Dan Fogelberg Live in Concert - Set 1
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- čas přidán 19. 04. 2022
- My understanding of this show is it is in the early 1980’s when Dan was at the peak of his career (most of the songs are off of Phoenix and The Innocent Age), one of the major networks filmed one of his concerts with the intention of airing it in the near future. Unfortunately, half way through the show Dan’s voice cracked and he lost his falsetto. Consequently, it was never aired. Somehow someone got a copy of the recording and that led to me being able to buy a VHS tape of it off of eBay back in the late 1990’s. When I discarded my VHS collection I digitized the tape and put it on my computer and then burned it to a DVD. There are many great songs not usually heard in other shows like Face The Fire, Tell Me To My Face, a solo acoustic guitar instrumental of Eleanor Rigby (a fill in for one of the songs he needed his falsetto for), and many, many more.
Because of the source and age it isn’t of the best quality of course but still very watchable. I divided it into two sets due to the upload time for CZcams. I’ll put the link to the second set in the comments.
Dan is an everyday part of my life. EVERYDAY. I would not be able to get through this "aging" thing without him. The absolute love of my life.❤
I have loved Dan's music since I was 17 years old and still do at 65 yrs old !!!!!
Yes indeed, I'm 72 old now but man his songs are just so soulful...😮
I’m right behind you. 58 and a fan since I was 14. Miss him so much. He lives in all our hearts 💕
Me too. Im turning 68 in Jan
HIS PERCEPTION & PERSPECTIVE WERE SIMPLY WERE AMAZING
66 and I totally agree. Damn I miss him.
In the mid-70's I was stationed in the Sinai desert as part of a UN Peacekeeping mission just after the end of the Yom Kippur War. It was hot, nasty work - we had a sign in our command post that said, "Last man alive is to call New York and tell them 'They're at it again'!" Patrols and sandstorms, lots of mines in the ground, and nothing but desert and sky, and so hot that the tops of the thermometers we had would blow off ... . I had a cassette player with me, and a friend sent me some tapes half-way through my tour, including "The Innocent Age". I didn't know Dan's music, but the sheer beauty of his voice and the intelligence and love in his lyrics helped me stay sane in that place. Today I'm 81 years old and the wars of the middle East are still raging but tonight I listened to that voice from the past and stared up at those same old stars above another desert - this one in Arizona - and for a few minutes the empty night was again filled with love and peace. When I came inside to close down my laptop, there on the screen was the phrase that I have kept there for over twenty years: "Death is there to keep us honest, and constantly remind us we are free". Goodnight, Dan, and thanks you, again.
I wish he truly could be like a human Phoenix and rise from the flames ! We will never know what new heights Dan would have reached if he was still with us ? It's past due this man's talents are properly acknowledge d by the music industry ! Utterly criminal he's so overlooked .
All his fans should do a letter writing campaign where the songwriters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are deluged with requests to induct him!
Agreed❤
Well said !
You can
Let’s sign a petition
Wow. This is pure gold. The man at the very top of his form. Then again, wasn’t he always … Thank you for sharing this
I attended the concert at Market Square Arena in 1981. One of my friends played lead for him on that tour. (Barry “Byrd” Burton , he got the job because after Mr. Fogelberg had auditioned many players , he said Byrd could mimic him the best!) I went to the sound check the day before. I was an avid autograph collector. I asked Byrd if he 0:07 thought Mr. Fogelberg would mind if I came up on the stage and got an autograph. Byrd said , “I don’t know he’s kinda funny.” I thought all he can do is say no. I remember walking out there on the giant stage where he was seated at a black grand piano. He looked up and I asked,”Mr. Fogelberg would you be so kind to give me an autograph?” He replied, “Sure, no problem!” I still have the autograph. I had a custom leather shop back then and made the guitar strap Byrd wore with his ‘59 LesPaul . Both Mr. Fogelberg and Byrd have long since passed. But, their music will live forever. May they rest in peace.
@@cathym.6209 You can view the concert on CZcams The tall bearded gentleman playing guitar stage left is my friend Barry Byrd Burton.
If you had read more closely ,I said I went on stage during the day when they were doing a sound check. Mr. Fogelberg was seated at the grand piano when I approached him and got the autograph.
I hope this clears up your misconception. Cheers!!
Even with a crackle in his voice, he is still better than 99% of todays so called talent. His lyrics are so sophisticated. I was 18 when this was recorded and his music got me through some of the rough times.
I feel this with every fiber of my being. Dan provided so much of the soundtrack of my life.
That's what it's doing for me now, during such a strange season of life. He can just take you to other places in your head and heart. I hope he really knew what he meant and still means to so many. Yeah, tonight I'm gonna go to some other places.❤
True Music.
I could just sit and cry...... such a beautiful soul taken too soon...
Agreed, Dan was truly a tremdendously talented musician. He absolutely should have been recognized officially many years ago! RIP Dan your beautiful music lives on forever!
I saw Dan live during this tour I believe it was 1981 I saw him several times after that great songwriter and performer.
I saw Dan during this era and I couldn’t believe how amazing his voice and playing were. He sounded better than any of his own records. That’s the mark of a great performer. I heard Home Free in 1973 and he became my favorite singer songwriter musician of all time. My heart broke when he passed.💔🕊️
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Wow, this is fantastic you did this. I am such a fan of his and am still so sad we lost him so soon. I have never seen this. Thank you!
What an amazing talent. Gone too soon. Can only imagine how much more music we’d have from DF. I miss him.
This is amazing! I’ve been awaiting someone to put this era on CZcams. Fiery and rocking right from the start. I would LOVE to hear a true live album from this era or just before with all of this interplay and absolute fire. Love to hear it when he’s tearing it up. We don’t get enough of this Dan… thank you for posting! 🎸🌞🌟🙌🎶
It's easy on records to miss what an unbelievable instrumentalist he is. His songwriting and vocal talents can mask what a guitar-god the man was, and what a melodic pianist.
Listening to DF's live version of "The Reach" in the early '80s reminds me of just how mesmerizing his musicianship, singing voice, and lyrics were "once upon a time." True of many of his songs, of course, but this one was not as well known as his big hits from the Innocent Age and his other albums. Just stunning!
That one and the Minstel.. that magical sloop
I loved all his music. More the profound but yes also his sentimental pieces
He was gone WAY WAY too young
His "voice" his delivery.. his lyrics. No words. Wish I had them like Dan had them
How DID he hold it together? Did he suffer??
I had a couple of his albums. Wish I still had them. As a musician myself I was amazed when I read the back of at least one of the albums that not only did he sing but he played many, if not most of the instrumentals on some of his albums. What talent! Saw him once in concert. Joy!
great concert, and a stunning band with him. This was the night he lost his falsetto, that never came back. Consequently he had to pass through a tonsillectomy and his voice changed and got deeper (you can hear the difference between Innocent Age and Windows and walls)
And extremely gifted musician. He had it ALL
Thank you for sharing these two videos. I'm extremely excited to watch them as I saw Dan in concert 4 times during the 70's, 80's, and 90's. I'll always cherish his lyrics as well as i've used them philosophically thru the years for life's challenges and raising a family. Never a talent like him before or since.
100%
Precious enlightened being
To @Cathy… Fogelberg’s music was my main inspiration to write & play music when I was only 18yrs old - and I’m 68 now!!!
~juli
They were excellent LIVE. Love me some Dan. Read this am he has never been inducted to ROCK AND ROLL HALL WT HECK. but Dolly's there. Crazy.
And now that amazing singer, songwriter and musician Cher is in the hall. In an 80s interview Dan said the music biz was now corporate and most of it was garbage. I guess they haven’t forgiven him because they know he was right then and is still right now.❤😂
Another great gem. Just listened to his 1976 concert from the Capitol Theater. Shows how great he was as a singer and a guitar player
There is simply no one more spiritual in lyric and voice than Dan Fogelberg!
His voice is still amazing here. He's just so awesome!!! Loved seeing him live, he puts out great work. Glad we have videos like this.❤
Dan was absolutely unf'n believable. What a talent.
The Reach = Master piece!!
My mom loved him as much as I did. The Reach was her favorite song. We saw him in concert together and when he played this song, she burst into tears.
I miss her so. She and DF are both gone too soon.
Keep them coming.. Dan wants that
My mom used to hear me blasting my Dan Fogelberg albums all the time, and she also grew to love him and his beautiful voice. She and I saw him twice in concert (during this tour!) and to this day, those are my most cherished memories. I miss her, and DF, so much. Both gone too soon.
We may be a dwindling bunch but we LOVE that soul
Thanks for doing this 😊😊😊😊
Set list
0:00 Phoenix
8:37 Times like These
12:06 Wishing on the Moon
16:37 The Reach
23:23 Heart Hotels
28:05 Hard to Say
32:19 Empty Cages
41:00 Talk about falsetto
41:30 Beggar's Game
46:49 Crow
Thank u
@@oobrocks The introduction to Phoenix at the start is seperate song called "Tullamore Dew"
It would be awesome if Jean could find the tapes of this show and have them redone. Simply not enough of Dan during his prime!
Love it! Dan Fogelberg was a great artist! His albums were the soundtrack for me in college and beyond. I never met him, but I was lucky enough to see him in concert twice in Seattle. I consider him a friend.
...what a rare uncut gem eventually discovered misplaced on a dusty shelf of the nearly discarded...Thanks J...2!
So wonderful you preserved this! I loved Dan with a band vs. solo so that he could play these particular songs, like Phoenix!! Thank you so much ❤ And his voice...
Saw Dan on the Netherlands tour 1977 at Tanglewood. I had front row 2 seats to his left. It was a solo gig. He was excellent and his solo of the title track was amazing. Solo piano and vocal. Great selection of songs❤
I have loved Dan’s music since I was 17 years old…:1977! ❤️
Me too. He was a big influence in my musical career. Him and James Taylor were the biggest influences and the eagles and John Denver. I've spent countless hours in my room listening to the same songs over and over and over until I got them right on the guitar and I didn't have the music sheets I had to figure it out on my own. My mom would say you have to play that song again!!!???
I listened to his songs over and over. They stay with us as we age. I was 16 in 1977!
Exceptional. Gone too soon. Thank you
He was one of my forever favorites.
This brings back many memories of the numerous concerts my sister and I went to. We were Fogelberg groupies. I even got his autograph after one Nashville concerts.
Died so young such a great voice and the most beautiful songs with power RIP
I have loved Dan's music since I was 17 - 1975 - I got his autograph twice and I sing some of his songs
I feel like my heart would burst. Thank you.
Thank you for airing this
he had that sweet tone vocals i miss very much. and i'm 56 years old. 😀
I believe this concert is from the Summit in Houston, 1982. Even with his vocal issues it is a great show. The Last Nail is stunning. Bravo and thanks for posting!!!
I was there! Amazing show. First time I ever saw him live was at the Music Hall in Houston, probably late 70's. He was doing a solo acoustic show and again Houston was at the end of his tour. He apologized for his road voice and then proceeded to amaze us with his outstanding guitar skills. I had no idea at that time how extremely talented and versatile he was. I miss him dearly.
I saw him 3 times, still not enough.
Just wish we had better technology back then. Saw him once in concert and it was GREAT
What a huge talent. What a huge loss.
Phenomenal, one of a kind talent!! Thanks for posting!!
Thank you for the upload. Thank you, DF, for the music 🎶 🖤
WOW!!! Just awesome. Thank you!!
Awesomeness!!!
Miss his music
Oh I love this. Thanks.
Nice.... don't forget to check out Dan live at Carnegie Hall live album released a few years ago. It's so good...what a talent.
@@cathym.6209 what are you talking about. Did you see what Dans wife went through to get this album released? Google
THE MAKING OF "Live at Carnegie Hall. One heck of a story on how this album came to be.
It's on Dan's website.
I love and miss him so much
Fantastic!!! Thanks for sharing
great concert! a rare gem!
Awesome!!! I've only seen the Empty Cages portion of this concert
Set 2 czcams.com/video/8fyMaJYOGvA/video.html
❤️
Phoenix, best 'Fast Car ' traveling song ever, I've never seen him in concert or, especially, with other musicians
Amazing all...who is the lead guitarist?...I found out in set 2 introductions: Barry Byrd Burton
Thank you for sharing this!! I have huge regrets about not seeing him in concert so this is really wonderful!! Do you know where this concert was? He says “Texas” but I’m thinking he was joking?
Thank you!❤❤❤
Yes, thanks for posting this.
Amazing! Any info on who the band members were?
Künkel on drums, Lala playing percussion and who is on bass and rhythm guitar?
This was during Dan's 1981-82 Tour for Innocent Age and Phoenix. It was the very first tour I saw Dan on. The lineup was:
Dan Fogelberg - vocals, guitars, keyboards
Mark Hallman - guitars, backing vocals, musical director
Barry "Byrd" Burton (from Amazing Rhythm Aces) - lead guitar
Kenny Passarelli - bass, backing vocals
Mike Hanna - keyboards, backing vocals
Joe Vitale - percussion, keyboards, flute
Russ Kunkel - drums
Jim, thanks. Saw them in Phila.at the old Spectrum and could not recall the players.
Cool! You were at the same show as me! That was my very first time seeing him. October 21st, 1981. Didn't know till after the fact that many of my friends and cousins were also there that night...including the cousin who introduced me to his music in 1977.
Amazing. Thanks.
Was this the concert he did at the Assembly Hall in Champaign, Illinois. If so, I was there. He had problems with his voice that night, but he still put everything into his performance.❤
The highlight has to be Empty Cages 32:19
Is that Howie Epstein on bass?
Nevermind, I see that Howie did play with Dan.
Oops never mind!
I have looked everywhere for video.
Someone posted a copy(rip) of this video...and is awful.
I will clean copy this one and kerp it safe for future viewing.
Picture isn't bad, sound is great...except for various points here and there where the 40 year old tape wore out and you hear where dropouts were as the music skips to the next part. I believe this video has been worked on and I believe there is still a way to also fix the drop outs digitally. But it would no doubt require alot of time and some really good equipment.
If you had any idea how much you're missed after all these years, Dan. Many in the world may not know it, but the world's light was greatly diminished with your passing. Tons of men out there who're only posers regarding what true masculinity, what being a complete man really is. Heck, you can even see it painted all over that crowd on the 1/6 insurrection. Needing a gun to prove your point is being no man at all. As is following the crowd just to fit in. Dan proved his points, bared his soul, with the most extraordinary music ever written by a passionate, masculine, thoroughly heterosexual man. Think about that while you're sitting in that favorite chair of yours while eating pork rinds and switching the channel from the game to a John Wayne movie.
Who'd have "thunk" it, an atheist with God-given talent! LOL
One of the best.
Different time,Different World. Best music ,real music.
Wonderful!! Thanks for sharing..