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July 9 - 16, 2006
Dearest Dan, I pray you are holding your own, I am holding out for a Cantata from you. God bless and keep you and Jean always. You remain in my prayers. ~ Annie, St Louis.

I'm so sorry to hear of your illness. I thought of you the other day when I was receiving radiation treatment (for breast cancer) and my technician was playing your music. It brought me back to 1975 when I was sitting in Driver's Ed class behind the cutest guy in school (he looked alot like you) and your song, "Stars", began playing on a transistor radio someone had smuggled into class. I could definitely relate to the lyrics since the guy I had a crush on didn't know I existed. I fell in love with your music that very day. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. You have touched our souls in a very special way. I wish you strength during this challenging time and I pray for your quick recovery. ~ Joni McMahon from California

Dan, my thoughts and prayers are with you. As a musician myself, I have always had an understanding and respect for your gift. I started playing your songs from the very first album ("Stars") followed by "Part of the Plan" and on and on. I wanted to share with my audience the Dan Fogelberg genius always tucked deep inside every album. I remember the first chance I had to see you live, you were playing the St. Paul Civic Center in Minnesota so I assumed you would be with a band. When you came out by yourself, I didn't think you could pull it off with such a large crowd but you did. "Part of the Plan" with the 12 string at the end was fabulous. I finished many a solo acoustic night playing that song with my Martin D12-28 in D tuning with an instrumental intro so influenced by your work. A closing line from one of my own songs is deeply tied to your gift and the influence it has had on so many people over the years and is dedicated to you and the things you share. "For the Minstrels that paint the pictures, and the poets that tell us no lies. Can help us to see the things, we sometimes can't see with our eyes". My heart is with you. Stay with us. Many paintings remain unfinished. ~ Michael Breeding


Thanks for all the great years of music. We never missed you when you came to St Louis and Illinois. Great memories of summer nights at SIU Edwardsville,  and various venues around St Louis -thanks and God bless you and yours. You  are in our prayers

My name is Audra, and I first heard your album The Wild Places when I was about five. Every weekend my Dad would take me to Hollywood with him while he taped radio commercials for Trader Joe's. After he was done at the studio we'd get in the car and he'd put in The Wild Places, and then we'd make the trip up to Griffith Observatory to ride the horses or roam the observatory itself.  Your songs to this day stick with me and bring back those wonderful memories.  I'm almost 21 now and I'm engaged to be married in June. The only gift I knew would mean a lot for my Father is the CD The Wild Places. I don't know what happened to our copy of it, but I plan on giving it to my Dad in the hopes that it will bring back those same wonderful memories.  I just wanted to thank you for making such wonderful music, and to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.  Thank you again!  God bless you and your family. Always ~ Audra Johnson

Hey Dan, Thanks for being you. With love ~ Beverly

Dan...hope all is well and selfishly,  hope to see you in concert one day again soon.  I promised my son several years ago that I would take him "next time."  Looking forward to that day. Best Wishes ~ Dawn and Jesse, Loveland, CO

Dan, Hope you and your family are doing well. Thanks for the link to the prostate site. I read your message and immediately made a doctors appointment. I have always been in awe of your lyrics and song writing but the words you wrote
leading me to make a doctor's appointment were much more powerful than anything off of Nether Lands. That's saying alot by the way. Thanks ~ Jeff E in Indy

Your music has touched my heart many times. My prayers are with you and yours! ~ Grady Phillips

I have been a huge fan of Dan Fogelberg and his wonderful music  for 20+ years - something of a rarity in England where not many people know of  him (sadly)  I was so shocked and saddened to read about his illness today  on the website .  May he come through this. I pray for his  recovery.  His music has touched so many thousands of people.  I felt  I grew up in my twenties to his haunting melodies and amazing lyrics which made  you stop and think and ponder.   I wish Dan and his wife and family courage and strength and please know  that so many people are thinking of you, Dan.  Love, thoughts and prayers
 ~ Suzanne Anstee

Hang in there Dan. I look forward to seeing you again when you get back on your feet. ~ Barry

Dear Dan,   Your music has been a force in my life for years.  "Leader of the Band" made me understand and become closer with my Father.  "Run for The Roses" made me appreciate life where I lived at the time just north of Louisville Kentucky.  I hope this finds you doing okay.  I know how your illness can be.  My wife works for a great urologist by the name of Kenneth Goldberg in Lewisville Tx.  I wholeheartedly agree that all men 40 and over should get their PSA level checked each year. May God bless you and yours and help you through this difficult time.  ~ Mike Eddelman, Denton Texas

Dan: You have been a huge part of my life.  I have all of your albums, have listened to your music for years, and have tried to see you perform whenever you gave a concert in our area.  You have brought joy, peace, beauty and insight to my world, and I thank you for all of this.  My wife and I fell in love to your music, we played your music at our wedding, and we continue to
listen to your songs during moments when the kids are busy and time allows us a few moments to ourselves.  My oldest son is now a chip off the old block, i.e. he is a huge fan as well.  His favorite song is "Sutter's Mill". I am very sorry to hear of your illness, but I have faith that you are up to the challenge that it presents.  Our wishes for a speedy recovery go out to you and yours. Sincerely ~ Doug Follett

I just heard the news- two years after the fact.  A part of me is numb right now.  Dan's music has affected my life in such a way, it is beyond explanation.  I still cannot believe I just found out now.  I decided to Google, "Dan Fogelberg" which let me to his website.  Wow.  Dan, I want you to know that all the beauty that you created in the world is now surrounding you.  Thank you for everything.  You're in my thoughts and prayers.  God Bless You. ~ Paul

My brother and I went to a concert of yours many years ago.  At that concert you sang "There's a place in the world for a gambler"  everyone lit a match or a lighter.  You could have heard a pin drop except for your beautiful voice.  I went another time to Jones Beach to see you, and it was raining. It didn't matter to me. Your words, your music --so beautiful. I played your cassettes so many times they finally wore out so my brother this year for my birthday bought me your cd's.  How nice to hear your voice again.  I will pray to the Lord for you, that you will come through this terrible disease called cancer.  I have had it too and the doctors didn't know if I would make it, but I did and so will you!  Geez, we need beauty in the world especially now and you are beautiful. ~ Kathy

Dear Dan Fogelberg,  I'm so glad you've made this means possible for sending best wishes.  Your beautiful music has touched me greatly over the years in concert and through your albums.  My husband and I chose "Since You've Asked" for our wedding dance almost 16 years ago, and we waltz together to it still.  I will continue to pray for you.  God has given you a marvelous gift, and I thank you again for blessing my life by sharing it.  Sincerely ~ Laurel Uhlig Hansen

Dan, I pray that God places his healing hands on you and your family. I hope that you will have the opportunity to wake to the sound of seagulls and buoy bells for many years to come. I believe Maine is THE perfect place for peace, serenity, and healing. During my recent sailing trip during the Great Schooner Race, all that filled my mind were the lyrics of your picture perfect portrait of the great state of Maine.  It really has put a more personal meaning to it. The Air Force has taken me to Delaware, but each time I visit my home in Maine, it makes it so much harder for me to return to my home in Delaware. Surround yourself with family and friends and you will be sure to smile each time new words come surfacing from the living legacy.  Please continue to share them with us when you are well enough to resume!!!! ~ Dave B.  Dover, Delaware via Topsham, Maine

Dear Dan:  Your music has been an ever present influence in my life and I just wanted to tell you how much I truly appreciate all your hard work through the years.  Your music and words have encouraged me to look for the beauty in life and to try and understand my life on a deeper level, even the sad parts.   I truly hope that you will continue to feel better as each day goes by.  I too live under the shadow of chronic illness and I know how tough it can be at  times, but always know that the future is only an unwritten poem and that there will always be goodness and love to look forward to. I have found that there is a special kind of strength that comes to those who endure.  An understanding and compassion that blooms in the heart for others, and a new tenderness that shines in the eyes. Coming to understand that through the years has helped me to cope and continue to enjoy my life to the fullest.  Thank you again Dan, for sharing with us your beautiful thoughts, words and music.  With love and respect ~ Delisa Marchetti

Dear Dan, I was a freshman when I was first touched by your music.  I was in the bar in the student union at West Virginia University, and I heard "Nether Lands" being played.  I was captivated and thought, "This man is a musical genius."  So I purchased the album, even though I was living on $200 a month and my rent was $125. I probably didn't eat for a few days to be able to afford it, but it was worth so much more.  I still have a turntable and listen to it on vinyl.  I am a musician (I earned a degree in music) but am in awe of the beautiful combination of music and poetry you have written. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I thank you for sharing your music with the world. Sincerely ~ Laureen O'Brien

Dan, I hope you're doing well these days. I've been enjoying the 'Twin Sons" CD I bought today to replace the LP I no longer have. Thanks for all the great music! ~ Brent McPike, Terre Haute, IN

Dan, We just want you to know that two people, deeply touched by your music throughout the years, are praying for you and your family.  Your music and lyrics brought us together some 37 years ago...in fact the words from "Stars" were used on the cover of our wedding announcement.  Three teenagers later we are on our journey and have faced many trials of our own.  Keep your faith that the Lord will comfort you during this trial... We pray that God will heal you of your illness and restore your health. Amen. ~ Ron & Tina Bradshaw

Dear Dan, I've waited too long to write. For the past 25 years your poetry and music has been the voice for my own deepest emotions.  It has been your songs in my head and heart that have kept me from falling so far that I could never get up again.  Somehow I always thought there would be a tomorrow, a next year-- a later-- when I would find a better, more eloquent way to tell you how much your music and artistry has meant in my life.  You're immortal in my mind, so I waited to find the right words.  I shouldn't have waited.  I'll never find language to show how I feel.  Though I've never met you, I have allowed myself drown in your music often enough that occasionally I think I've seen a glimpse of who you are---though I know everyone probably says that, and it's probably irritating as hell.  I hope that as you struggle with this pain in your body, and surely with the discouragement that must come with it, at least sometimes; that you can find some comfort in knowing how much comfort you have given to so many people.  I pray with all I am that you and Jean find strength and peace.  Thank you.  Love to you and yours. Ever on ~ Liisa Dixon

Dear Dan, Had a dream with you in it last night.  Very unusual, asked your favorite song, it was something I never heard of, asked your favorite Dan Fogelberg song and you brought out your new 3-disc CD.  Wishful thinking, I guess.  Well, it was nice to finally "meet" you, you are on my list of "if there is one person in your life you would like to meet".  Good wishes to you, from one survivor to another.  ~ Bonnie, Santa Rosa, CA.

Hi Dan- I am not a very good Catholic, but I am praying for you anyway!!!! My  husband just found out he has Lyme Disease. Yikes. Don't stop making music!!!!! It is the soundtrack of my life and it stopped at 46.  Lots of Love to you and your family from an adoring fan from the early  70's!!! ~ Carolyn Mulrain

Just wanted to let you know how much your music has meant to me through the years. I lived years beginning each day with "To the Morning". Captured Angel and The Innocent Age were huge in my life, though I listen to almost all of it. All the pure prayer I can muster.   God's mercy is unfathomable--I know. Sincerely ~ Bill McCutcheon

Dear Dan, I feel I can call you Dan, as we have spent many hours together, you and I.  First and foremost; thank you for the following:  Home Free, Souvenirs, Captured Angel, Nether Lands, and Twin Sons of Different Mothers, for I cannot go a week without listening to at least one of them.  Your music and lyrics have soothed my restless mind and life on more than one occasion, and I know that no matter what happens, I can listen to you and instantly feel alive. But most importantly, thank you for being there for me all thru the years.  No, we do not know each other "personally", but you are such an important part of my life - I'm not ready to let go of you just yet.  I and the rest of the world need you to stay, get better, and maybe one day, go back to the studio!  But if not, again, I thank you for what you have already given us. My thoughts, prayers, and good wishes continue to go to you and your family. Again, thank you so very, very much... Sincerely ~ Lori, Boston, MA

This morning, while on my way to the oncologist's office, our local radio station played "Leader of the Band", one of my favorite songs.  It never fails to raise a lump in my throat.  I said to my husband, "I wonder what Dan Fogelberg is doing these days?".  He said, "You could Google him and find out".  That is exactly what I did and I was both shocked and dismayed to find out that you are a prostate cancer survivor.  I will add you to my prayer list.  I truly believe that the reason I am an 11 year survivor of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma is all the prayers of family and friends.  At the moment, we are waiting for the results of my latest treatment and praying like mad that it is successful.  Never give up and keep fighting. ~ FM, Kennedyville MD

Mr. Fogelberg,   Your music changed my life - for the better.  You taught me how to play guitar, how to write songs and how to perform.  When I was growing up everyone was listening to REO Speedwagon and Journey - good stuff - but I was drawn to Gordon Lightfoot and you - the story tellers who could hatch the idea, compose it, arrange it, produce it and perform it.  I will release my second independent CD of all original, self-performed and self-produced music within the month...thank you for enabling me to do it...and my song "Somewhere in Maine" will be dedicated to you.  I will be praying for you and singing and playing for you.  ~ Jim Stevenson in Columbus, Ohio.

Dear Dan - it is with great sadness that I read of your illness, and wish from the bottom of my heart that you overcome this sad condition. I want to thank you for your uplifting music and gliding vocals as you sing your beautiful songs: you have been such an integral part of my love of music and beautiful songs. As I live in Australia, I have never had the joy of seeing you until quite by chance I found "Greetings from the West- Dan Fogelberg Live" and I finally saw and loved your concert, and your explanations of some of the songs. I won't tell you of the songs that have most influenced me, because all of them are special, some more so than others to me, but special none the less. So I hope that you find comforting peace in your church in the mountains or by the sea and may you be surrounded by nature and the people and animals you love. Thanks for the music, the lyrics, the imagery and your message for nature and the environment. They will be cherished. With thoughts for you and your loved ones ~ Gigi, Geelong, Vic., Australia

Dan and Jean, I am still sending out prayers and good wishes for you both. I hope you are having a good summer, and making many memories for years to come. Hugs ~ Cathy in NJ~

Life becomes more precious when you live 15 seconds at a time. Godspeed ~ cw

Mr. Fogelberg, I live in Camden, Maine and am currently working on organizing the first  Camden Book Festival.  I had thought of asking you to be our guest and join us in this celebration, when I came upon the news of your cancer.  I am so  very sorry and send you thoughts of healing and peace, much as your music has  done for me over the years.  You truly helped me to get through some very  hard times, and I hope all of us, whose lives you've touched, can send you the  power
you need.  In Peace ~ Cindy Reardon

Dear Dan and Jean, First, I would like to say I am writing this while listening to Full Circle (nice and loud and a terrific CD) as I write this email. I just checked your web site to see if there was some update on your condition. I have thought of writing so many times in the past but this morning from Littleton. Colorado I would like to offer you our most sincere compassion,  thoughts and prayers for your battle with cancer.

As so many do, I have long relationship with your music beginning in the early 70's, yes, a boomer born in '51. There is so much I would like to tell you about how your music has consistently touched me and those close to me. Your music has always been there, intertwined with my deepest emotions and life experiences. Suffice to say, that I connected with so much of my life journey while listening to your unique guitar, heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melodies.

My husband of 8 years (and partner for 13) shared a love of your music when we first met. I am not even sure how many times we have seen you perform, but we have every CD! We broke up long ago but at your concert at Red Rocks in Colorado in 1992 we got back together sharing a wonderful time and a deep and knowing connection through your beautiful music. Right off the top, my favorite song is "To the Morning". It has motivated me at my favorite time of day more times than I know. Thank you for making such awesome and passionate music.

We have a lot of personal experience with cancer and with family members who are survivors. We have also been caretakers at a very intimate level and believe all of the support and love can be hugely positive when you are fighting for your life and your health. We send you our heartfelt wishes for your recovery this morning while packing to move, after 30 years in Denver, to the mountains of Colorado. Of course your music will be by our side throughout this new journey, while we pack, as we move, in our new home and finally in the mountains where our hearts reside. Thank you for sharing your gift. Best Wishes to you and Jean and we look forward to hearing more music from you in the future. Sincerely ~ Romain and Reb Babcock

Having been a devoted fan and supporter of your music since the early 70's, I wish you luck in your battles against prostate
cancer.  I lost my father to this cancer three years ago, which might have been avoided had he taken the advice you so wisely recommend on your web site.  Good luck and keep that guitar tuned.

When I was seventeen years old I'd been listening to a Kiss album like everyone else on my block when my best friend came over with an album by a young man with his face downturned on the cover of the album, a fellow named Dan Fogelberg, with an album that would forever play to the soundtrack of my life, Nether Lands. I played the first song of the album and to this day I can still feel the count of the beat as the voice began to speak of the places and of the things he wanted to do in his life. As I listened I began to think of what I wanted myself and to this day I still like to listen and think of the things I want to do and of the things that I have done. Dan, your music has meant so much to me and now that I live in the land you're from, Illinois, I find myself listening even more to your early stuff: "These Days", "Long Way Home", and "Souvenirs". But I still go back to Nether Lands often enough, and I can feel the soul of a young man who yearned for something else much as I did, a man resolute in his conviction but eager to learn more. God Bless You. I hope you're doing well and that each day finds you as eager and grateful for it as I do.

Dan, I pray for healing and peace. Your music has inspired me and nurtured my heart since I was a young man. "There's A Place In the World For A Gambler", "Part of the Plan", "Illinois", "Leader of the Band", and so many more...your poetry and
music burns deeply inside me in ways words can't convey. On behalf of my wife and myself, may I convey my sincere gratitude, and sincere best wishes for you and your family.

Our Dad just had prostate surgery on Friday.  My sister and I are  sitting here together, with my daughter.  He is 78 years old and doing GREAT!  He is such a trooper, just like you. We know that GOD will make sure that you both make it  through this difficult time. We have love your music which helps us though these challenging  times.   We both pray that you are getting healthy.  With your determination to carry on and not let this set you back. We both grew up in Chicago and feel such a connection with you. Your music has allowed us to cry and smile, at the same  time. Our hearts and prayers are with you. ~  
Sherrrin From Dallas and Kerri From Illinois

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