Dear Dan, You may not know this, but you taught me to play the piano. Like a zillion other fifteen-year-old girls, I picked up "Souvenirs" because you were so handsome, but the music pinned me to the wall.  Not only your voice, but the virtuosity and the poetry on the record. And like a zillion other girls, I went and bought "Home Free" and then "Captured Angel" and "Nether Lands." It was the songbooks for "Nether Lands" and "Home Free" that I brought home to my grandparents house, and learned to play almost every song on their piano. My crusty old grandfather loved your music, too, though I never sang the lyrics. He would come out of his bedroom in the back, just to listen.

The songs have long fallen out of my hands, but not out of my memory. Just today, I got curious and Googled to see what you were up to, and found this website. I am happy to know you are leading a good and happy life, and that the support of your fans has touched you. I will light a candle (in my home) for your continued recovery, and pray that you might enjoy the treasures of this beautiful planet for a long time to come.

[Also, on a less serious note,  I just want you to know that, the night I waited on you in Nashville (Tavern on the Row), I was only kidding about wanting you to autograph my leg. Heh.] : D Be well, and thank you for all you have given to so many of us. Bless you and Jean, both. Sincerely ~ Tana Butler, Soquel, California

Dear Dan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.  As a cancer survivor, I empathize with your situation.  As a writer, I appreciate your God-given talent.  That talent sustained me through some difficult times in my life.   Your music made my soul feel like it could prevail through anything and the lyrics reminded me of the power of the
written word when written well.  <wink>  I still remember opening that first album, "Home Free," and it was hooked.  Your ability to tell a story in song and weave an indelible visual image has not been surpassed by anyone else to this day. You can listen to your songs over and over and never tire of them. They surpass time.  For their message is just a relevant today as when they were first recorded. Take care of yourself and keep writing. ~ P.D., Murfreesboro, TN

Dear Dan, You and your music have been a major part of my life since the late 70s. You are one of the reasons I play guitar and sing today. You taught me of the joy there is in playing and singing a simple tune from the heart. I always get a DRE and next year I will be 50 and will have the colonoscopy as well. Please know you and  your lovely wife are deeply
in my prayers and thoughts. I have always wanted to meet you and I know that one day that will occur. Please take care and know you are surrounded by love, prayers and our full support. Grace & Peace ~ Robbie Stewart

25 years ago on May 22nd, my husband and I were married to "Aspen". We had never been to this eponymous place, and drove there on our honeymoon, en route to San Francisco where we lived and worked the next 7 years. June 10th, we will renew our vows to this hauntingly beautiful music again, in the presence of our 3 children (18,16,14) and our friends and family in our home now on the Oregon Coast. To say your music is a part of our lives is an egregious understatement. Thank you for your beautiful gifts of words and music. Know that you have deeply touched these strangers' lives, and that you are treasured. ~ Kelly Barnett & Rich Jany, MD

Brother Dan: All is cool. Peace and light surround you. Be still and listen again for the voice. Your journey is not finished.
~ Hugh M.

We are praying for you, and "missing you"! Please update us.

Dear Dan, what can I say that others haven't already as to the power of your lyrics and beauty of your music.  I have been a devoted fan since 1973 when a friend of mine asked me to listen to this new album he had gotten.  WOW! I went out and bought it first chance I had.  As it happens, even as I write this I am listening to the first of your songs that I learned to play by ear " Looking for a Lady".  It was the start of many hours of enjoying and learning to play your songs with my Guild in hand.  I still remember taking my wife to the beach and playing "Stars" for her there.  So in addition to my prayers that God through Christ will show His purpose in this for you and give you peace that only He can give  I am doing the only other tangible thing I think I can do and that is to write a song for you.  ~ Kevin Smith, Orlando, Florida

Dan, Thinking of you.  You have touched the lives of so many, including  mine.  I know I'm one of the many who are giving back.  You're in my  thoughts and prayers.  Continue fighting and remember the powerful healing hands of God. 
That's what got me through a near-death illness a few years ago.  I was only 38 and too young to die.  I still had work to do.  Lots of love ~ Todd  Michaels, Dial-Global Radio

Dan: Your music was a great light to me in the 70s. Thanks for being true to your gift.  Write a song before you go to bed tonight. ~ Joe

Dan, I just heard about your illness and I want to offer you my wishes and prayers for you to get better with each passing day. My husband and I have been fans for years and, until now, didn't know what was going on. I pray for you to  have a full recovery, and get back on your feet soon. May God Bless You and make  you well again. I know that with modern medicine, in its advances of  today,  people are being cured more and more. You will have that  chance. Again, may God keep you well and healthy.  ~ Arlene  S.

Dear Poetry Man, I have loved your music since first hearing it in 1978.  It was my vicarious emotional expression as I nurtured infant twin sons.  They listened to Captured Angel and Nether Lands daily. In 1981 we were blessed with a miracle and moved to Colorado, where we live today.  One of our sons was a member of the Colorado Children's Chorale and met you backstage at the inauguration of the Buell Theatre in Denver in the 90s.  He knew how much I loved your music and told you so.   I was so happy he told you.

I don't know what caused me to look at your website recently.  I had never looked at it before.  I think I was missing your beautiful voice and the feelings you express in your music.  There's nothing out there today that even begins to compare.  I was shocked and saddened to learn that you had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.  I felt that life was not fair. Two weeks ago, we learned that my husband has prostate cancer.  Now I know life is not fair.  I am optimistic about our future pray that you, too, will live a long, song-filled life.  You are truly a special man. I just wanted to tell you how much I love you and your music.  My husband knows. Hugs to you and your loved one ~ Alison Sandler

Dear Dan, As everyone says:  I have loved your music from the first time I heard it back in the early 70's.  You have an awesome voice and a unique style.  I'm sorry to hear about your cancer and you are in my prayers. I shall keep your songs in my heart.  There is no one else like you.  I can see why you love Colorado. It's always been one of my favorite places although I haven't been in years. I have been wanting to go back for a long time.  I wish you and your wife the best and will continue to pray for you.  God bless you and keep you and make HIS face shine upon you. Love ~ Lori from Arizona

Dear Dan, please accept my sincerest best wishes. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. As so many other people have mentioned here, my husband and I listened to your music while we were dating and I cannot begin to tell you how very much it has meant to us over all the years of our marriage. Your songs are in a class by
themselves, simply gorgeous and so full of meaning. Thank you so much for the pleasure you have given us. I wish you all the best and pray that God will hold you in the palm of His hand. Sincerely ~ Bernadette Edens.

So many people think that cancer is a 50+ disease.  I have worked with pharmaceutical companies on novel compounds for advanced stages of cancer.  To all you readers; it is not a 50+ disease.  I reviewed hospital chart after chart belonging to end-stage cancer patients in their 30-40s and a few in their teens.  A word to the wise: get educated, know your family history, stay in tune with your body but at the same time try not to get overly-phobic or preoccupied with dark outcomes.  If your doctor refuses to run a test based on your age find a new one. Dan and others, Fight the good fight.  ~ Paul

Dan, just learned of your cancer and wanted to acknowledge your greatness and send you all the positive energy in your struggle to recover.  First saw you live at The County Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA back in 1977.  Didn't even own an album of yours then, but went to the show on a friend's recommendation.  Wow!  Opened up on piano with "Nether Lands" and finished first set doing duets with Tim Weisberg.  Your backup band then was called Fools Gold.  Saw you most recently on your 30th anniversary of your first release in K.C. MO.  Joe Vitale was drumming and you did an incredible rendition of  "Rocky Mountain Way."  Just wanted you to know what a great and positive impact your music has had in my life.  Thank you for all that you've taken the time to share.  Your music is special. ~ Tom Gardner

I'll say a prayer to you tonight. Love~ David from Ireland

Dear Dan:  I wish for you a speedy return to good health and the peaceful wonderful feeling in your heart and soul that you and your music has given us all.  I can never listen to "Seeing You Again" without crying deep inside.  Thanks for the music. ~ Brenda

I heard you were not well. I hope you will recover and wish you all the best. Your music has been and is very important to me. When I was about 16 I first heard "Home Free" and that album became sort of my musical standard, still one of my all-time favourites. Now I am 48, I still love the album. "Nether Lands" with the beautiful "Dancing Shoes" and "Sketches" is also an album I often return to, and when I'm in an"I want to think about life" mood I listen to "Along the Road" from Phoenix. Wonderful melody, beautiful lyrics. Dear Dan, I really wish you the best ! ~ Jaap Nicolai from Holland.

Dan, I pray for you.  Thank you for all the years of song you've provided.  I'm 43 years old and remember singing to one of your albums borrowed from my older brother when I was 14 years old.  The 70's and 80's was a very special time for me and I thank God for musicians like you that brought to us the best of music. Peace be with you ~ Sherry Mofield

Dear Dear Dan, My husband and I fell in love to your music.  We met in 1979 and married in 1980.  "Longer" was popular but we couldn't find a band who could play it cos it was so new.  We continued to listen to you music and we raised our kids on it.  Today they are 24 and 22 and they KNOW  your music.  We took them to see you twice in Hoffman Estates at the old Poplar Creek.  I'm not saying they love you but they have a special appreciation for you.  They know your songs and enjoy them when they hear them.  Since I got an ipod I made a Christmas playlist and your "Same Old Lang Syne" is on it.  What would the holidays be without that song, right?  So you have been a major part in my family's life.  I pray for you every day.  I hate that this has happened to you.  I hate the thought that you are sick.  I hate that you might never write another song and I hate that I might never go to Best Buy and buy your new release.  I hate that I won't have something new of yours to share with my kids and now my grandson.  I pray everyday for you and your wife.  I know it's not easy for her either.  I pray for your recovery because I don't feel the world has had enough Dan Fogelberg yet.  My youngest is getting married in September 2008.  How cool would it be if you  had a new cd out and a song on it she could use for her first dance?  If not I'm sure that "Longer" will do. So in closing please feel better.  It's not just the old people who love you.  They have taught their kids to love you too.  There's a whole new generation waiting for you to get better.  God willing it will happen.  You have touched so many lives that I pray yours won't be cut short.

I was just browsing through ITUNES and came across good ol' Dan Fogelberg.  I grew up listening to you - I  LOVED
listening to you.  I browsed through ALL your songs and all your  albums and downloaded a number of things onto my IPOD.  I thought when I  was done ITUNING - I would search the Web and see what you have been up  to.  I am so very sorry to hear of this news, I hope and pray you are doing well and pray that you are strong, faith filled and happy.  I miss your music. Fondly ~ Carol Clarke