I grew up on a ranch in Pagosa Springs Colorado. Dan used to buy hay from us and we gave him our older horses after they weren't good to use for cattle. He and I would go skiing at Wolf Creek ski area on Fridays. He was very quiet until you got to know him, then he was freaking hilarious. He was very intelligent and could talk about any subject you could think of. He literally couldn't be stumped about anything.
I think the thing I've always loved most about him is his intellect. He's always seemed like the type of person that you could have a really deep conversation with. I've been going to the Dan Fogelberg celebration weekends in Peoria for the past 14 years. 2010, the first year, was the year that we dedicated the Dan Fogelberg memorial stones. One of his bandmates told me a really funny story at one of these gatherings about the two of them being able to visit the studio in Minneapolis where Mystery Science Theater 3000 was filmed. Apparently, Dan was a huge fan of the show, just like me, and his bandmate told me that he was like a little kid in a candy store, playing with the puppets. It's nice to hear such nice stories about him. I always got the impression that he didn't suffer fools easily, and I love that too, because I'm exactly the same. However, he always seemed to have a fantastic sense of humor and there are many stories about him being very kind to fans and people in general.
Hard to believe he would be gone in 10 years. He found the woman who loved him deeply and was with him when he passed in Maine. I watched a video of him sailing down the coast to the Boston area for a treatment and Jean would drive back to Maine while he sailed back by himself. Just seems so unfair that he passed so young.
I am grateful he found Jean sbd sone peace. I am still devastated he is gone all these years later. I believe he was a genius abd so underrated. Netherlands is a masterpiece, lyrically, musically. It still makes me cry and evokes such profound thoughts and feelings in me every time I listen. I miss him so much and always wonder what brilliance he would have created in these last 16 years. Hard to believe he’s been gone so long.
Really enjoyed this interview! Discovered Dan when “Souvenirs” came out and saw him multiple times in concert. Was crushed when he passed away and as a cancer survivor myself, it helps put life in perspective. Even now in 2023, at age 65, when I pick up one of my guitars, I usually warm up with “Leader of the Band” to stretch my fingers and put me in the right frame of mind! What a gift Dan was for us! 😊
He was the epitome of genius..a little arrogant..a little humble..fully aware of his talent.aware of the music business.and somehow fully aware of the beauty and mystery of life
What a perfect description of him. I think he really hated interviews, because it was always the same questions over and over. I would have loved to have seen somebody ask him questions about songs that were not hits, but should have been. I mean for goodness sake, you could ask him why he chose to put a clarinet in Sweet Magnolia and the Traveling Salesman, or the bowed psaltery in Aireshire Lament, or the finger cymbals in Dancing Shoes. There were so many questions that a learned interviewer could have asked him, but most never did. Fred Migliore of FM Odyssey was one of the few exceptions. He does some wonderful interviews with singers.
I love this interview. I was 12 years old when my sister bought the Nether Lands album, and I was just gobsmacked. I had never heard anything more beautiful in my life. I've seen him in concert six or seven times, and was supposed to see him in concert the year that he had the severe injury to his pinky finger. Sadly enough, that would have been the last time I had seen him before his diagnosis. I was in Peoria in 2010 when the memorial to Dan Fogelberg was dedicated, and I've been to the Dan Fogelberg Celebration weekends in Peoria (and elsewhere) every year since then. It's just lovely to be around other people who understand the dedication to his music. It's been like finding a whole group of people on my wavelength Many of us have become very close friends over the past 14 years.
This was excellent! The audio was crystal clear on Dan's part and the camera work was just perfect: focused on Dan and not multiple cameras moving around the room with different angle shots. The interviewer could certainly have been miked, which would've made it better, but of course, the focus is on Dan and we could at least hear the questions from the interviewer. Good job! And thank you thank you for not running a loud, inappropriate, and overpowering music track in the background to ruin everything.
Dan's dad was my band director and private lesson teacher from grade 9 through to grade 12 graduation. Mr. Folgelberg lead us in march formations at every football game. He composed a march tune for us that was so majestic and glorious I shivered with dignity just playing it as we marched onto the field. We had a concert band that played at various times through the year in a most beautiful theatre the school had built in house. Mr Folgelberg also organized a smaller what was called a Stage Band that played more contemporary and jazzier music. All band members also played as a Pep band at every game of the basketball season. And beyond all that , twice every year for anyone who chose to do so, I would perform a solo piece accompanied by a pianist to a panel of 3 judges.What great environment of musical opportunities and variety that , The Leader of the Band provided us. Thank you Mr. Fogelberg for the journey. Thank you Dan for the song; what a tribute. And thank you mom and dad.
Very Typical Dan. He was with out a doubt very underrated as a musician overall. He played well, wrote well and was able to do a good job producing his music. Very missed.
You did a GREAT job on this interview. You were knowledgeable and prepared. One of the most important things I believe you did was listen. You didn’t interrupt, you let the subject of the interview do the talking. As you mentioned, Dan was not thrilled to be there in the first minute, but you made him comfortable like you were two long lost friends…. Superb job. Thanks very much.
I didn't take it that way at all. When someone hasn't been interviewed by someone before, they don't know what to expect. Dan asked. I see nothing wrong with that. He slid right into the interview after that with his usual ease.
I had heard Dan’s songs, but didn’t realize they were Dan’s songs - much like I know I’ve heard Pink songs but I have no idea it’s Pink when I hear them. THEN, I came home for Christmas break from my freshman year in college (1980). My hometown boyfriend told me to sit and listen to a song (SKETCHES) that made him think of me all the time. He had purchased the “Netherlands” album while I was gone for the first half of my freshman year. I went to school out of state and he obviously missed me. When I listened to it I cried. I’ve been a HUGE fan ever since.
Great interview! If you haven’t heard his solo version of “Same Old Lang Syne” on his “Live from Carnegie Hall” release, check it out. The song was new and had not been released yet, so the audience had never heard it before. The thunderous applause at the end will bring you to tears. Solo version is powerful!
This makes me happy for Dan that Jean came long and gave him the kind of love and companionship he would need for his last years. Thanks for a great post.
@@sherryweems8579WOW! Was that necessary? First, he was born and raised in the mid-west. The interviewer stated he did not seem to be in a great mood at the beginning of interview. He is a very talented man taken way too soon from his family and fans. Why be so cruel?
I love "Leader of the Band." So poignant. I cry when I listen to it-such a beautiful homage to a father, a dad. Today is Father's day. That song is wonderful and so is Dan Fogelberg's voice. And his romantic ballads are our stories of love and relationships. I was sad when he passed away. He was extremely talented.
I interviewed Dan when his box set came out too, but it was on the phone so I couldn't see him. Nice to know what he looked like at the time, though I saw him on his acoustic guitar soon afterwards at the Greek.
Oh, how I miss him. One of the greatest lyricists in the business. Of the 14 songs on my “life soundtrack,” three are DF songs. He had an incomparable way of expressing the feelings that we all have a hard time putting into words. Thanks for posting the interview.
Dew on the grass like the tears the night wept Gone long before the day wears old The man was a freaking genius. The voice, the musical acumen, the song writing, the arranging, etcetera. He was a grand slam.
For me, my favorite songs from him were from his early albums, and from his country album. His big hits were fine, and I liked them all, but I always go back to his early stuff. Thanks for this video. This is the only interview with him that I've ever seen.
The secret to having as long a career as Dan did is to write as many great songs as he did… a tall order! I saw him at the Fox Theater in Atlanta in 1976, and again in the early ‘90s at the old Starwood Amphitheater outside Nashville- he was the consummate artist/performer.
That's funny I'm a native Colorado and used to see him jam with other guys at the pioneer inn in Netherlands. That said I was at that concert in Atlanta at the Fox theater for the acoustic tour. The mirror of the Rocky mountains aspens in the background when he sat down and played the prelude Aspen on the piano at the start of the concert.
Dan is and will always be one of my music heroes! The day that he left this earth I cried my heart until it was dry! Dan wrote the songs that I always wish I could have written!
This popped up in my feed, presumably because I play his songs often. It was a good interview, and his reactions were not as bad as you noted at the outset. All in all it was the intelligence and insight I would expect from one of the great singer songwriters of the 20th century. I have lived with his music for 50 years and play him as often now as I did back then. This is the music of my life along with singers like Cat Stevens and Billy Joel. I almost think of them like family. I loved hearing that Dan opened for Yes, as I was a huge fan of theirs as well. Too many years gone, so it was nice to sit with him. Thanks.
Such a wonderful interview and his explanation of his songwriting history. I became aware of Dan when I too was a singer-songwriter ironcailly in Southern Illinois at SIU where he was up at Champaign-Urbana in northern Illinois. His album, Netherlands" I felt at the time, I felt was nearly written for ME. I'd broken up with a fiancé and was broken hearted and it healed me. I was playing clubs and coffee houses at that time and have wonderful memories of Dan's progress in the industry as well. Still can't believe he's not still with us in person.
The honesty and gentleness of his songs is mirrored in his personality and demeanor. His smile is as sweet and authentic as that of a 9 year old. My Dad used to say that the first sign of a genius is that he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Here we see a genius that does not revel in his greatness but rather follows his own advice to “follow the dreamer, the fool and the sage back to the days of the innocent age”. Thank you Dad, thank you Dan for teaching me so much.
Watched the performance before watching the interview. Dan mentioned in the performance he had being skiing at Tahoe on the tour. If you watch the interview you can see his sunburn and white shadows around the eyes from skiing. Likely means he was on the slopes the whole day. If you are a skier, which I am, you know the day or two after is rough from the physical exhaustion. It could have played into the way Dan started the interview. I've watched every interview I know of and never seen him like this but it's nice to see because it's just another part of his regular guy persona. I always thought we got to see the real Dan, not a put on. Thanks for posting this and the performance. I thoroughly enjoyed both. Tim, you did a great job with these.
I had heard DF could be difficult and the interview certainly started heading in that direction. The way it ended up however is a testament to your interview style. Rather than coming across as an obnoxious prying media person it became quickly apparent you had a much deeper appreciation for his work than any obnoxious prying. Outstanding and informative interview.
Thank you, I usually only interviewed artists I loved and knew a lot about. I’m sure he had his share of interviews looking for some dirt which must suck as an artist.
Loved Dan's music and artistry for decades. I'm from Italy, where he wasn't famous at all, but that kind of honesty in doing music and writing song is been definitely a treasure for listeners all over the world, a really touching adventure. I never saw him in an interview, so thank you so much for this: It makes the flame burn again and it's revelatory of his story and approach towards music.
Same for me here in Australia. I could not count the number of times I've mentioned Dan's name to people over the past 50 years and they have never heard of him. Basically, most Aussies are ignorant in a musical sense. Fogelberg is by far the most accomplished all-round singer/songwriter/musician across multiple genres that I've ever heard.
We got to see Dan on his previous solo tour back in 1987. Some loud drunk was heckling him, which he chose to ignore but you could tell by Dan's body language it was getting on his nerves. Funny the things you remember.
The Netherlands album outlined my college years. This Kentucky gal never knew the backstory of "Run For The Roses". I, too, was saddened when he left us. Fortunately, his music lives on. Engaging interview.
I agree on Dan's comments ..Hard to Say..Solo. I have listened to this song...several times over the weekend. Great Listening tune... picking out the different sounds and lyric changes..Awesome!
Dan Fogelberg was definitely my inspiration for taking up acoustic guitar and learning how to Travis-Pick, finger picking, and his lyrics seemed as if he knew me intimately with the lyrics he wrote about love and break-ups and the deep sorrow it caused. It's funny how we get sad at times listening to such ballads but at the same time still be drawn to it. It was like being a glutton for punishment😇. Over time I think I learned almost every acoustic guitar ballad Dan played. I knew very little at the time about reading music but learned by ear mostly. After finally learning how to play a bit better I spent a lot of time re-learning the songs I had already learned by ear as I was more of a perfectionist. Dan is truly a guitar virtuoso, fantastic musician playing many instruments but I truly am amazed as his lyrical abilities. All this said, I truly love Dan Fogelberg as a musician, Lyricist, and likable man. I was deeply saddened at the news of his death as it came sudden to me while writing reports at work, I was an Investigator with Drug Enforcement Administration. RIP DAN FOGELBERG. In hearing others' comments, I believe many of us have similar feelings about Dan and how close we became through his music. I thank you Dan for your influence on my own guitar playing, for the memories I have with many who love your music, and for all the joy your music and influence has been on my life. God Bless You Dan Fogelberg. You are still a good friend in my mind.
I waited on Dan and Jean (who was his GF at the time) a few times in Maine - he would frequent the marina restaurant where Minstrel was built. I remember Jean saying that they wouldn't marry until 5 years together - I think it took 6 years. 😊She was so incredibly friendly, beautiful and chatty. Dan was more subdued and quiet; but, still quite nice. A great couple - just regular folks hanging out at the marina. While there, I also met Melissa Manchester and Bob Elliott (from Bob & Ray - and, Chris Elliott's dad). Bob and his wife would come in periodically - a very charismatic couple. Melissa was just that one time.
I’ve seen Dan about 7-8 times including on that tour. He was great and sorely missed. I have lived in Colorado Springs now for about 20 years and moved here a year before he was diagnosed with Prostate cancer!
Thanks for sharing this interview! I've never seen this before and was thrilled to find it today! Dan has been one of my all time favorite artists since I was 17 years old......1977. I grew up in Nashville, and I saw Dan in concert in 1979 at the Opry House when I was 19, just Dan and his acoustic guitar and grand piano.......it was simply awesome, almost like being in his living room! We were really close to the stage, and I took some wonderful pictures (we were able to shoot pictures as long as there was no flash). I saw him again in the early 80's in Nashville with his full band. Both were memorable events for me, and I have been a Dan fan for over 45 years.....still listening to his wonderful music! ❤❤❤. I also love Dan's references to Joni Mitchell and the artists who were in Laurel Canyon at that time, and how they met, etc.....Joni is also one of my all time favorites......I've loved her music since I was 9 years old! ❤ Thanks again for sharing this wonderful interview!
Hi Debbie. I’m from Nashville as well and still live here. We must be about the same age. Where did you go to high school? I went to Stratford. Us DanFans would love for you to post your photos from that show at the Opry House. That’s one concert that I didn’t attend.
@@donreid3465 I graduated from Antioch high school in 1978. I would love to post my Dan photos as soon as I can find them in storage and put my hands on them! Lol!❤️
First time i ever seen or heard this , Dan Fogelbergs music truly was my biggest influence as a matter of fact , when I was young man to me Dan Fogelberg and his music was a great part of my life so much his lyrics the melodies ,,he was like someone that was a friend i never got to meet ,,he was like a saint and a friend to me ,,I was a artist painter all my life , and musicain ,, playing guitar and piano ,,and writing songs ,,my sirst song i heard of Dan Fogelbergs was Same ole Lang Syne ,,it was the most beautiful song and voice i had ever heard ,,it changed me ,,after that I bought every Dan Fogelberg album i could all the rest of the music was secondary ,,every artist to me came second to dan Fogelberg and as I learned about who Dan Fogelberg the man was , I was a lot like him ,,very much ,,I found he was a painter like me , and i used to look at the art inside his albums and seen in souvenirs the painting of the window and key the ace of spades and the bottle and steers skull onside the old barn with the bird and sky and green grass and sunset ,,and calendar ,,,it was august 13 , I first thought it was the day Dan Painted the painting ,,I was wrong I came to find out later it was Dan Fogelbergs birthday ,,,and also my birthday ten year apart to the day ,,I was borne August 13th 1961,Sunday ,,( I learned and sang many of Dans songs and to be honest no one sounded as much like Dan Fogelberg as I did ,, I begin to draw pictures of him ,,Just pencil drawings sketches I still have one I got to see dan Fogelberg in concert in Knoxville Tennesse sept 27th it was the river of souls concert ,,,it is still one of the most rememberable experiences of my life ,,I wanted to give the drawing to Dan Fogelberg i even asked a lobby guard would he see that Dan Fogelberg got the drawing and he said he could not do that for me so i went back and listen to the second half of Dan Fogelbergs concert and brought the drawing back home to Kentucky with me II j lost it after that it was for no one but Dan ,,I learned so much from the songs the art and the person artist Dan Fogelberg ,,, even at night when I went to sleep i would put a Dan Fogelberg album on my turn tabel on low volume and Listen while I went to sleep ,,, It was the most soothing and enjoyable and really the only music that I could listen to while i went to sleep ,,I knew the next morning when I had went to sleep because the last song I had heard the night before sometimes one song sometimes three and no more I knew how long it took me to fall asleep by the songs I had heard ,,,I always wanted to meet Dan Fogelberg more then any artist I had ever heard ,,but he passed away ,,and it seemed at that time I stopped playing his music I changed ,,Dan Fogelberg was the best friend that I never met in my life ,,I had more in common with him then even people I knew friends in my real life ,,,but only met him thru his art and music and interviews like this one ,,,I still from time to time will play a dan Fogelberg song ,,, my latest favorite songs by Dan was The Way it Must Be ,,,and Heavens Post card ,,,and I always loved Sketches , along the road , The Last nail, Anyway I Love you , Chainging Horses In The Middle of a stream,,,The Reach,,,Faces of America ,,to name a few ,,,I Loved so many snow fall has no singing but such beautiful melody ,,,
All through the '70's and early '80's, If Dan Fogelberg or Jackson Browne came to Atlanta, I was probably there. Two of my all time favorite singer song writers. RIP Dan. You left us way too soon.
Funny, it was mentioned about "Longer" being played in weddings. We considered it in our wedding, and ultimately didn't play it, but we didn't know until now watching this interview that it was a popular wedding song.
I can’t count how many times I saw him live. Wow. He inspired my musical career. He narrated my life. He was loved by all of us and reading comments below show that. I’m so happy he found Jean but was horrified by his passing. Saw him last time at a fundraiser in Portland Maine and he got my business card. He laughed when he got it. Anyway, love and healing prayers sent to all his fans and Jean. Love sent
I LOVED this! For decades I had this question how socially (not much musically) connected he was to the "Laurel Canyon" crowd especially the likes of the Eagles, Jackson, Joni, Poco, etc. One of my favorite top songs is "Beggar's Game." I always wanted to know the story behind that particular song. You did a great job!
I was going to say I'm a daughter and granddaughter and leader of the band really touches me and helps me connect to their ( Dad and Grandpa) memory, really miss them
From this longtime fan of Dan Fogelberg's music, I'm enjoying this interview very much and I also appreciate the burst of unpredictability at 7:28. Thank you so much for sharing it and I hope you keep up the good work with your archival footage. RIP Dan Fogelberg
God, I wish I could find an interview with Dan where the interviewer was actually prepared with good questions, or really KNEW his music. He was far more generous with his answers than the questions deserved.
Great interview. Nice to hear Dan give Gordon Lightfoot a shoutout. I never succeeded in seeing Dan live, and indeed almost missed out on Lightfoot too, not seeing him until September 2022 when he was 83...
I'm a musician because my own Mom began playing piano and ORGAN in the Southern church where I grew up. She began that job at age 13. I play piano, flute, piccolo because of my Mom. I've noticed how "INTENSE" Dan is during the entire interview. My Uncle was a producer at A&M RECORDS HOLLYWOOD from 1969-1999. Trust me, I watched music history being made in those studios from age 7 until my Uncle retired. Thank you Herb Alpert for letting this young girl roam the A&M studios. I saw Dan in the 70's and 80's but didnt realize how INTENSE he was. 3 marriages, no kids, and living a life kinda in obscurity outside his tours. Sure wouldn't wanna be the wife on the end of his anger! Thanks for posting this, now I need a Xanax to relax lol!
The intro to the interview made Dan seem difficult, it sure sounded like he just didnt want to do it-we know Dan was a private person. That said, this was a wonderful interview and Dan was very engaging!! Wish I could have heard the interviewer better…..Love Dan, always will…RIP-so glad I have his music to enjoy for however long I can….
I love this guy so much, all of his music and I followed his life and watched how he tried to destroy it from within, with alcohol. Watched him struggle to find love in the midst of doing a job that doesn't allow you to have love in your life. I was lucky enough to have an hour-long conversation with Norbert Putnam and we talked at length about a lot of things with regard to this phone. I had the chance to sit in in a jam session with him out in Whitefield Maine back in 76 I think maybe 77, but I got drunk and slept in.
In 1980, the girl I was dating at the time loved Dan Fogelberg saying, "He's so sensitive." She really loved his ballads and so did I, really. "Same Old Lang Syne" is a great song. Steven Crowder did a parody of this song and it was so well done. It was unfortunate that it dealt with such a sad theme but it was well done, nevertheless.
What an outstanding interview! Yes Dan was uncomfortable at the beginning but he quickly calm down. He was a true artist that never got the recognition he deserved because he was a very private person and didn't go for the fame.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this interview. Dan has been at the top of my all time favorites list. My hat is off to you for getting this interview. I only a brief opportunity to ask him a question in 2004 in Burlingame, CA at the last concert I attended of his. It was “how did he get the black eye that he had the previous year when I saw him at the same venue?” He said that he had acquired it when lifting his guitar over his head at the show he performed in Las Vegas.
@@opus2024 I was doing entertainment pieces for the airlines at the time and had interviewed Chicago a few times and their PR lady liked me and also handled Dan, so when the box set came out she asked if I’d like to feature him and of course I jumped at the chance
He has a great presence. Must have been a bit like interviewing a leopard, not quite sure if he would purr at you or growl. A very intelligent man I think.
"To the Morning" is my favorite song from Dan Fogelberg and I was disappointed he didn't discuss this song. Did anyone pick up what the woman who is off camera said about "To the Morning" that caused Dan to laugh and say he never heard her comment before?
I made a Music video and sent it to Fogelberg, he never said any thing, in 1979-1980 Jon Tonaki and I made a program called :Video Concert on the Air" Jon sold to 50 Stations nationwide, then Jon approached Warner Amex Cable after a while Warner stole our model and MTV was created.
yep - Dan was a fantastic all-around guitar player. Read the liner notes. He played all the acoustic and electric parts on his records - bass sometimes too!
Always. In concert & on all his albums... acoustic, electric, slide. He also plays piano/keyboard, bass, banjo, arp, synthesizer, drum programs... he was quite an accomplished musician in addition to being a great songwriter & singer.
I was doing music profiles to play on in flight programs on airlines at the time, and I’d met his publicist while interviewing Chicago and she thought Dan would like to be interviewed about his box set
I grew up on a ranch in Pagosa Springs Colorado. Dan used to buy hay from us and we gave him our older horses after they weren't good to use for cattle. He and I would go skiing at Wolf Creek ski area on Fridays. He was very quiet until you got to know him, then he was freaking hilarious. He was very intelligent and could talk about any subject you could think of. He literally couldn't be stumped about anything.
I think the thing I've always loved most about him is his intellect. He's always seemed like the type of person that you could have a really deep conversation with.
I've been going to the Dan Fogelberg celebration weekends in Peoria for the past 14 years. 2010, the first year, was the year that we dedicated the Dan Fogelberg memorial stones.
One of his bandmates told me a really funny story at one of these gatherings about the two of them being able to visit the studio in Minneapolis where Mystery Science Theater 3000 was filmed. Apparently, Dan was a huge fan of the show, just like me, and his bandmate told me that he was like a little kid in a candy store, playing with the puppets.
It's nice to hear such nice stories about him. I always got the impression that he didn't suffer fools easily, and I love that too, because I'm exactly the same. However, he always seemed to have a fantastic sense of humor and there are many stories about him being very kind to fans and people in general.
Thanks for this. I live in Illinois not far from Peoria and appreciate anything about him you're willing to share. I start every day with his music.
Hard to believe he would be gone in 10 years. He found the woman who loved him deeply and was with him when he passed in Maine. I watched a video of him sailing down the coast to the Boston area for a treatment and Jean would drive back to Maine while he sailed back by himself. Just seems so unfair that he passed so young.
I am grateful he found Jean sbd sone peace. I am still devastated he is gone all these years later. I believe he was a genius abd so underrated. Netherlands is a masterpiece, lyrically, musically. It still makes me cry and evokes such profound thoughts and feelings in me every time I listen. I miss him so much and always wonder what brilliance he would have created in these last 16 years. Hard to believe he’s been gone so long.
@@jenniferjones1706 I always graded Dan's Albums. Netherlands was ungradedable. My favorite Album from my favorite artist.
Really enjoyed this interview! Discovered Dan when “Souvenirs” came out and saw him multiple times in concert. Was crushed when he passed away and as a cancer survivor myself, it helps put life in perspective. Even now in 2023, at age 65, when I pick up one of my guitars, I usually warm up with “Leader of the Band” to stretch my fingers and put me in the right frame of mind! What a gift Dan was for us! 😊
he was a very gifted singer and a songwriter as well. I'll forever cherish his songs.
He was the epitome of genius..a little arrogant..a little humble..fully aware of his talent.aware of the music business.and somehow fully aware of the beauty and mystery of life
What a perfect description of him. I think he really hated interviews, because it was always the same questions over and over. I would have loved to have seen somebody ask him questions about songs that were not hits, but should have been.
I mean for goodness sake, you could ask him why he chose to put a clarinet in Sweet Magnolia and the Traveling Salesman, or the bowed psaltery in Aireshire Lament, or the finger cymbals in Dancing Shoes. There were so many questions that a learned interviewer could have asked him, but most never did.
Fred Migliore of FM Odyssey was one of the few exceptions. He does some wonderful interviews with singers.
I love this interview. I was 12 years old when my sister bought the Nether Lands album, and I was just gobsmacked. I had never heard anything more beautiful in my life.
I've seen him in concert six or seven times, and was supposed to see him in concert the year that he had the severe injury to his pinky finger. Sadly enough, that would have been the last time I had seen him before his diagnosis.
I was in Peoria in 2010 when the memorial to Dan Fogelberg was dedicated, and I've been to the Dan Fogelberg Celebration weekends in Peoria (and elsewhere) every year since then. It's just lovely to be around other people who understand the dedication to his music. It's been like finding a whole group of people on my wavelength Many of us have become very close friends over the past 14 years.
Such a loss, way to early. We were denied some amazing music. RIP Dan.
I absolutely loved him!! Still do!!❤....wish he was still here because he was such a gift to music and us!!😢
This was excellent! The audio was crystal clear on Dan's part and the camera work was just perfect: focused on Dan and not multiple cameras moving around the room with different angle shots. The interviewer could certainly have been miked, which would've made it better, but of course, the focus is on Dan and we could at least hear the questions from the interviewer. Good job! And thank you thank you for not running a loud, inappropriate, and overpowering music track in the background to ruin everything.
Dan's dad was my band director and private lesson teacher from grade 9 through to grade 12 graduation. Mr. Folgelberg lead us in march formations at every football game. He composed a march tune for us that was so majestic and glorious I shivered with dignity just playing it as we marched onto the field. We had a concert band that played at various times through the year in a most beautiful theatre the school had built in house. Mr Folgelberg also organized a smaller what was called a Stage Band that played more contemporary and jazzier music. All band members also played as a Pep band at every game of the basketball season. And beyond all that , twice every year for anyone who chose to do so, I would perform a solo piece accompanied by a pianist to a panel of 3 judges.What great environment of musical opportunities and variety that , The Leader of the Band provided us. Thank you Mr. Fogelberg for the journey. Thank you Dan for the song; what a tribute. And thank you mom and dad.
Very Typical Dan.
He was with out a doubt very underrated as a musician overall. He played well, wrote well and was able to do a good job producing his music. Very missed.
You did a GREAT job on this interview. You were knowledgeable and prepared. One of the most important things I believe you did was listen. You didn’t interrupt, you let the subject of the interview do the talking.
As you mentioned, Dan was not thrilled to be there in the first minute, but you made him comfortable like you were two long lost friends….
Superb job. Thanks very much.
I didn't take it that way at all. When someone hasn't been interviewed by someone before, they don't know what to expect. Dan asked. I see nothing wrong with that. He slid right into the interview after that with his usual ease.
Thank you for sharing.
I had heard Dan’s songs, but didn’t realize they were Dan’s songs - much like I know I’ve heard Pink songs but I have no idea it’s Pink when I hear them. THEN, I came home for Christmas break from my freshman year in college (1980). My hometown boyfriend told me to sit and listen to a song (SKETCHES) that made him think of me all the time. He had purchased the “Netherlands” album while I was gone for the first half of my freshman year. I went to school out of state and he obviously missed me. When I listened to it I cried. I’ve been a HUGE fan ever since.
My absolute favorite artist, found his music in 79 while in college and still love it today.
Great interview! If you haven’t heard his solo version of “Same Old Lang Syne” on his “Live from Carnegie Hall” release, check it out. The song was new and had not been released yet, so the audience had never heard it before. The thunderous applause at the end will bring you to tears. Solo version is powerful!
Dan's late mother was originally from the Highlands of Scotland . I'm very proud of that ! From Scotland , all the best ...
'Make Love Stay' Such a beautiful song.
This makes me happy for Dan that Jean came long and gave him the kind of love and companionship he would need for his last years. Thanks for a great post.
Dan was a superior singer-songwriter, but he couldn't hide the East Coast snobbery. Sadly
@@sherryweems8579 And yet, he lived his final years on the East coast doing what he loved.
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@@sherryweems8579WOW! Was that necessary? First, he was born and raised in the mid-west. The interviewer stated he did not seem to be in a great mood at the beginning of interview. He is a very talented man taken way too soon from his family and fans. Why be so cruel?
I love "Leader of the Band." So poignant. I cry when I listen to it-such a beautiful homage to a father, a dad. Today is Father's day. That song is wonderful and so is Dan Fogelberg's voice. And his romantic ballads are our stories of love and relationships. I was sad when he passed away. He was extremely talented.
I’ve always loved his music but this is the first candid interview that I’ve seen of him. It also show how brilliant and passionate he was. What 🔥
Dan is by far my fav singer song writer, love this guy and miss him
I interviewed Dan when his box set came out too, but it was on the phone so I couldn't see him. Nice to know what he looked like at the time, though I saw him on his acoustic guitar soon afterwards at the Greek.
Oh, how I miss him. One of the greatest lyricists in the business. Of the 14 songs on my “life soundtrack,” three are DF songs. He had an incomparable way of expressing the feelings that we all have a hard time putting into words. Thanks for posting the interview.
Dew on the grass like the tears the night wept
Gone long before the day wears old
The man was a freaking genius. The voice, the musical acumen, the song writing, the arranging, etcetera. He was a grand slam.
For me, my favorite songs from him were from his early albums, and from his country album. His big hits were fine, and I liked them all, but I always go back to his early stuff. Thanks for this video. This is the only interview with him that I've ever seen.
I think a lot of us fans go back to the early albums. But, I have to say I've really enjoyed his later albums. Some really great songs.
i agree. most of the hits i can take or leave. the early albums, especially the first two, were much better.
Great interview. A brilliant and articulate artist.
The secret to having as long a career as Dan did is to write as many great songs as he did… a tall order! I saw him at the Fox Theater in Atlanta in 1976, and again in the early ‘90s at the old Starwood Amphitheater outside Nashville- he was the consummate artist/performer.
That's funny I'm a native Colorado and used to see him jam with other guys at the pioneer inn in Netherlands. That said I was at that concert in Atlanta at the Fox theater for the acoustic tour. The mirror of the Rocky mountains aspens in the background when he sat down and played the prelude Aspen on the piano at the start of the concert.
THANKS for sharing this, Tim. I've never seen this before. Great interview. I sure miss him....
Glad you enjoyed it
Dan is and will always be one of my music heroes! The day that he left this earth I cried my heart until it was dry! Dan wrote the songs that I always wish I could have written!
This popped up in my feed, presumably because I play his songs often. It was a good interview, and his reactions were not as bad as you noted at the outset. All in all it was the intelligence and insight I would expect from one of the great singer songwriters of the 20th century. I have lived with his music for 50 years and play him as often now as I did back then. This is the music of my life along with singers like Cat Stevens and Billy Joel. I almost think of them like family. I loved hearing that Dan opened for Yes, as I was a huge fan of theirs as well. Too many years gone, so it was nice to sit with him. Thanks.
5-21-23 Loved the interview from my favorite musician genius
Such a wonderful interview and his explanation of his songwriting history. I became aware of Dan when I too was a singer-songwriter ironcailly in Southern Illinois at SIU where he was up at Champaign-Urbana in northern Illinois. His album, Netherlands" I felt at the time, I felt was nearly written for ME. I'd broken up with a fiancé and was broken hearted and it healed me. I was playing clubs and coffee houses at that time and have wonderful memories of Dan's progress in the industry as well. Still can't believe he's not still with us in person.
Great interview. Such a talented guy from my hometown.
Great interview! Dan is my all time favorite artist! I saw him so many times in concert.
This Feb1998 interview has incredible value. Thank You for getting this out.
The honesty and gentleness of his songs is mirrored in his personality and demeanor. His smile is as sweet and authentic as that of a 9 year old. My Dad used to say that the first sign of a genius is that he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Here we see a genius that does not revel in his greatness but rather follows his own advice to “follow the dreamer, the fool and the sage back to the days of the innocent age”. Thank you Dad, thank you Dan for teaching me so much.
I watched this whole interview. That's rare for me to stick around for the whole video. This was awesome!
Watched the performance before watching the interview. Dan mentioned in the performance he had being skiing at Tahoe on the tour. If you watch the interview you can see his sunburn and white shadows around the eyes from skiing. Likely means he was on the slopes the whole day. If you are a skier, which I am, you know the day or two after is rough from the physical exhaustion. It could have played into the way Dan started the interview. I've watched every interview I know of and never seen him like this but it's nice to see because it's just another part of his regular guy persona. I always thought we got to see the real Dan, not a put on. Thanks for posting this and the performance. I thoroughly enjoyed both. Tim, you did a great job with these.
Thanks it was one of my favorites that I was able to do, he really warmed up
I had heard DF could be difficult and the interview certainly started heading in that direction. The way it ended up however is a testament to your interview style. Rather than coming across as an obnoxious prying media person it became quickly apparent you had a much deeper appreciation for his work than any obnoxious prying. Outstanding and informative interview.
Thank you, I usually only interviewed artists I loved and knew a lot about. I’m sure he had his share of interviews looking for some dirt which must suck as an artist.
Loved Dan's music and artistry for decades. I'm from Italy, where he wasn't famous at all, but that kind of honesty in doing music and writing song is been definitely a treasure for listeners all over the world, a really touching adventure. I never saw him in an interview, so thank you so much for this: It makes the flame burn again and it's revelatory of his story and approach towards music.
Same for me here in Australia. I could not count the number of times I've mentioned Dan's name to people over the past 50 years and they have never heard of him. Basically, most Aussies are ignorant in a musical sense. Fogelberg is by far the most accomplished all-round singer/songwriter/musician across multiple genres that I've ever heard.
We got to see Dan on his previous solo tour back in 1987. Some loud drunk was heckling him, which he chose to ignore but you could tell by Dan's body language it was getting on his nerves. Funny the things you remember.
I feel very privileged to have grown up with Dan's music from the beginning.
I loved his music, especially run for the roses. For some reason, I would tear up when I listened to the song. Gave me chills. Great interview.
One of my fav artists 🎶❤️
The Netherlands album outlined my college years. This Kentucky gal never knew the backstory of "Run For The Roses". I, too, was saddened when he left us. Fortunately, his music lives on. Engaging interview.
This is one of the best interviews I've seen with Dan, great job! Thank you for sharing.
I agree on Dan's comments ..Hard to Say..Solo. I have listened to this song...several times over the weekend. Great Listening tune... picking out the different sounds and lyric changes..Awesome!
I’ve heard many DF interviews. This was the best ever. I appreciated the retakes and the natural feel of it all.
Thank you it was stressful fun
Nice interview! Really like the uncut aspect of it!
Dan Fogelberg was definitely my inspiration for taking up acoustic guitar and learning how to Travis-Pick, finger picking, and his lyrics seemed as if he knew me intimately with the lyrics he wrote about love and break-ups and the deep sorrow it caused. It's funny how we get sad at times listening to such ballads but at the same time still be drawn to it. It was like being a glutton for punishment😇. Over time I think I learned almost every acoustic guitar ballad Dan played. I knew very little at the time about reading music but learned by ear mostly. After finally learning how to play a bit better I spent a lot of time re-learning the songs I had already learned by ear as I was more of a perfectionist. Dan is truly a guitar virtuoso, fantastic musician playing many instruments but I truly am amazed as his lyrical abilities. All this said, I truly love Dan Fogelberg as a musician, Lyricist, and likable man. I was deeply saddened at the news of his death as it came sudden to me while writing reports at work, I was an Investigator with Drug Enforcement Administration. RIP DAN FOGELBERG. In hearing others' comments, I believe many of us have similar feelings about Dan and how close we became through his music. I thank you Dan for your influence on my own guitar playing, for the memories I have with many who love your music, and for all the joy your music and influence has been on my life. God Bless You Dan Fogelberg. You are still a good friend in my mind.
Cool thoughts, also check out the live parts I just posted and you can see how he shorts some of the songs with different tunings
I waited on Dan and Jean (who was his GF at the time) a few times in Maine - he would frequent the marina restaurant where Minstrel was built. I remember Jean saying that they wouldn't marry until 5 years together - I think it took 6 years. 😊She was so incredibly friendly, beautiful and chatty. Dan was more subdued and quiet; but, still quite nice. A great couple - just regular folks hanging out at the marina.
While there, I also met Melissa Manchester and Bob Elliott (from Bob & Ray - and, Chris Elliott's dad). Bob and his wife would come in periodically - a very charismatic couple. Melissa was just that one time.
I’ve seen Dan about 7-8 times including on that tour. He was great and sorely missed. I have lived in Colorado Springs now for about 20 years and moved here a year before he was diagnosed with Prostate cancer!
Excellent- thank you SO much for posting; There's very little extended video interviews with Dan (that I know of) so it's really great seeing this!
Brilliant Artist', loved the interview 💕
Great find. Thought I had seen all of his interviews.
Me too! So thrilled to see this pop up on CZcams today! ❤
Thanks for sharing this interview! I've never seen this before and was thrilled to find it today! Dan has been one of my all time favorite artists since I was 17 years old......1977. I grew up in Nashville, and I saw Dan in concert in 1979 at the Opry House when I was 19, just Dan and his acoustic guitar and grand piano.......it was simply awesome, almost like being in his living room! We were really close to the stage, and I took some wonderful pictures (we were able to shoot pictures as long as there was no flash). I saw him again in the early 80's in Nashville with his full band. Both were memorable events for me, and I have been a Dan fan for over 45 years.....still listening to his wonderful music! ❤❤❤. I also love Dan's references to Joni Mitchell and the artists who were in Laurel Canyon at that time, and how they met, etc.....Joni is also one of my all time favorites......I've loved her music since I was 9 years old! ❤ Thanks again for sharing this wonderful interview!
Hi Debbie. I’m from Nashville as well and still live here. We must be about the same age. Where did you go to high school? I went to Stratford. Us DanFans would love for you to post your photos from that show at the Opry House. That’s one concert that I didn’t attend.
@@donreid3465 I graduated from Antioch high school in 1978. I would love to post my Dan photos as soon as I can find them in storage and put my hands on them! Lol!❤️
@@debbieschmidling8158 That would be awesome Debbie. I was Stratford 1978.
First time i ever seen or heard this , Dan Fogelbergs music truly was my biggest influence as a matter of fact , when I was young man to me Dan Fogelberg and his music was a great part of my life so much his lyrics the melodies ,,he was like someone that was a friend i never got to meet ,,he was like a saint and a friend to me ,,I was a artist painter all my life , and musicain ,, playing guitar and piano ,,and writing songs ,,my sirst song i heard of Dan Fogelbergs was Same ole Lang Syne ,,it was the most beautiful song and voice i had ever heard ,,it changed me ,,after that I bought every Dan Fogelberg album i could all the rest of the music was secondary ,,every artist to me came second to dan Fogelberg and as I learned about who Dan Fogelberg the man was , I was a lot like him ,,very much ,,I found he was a painter like me , and i used to look at the art inside his albums and seen in souvenirs the painting of the window and key the ace of spades and the bottle and steers skull onside the old barn with the bird and sky and green grass and sunset ,,and calendar ,,,it was august 13 , I first thought it was the day Dan Painted the painting ,,I was wrong I came to find out later it was Dan Fogelbergs birthday ,,,and also my birthday ten year apart to the day ,,I was borne August 13th 1961,Sunday ,,( I learned and sang many of Dans songs and to be honest no one sounded as much like Dan Fogelberg as I did ,, I begin to draw pictures of him ,,Just pencil drawings sketches I still have one I got to see dan Fogelberg in concert in Knoxville Tennesse sept 27th it was the river of souls concert ,,,it is still one of the most rememberable experiences of my life ,,I wanted to give the drawing to Dan Fogelberg i even asked a lobby guard would he see that Dan Fogelberg got the drawing and he said he could not do that for me so i went back and listen to the second half of Dan Fogelbergs concert and brought the drawing back home to Kentucky with me II j lost it after that it was for no one but Dan ,,I learned so much from the songs the art and the person artist Dan Fogelberg ,,, even at night when I went to sleep i would put a Dan Fogelberg album on my turn tabel on low volume and Listen while I went to sleep ,,, It was the most soothing and enjoyable and really the only music that I could listen to while i went to sleep ,,I knew the next morning when I had went to sleep because the last song I had heard the night before sometimes one song sometimes three and no more I knew how long it took me to fall asleep by the songs I had heard ,,,I always wanted to meet Dan Fogelberg more then any artist I had ever heard ,,but he passed away ,,and it seemed at that time I stopped playing his music I changed ,,Dan Fogelberg was the best friend that I never met in my life ,,I had more in common with him then even people I knew friends in my real life ,,,but only met him thru his art and music and interviews like this one ,,,I still from time to time will play a dan Fogelberg song ,,, my latest favorite songs by Dan was The Way it Must Be ,,,and Heavens Post card ,,,and I always loved Sketches , along the road , The Last nail, Anyway I Love you , Chainging Horses In The Middle of a stream,,,The Reach,,,Faces of America ,,to name a few ,,,I Loved so many snow fall has no singing but such beautiful melody ,,,
In 1999 I was really into Dan. At my time in the Bundeswehr, his music gave me hope.
Thanks for posting! Great conversation with Dan! No small achievement. So much appreciated.
All through the '70's and early '80's, If Dan Fogelberg or Jackson Browne came to Atlanta, I was probably there. Two of my all time favorite singer song writers. RIP Dan. You left us way too soon.
Here's to you, and your CZcams channel. I just subscribed. This channel is going to explode! Thank you!
Awesome interview. Thank you Dan for opening up my underbelly when I needed it most!
Funny, it was mentioned about "Longer" being played in weddings. We considered it in our wedding, and ultimately didn't play it, but we didn't know until now watching this interview that it was a popular wedding song.
Thanks for this !!!!!!!!
I can’t count how many times I saw him live. Wow. He inspired my musical career. He narrated my life. He was loved by all of us and reading comments below show that. I’m so happy he found Jean but was horrified by his passing. Saw him last time at a fundraiser in Portland Maine and he got my business card. He laughed when he got it. Anyway, love and healing prayers sent to all his fans and Jean. Love sent
I LOVED this! For decades I had this question how socially (not much musically) connected he was to the "Laurel Canyon" crowd especially the likes of the Eagles, Jackson, Joni, Poco, etc. One of my favorite top songs is "Beggar's Game." I always wanted to know the story behind that particular song. You did a great job!
Listen to " As the Raven Flies " again and you will hear The Eagles in the background .
I was going to say I'm a daughter and granddaughter and leader of the band really touches me and helps me connect to their ( Dad and Grandpa) memory, really miss them
Thanks TIm. Really enjoyed this interview.
Great interview. Thanks.
This was fantastic to watch!!
I adore his voice. Beautiful ❤
From this longtime fan of Dan Fogelberg's music, I'm enjoying this interview very much and I also appreciate the burst of unpredictability at 7:28. Thank you so much for sharing it and I hope you keep up the good work with your archival footage. RIP Dan Fogelberg
God, I wish I could find an interview with Dan where the interviewer was actually prepared with good questions, or really KNEW his music. He was far more generous with his answers than the questions deserved.
Thank you for this! It is pure Gold! Having the raw uncut shoot is a tremendous window into Dan. It's such a shame he left us way too soon.
Great interview. Nice to hear Dan give Gordon Lightfoot a shoutout. I never succeeded in seeing Dan live, and indeed almost missed out on Lightfoot too, not seeing him until September 2022 when he was 83...
I'm a musician because my own Mom began playing piano and ORGAN in the Southern church where I grew up. She began that job at age 13.
I play piano, flute, piccolo because of my Mom.
I've noticed how "INTENSE" Dan is during the entire interview.
My Uncle was a producer at A&M RECORDS HOLLYWOOD from 1969-1999. Trust me, I watched music history being made in those studios from age 7 until my Uncle retired.
Thank you Herb Alpert for letting this young girl roam the A&M studios.
I saw Dan in the 70's and 80's but didnt realize how INTENSE he was. 3 marriages, no kids, and living a life kinda in obscurity outside his tours.
Sure wouldn't wanna be the wife on the end of his anger!
Thanks for posting this, now I need a Xanax to relax lol!
yes he was intense but did drop his guard after awhile. I also interviewed Jackson Browne once and he very intense also. good story
Artists are intense. Many don’t like interviews much they’re most relaxed when they’re performing and lost in their element
The River!
I wish he knew what an influence he was. His popular stuff was ok, but the work of many of his whole albums was ecstatic!
Netherlands!
Poignant. I saw him in Melbourne Florida on that tour.
Before I even watch this, I will say that Dan Fogelberg was one of the most talented singers ever.
Tell me to my Face. Hidden Gem!
The intro to the interview made Dan seem difficult, it sure sounded like he just didnt want to do it-we know Dan was a private person. That said, this was a wonderful interview and Dan was very engaging!! Wish I could have heard the interviewer better…..Love Dan, always will…RIP-so glad I have his music to enjoy for however long I can….
Love Dan + this interview NOT Dan looks exhausted! Good, you got it as he lighten up later but he spent for sure!!!
I love this guy so much, all of his music and I followed his life and watched how he tried to destroy it from within, with alcohol. Watched him struggle to find love in the midst of doing a job that doesn't allow you to have love in your life. I was lucky enough to have an hour-long conversation with Norbert Putnam and we talked at length about a lot of things with regard to this phone. I had the chance to sit in in a jam session with him out in Whitefield Maine back in 76 I think maybe 77, but I got drunk and slept in.
In 1980, the girl I was dating at the time loved Dan Fogelberg saying, "He's so sensitive." She really loved his ballads and so did I, really. "Same Old Lang Syne" is a great song. Steven Crowder did a parody of this song and it was so well done. It was unfortunate that it dealt with such a sad theme but it was well done, nevertheless.
It is hard to believe that just 10 years later Dan's life was snuffed out by cancer. It would be 7 more years when he was diagnosed.
Should be inducted into rock and roll hall of fame.
He was a true artist...extremely gifted
What an outstanding interview! Yes Dan was uncomfortable at the beginning but he quickly calm down. He was a true artist that never got the recognition he deserved because he was a very private person and didn't go for the fame.
Sketches, False Faces and Scarecrow Dreams. Tunes that move the soul.
I saw him with Frankie & the Aliens in Denver 1985
Love Dan folgelbetg
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this interview. Dan has been at the top of my all time favorites list. My hat is off to you for getting this interview. I only a brief opportunity to ask him a question in 2004 in Burlingame, CA at the last concert I attended of his. It was “how did he get the black eye that he had the previous year when I saw him at the same venue?” He said that he had acquired it when lifting his guitar over his head at the show he performed in Las Vegas.
thanks and good tid bit from your question also
Thanks. How were you able to get that interview with him?
@@opus2024 I was doing entertainment pieces for the airlines at the time and had interviewed Chicago a few times and their PR lady liked me and also handled Dan, so when the box set came out she asked if I’d like to feature him and of course I jumped at the chance
Chicago would also have been a great interview. I have been learning a lot about them from other documentaries. Lucky you.
a man who wrote lovely music.
Dan’s music got me through a divorce in the mid-70’s. In particular, “Netherlands”
was that a good or bad thing?
@@UncutMusicInterviews-gs7mh That’s funny! My bad. What a difference a word makes. Loved Dan’s music
He has a great presence. Must have been a bit like interviewing a leopard, not quite sure if he would purr at you or growl. A very intelligent man I think.
"To the Morning" is my favorite song from Dan Fogelberg and I was disappointed he didn't discuss this song. Did anyone pick up what the woman who is off camera said about "To the Morning" that caused Dan to laugh and say he never heard her comment before?
Yes she said she lost her virginity to one of Dans songs and he cracked up
@@UncutMusicInterviews-gs7mh thanks for replying! I can understand why he cracked up…
I made a Music video and sent it to Fogelberg, he never said any thing, in 1979-1980 Jon Tonaki and I made a program called :Video Concert on the Air" Jon sold to 50 Stations nationwide, then Jon approached Warner Amex Cable after a while Warner stole our model and MTV was created.
A few times Dan referred to himself as a producer. Did he play the producer role for any artists other than himself?
Did you ever get around to posting the live tracks you recorded at Dan Fogelberg’s show?
I just encoded them and will post in a day or so
@@UncutMusicInterviews-gs7mh looking forward to hearing the Dan Fogelberg recordings.
Gone too soon.
I wonder if he does his own lead guitar work?
Why yes he does, all leads and rhythm parts
yep - Dan was a fantastic all-around guitar player. Read the liner notes. He played all the acoustic and electric parts on his records - bass sometimes too!
Always. In concert & on all his albums... acoustic, electric, slide. He also plays piano/keyboard, bass, banjo, arp, synthesizer, drum programs... he was quite an accomplished musician in addition to being a great songwriter & singer.
Why has Dan not been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame? I'm sure it's political.
Why did Dan grant you an interview?
I was doing music profiles to play on in flight programs on airlines at the time, and I’d met his publicist while interviewing Chicago and she thought Dan would like to be interviewed about his box set