Dan Fogelberg- Leader of the band lyrics

[@brendatrammel1425]

Dedicated to the memory of Papa Dale Shaffner of Rossville High School, Rossville, GA. Papa Dale gave 40 years of his life to our wonderful school. He will be buried on Thursday, September 11, 2014 in the National Cemetery in Chattanooga, TN. Our school won numerous band competitions under his 'velvet glove'. He was inducted into the Band Directors Hall of Fame in Georgia. I wish every high school could have a "Papa Dale". Our beloved school ceased to exist in 1989, but the memories we have and the love that was and is a part of Rossville High School will always be. BE ROSSVILLE... a way of life!!!

[@mysterbean2]

"Papa, i don't think I've said i love you dear enough" best line ever. brings me to tears.

[@gnarlyharley71]

I lost my Dad this past Monday, January 7th, 2013. I remember crying when I first heard this son while riding in the car with Dad, thinking about this day. I showed this video to my 13 year old son, and cried more than I ever have. This song has a very strong message for fathers and sons. I love you and will miss you Dad!

[@melaicatubay7583]

Oh thats so sweet

[@Pianomam]

Thank you for taking the time to post this. My father, who was the concertmaster of the National Symphony (the leader of the band), died 37 years ago today. I am a professional musician myself, and am his living legacy. He did try to be a soldier. When they found out he began his concert violin career at the age of four, they had him play in the Navy Band & Orchestra instead. I live in Colorado, my sister is near St. Paul. It's my perfect song for Dad. So thank you! I love you, Dad! Debbie :)

[@user-zz2vr6hq1w]

it's the perfect music for you and ur father

[@Kevin-mi5yo]

For sure your dad is proud if you bro hope my dad is also proud of me

[@nersodz9787]

It's amazing life story❤️

[@phamlan5638]

So it must be the song for u :)

[@Gray-ln5ls]

That's a lovely story! Thank you for sharing. ❤️

[@RickStaffordcartunes]

Dad is nearly 80 now and I see in his eyes that he knows the days grow less and less. He smiles and soldiers on without complaint although he is much smaller now, and he hurts in places never thought of when he was younger. I know my time spent with this wonderful man grows short and I thank God for the days he has given me with him. My father. I love you so much. Your son.

[@marsanchez2500]

Cherish Every Moments

[@crystalgwyn1701]

who's listening this song during the quarantine?

[@PindotGaminGTV12]

ako po huhuhu sarap ng umuwi

[@markbandojo1787]

Me

[@bruhmoment5916]

Me

[@hadaraalcantara7375]

meeee

[@jorneldaya8903]

Me Also...

[@louanndavis6394]

Lost my dad almost 8 months ago. Going to learn this song for karaoke and dedicate it in his memory. R.I.P. DAD I LOVE YOU

[@emmef7970]

What a beautiful tribute to honor you dad. :)

[@chowmiket.v6482]

My father was the living legacy in my family.tnx 4 this music.

[@anibalandujar5519]

My dad died a year ago. His birthday was Christmas day.Talk about missing someone. Oh man, he was a true leader. Very giving and down to earth. I am truly the luckiest man alive. Love you Noel Andujar

[@rolandgalabo5774]

my birthday is in christmas day too

[@christopherlayug5598]

As i grow old i really appreciate the meaining of this song. Now i have my own son and i appreciate much my dad's love to me.

[@mariajocelyndetomal8438]

This is the first time I heard about this song.. I love the lyrics so much and reminds me how much l love my father.

[@tammyjej]

This song came on the radio today. Just as I was driving past the cemetery where my Father is buried. He passed away 17 years ago today. And I am his Living Legacy.

[@garethjosafat6504]

every time I listen to this song, I cry.. I miss my Dad so much.. he died almost 4 yrs ago but not a day goes by that I don't think of him.. I miss you Daddy.. I love you forever..You'll always be my hero..

[@stevenrobbins8411]

I never appreciated this song as it should be, until my father, and the "Leader of our band" passed away in 1998. My life has truly been a "poor attempt to imitate the man" that was such a giant in my eyes. I love you pop, and I feel you with me every day of my life. I just wish I could have had more time with you, as our relationship was really becoming what it should be when you left this earth. I know I never said "I love you" anywhere near enough, so I try to show how much I learned from, and loved you every day. I just hope that you are proud of what I have become. I love you dad, and I miss you more than anything in this world. You are still the leader of my band.

[@tripwires2]

i agree with you

[@yamahonkawazuki]

part of him lives on in part of you

[@bladeknight3516]

Fuck.... I cried on your comment...

[@emmef7970]

@@bladeknight3516 Damn, me too. Beautiful tribute to Stevens dad too!

[@suzanbelenky9912]

This song touches my heart so deeply and dearly. Dan's father was my mother's piano teacher and he encouraged her to move on as a concert pianist.Such a talented man. Suzan Jayne Carlson

[@anonymousanonymous3273]

This song hit me so hard that it always made me cry everytime I listen to it. I miss my father so much! 😢😢☹️☹️

[@shaunelijah455]

I wonder if ANY song has EVER been written and performed that is an honor to the FATHER, by the SON.....??? Can YOU think of one ??? I'm 73 and have heard the greatest songs every recorded in the'50's, '60s, 70s and 80s etc. All the Beatles, all the Stones and every great band of the last 60 years. Surely, in my opinion, this is one of the greatest of the great...........

[@Kerubin.26]

I've never say "i love you" to my dad ever since when i was a child then he got sick i realize hat whatever happen hes still my papa and when he was in the hospital i sing this song to her and we all cry.

[@evacat2564]

Old songs really hitd the heart. I grew up with this song and it still moves me to tears.

[@concordiavillanueva9160]

May the soul of my father and the souls of all dead fathers rest in peace. Amen. I love you and nanay always. Thank you for loving and providing for us and giving us college degrees and making our happiness yours too though I'm not sure if our happiness made you happy too. Lord have mercy on my patents. Please reward them for what they did for us with eternal happiness in Heaven with You Lord. Amen.

[@julianaja4455]

My father succumb in his lung cancer during this quarantine. April 23, 2020.. this song will always reminds me of him 😥 i love you always Papa 😘❤

[@kariaschannel]

Four months ago my father left us his now in heaven joining our almighty father.I really missed him as I listened the music I recall what my father did to us.A humble, responsible, and loving father to our family.We are the living legacy.

[@jeyemmmgaming1012]

Just 'bout to realized that this song is for my beloved father in heaven. Love you, Tay!

[@alexandracu.1766]

I thank you for the music and your stories of road I love this song on my mother's sinay carnabal♥️♥️♥️🇵🇭

[@lindakiyan7443]

This is the perfect song to dedicate to my father, who passed away a few weeks ago. He never discussed or expressed his feelings with me, but I always knew that he was a stable father, who did the best that he could. Thanks Dad!

[@markboehm8923]

My dad just passed 6/15. I keep listening to this song over and over. Thanks for posting it. I've always been the black sheep of my family, this song helps!

[@luisafernando386]

Theres no such thing as black sheep, God bless you😊

[@damseldency]

this song reminds me of my mom who passed away two months ago...this song is her favorite and I become to like it since then.. but I still have my father and now this song inspires me to continue what my parents want me to be..i always love and miss you mom..its still painful but I had to move on in life and be the Leader of the band...

[@cathkatezki]

very inspiring and meaningful song for all the fathers in the world. ILOVEYOU DAD !

[@rezesteban9316]

Who's still listening to this song? (2020 September) 😢

[@gene849]

I am!

[@kaylaleh1930]

I just cried. I love classic songs.

[@KakashiHatake-ix3xh]

Love you

[@sikandarathokpam8319]

Wow

[@edellavendia6014]

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[@arjamido8821]

👍

[@annheguera]

Love this song.

[@melchiejocula4588]

I LOVE THIS SONG.. I am the only living legacy dad and you are always the leader of the band...Now I understand you at times that I don't when I was still your little girl..Your music,your stories,your disciplined captivated me and now I do the same to my kids...I love you so much dad...Your the greatest mentor ever...

[@todd2428]

I cry like a school girl every time I hear this song ...I miss you so much Dad ..You taught me so much you taught me honesty compassion you taught me to be a man !and I am forever grateful I love you Dad !

[@barbaramatthews7955]

My Brother called my Father The Leader of the Band and he was the leader of the band but in a different way. He was in a wheelchair from age ( 3) three but God Blessed him with extreme intelligence and a Gentle nature, his whole family had great respect for him, my friends even when I was young had great respect for him. I can't get through this song without crying.

[@chronoreading]

Miss my grandpa every day, he was like a dad to me, thank you for everything ❤️

[@michaellanzano7300]

This man was taken way before his time, how talented!

[@markalfonso1349]

Michael Lanzano j

[@kusmin69]

SO TRUE!😢

[@Paradacrades]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Makes me think of three people every time I listen to it: My grandfather, my pastor when I was a teenager, and my HS band director.

[@pattic.5611]

Dan Fogelberg what an amazing voice, amazing emotion and amazing lyrics to this song ; you can identify with the heartfelt love and admiration he had for his father. Too bad Dan Fogelberg isn't with us anymore, I'll Miss his songs, his voice and inspirational as well as emotional message each song contained. Leader of the Band, one of the greatest songs ever written and recorded.

[@bufb]

my Daddy's birthday is today...I miss him so...song makes me cry

[@ellaobligar4479]

Cry 😢 Pa, I'm listening to this song rn. This one is one of your fave, can't wait to see you again. You're the leader of the band. ❤️ Pls come home

[@johnpaulsilva8434]

I heard this song a lot of times, but just last saturday I listened well and realized that we have almost the same story. I never said i love you to my father because I grow up without him by my side. I didn't realized that my tears are falling. :'(

[@ChweeNingaDude]

My dad is a cop, and my grandfather was the nicest guy that any one could've known. My grandfather died two weeks ago, and this song and "The Cats in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin make me think of the relationship between the two of them. Man do these songs make me cry. I know that our watching us, grandpa, and I just want to say that I love you!

[@patrickramos330]

And" Papa, i don't think i said, "I love you" near enough. Isa sa pinakamagandang lyrics

[@juliuscesarabastillas5835]

Iloveyou tatay you always the leader of the band in my heart

[@dynagracealbacite6272]

This song reminds me so much of my father.. hope he’s happy somewhere in the sky.. 😘

[@debbierogers6340]

Dan Fogelberg was one of the nicest and greatest people. I had the fortune of dating a classmate Paul Carver who was equally talented beautiful and kind. I sure the love of Dan Fogelberg music since I was 17 you never get tired

[@MoonlightLC888]

I dedicate this song to my loving and ever hardworking Dad...Eternal peace be with you my dad, I love you with all my heart :-(

[@yardleyj9391]

This song was divinely inspired. OMG, the lyrics, the harmony, the melancholy, an amalgamation of filial l♥️ve. Thank you Mr. Fogelberg.

[@theanamariefigueras9873]

my papa died yesterday and he was listening into this :((

[@danilocangco4161]

Condolences

[@hashimbernldez9247]

condolence po

[@sunlightmarc]

My condolences. We all know where he is now. God will take care of him.

[@yubinlovemoonkyu4350]

:((((((

[@gene849]

I'm very sorry for your loss. My dad was murdered when I was two years old.

[@janphilipvillaflores3602]

This song is dedicated to my dad.When my dad still existing in this world.I have a hatred feeling for him in some reason but when he passed away, you will forget those bad memories. Miss yah & sorry papa ;)

[@chrizzeypippinsundaezz4644]

This song is beautiful. Even as a child I knew this song was special🌹

[@sayurichan8946]

I can't relate to child-father thing, 'cause i don't know who is my father.. however, i found this song very solemn and very relaxing.. 🥰

[@renymendoza1430]

Hope you know your father soon(◍•ᴗ•◍)🙂

[@michaelmaglier3915]

I hope you find him and I’m sorry you have to deal with the pain of not knowing. Some day when your a father you can love your son and daughter and will appreciate them more then ever.

[@sweetdeleon9966]

😢

[@LexNoxus]

Unfortunately, Same, But yeah Its a nice song innit

[@oyebodejolaoso337]

So sorry about this, you got a father in our Lord Jesus Christ. Be happy!!!

[@jilldurham5498]

Rest in peace Dan Fogelberg.

[@bryanladricasanico4616]

Classic songs are really the best❤

[@flytedragoon3012]

My father died just over a year ago. This song always reminds me of him. He gave me so much; more than I will ever know. I miss you, dad.

[@markmahabir4550]

This man I tell you is one hell of a gifted artist ,no other like him,lots of special ones out there,but Dan is the man.!

[@Batman27]

“And Papa, I don't think I said I love you near enough...” 😢 April 26, 2020 is the very sad day of my entire life. I miss you and I love you Papa. Inshallah Papa see you again in the Paradise, ameen ya rabb!

[@LordRusty5]

Every time I listen to this, but most especially on Father's Day, it brings it home again. We miss you Pop, and love you!

[@sandrabaluyot]

my grandfather's favorate song was this and when he died on September 28, 2015 his sons and daughter and wife started to make videos of him and chose this music and I realized and remember when I was a baby my grandfather sings this song because it was his favorate song miss you grandfather WE MISS YOU DANILO T. BALUYOT

[@airadonguila7367]

I missed my papa so much, it's been 2 years. This song makes me miss him more😔❤️

[@countvronsky4025]

My father used to get drunk and make my brothers and I listen to this song. I hated him for it for too long a time. But now I understand. God bless the man.

[@patttv1270]

Napakagandang musika na tatatak sa puso ko. Lord thanks for letting my father still lives with us.

[@christiane.9053]

You may be far away from me. I may not show it but you mean alot to me Dad. You taught me everything I know about music. I love you with all my heart despite everything that's happened. I miss you, the leader of the band.

[@giselletabalno-imnida]

I suddenly got emotional while playing this song.I close my eyes and i rem. My family when i was so young. Our family is perfect back then.especially i rem the days with my dad. We are eating outside the house frying some pork barbeque.singing a song.a lot of happy memories.I missed those days... I almost cry.

[@hmingthansangitlau3167]

You are the greatest singer

[@sweetroland2691]

Hi Bhabit Belen, I am also a Belen...and I always sing this song for my Dad Ric Belen who passed away 23 years ago...

[@mafirearmsafety]

My dad died when I was only 9 months old in 1956, I do not remember him but know him through stories and that he was a good and honorable man that loved us. I miss not personally knowing you dad, RIP.

[@eunicee6896]

I feel nostalgic everytime i listen to this song.

[@realestatedumaguete9171]

Reminds me of my father.one of his fave.he passed away 7yrs ago.we could be listening to this song together.makes me cry

[@adoptme9654]

😭😭😭missed my dad sooo much ....he died when i was 3 yrs old..miss you papa😍😍😍😘

[@xestro4124]

An only child alone and wild, a cabinet maker's son His hands were meant for different work And his heart was known to none He left his home and went his lone and solitary way And he gave to me a gift I know I never can repay A quiet man of music denied a simpler fate He tried to be a soldier once, but his music wouldn't wait He earned his love through discipline, a thundering velvet hand His gentle means of sculpting souls took me years to understand The leader of the band is tired and his eyes are growing old But his blood runs through my instrument and his song is in my soul My life has been a poor attempt to imitate the man I'm just a living legacy to the leader of the band My brother's lives were different for they heard another call One went to Chicago and the other to St Paul And I'm in Colorado when I'm not in some hotel Living out this life I've chose and come to know so well I thank you for the music and your stories of the road I thank you for the freedom when it came my time to go I thank you for the kindness and the times when you got tough And papa, I don't think I said I love you near enough The leader of the band is tired and his eyes are growing old But his blood runs through my instrument and his song is in my soul My life has been a poor attempt to imitate the man I'm just a living legacy to the leader of the band I am a living legacy to the leader of the band

[@simplycreate16]

Nice. One of my favorite song.. :) I dedicated this songs for all the men I love. My Dad,my three brothers and to my husband. :)

[@michealgaringan439]

Who is the lestining this song 2019? Please like.

[@bingyum]

Me I play lots of songs I love

[@dannymeyer3256]

Dedicated to GJC the guitar man and leader of the band. Your daughters call this a song about their Dad. We know you are continuing in the heavenly realm. ♥️

[@lilybeth2454]

I love it❤❤

[@crochetworldstylemoda]

Me one I my favourite song I used to sing in my college days and playing the guitar as well.

[@trishaabb]

Weeks before 2019 ends but this song still rocks my heart! 🧡

[@brandogrl]

wow, his lyrics are pure poetry.. I've always loved Old lang syne but this is just so beautiful too .. sniff sniff

[@junessavalenciano1900]

Always end up crying while listening to this song. Just love my dad so much. 😢💕

[@THEbadlnb]

My great great grandfather was an orchestra conductor in Denmark in the 1800’s. At the time Denmark and Germany were in constant wars over the border. Fearing my great grandfather (Sibbie) and his brother would be drafted, my GG grandfather sent them to the United States. My great great grandfather instilled music into his sons. Sibbie like his father played the cornet. Sibbie and his brother came to the US through Chicago via Canada. Sibbie got a job and earned enough to buy a cornet. From there he moved south and west as money would allow playing cornet in saloons. He made it to Dodge City Kansas before he decided to marry and settle in Central Kansas where he became a farmer. Sibbie in turn taught his kids music. My grandfather played his dads cornet. When my dad was old enough, he also learned to play the cornet and then the Tuba. When I was old enough, my dad told me this story and I learned the cornet also. My father and mother both instilled me with music my whole life, built on the musical appreciation of my ancestors. Music is in my blood and I have my mother and father to thank for that. Though my grandfather died when I was 5, he knew that I would one day play the cornet. He told my dad that I would one day get my great grandfathers cornet. Sadly it was taken out of the family line. When I hear this song, I think of the journey my family took for me to be here. Had it not been for music the journey would not have been what it was. In turn, when my son was old enough, he too learned to play the cornet. Music has always been my thing. It’s in my blood. It was passed down to me from my Danish ancestors.

[@curtiss.arnold1318]

My mother used to sing this to me as a young boy. Still my favorite song

[@francispiloton9552]

Always remember that no matter how strict our father to us it doesn't mean that they don't love us it is just a sign of love so that we can learn from our mistakes always love our father. I love you daddy and Papa.

[@thestickmanproject2527]

Dedicated this to my grandpa, he's still with us. Without him i never learned to play guitar and love music.

[@peterpyle9809]

25 yrs ago our leader of the band died I still miss him as much today.iam who I am today because of the greatest and smartest man I've known.rip dad .I love u so much.

[@jasminesophiagodiz5904]

My father want to my brother to sing this when he's alive and when my father die he realized how that this song is so beautiful and everyday he sing this ❤️

[@dhenmariecuebillascancino9000]

Ahh so my uncle died too and sang that with us

[@dhenmariecuebillascancino9000]

Ahh so my uncle died too and sang that with us

[@krissjenniferstrand2718]

Can not listen to this song without crying.

[@welovephilippineswithmylov5419]

Cry First before you listen hehe drama 🤡

[@lovelyjoyteologo8299]

I live here in the city and left my fam at home. We had an argument with my dad a year ago so haven't talked to him well for a few months now. And this song makes me cry. This is one of his fav. I miss papa so bad.

[@naloyzaid2688]

Miss you papa.. mahal n mahal ko po kyo.. alam ko po n masaya n kyo jan sa langit.. Thank you for everything.. Thanks pa.. Till we meet again..

[@rubzed2004]

This is the best video with lyrics for this song to be uploaded. Thank u

[@glyzelsalazar2649]

my radio song😊 fave every afternoon.. it's good to hear songs before than now.. The memories come flashing☺

[@maediannepenalosa479]

Happy Father's Day to the man who mold me to be a strong person. To the man who stayed in my(our) life. To the first ever man who made me feel loved and taken care of. I love you papa :) Long and happy life ahead. Happy Father's Day to all fathers in the universe.

[@impoydelrosario1069]

My father died 3yrs. ago, and there were times when iam not his avid "fan".I was born and raised in Tondo, near the Tondo Market (Pritil). He was hooked in gambling, but never in alcohol or drugs. In short ,he raised us through gambling operations in Tondo. Only recently i realized how "tough" my father was notwithstanding the pressure from the "boss" and from corrupt police officials. Although he raised thru this means, i must be proud of my father .

[@angelrenie]

Made me cry... Awfully lot....!

[@leamayaquino8183]

I miss you so much Pa,,,sana masaya kana Ngaun Jan sa heaven,,, I love you to the moon and back,, tell we meet again

[@bjmendoza8024]

velated condolence to your father died ms lea and i know God not will not live your father we not go into heaven

[@cris-tl7zz]

Same

[@Gotchabrew]

this song only reminds us especially our father who are passed away. we missed u so much papa's around the world! especially u my one and only father!!!

[@sheldonwilliamshalladay6868]

Makes me think of my father and what he was to me. And makes me think of my son and what I want and need to lay down for him. As long as for you and me.😌

[@chendasoy1469]

I really love this song so much.

[@rikmarak8404]

Wow what a song what a lyric lovely hat's off wow

[@lisalisa6613]

This is one of my favourite song's playing 🎸 .....

[@jhayablay3380]

same here. i miss my dad so much.he just passes away last april. di ko man lang inabot na nagsasalita si tatay. sorry tatay..

[@jhayablay3380]

passed*

[@grnmndd]

Old skool music never gets old. 2018

[@janessesanchez9012]

The leader of the band is a very good songs I can relate all my pains and sorrows.this is has an sentimental values I like very much this song.

[@makulitnamgabata339]

Want to hear this song to my father bud sad to say he passed away almost 17 years. But still love this song

[@michaelamagtuloy4971]

such a cool voice, i always play dis song repeatedly, very nice and inspiring song,

[@mskittyvaleria]

Thank you. I love this song even though it always makes me cry.