Interview Anyone In History? Dan Fogelberg | 3 Songs | The Professor of Rock

Hey There Music Junkies, The Professor of Rock here with your latest Pop Fix. This week we drop the needle on 3 songs from Dan Fogelberg. In my opinion Dan Fogelberg has the most sincere voice out of any generation.

When the song called for deeply intense emotion, He would answer, every time. In reference to the song "Longer" Dan said "I was lounging in a hammock one night, looking up at the stars, it just seems that this song was drifting around the universe, it saw me and decided I'd give it a good home". This quote provides such a testament to Dan's humility and sincerity. Highly respected session player, Jerry Hey, gives us his take on spending time with Dan Fogelberg in the studio.

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[stevegardenhire]

Dan was the the greatest painter of a song that ever put pen to paper

[pooner]

Dan Fogelberg never got the attention of the masses that he so deservedly earned. A true artist and brilliant songwriter. Thanks for sharing this video!

[candacevagelatos]

Words can not express what a precious human being he was to open his heart and invite us all in. Best lyricist ever ❤

[traceyrice]

Leader of the Band can still make me cry all these years later. 💜

[Hulkhoagie]

Dan is someone I rarely hear talked about. He wrote so many great songs. Criminally underrated and often overlooked singer songwriter. Thank you for making this.

[garyvandecar]

Longer 1979 Same Old Lang Syne 1980 and Leader Of The Band 1981 all those 3 songs still make me cry to this very day. All 3 songs are beautifully crafted by the greatest singer/songwriter of my generation. God speed Dan Fogelberg 1951-2007 you're still greatly missed by we your fans.

[brianjansen]

I consider Dan to be the greatest singer/songwriter of all. I saw him in concert several times and it was a life experience never forgotten. Either you got him or you didn't. I did. Let's not forget he was also an incredible guitarist. A perfectionist on an acoustic and a real rocker with an electric. I miss him.

[deborahlacativa]

The boyfriend sat me in in a chair, put the album cover in my hands and put the needle down on "Longer" . He watched my face, my reactions. We had 37 wonderful years together. Longer than many.

[sbush]

My Dad passed away this morning, all I could think of is this song what a tribute to a father.
His gentle way of sculpting souls took me years to understand….. my life as been a poor attempt to imitate the man… and papa I don’t think I said I love you near enough. It’s the perfect song of love for a father.

[gorgemusic]

I'm 70 and still gigging. Dan's music had such a huge influence on me as a musician. I would really like to see him be put in the R and R Hall of Fame. He is so deserving of that.

[vivandav]

I haven't cried over many celebrities passing on, but Dan is an exception since I was such a fan starting in my youth..still miss him...

[moors]

I had a backstage pass to a Fogelberg concert once and heard him singing "scales" to warm up before the show. I had been a fan for some time, but had no idea what a beautiful voice he really had 'till then. After the incredible show, I saw Dan sitting against the wall backstage, and I could tell he was completely drained and exhausted. I should have let him be, but I couldn't resist approaching him to tell him what a great impact his music had on me. He was most gracious and made me feel like my praise was important and appreciated by him. Great musician, great guy.

[robertmessa]

Thanks for honoring Dan fogelberg. I have too many memories of his music through 40 plus years. I haven't stopped crying about his early death.

[Waycowayne]

When I met my wife for the first time, she asked me if I knew who Dan Fogelberg was. I was a big fan. So was she. We have been married 38 years now. Thanks Dan. We connected over the love of your music. You're the best.

[daviddean]

NETHERLANDS his one of my favorite albums ever. The music and lyrics are soul touching. He was a genius who passed too soon.

[Tibbieman]

Truly a genius. He needs to be in the Songwriyers Hall of Fame.

[charlesking]

I was 17 and a real rocker. I was introduced to Netherlands. Cried at the beauty of the music. Followed him until his death, and cried even harder. Too many favorites to mention, but none would have been the three you chose. That's the magic of the man. He created songs for all of us to love.

[michaelbeerbados]

To me...Fogelberg is and was a national treasure. I think the BEST American singer songwriter in history. Certainly the most muslcially talented. Dan's 3 best songs for me are: Tucson Arizona(Gazette)- Man in the Mirror/Slow Below the Surface -She Comes and Goes. I was as sad the day I heard he died as if a family member had passed..One of my true heroes.

[lesleyroyle]

Thank you for this on the great Dan Fogelberg……………… you have chosen the 3 songs I love the most…………..you are such an incredible .
Interviewer………..I cry every time I hear Auld Lang Syne…………& I tear up at Leader of the Band…………🎼❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️🎼

[DavidWooten]

Dan was a sheer genius. I can place no single songwriter/singer above him. Every time I hear one of Dan's songs, wherever I am, I find myself singing along, and I don't care who knows it. Man, do I miss him. Thank you for highlighting him, Professor, and giving him his due.