that song. Your voice always inspires me and I miss not being able to see you live in concert. I hope this message finds you in better health and spirits.  May the coming New Year bring you healing and as much happiness as your music has brought to me and my life.  May God Bless you always. Sincerely ~ Lisa  & Scott DuBois, North Granby CT

I thank you for so many wonderful songs and memories.  I appreciate having been able to share your music with my children though the years.  I took them to many of your concerts in the Cleveland area and knew they would always enjoy
your music with me.  They are now 26 and 28 and we still love you.  We wish you love, health and mostly peace in the future.  ~ Pat Stefano

Dear Dan,  I had heard that you had been diagnosed with prostate cancer a while ago.  It seemed like such a shock then.  As I read over your web site, I realized how many of the moments in my life have been punctuated by your music.  I can sing every word, of every song of yours and of course, "Longer" is sealed deep in my heart, as it was my wedding song.  I wish you well and I know that anyone who can write music the way you can has no business anywhere but here on earth!  Please know that my heart and prayers are with you now and always.  Thank you for all of the music and the memories.  ~ Claire Hardy

A toast to you and your family as we ring in the New Year and continue to send our positive thoughts and good wishes your way.   Love ~ Mary and Doug, Seaford NY

My husband and I were listening to "Same Old Lang Syne" this morning, remembering how much we loved your music when we were in high school.  You made us smile and really brought us back.  So I looked you up on the internet, and I'm so sorry to hear that you are having health problems.  We wish you all the best and would love to hear some new music when you are up to it.  Your music is so beautiful, your lyrics just the best. Thanks for everything ~ Susan Sterman--Jones

Dan, thank you so much for your music & how much heart you've always included in each & every song.  I love to hear an old song on the radio, it makes me feel good.  However, there are special songs such as yours that are in a league of their own.  They are like putting on a familiar, comfortable sweater.  It fits so well, speaks to your heart & soul, & is like a
wonderful hug from an old friend.  Though 'Same Old Lang Syne' is my favorite all of your music is simply wonderful. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world.  I wish you & your family much strength in your continued fight, you're in my prayers. ~ A. Griffin, Indiana

Dear Dan - More than ever I wish you and yours a healthy and happy new year. Love from an English friend and admirer ~ Mark

Dan, Wishing and hoping that you and Jean have a wonderful Christmas.I am praying for you both. I have seen you play in the Rochester NY area each time you blessed us with a performance. Peace. ~ John Costello

Hello Dan, Jean and all - Although I am a HUGE fan, a very dear friend of mine in the HUGEST fan of yours that I know. He just got a used acoustic guitar that is the same model you play, and was playing your songs on it last night. Please, on behalf of myself, and Judy and Christopher Sagaot, accept our prayers and well wishes. Your music has inspired us all, and I fell in love for the first time to "Longer", then ran into my old lover (not at the grocery store, but at Classmates.com) and we are going to try to keep the reignited flame going. "Longer", no doubt, will have enriched meaning if this happens, as we are both in our mid forties now. Nether Lands gave me lyrics to help me through some HUGE turning points in my
life, and I could just keep on going, but you have probably heard this all before. You are a very talented and special man. Peace and love to you... ~ Christine Hanneken

My Very Dearest Mr. Fogelberg ~ Thank you from my heart for your music. Through your words and melodies I have enjoyed many many happy and enchanted moments. I hope that my prayers and best wishes will help you to enjoy many many of the happiest and most enchanted moments of your life. I pray that you will be very well soon and happy always. God Bless. May 2007 be Kind and Wonderful to You and Yours. Love ~ Carla Afrika

Your music has been, and continues to be, a huge part of my life.   During this Christmas season a local station played "Same Old Lange  Syne"  many, many times.  Each time brought back memories.  I  count myself lucky to have been in the audience during a concert in Mobile,  AL.  Your music always means so much.  It will go on forever!!  I wish you and your family the best and am keeping you in my  prayers.  Thank you for touching my life ~  SEMoore

Dear Dan and to your family, Please know that the Lord is always with you.  My prayers are with you all. I had the opportunity to see you in concert in NY in the 80's and of all concerts gone to, I want to thank you for making us all feel like we are a part of your music family.  It was a heart-filled, lovely and exciting concert and the best I have ever attended.

Thank you for the information about Prostate cancer.  I will speak with my husband who will be 44 this year and urge him to have the proper tests done. Thank you for your courage and honesty about this awful disease. With much love for and blessing to you and your family.  Praying for us all to have a blessed New Year ~ Kathy Frischknecht, Garrisonville, Virginia

2006 is rapidly coming to a close . In August, I was felled by a life-threatening stroke. The doctors did not expect me to make it  to surgery - or awaken from it. He warned by husband that if I did awaken, it would be most likely that I would not talk or walk again. Well, here I am and I give thanks daily that I will soon be returning to my job as a high school teacher. The human spirit is truly an amazing force. I wish for your full recovery - and look forward to someday seeing you in concert again. Tomorrow is New Year's eve - and,as always, I will listen to "Same Old Lang Syne" . .. but this year it takes on new meaning. ~ Sara - Durango, CO

Dan, Our prayers are with you as you battle cancer. My father and father-in-law are both prostate cancer survivors. My wife is recovering from advanced breast cancer that was diagnosed in January of this year. I have been an ardent fan of your music since the 70s, listening to it in the quiet of night or when I need to get pumped up to run. Thanks ~ Steven Friedman, San Rafael, CA

Dear Dan and Jean -As the new year starts, please know that prayers are coming thru the wind and clouds to find a peaceful place within your heart. Like all the people who love your words and music, you gave us comfort, made us believe, and helped us carry on with grace and class. I will think of you often and will say a prayer every day for you and Jean. ~ elizabeth

Dan - I'd love to know more about your passion for photography and where it's headed of late. I hope you find it to be a way to release and acknowledge emotions from recent events. I can say from personal experience that life-threatening illnesses can have some positive effects. You certainly realize what's important in life and your relationships.  You sense life in richer ways, and the key is not losing those life learnings. Hope to hear more about your interest in photography -  from one image maker to another. ~ Paul S

Dan, I wish to offer my prayers for you and your wife.  I hope that you are doing well and improving.  Please know that you have touched me personally and as a musician.  I would not be the same musician without your music.  I hope that your spiritual journey has brought you to the way, the truth, and the light of the world.  Mine has.  I pray for the same Joy in your life. ~ Dennis

Hey Dan - I looked you up on the web and learned of your prostate cancer. I  am so very sorry to hear this news but grateful you discovered the problem!! I  am a nurse and have taken care of many patients with this problem. I know you 
have gone thru much to conquer this disease, and am confident that you have the  strength and courage to fully recover. So here is a cyber hug and a promise you are in my prayers. Also I send you a pinesong from my home in Vallecito. God Bless you and keep you and family!! ~ Suzy and Mike  Burhart

Dear Dan, Your beautiful music and lyrics have been a part of my life since 1973. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you fight the adversary. I believe we are more and there is more than here. When I look at beautiful skies and children and remember and remember, I think of your beautiful voice. On a light note.I saw you in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1975 and except for the guy who threw up in the seat in front of me , I remember you always.  I was 25.  Thanks for putting feelings and times in a most lovely perspective. Love to you and your family ~ Sharon

Hi Dan and Jean: Hope you had a great Christmas. I want you to know I got your box set...now I am totally complete with all your music. I also go the Book on Martin Guitars for my son, Billy, the musician.He loved it. For all that you are, for who you are, our love. Best wishes are with you on a daily basis. Godspeed for a healthy New Year. ~ Gail and Billy, CT

Dan and Jean, I am also late in finding out about your struggles. Your music has been a calming factor in my life during times of trouble. May you find the peace in your life that your music has brought to so many of us. God does bless. ~  J.

Dan, I just visited your web site and will be on my knees tonight to pray for you.  I am just turning 50 and will make an appointment with my doctor for January to have the PSA and DRE.  I know this is good idea because in 2003 I had a life saving and changing surgery.  I was morbidly obese weighing 577 lbs and now weigh 201 lbs, I'm 6'2" and have 30 lbs of skin that I could have removed but don't know that I will have that done, because is in not causing a complication, at this time. I just finished listening to The Innocent Age with the new TT, and it is as wonderful as I remember. May God bless you and may peace be with you. ~ Steven Stacy

Dan: I hope and pray you are feeling well. You mean so much to so many. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year. ~ Glenn Halberg

Dan, I hope that the coming New Year finds you completely healed and recovered.  I, too, was born by that same river, about 3 years after you.  I found your music from a friend at the U of I, while at Purdue in the mid-70s.  Heard you play first time at Purdue, and then, over the years, listened to you play in Seattle, Minneapolis, and at Red Rocks.  Introduced my son to your music at Red Rocks.   Every concert, I have always yelled out for you to play "The River"...someday I hope to hear you play it in person.  I always seemed connected to your music, and I seemed to hit places that you had been.  One of the first songs I played after moving to Monterey in the late 70's was "Souvenirs", just hear to you sing about the leaf.  I now live in Boulder, and know people who know you from your years living in this area. My purpose is to tell you that your music has enriched my entire adult life.   From all these email postings, I am only one of many that feel this way. My sincerest hope is you do find healing and recovery in the coming year.  All the best to you, and may God bless you. ~ Terry

Your music is so loved and that I am doubling up on prayers for you.   If you can beat this, you do not ever need to tour again... but it would be amazing if you recorded.   Your music is definitely a living legacy and an inspiration for all. Love and prayers. God Bless... ~ Lisa

I'm a little late in finding out about your illness, but I have to say I felt as if one of my relatives had been diagnosed when I read about it on your website.  My first thought was "this shouldn't happen to someone like him", but then in the end we are all human and the ailments of this life catch up with us all.
   
I discovered your music by mistake.  My parents had ordered a Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass 8-Track, but it turned out to be mislabeled so they gave it to me.  I fell in love with the music, but had no idea who it was.  Finally I found someone who recognized your voice, and found out the 8-Track was the "Nether Lands" album.  Not long afterwards you came out with the "Phoenix" album and then I knew for sure it was you.  Two of my all time favorite songs are "To the Morning" and "The Reach".  I listened and cried to "Run for the Roses" when my childhood dog died.  Which seems really odd looking back now, but I think it was the spirit of the song that made me think of him.  When I was 12 I listened to "Rhythm of the Rain" the day I found out my younger sister who had severe cerebral palsey was gravely ill.  After her death I could not stand to listen to that song so when you came out with your version my first response  was "please don't sing that song".  But after hearing your version I began to like the song again and I'm sure along with listening to it came some healing.  So all this to say, thank you for music that has become an integral part of my life and memories and for music that can carry me high in the happy times and can touch my soul in the sad times.
   
Thank you for sharing a small part of your life with the rest of us and maybe in some small way it will make you feel better to know you have touched my life and the lives of others through your music.  My prayer will be that you find comfort and strength from your family and friends and may God guide the hands of the physicians that treat you. ~ LaDeana Peden

Dear Dan, I was fortunate enough to see you in concert in 1982 and presented an original drawing to your soundman. I have been a long standing fan of your music and pray healing and blessings on you. May the love of those around you bring you peace, strength and hope. May the new year bring renewed health and much happiness to you. ~ Diane Temple,
Morristown, Tennessee

Dear Dan, You have my prayers.  Your music reminds me of my father who passed away over 20 years ago. Please don't give up the fight.  I would like to see you in concert---how about in about 10 years? ~ Salman Malik

Dear Dan, I was introduced to your music by my first college roommate in 1979 and I have followed your career ever since.  You were the first artist I ever knew who had such depth and poetry to his lyrics.  I love that your work has such range in style and emotion.  Your songs have touched my heart, and seen me through happy and sad times.  I hope that you are feeling well and able to perform whatever art is in your heart to be expressed. ~ Debbie Parsley, Holmen, WI

Dan and Jean, Today, 12-28-06 I learned of your struggle with cancer.  In 1976 I was active duty in Korea, on the DMZ, missing home and family when divine guidance led me to listen to Captured Angel and I have been a captive since.  Your music and lyrics have inspired me thru many challenges and wonderful memories.  Rest assured that now, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Jean.  Take care. ~ L.D.  Jamestown, Ohio

Dearest Dan and Jean...I hope your Christmas was blessed and peace-filled for you both.You are in the hearts and thoughts of so many of us out here and we sincerely care about you and want more than anything for you to beat this disease.  I watched a video of one of your concerts, Dan, right before Christmas and it brought back such wonderful
memories of the times my husband, Dan, and I have seen you live.  Your music is "our" music...I had come out of an abusive marriage whenever I met Dan back in 1980, and he seemed to always have your music playing when we were together. I grew up with your songs (I'm 54 years old) and loved them, but came to love them more as I shared them with him. You, Dan, are the one artist that we both completely love and agree upon and we enjoy listening to your songs over and over and over again.  My encouragement to you is that you keep your faith in God for He is loving and faithful to carry us through the rough waters of our lives.  I believe that He hears our prayers and it is obvious that there are many praying for you these days...find sweet comfort in that knowledge.  Hold onto each other tightly, thank God daily for the gift of your love, and don't forget to find things to laugh about.  Thank you so much for your beautiful music and we look forward to a brighter day when you will make that sweet music again. You are Loved! ~ Debbie from San Antonio, TX

Dear Dan, I've never been a huge fan although I always liked what I heard of your music.  But recently I asked a friend to compile a mixed CD of modern Christmas songs - the ones you hear on the radio this time of year, by the likes of the Eagles, Kinks, Lennon, McCartney, Springsteen, etc. - when I heard your song again, "Same Old Lang Syne".  I asked my friend to add it to the CD.  The more I listened to it, the more I liked it and couldn't get it out of my head, usually the measure by which I judge a song.  If it sticks, it's a good song.  "Same Old Lang Syne" is a good song.  Nice job. I went looking for the lyrics, ended up at your web site, and learned of your illness.  I hope this finds you recovering nicely.  Thanks for the addition to my X-mas CD. A bigger fan ~ Pat Oberlander

As I load the iPod given to me, I find a new opportunity to travel a musical journey with you, Dan. I continue to be amazed by the way each song brings very specific memories to mind and am so thankful for each one. A prayer is being sent with each song for your health and happiness. I hope you continue to find joy and peace each day and that your spirit is renewed and refreshed. Blessings ~ Sandi

Dan I pray that you had a peaceful Christmas, and that the New Year will bring you Good news and Good health. I feel for you and your family. My husband also had prostate cancer, he was 42 when diagnosed, and luckily it was caught early enough. The doctor who did his surgery told him 2 years would have been too late. He just passed the second anniversary of his surgery and it is frightening to think that at 44, he would have been terminal. I still listen to your music almost daily on my iPod, and I am so happy that I had the opportunity to see you in concert, and pray that one day you will be back on stage and I will be able to take my daughter to see you. God Bless, and please take care.

Dearest Dan - I hope and pray things are going well for you.  I lost my husband to lung cancer and know the ravages this disease causes. You are one of two singer/songwriters who has truly touched my soul and changed my life in ways.  My hopes and prayers are with you and your family.  Take care and hang in there ..... one day at a time. Much love ~ Laura

Dan, Just wanted to pass along my prayers for your speedy recovery.  I became a huge fan of  your music when I was in college back in the 1970's. I kind of lost touch with it in the late 80's and 90's, but have recently started listening to my old tapes again (ie; Home Free, Souvenirs, Captured Angel, etc..) and now have an even greater appreciation of your music. I just bought your Portrait collection, and love it. I also discovered your Christmas CD this year, which I had no idea existed, and my wife and I absolutely love it!  Your music is magic and stands the test of time. Keep the faith. Regards ~ Pete Landmesser

Dan I pray you're doing well. I can't begin to express what your music has meant to me. Your words and music inspire me. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May his face shine upon you and give you Peace.

Dan, My 3 year old granddaughter fell into the most peaceful sleep  Christmas night while your Christmas album played in the background of her  St. Louis home while we were there. Once again, you have touched another life and generation with your beautiful music, Dan.  I could go on about how many times my wife and I have seen you in concert over the years and how two of  your songs were in our wedding..well,one because "Since You Asked" is a Judy  Collins song but it was your rendition that inspired us, but the point is that  your music is loved and I know you the man are as well. Wishing you and yours  all the best for the remainder of 2006 and the new year to come. May you celebrate many more.  Gratefully yours, in Topeka, Kansas ~ Larry  Latimer

Dear Dan, After reading so many well wishers letters I am struck by how deeply and truly your fans can express themselves with great thanks given to you and your music. You are a blessed and lucky soul and I have no doubt you will draw strength and inspiration from this whole ordeal. I have had cancer 15 years ago and now I consider it a distant thunder that affects everything that I do.I look forward to bringing my two daughters who are 5 and 7 yrs old to many of your concerts so stick around,  and may you soon be listening to a very distant thunder. Thanks for letting us in and we will see you soon. ~ T. Guldemond Newburyport ,Mass.

God bless you Dan Fogelberg, your words and music have been a big part of my life. Two of your albums are personal favorites, Souvenirs, and Captured Angel. Songs like "The Long Way" ," There's a Place in the World for a Gambler," "Illinois," and the title cut "Souvenirs" inspire me. And a Captured Angel cut, "The Last Nail", is my all time favorite song. God bless you for putting out music like that, music that will stay with me for a lifetime. Stay strong, be strong. Peace, love, health, happiness. ~ Frank Miceli, Warwick

I just wanted to send you a little note to let you know how your music has touched me personally throughout the years. My very first album I purchased was "Nether Lands" and I was 11 years old, back in 1976. :-) I've collected most of your albums and your music has been a huge part of me. When I read that you were diagnosed with prostate cancer, it was like hearing a member of my own family was diagnosed and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know how much you've been of an inspiration to millions of people and that you've truly made a difference through your music! God Bless! ~ Shannon M Esopenko

Hi, Dan:  I just found out about your battle with prostate cancer when I logged onto your website.  I am crying even as I write this. My daughter gave me your box set, Portrait, for Christmas.  I have been listening to and loving your music since the 70's.  Your music continues to touch me in a way that no other music has.  I believe in prayer, and you will be in my prayers everyday.  I want to see you beat this.  You still have so much to give, because your music always came from the heart.  Thank you for your music and what it has meant to me.  May God bless you and heal you. ~ Becky Rathel

Dan & Jean, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you both.  Dan, our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family as you battle cancer.  Words cannot express the joy your music has brought to our lives over the last 30 years.  Your songs have bridged so many generations and are such a great testimony of your own life.  God Bless You for all happiness that you have given to so many people, through your music.  ~ Jeff & Jean Field, Bedford, VA

Dan, I am believing the new year will find you with better health, your heart rejoicing in song. With your love still here to guide us; you lead us ever on. Love ~ Ken Harris YNP

You sure do get lots of love.  And you deserve it. My neighbor in Florida had your dad as his band director.  Your music has made so many people happy.( I listen to High Country Snows every winter.) Good wishes from me ~ Nancy in Seattle

Dear Dan and family,  Your music has been a gift to me for years.  I have been listening to it since 1980.  Please know you are in my prayers.  As a registered nurse who writes a weekly column on preventive health I very much appreciate what you have on your web site regarding PSAs and early detection.  Thank you for being selfless in a time of hardship. In HIS service ~ Wilma Woodford, Straughn, Indiana

I began dating my husband in 1978.  He introduced me to your music, and ever since then it's been "our special music."  We've been listening and loving you for over 25 years.  We've been to several concerts.  Seven years ago my husband suffered a severe brain injury and nearly died.  During his recovery, I'd drive him around in our pick-up and we'd listen to your music.  It helped us through our most difficult times.  You're in our thoughts and prayers.  You have been and are a very important and special part of our lives.  You've touched our hearts and souls. God bless ~ Rick and Diana Vice,
Lafayette, Indiana

Dear Dan, I'm a fan from the late 70's.  Your music has always brought a smile to my face and reminded me of a time of innocence.  As an adult, I've been thinking of taking up the guitar and have been listening to your music with a different "ear."  Wish you would update all of us with your medical status.  In the meantime, I will remember you in my prayers. ~ Laurie

Dear Dan,  I have been a fan for many years.  Your talent with words and music has always given me great joy!  I heard about your battle with prostate cancer and sincerely wish you the best.  I lost a wonderful new friend to the disease several years ago, so know that the battle is not an easy one for you.  I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. ~  Patty Naquin, Orange City, Florida

Dan, I have always been a big fan, even when I would talk about your music, and people would say "who's Dan Fogelberg", I have always loved music that tells a story, and your "stories" are warm and rich and full of love, longing and understanding.  I admire the fact that you've always stayed true to your music.  Many of your songs move me to tears, "in a good way", they speak to the heart.  My sister alerted me to your illness, she introduced me to your music when I was young, and I developed a big crush!! Your music takes me back.  And its a wonderful feeling.  And looking at all the messages posted here, I see you've had this effect on many!! I wish you all the best in your battle, and hope you emerge stronger and ready to continue your wonderful legacy for future generations. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~ Julia, Ft. Myers, Fl.

Hello, I want to send warm wishes and positive thoughts to you. You have brought many wonderful times to my wife and I through your music and your lyrics.  We both wish you well and hope for a positive outcome with your medical tribulations. Sincerely ~ Bruce And Elaine Sandberg

Merry Christmas to you and your family. I haven't written in a while but  you are always in my thoughts and I anxiously await any news . Wishing you all the love and happiness you've given everyone else all of these years. ~ Dana Rider

Dan, Merry Christmas.  You have been on my mind so much through this holiday season and of course, I had to grin, when one of the local channels played "Same Old Lang Syne."  I hope, during this beautiful holiday season you are at peace and feeling well.  I miss you. ~ Jean Allen

Hi Dan! Merry Christmas!!! I keep hoping to get an update on how you are doing!  I hope  well. I am a fan from 1972 or so.  Devoted beyond belief to you these many  years. Keep the faith and don't stop writing and singing!!! With Love ~ a middle-aged wife and Mom in Massachusetts

Dear Dan, Merry Christmas to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you as you struggle with your illness, but magical moments happen at this time of year and my wish is that one happens for you. Some of my fondest high school and college memories are attached to your songs. When I hear one played, I close my eyes and I am right back in the early 80's. Your music was then, and still is now, some of my favorite music of all time. Thank you for the wonderful music and for the priceless memories. God bless ~ Kathy in St Pete Beach, Florida

Dan - Your "First Christmas Morning" album is an integral part of our festivities.  It truly is a work of pure genius, and lifts our spirits every time that it is played. Eternal thanks to you for enhancing our lives. Our kindest thoughts are with you always. ~  Brian, Judith & Lydia

Dear Dan, and Jean, Wishing you a Christmas blessed with love, and we hope and pray for  your full recovery.  We have been very blessed in many ways...and the  over-riding theme of every blessing we've experienced is love.  One of the  most profound ways we've been touched has to have been to experience your music,  which is truly heaven sent.  Thank you, from the bottom of hearts,  again.  I just listened again to First Christmas Morning...it is so  beautiful.  Our thoughts and
prayers are with you for all good  things. With love ~ Andy & Jackie

Dan, I can't begin to express all of my feelings on hearing of your illness, but I wish you the best and certainly want to thank you for all of the great music over the years.  ~ Dennis O. Wasnich

Dan- I was shocked to learn that you are dealing with prostate cancer- I was only listening to one of your songs today- "Same Old Lang Syne" and decided I needed  for some reason to look up your site and I learned about your illness. Your music has inspired me for years and I suffered an illness that made me look at my life and review all that had passed before me. Music was my healer- especially yours, and I will always remember the lyrics and melodies that I used for my meditation healing to ensure I could cure myself. I thank you for this gift. I trust you are fighting this disease and that you are coping ok. My love and thoughts go to you and I send out the white light of universal healing to help you get well.
Regards ~ David Reynolds

Merry Christmas Dan and Jean.  I hope your holidays are cheery bright  and filled with family and friends.  I pray your health is much  improved.  Still enjoy your Christmas CD so much.  Thank you for that  gift, it will never be out of fashion.
I still keep you in my daily prayers.  Happy Happy  Holidays from Florida.

Dear Mr. Fogelberg: Well it's Christmas Eve and I've just heard "Same Old Lang Syne" on the radio for the first time in many, many years. I can't tell you how touched I was and how many memories flooded back. If you never write or record another song, you will always be remembered in our hearts for "Same Old Lang Syne".  Some things are simply and deeply perfect. All the best. ~ Tom Douglas, White Rock, B.C.

Dan, I'm about the same age as you, and all through my life I have heard and loved your music.  "Longer", "Same Old Lang Syne", "Leader of the Band" all touched me.  I remembered them, I sang some of them, and now I want to send you some of those same good feelings.  I want you to beat this cancer. I want you to be better. I want you to sing for us again. ~ Steve Wall, Altadena

Dear Dan, As the holiday season approaches, we would like to take a moment to wish  you a very happy, healthy and beautiful Christmas.  We hope that you  are feeling better and better each day.  Please know our thoughts and  prayers are with you.  Happy Holidays.  With love ~ Chuck,  Kathleen and James.

Merry Christmas and good tidings for successful treatment. ~ a fan from waaay back

Dear Dan, I just bought your "Love Songs" CD with a gift card I received for Christmas. It was great to hear your voice again. You have such passion and soul -- such intensity. What a talent! I will pray that you recover fully from your prostate cancer. I survived breast cancer 10 years ago. You are right: early detection is the key. Happy Holidays to you and Jean! ~
Pat Rarus

Merry Christmas to you and your family. I was so fortunate to see you in Konocti Harbor, Ca 9 years ago during your 25 year "acoustical" tour. I could have listened to you all night. I applaud you for holding on your true musical style and "not" bending to the pressures of "'the business." Your gift and your music are timeless and will always be in musical library. Take care and I along with all your fans are praying for your recovery. Thank you for your beautiful music and know that you are special and truly loved for sharing your gift with the world. May God bless you abundantly. ~ Sharon Trujillo - Farmington, NM.

You are lifted in prayer.  Thank you for the beautiful lyrics and music that have brought me many hours of comfort and pleasure. God bless you!

It's been quite a while since I visited the website and was shocked and saddened to learn of your battle with prostate cancer.  A friend of mine introduced me to your music in 1977 and I have bought every album since then; I've also been privileged to enjoy your music at five concerts.   I am hopeful that I'll be allowed that experience again.  (My dad was diagnosed 5 years ago and I can still enjoy his company.)

I want to say that I just recommended your Christmas album to a friend who'd been disappointed by the sellout to commercialism at a concert given by a Christian vocal group; she was looking for music that reflected the essential meaning of Christmas and was told that it's your album that I play each morning on my way to work. I live in a lovely old farmhouse in Maryland that's reminiscent of the houses I looked at longingly through the car windows when my family took trips out East when I was a little girl (I'm a Midwesterner too.)   I'm a lucky one who gets to live at least part of my dreams.   My house has a name, at least for the time that I'm living in it--it's called  "Along the Road".   Maybe a funny name for a place--but even as the realization of dreams that's still what it is, a place along the road.  The lyrics to guess-what-song are posted in the hallway?   Your words and music have often inspired and blessed my life, and I hope the joy and beauty you have shared return to you a thousand-fold.  Christmas is for new beginnings, for hope, and light in the darkness.  May all of these be yours. Thanks for all the wonderful Christmas gifts you've given me! Sincerely ~ Janna VanderWoude

To Dan Fogelberg - I have enjoyed your music for many years and I, like most of us out there, thank you for writing the songs  for us to listen to on the radio and in person. I'm glad you got married so you have family and someone in your life to be there for you. I hope you have a good holiday season get through what you're going through . You have been on the radio alot this Christmas season. Take care.

Dan - I myself am going through an immensely difficult time in my life, and thankfully, ran across your music on iTunes. Listening to "Nexus" takes me back 20 years, a time when my own life was more innocent, when I was writing music and singing it on the guitar in a hotel room in Honolulu. Your song now inspires me even more than it did then. Thank you for this blessing ~ Mark

Dan, All the good you have done for others will come back to you tenfold.  You inspired me to start playing guitar back in the late 1970s.I have been a huge fan ever since and have made music my career now for nearly 20 years.  The power of your lyrics have been the source of many bondings for people all over the world. At our high school talent show in 1981, my best friend, Jack Seier, played "Leader of the Band" and dedicated it to his father.  His father passed away shortly after . After hearing that and feeling the emotion that filled the room, I knew that sharing the gift of music was my calling also. Jack ended up drowning shortly after graduating from high school.  His spirit remains strong in all of us that new him and were inspired by his openness of sharing his love. At a recent show in Eagle River, Wisconsin I was asked by an elderly woman to play "Leader of the Band".  I let her know it was my favorite song of all time.  As I played it, she welled up with tears.  She came up to me after the show and said " The leader of the band was my music teacher and the greatest man I ever knew."  Your father raised a wonderful child!  God Bless and get well soon!  ~ Bret Miller, Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin