Dan, I just wanted to wish you & yours a happy Thanksgiving 2007.  Your music is in my cd player daily (I listen to all of your works in chronological order - once I get through Full Circle, I begin anew with Home Free), and you are my biggest influence as a singer/songwriter/pianist.  You are never far from my thoughts and I hope you are well at the present.
Thank you!  ~ Greg Ralls (somewhere in Pennsylvania)

Dear Dan & Jean, Sending our wishes to you for a very Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving along with continued prayers for healing. We pray that you are doing well and gaining strength from family & friends near & "far".  When counting our blessings, you are included.  Thank you for sharing your gifts!  In friendship & love ~ John & Lisa Andursky, Connellsville PA

Dan, It's Thanksgiving and I somehow thought of your music and how it always made me feel great.  My husband and I had "Longer" sung at our wedding 26 years ago.   My thoughts and prayers go to out to you.  You are a true legend. ~ Dana Fox

Your music has given me years of pleasure. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Beverly Murphy

Hello Dan, I was first introduced to your music over 30 years ago. Now my teenagers love it too and now they are in awe at  what a fantastic influence you are to music. And I'm certain you've improved my street cred, as maybe Mum isn't too "uncool" after all!  I hope you are feeling OK and send my very best wishes and hope to see you perform soon. ~ Helen UK

CAPTURED  ANGEL - Vinyl, 8-Track, CD, MP3. What ever the next music format is Captured Angel will again be one of my first purchases. That "album" has been one of, if not the most favorite collection of music that I have owned in the 30 some years since its release. The music, its melodies, pure beauty and talent displayed have provided countless hours of enjoyment that only a true work of art can provide. On this Thanksgiving Day I'll listen to those oh so familiar songs and be truly thankful for you and what you have done for me and your millions of fans throughout the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God's speed. ~ Rick

It was because of you that I started playing the piano. I have a great respect for your abilities. With Love and prayers ~ Sue S. Lancaster, Ohio

By your music, which touches my soul and kept me company through out my college years, (one of my favorite is "To the Morning"), I feel that you are a Christian. This life is really so short here. We have HOPE, because  we intimately know the author of that HOPE, then we have PEACE. You are in my prayers and remember.. "All things work together for those who love God". One day we will understand. With Warmest Regards. God Bless ~ Dale, a devoted fan

Hi Dan, I hope you are well. I will pray for your good health. May all the angels be with you and your family. May God be with you and never leave you alone. I hope you are healthy again soon by the grace of our lord. May He give you all the strength you need now. God bless you! Thank you for all the beautiful music and dreams you gave us! Much love and best wishes ~ Silvia (Germany)

Dan and Jean - I  agree - we've been pulling for both of you since Dan was diagnosed. My husband and I have been married for 21 years, now - and Dan was there way before that, after my husband was honorably released after forced
participation in the Vietnam conflict. So, unknowingly, you've witnessed our marriage vows, the birth of our children, the passing of his Mom... and through it all, if it was a good day, we celebrated - a bad day, and you helped us renew our faith.

Take care. Know that you're treasured. And especially for you, Jean, a heartfelt prayer for the kind of strength I know you already possess. Waiting for word and the pleasure of hearing that drop dead, beautiful voice - but we also know you treasure your privacy. ~ Sherry

Hi Dan - Another thought about "Same Old Lang Syne"  - Instead of the melody coming from Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," it sounds more like it came from Edvard Grieg's "Puck," Op. 71, No. 3. So, what do you think? I hope you can listen to it. My daughter was playing it the other day during her piano practice, and I thought she was playing your song! I wish you well, and am stopping to pray for you now. Your music and poetry are beautiful. Today I bought your album "The Very Best of Dan Fogelberg." Love it. ~ DW from Arkansas

Dan, I was first introduced to your beautiful voice and music in high school. I played your albums throughout my college years, through graduate school and beyond.  I lived in Boulder when you were recording in Nederland and had the joy of seeing you with your full band in Ft. Collins and in an acoustic performance in Laramie, Wyoming.  It is a night I will never forget and I can still picture you at your piano with a single red rose.  Those same songs can still make me cry. Your music has been a constant companion for my soul for over 30 years now.  You have helped me through difficult times in my life, through deep losses and have been there to inspire me when I needed it most.  I send my prayers and strength to you now to bring the support full circle.  Thank you for the incredible music you have graced my life with.  I hope you can find some time to heal in the Rockies.  Get well my friend. I will pray for you. ~ Lisa Costello

Once again the best wishes to you,a man that enriched so many people's lives. Your music,your lyrics are and will be forever in our hearts. May my dream come true and I get the chance to see you doing concerts again. Here in far away Germany are so many people loving you and your work and they are still praying for your recovery. May God be with you and your beloved ones. ~ Wolfgang, a Fan of 30 years from Dortmund,Germany....

Dan and Jean, I love you both and I pray for you that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ will continue to do miracles in both of your lives.  I am a 47 year old cancer survivor, 37 at diagnosis.  My cancer had also spread, so I had to go through two stem cell transplants using my own stem cells.  It took me to death twice, but I am a walking miracle as I'm not supposed to be here according to science.  They gave me 5 years or less to live and it's been 9!  My mother was also diagnosed 6 months after I was.   My husband and I lead a cancer support group at our church, The Church at Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, AR., in order to offer hope and encouragement to others.  My favorite verse throughout my cancer is 1 Peter 5:10....please read this and let it encourage you as you have encouraged so many by your testimony and your music.  You are my very favorite singer in the whole world and I will not cease praying for you.  God bless you both with peace. ~ Dana Tanner

Dear Mr. Fogelberg: I just heard of your challenge tonight while I was searching for information about concerts. My family (four sons & husband) will begin praying for you this night. You have heard this a million times, but your music has not only given us pleasure in our existence...it has shaped the way we look at the world around us...the way we use our creative thoughts and imaginations. It has inspired us to be better people because of YOUR depth of perception and your ability to share it with others. Thank you so much for all you've done through the years through your storytelling poetry set to music. God bless you and keep you. May His light shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He smile upon you and heal your going out and your coming in...Amen. ~ Renee, Jamie, Josh, Jo, Chris & John

Dan and Jean, As this Thanksgiving draws near and as many of us will be surrounded by friends and family and acknowledging what we are thankful for. I am thankful for you and your music.  I pray that the Great Healer is touching you and your family, giving you strength and peace.  I pray you all have a most wonderful and Blessed Thanksgiving!! Your music has touched my life in ways untold and still does to this day.  God Bless you ~ Susan

Dan, you have been an inspiration to me as a fellow singer/guitarist. We are the same age and share many of the same experiences from the music of our times. Always remember how blessed you are. By God's grace you will regain
your health so you can continue to share your special gift with us all. ~ Kevin in Michigan.

Dan, Selfishly hoping to hear an update of your progress. You are not alone. You are not alone.  You are not alone. ~
DV  Minnesota

I have been listening to your "Home Free" Album this weekend - it just  transports me back to a carefree time in my life.  I didn't know until  today that you were fighting Prostate cancer. I wish you all my best and pray  for your healing.  I hope you listen to your own music during your quiet  times - it is a healing force also.  God Bless you! ~ Susan  Rizzi

Dear Dan and Jean,  I have a little antique store on the Kern River in California.  A vintage hi-fi record player came my way the other day.  I brought it home.  Last night I tore the house and garage apart looking for the box of LP's I could never quite part with -- rather, the Dan Fogelberg albums I have cherished.  The music which was the background sound of my life.  From your songs at my wedding, then the soft music through earphones during the birth of my son, to today, when I played the songs and sang along to all the words which took me back to so many friends, places, romances and  sweet and sad moments.  You were always my favorite.  Your words always spoke to my heart.  Your voice always sounded like the man who would have my heart.  Thank you so very much.  I'm a mighty prayer -- you have my prayers tonight. ~ Nancy Walker

Dear Dan, I have never written to any artist before but your music has touched my life in many ways and I am very sad to know of the terrible battle you are waging with this horrible disease.  Back in 1973 I had heard your music on the radio and liked the songs but didn't pay attention to who did the songs.  In October of '73 I met the woman that would become my wife in April of '74 and found she loved your music too.  We started buying your "albums" and have most of them on "vinyl."  We later bought nearly all of the CD's you released including the albums we already had on vinyl.  Together we listened to the incredibly beautiful music you created over the years and went to at least 3 of your concerts at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA (now the Verizon Amphitheatre). We moved to Washington in December of 2005 and in April of 2006 my wife of 32 years decided she didn't want to be with me any more.  She kept some of your CD's but I got the rest and I am in the process of purchasing again the ones that she kept because I miss your music so much.  I just got Nether Lands today.  That was her favorite so it is no surprise that she kept it.

There is no way I can fully appreciate how difficult your life must be at this time but I at least have your music to help me get through the most difficult time in my life, the loss of the one person I still love more than any other.  I pray that your terrible illness can be dealt with and for you to have the strength to get past it.  I and many, many others miss you and love you Dan and want you to know that your music and beautiful lyrics have touched our lives and hearts.  I hope that someday we will hear your music again in concert and in the studio.  My thoughts are with you and your family in this trying and difficult time.  Please know that your music still helps me to get through the sad and lonely times I have been living through and that I am facing in the future. Sincerely ~ Jim Pangborn

Your music has been my companion since high school and is still a source of enjoyment and beauty. You and your family are in my prayers. ~ Carolyn Zenoni, Wisconsin

Dan and Jean -- I am so sorry that your walks have included a bout with cancer.  I lost my dad to cancer in 1994...he was my best friend, and I buried him with the lyrics of "Leader of the Band."  Please know your music and lyrics continue to touch me and my family deeply.  Our prayers will remain with you, as we hope God's strength will as well ~ Theresa

Hi Dan - It’s been very sad for me to learn of your illness, and my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family during this very difficult time. Your music has always touched me deeply, in the lyrics, the melody, and the wonderful spirit that encompasses all.  I have so many favorites that it would be very difficult for me to pick out one particular song, but one of my very favorites has always been “Scarecrow’s Dream”.  This song one day many years ago moved me to write a children’s poem called “A Scarecrow’s Dream” which is being published by the League of American Poets in a short 150 poem anthology entitled “Voices – A Collection of Short Works”.  Music has always been a great inspiration to me in my writing and you are one of the “special” songwriters I hold dear in my heart.  Please accept my warmest wishes for you and your family during this Holiday season.  Sincerely ~ Heloise Riddell, Maplewood, Mn

Dear Mr. Fogelberg, A web search (6 degrees from folk music...lol...lol...) brought me to  your web site.  I have always been a fan and have seen you perform twice,  years ago in Sunrise, Florida. Always loved your music and the way you wrote so eloquently. I admit, I lost touch with your music over the last several years and was so shocked to read about your illness.
 
I felt compelled to write you to offer words of encouragement, faith and hope for you and your family as you battle this disease. I also wanted to thank you for your personal testimony and poignant words to all men to get screened for their PSA levels. My father had prostate cancer....he waited too late to get checked. My father-in-law also had prostate cancer, but he caught it  in time and it was surgically removed, over 11 years ago...he is now  82. I need to speak to my husband, who refuses to even go to a doctor....hasn't  seen a doctor in years and he is turning 41 in December. Your words have
pushed  me to NOW push him. So, I thank you. I will send him the link to your web site so that he may read what you wrote, again, so eloquently. Please take care, stay well, and may you and your family have a wonderful  holiday season. God Bless. Sincerely ~ Gail from Davie, Florida

Dan, Your words and music have brought me joy for many years.  I think of you and your loved ones and wish you a continued recovery to wellness.  Savor that sweet relief! Sincerely ~ Julie Milligan, Ohio

Hi Dan: I have listened to your music for ---- damned I forget- since "Leader of the Band" was released. Now that I am 57, I have had to re-purchase your albums as CD's -wore out the tapes. I have always been especially moved by your ballads- i.e. "Make Love Stay" (my wife Jayne & I have been married for 34 years- think we found out how to make it stay- tolerance and a lot of space and understanding about things such as menopause - male & female). I hope you are doing well and beating the dreaded disease. My sister in law also has cancer- along with the chemo & radiation she is taking something called Silvestrol. They gave her 6 months- she is now healthy after 2 yrs. You may have heard of it- from GB- new research- not licensed). I wish you health & happiness - sometimes a good attitude can beat the odds. Sincerely ~
Rick

I've sent heartfelt good health wishes to you ever since I heard of your diagnosis a few years ago. Though you sing like an angel, we all sure don't want you to join them for a long, long time. The first time I saw you was at the Kennedy Center in DC... over twenty years ago, and all we could see of you was the top of your head from our seats at the very top of the hall, overlooking the stage. I have all your albums and play them continually. Thinking of you and praying for you as I listen.  Good luck. ~ lil goldberg