Dan Fogelberg sings I Need You by George Harrison Live 1997

Another one from PBRUD - THANK YOU! Dan explains to the audience how he strings a guitar for certain songs including this cover of George Harrison's I Need You performed Live September 8, 1997 at Sokol Blosser Winery in Portland Oregon. He also talks about George's contributions to The Beatles. Don't you know that Dan and George are creating beautiful music together now? Yes, they are.

[@tvteacher50]

George Harrison was such a great UNDER APPRECIATED songwriter in his own right. Fogelberg was and is highly UNDER rated in every regard! How fitting then, that he does a cover of Harrison's "I need you". Beautifully done, Dan could reach into your soul and grab your heart like few musicians could. You are sorely missed.

[@KWolf-vb7po]

You posted this 14 years back, and I found it tonight...10/24/22 But as a native American there really isn't such a thing as "time" Not in my people's Way. I lived across from Dan in Colorado. A beautiful person. I also believe that when a "thing"appears it's when it's supposed to. So thank you for sharing this beautiful bit of Dan with us.✌️💖 Post script... George Harrison was my favorite. His writing and soul is beautiful.

[@lindaingallsobrien4217]

Hey, I live in Cortez and have heard Dan so many time, too. Also I used to teach at Keyenta. Learned about "Indian time" from reading Res. Blues

[@nyrichiek]

This was done so beautifully. You can tell the reverence in which he held the Beatles by his version here.

[@Chatticathi]

This is a treat....I am a huge George Harrison fan and a huge Dan Fogelberg fan too! Hearing Dan talk about my George was awesome!!!

[@asquare176]

Dan could make any guitar sound magical! I love listening to him just messing around with a melody while talking with the crowd.Could sit for hours just watching him play the guitar.God,he was awesome!A lovely tune,one hell of a gut wrenching song! The tears are swelling inside of me. Thanks for the post, Donna. Means the world to me.I saw him in concert in 2002, and this brings back such special memories of that night. Thank you PBRUD, for your generous contribution for making this possible.

[@theplanetpeaceproject4419]

My friend Jamye walked in, it was 1979. "Nancy I've got tickets to see Dan Fogelberg in Austin, 2nd ROW! Come with me!" I said, "Oh I've got studying to do and..." She stopped me and said: "BUT NANCY YOU SAY SPONTANEOUS TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS ARE GIFTS FROM GOD!" My eyes grew wide, I put away my college books and replied: "Who AM I to reject a GIFT from GOD?" We went to OzTown where I heard him sing, and harmonized with him when he cut the house lights and had 1000 of us sing with him "A Place In The World For A Gambler"--and we met after the concert. He came over to me and told me that in the darkness, he saw me. He said, "Lady--whoever you are you must be some kinda Saint or something--for in the darkness I saw you--YOU SHINE A LIGHT." Truth of the matter is? I was glowing in the dark because I was singing with Dan Fogelberg!

[@ilovedgf]

Love this!! I love hearing him speak to the audience, love his humor, love his magical guitar, love his singing. There's nothing about our Dan I don't love. Thanks for posting.

[@mnnorthcountrygirl1]

Dan Fogelberg's beautiful voice, George Harrison's stunning lyrics - heady, heavenly combination. I love this song so much...

[@gailgrammaw]

This one made me cry and I keep playing it over and over. What a giant gap he left in our hearts; even though listening to the music seems to fill it somewhat, I wish I could just see him perform one more time...

[@asquare176]

I needed to stop by and visit Beggarsgame. I needed some sparkle in my life and knew this would fix the situation.I love the way he plays!! Why did this man's music affect me so much? Noone else's music, came close to the feelings that I have,except for the Beatles songs.I felt I had found a kindred spirit within Dan, and not so much with the Beatles as individuals.I am the moth to Dan's flame, and what a flame it is!! Thank god,he was in our lives!

[@FrozenStreams]

I heard him sing this live. One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard him sing in concert. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@asquare176]

On the cd,Something Old,Something New,Something Borrowed and some Blues, Dan does a cover by George H.,Here Comes the Sun. It awesome! Who knows,someone may download it some day. How gut wrenching is this song?I love that sparkling sound that he gives to this song. He truly made everyone that was present at his concerts, just sparkle too. He was a rare gem,indeed!

[@Maverick2]

I have that CD - Brett Smith

[@lissanne9769]

I sure felt his heart and soul when he opened the amphitheater "Fiddlers Green". That was a spectacular evening. Just Dan, the stars, and his guitar. Everyone was in a tranquil state of mind. It felt like heaven.

[@may12553]

MY GOD, HOW BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS AGAIN BEGGARSGAME...

[@pbrud]

Just a quick note on this one: I've been keeping a guitar Nashville strung for a many years now, something I'd picked up off Ellis Paul. When I first heard Dan's version of this, I ran downstairs, tuned up to pitch and learned it note for note. It was a magic moment, like stepping back into the '70's when I'd play a cut off Homefree or Souvenirs over and over to learn it... So this song was an exceptional gift from above for me. I hope it will inspire other players out there, too.

[@headcaseworker]

Oh, that voice! It can still bring me to tears! I miss you, Dan!

[@ubnsrvd]

I saw Dan play this song at the Murat Theater in Indy a few shows before this show was taped. I have been looking for this song since I heard it for over 13 yrs now and I was so excited when I found it here.

[@glorioskiola]

Love both Dan and George! What a treat!

[@MysticLite]

two of my favourite guys....RIP Dan and George....

[@maristella287]

Beautiful Tuning. And Finger-picking.. And- Beautiful song by George Harrison. Thank you for sharing the genius of George with the treasure of your singing and playing.

[@Kamikaze3557]

Damn I miss you Dan……

[@theplanetpeaceproject4419]

LET IT SHINE, OH LET IT SHINE.

[@bethb7965]

Beautiful.....you and George are sorely missed...

[@headcaseworker]

Just simply beautiful...just like the man! Miss you so, Dan!

[@rebeccaphillips2577]

Dan, you are right. It is lovely! Miss you so....

[@bobby7771117]

@asquare176 Dan's music touched me the most! Jackson Browne's music touched me almost as much, or more, depending on the songs! Both are my favorite singer/songwriter,musicians! Sincerely, BobbyK

[@GooglelyTube]

Great, great stuff. Beautiful rendition of George's song. And a great little guitar tip that I will certainly try. Nashville Hi-Strung...excellent...

[@tomsanone]

wow what a voice - great cover, beautiful interpretation

[@justrobin6459]

Beautiful!

[@Sandandthefoam]

Just cried again for the first time after nearly 12 months.

[@Vonbruno63]

What a find....Dan singing one of my all-time favorites...George Harrison.

[@MegaLyndaj]

wow...beautiful song, beautiful voice and wonderful spirit Dan had. thanks for posting.

[@MrBlazie59]

I saw Dan four or five time live....he alway spoke to us.

[@verde776]

Can't believe how beautiful this is!

[@jfmm99]

Beautiful....thanks Donna!!! I saw Dan on this tour the night after, in Seattle, and remember this song fondly. Thank you, Thank you

[@caseyk928]

Dan was just pure magic!!!!

[@txeire]

WOW! Beautiful transcending version of a early Beatles classic. speechlesss

[@tb9375]

God Bless you Dan. Beautiful. And thank you.

[@rebeccaphillips2577]

Love your sense of humor Dan.

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

the face of an angel too...

[@asquare176]

Thanks for the compliment! I am very excited too! I just like it to be a huge success for the PCF and for the celebration of Dan's life and his career in the music industry.

[@asquare176]

Hugs right back at ya! I have to listen at least once a week to this download. As I said, I loved the way he played. This particular video has really helped in the healing of this sad soul of mine.Thanks for putting out here for us all to enjoy.

[@BARBFAN2]

WOW!!! Simply amazing. Dan need to be in the Rock Hall!!!!

[@crazy1689]

Thanks for sharing this. It truely is a gift.

[@lsdmadman]

great stuff ....i sometimes think our pinhead culture didn't deserve Dan...but then i mellow out....and know it's true....thanks

[@headcaseworker]

Yes, we did and we are so excited to see this tribute! Amy, you rock! Anyone else in the area, we would love you to join us!

[@crazy1689]

Wonderful!!! Brillant !! Thank you for sharing & please pass my Thanks to PBRUD.

[@asquare176]

FYI DanFans; August 13th which would be Dan's 57th birthday, a tribute concert benefiting the PCF will be held in Sellersville,PA. at the Sellerville Theatre. Go to the Living Legacy website or go through Dan's website to connect to it. Get all information on the concert. Headcaseworker and I got tickets.

[@bytwyzz]

DAN THE MAN !!!

[@RCROSSH]

simply amazing!

[@patchouliessence3218]

It is lovely...I really love this song:)

[@123ThisIsMe]

So right what he said about how John Lennon and Paul Mc Cartney got most of the credits for the Beatles' songs - but George Harrison wrote some great ones too ! ( like this one, which Dan played his own version of here)

[@headcaseworker]

How beautiful. Thank you, beggarsgame. God bless you, Dan.

[@lcousinsseymour]

What an amazing performance. We were listening thru headphones and it sounds like thunder deep in the background. Was wondering where this was recorded.

[@SGMX7]

Just like his other George Harrison covers of "Here Comes the Sun" and "If I Needed Someone", that was simply fabulous.

[@DOLRED]

THIS IS GREAT!! THANK YOU

[@carlosbuscatore]

BEAUTIFUL

[@timothylacy5258]

thank you Dan!!!

[@sbbinahee]

Wow Dan does magical things with Georges song. . Not taking away from Georges version as I love it too in its own right.

[@chuckd5usa]

A set of 12 string guitar strings. Theres 12 of them. Dan forever a Minstrel to all DanFans. Cool huh? Oh yes!!!!!!!!

[@mygypsydancer]

there will always be a "you" shaped hole in my heart. Love you baby...I need you.

[@12ut5]

Picking the strings like he does at the beginning, it sounds like chimes in the wind.

[@JimDiBattista]

It's called Nashville tuning. If you listen to The Rolling Stones' Wild Horses it is a great example of that tuning used most prominently.

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

"We made two films. One in black and white, and one in color". This is from the color one". John Lennon introducing HELP! on the Live at the Hollywood Bowl album. Dan was being clever here lol! I guess he had heard that album.

[@MrBlazie59]

the most perfecr song....ever

[@mkrutter128]

Maybe he has a muse that came to him in his dreams who inspired much of his music? He was such a spiritual man that it was likely his inspiration was diivnely inspired. What better way to reach him than through a woman who consistently was in his dreams.

[@LinYouToo]

Wow!!

[@TheLastNail]

I agree that Harrison was in the shadow of John and Paul, but he wrote some of their finest. Dan really is powerful on this song. If you can listen to this and not be moved...

[@asquare176]

I feel the same Gail, about this song. I keep coming back to this. In the back of mind,I always felt that this song was either for Jean or Anastasia. I think it's for both for many reasons. It's all to sad.

[@ravimusic]

So if you have a 12 string guitar and remove 6 strings (one from each of the 6 pairs) then it would sound like a Nashville tuned guitar?

[@maristella287]

You only use the high strings from the 12 string.

[@Shoeshineidaho]

So THATS how he did "gambler" you sneaky little devil Dan! Ha! I only got one guitar, but I'm deffinately a-goina' try and find it (World for a Gambler) one day strung like that one day. Nice take one this one though. Whoda' believed someone coulda' done the "Beatles" with more feeling than the "Beatles". Duhhhhhh Dan!

[@dankeane5611]

I really liked George's original version....

[@missouriskies]

Very nice other than the 3 minute long "and it goes a little something like this" intro.

[@Christina-q1i]

Im alive its my phone..

[@teresahightower4318]

lucky

[@915buck]

Sorry wrong temple!!!

[@Christina-q1i]

Data..

[@tvteacher50]

@jimbowie09 -He was and is beloved but IS NOT as recognized for his songwriting as Lennon and McCartney. Sorry...