Dan Fogelberg - The Power of Gold (from Live: Greetings from the West)

Official live performance of ”The Power of Gold” by Dan Fogelberg
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Lyrics
Balance the cost of the soul you lost
With the dreams you lightly sold
Are you under
The power of gold?
#DanFogelberg #ThePowerofGold #OfficialVideo #Live

[@derfyboyderfyboy866]

I miss Dan Fogelbergs music. It is rarely played on the radio. So sad such good music has gone by the wayside.

[@tonybowen3264]

My friend, unfortunately nobody plays Dan anymore along with so many great artists these days... Dan was one of the Best musicians back when we were living in an almost perfect erea... I will always remember ❤

[@Deepwatermusic]

He was a gift from God... May he rest in everlasting peace.

[@DennisCetta]

I agree to that

[@DennisCetta]

That he is happy in heaven in Al eternity

[@Skynyrdforever]

Fogelberg was always a class act. His lyrics, simply poetic. Definitely deserved more notoriety.

[@cottonwoodcreekfarm]

I never realized he was such a badass on the guitar.

[@raymondcrowell7922]

Neither did I’

[@bag-of-bones485]

Play missing you

[@markberryhill2715]

Same here. I thought he was a "piano man" lol

[@slimsherman5818]

I also thought he was just a singer, but damn he rocks as lead guitar too!! RIP

[@rogerkeime2862]

Have you heard Face the Fire? Smoking fretwork

[@neatstuff1988]

Dan Fogelberg never sounded better than he did . A true legend living in his own time.

[@jodyquinn182]

There is a void where Dan Fogelberg once stood... damn cancer 😞

[@dmitryowens]

😞

[@AI_Surfer]

This song hit the airwaves in Los Angeles in late 1978, early 1979. I was a senior in high school and it was my first introduction to Dan Fogelberg. 'The Power of Gold' is such an awesome song and I love it as much today as I did back in 1978. A year later 'Phoenix' came out and I played that album literally until it wore out. The song 'Face The Fire' is, in my opinion the best song Dan ever wrote. I know the album 'The Innocent Age' gets all the love (and deservedly so), but 'Phoenix' will always be my absolute favorite Dan Fogelberg album.

[@arizonagreta763]

LOVE that album!

[@lisabaltzer4190]

What high school did you graduate from? I graduated from Venice High 1977.

[@Userxyz-z2d]

I graduated in 76. ELO wasnt bad either!

[@greta3315]

For me, it’s Nether Lands💗🥲💗

[@sarahterry2140]

Thanks for the recommendation - this song will always be the one I remember best from his tour in 1987.

[@curlyd1976]

One of his best. Sadly, underrated and rarely played. Can't understand why

[@arizonagreta763]

Completely underrated. People who don't truly know his work assume he was a "soft rock" guy. New "musicians" don't write their own songs, sing without auto tune or play several instruments. Dan was the best.

[@sarahterry2140]

Heard him perform this lives in 1987 and it was by far my favorite of what was an excellent concert overall - - so compelling.

[@sarahterry2140]

*live To this day I regret I didn’t make it to another Dan Fogelberg concert and am so happy this live version was uploaded - just as I remember it.

[@bobcat8439]

@@sarahterry2140 I live east Rochester NY little Italy this was a good song

[@maryroberts6338]

I agree with all the power i have!

[@terrence6041]

I don't. Care what anybody says?Dan fogelberg is a musical genius

[@LisaGemini]

Damn, the world lost such an amazing musician when Dan passed away! I thank God for all his music and the way it makes me feel. Rest in peace, Dan! I know he's singing and playing that guitar in heaven.

[@scotttimothy64]

First time seeing a live performance by the great Dan Fogelberg, I'm simply blown away.

[@banditdarval9401]

I live in Pekin, IL Dan's father was the director of Pekin High School's singing group called the Noteabels. It's what Leader of the Band is written about.

[@jacquelineroach9577]

Dan's father was also music director at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where Dan grew up, thus "Leader of the Band".

[@tigerlilyphotos]

I bought "Twin Sons of Different Mothers" and later, "Phoenix" in my junior and senior years of high school. They were the albums I blasted cruising the town with friends on Saturday nights or sitting by the lake watching the stars come out. Many years later, I was lucky enough to see Dan in Indianapolis on one of his last tours and he did not disappoint. Like so many others, It absolutely broke my heart when he passed. But what a legacy he left.

[@arizonagreta763]

My older brother got me into Dan when I was in high school in the late 70's. Dan's music was the song track of my life through high school and college.

[@joegreatmusicfirstweir9646]

Dan. Fogelberg. Was. A legend. With in loved. His. Music. The lyrics. Were. A. Soul. Ful. Experience.

[@debbieschmidling8158]

❤❤❤

[@debbieschmidling8158]

@@arizonagreta763 mine as well! ❤❤

[@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive]

double flutes + the " power of gold" + dan on lead guitar= powerful music

[@jaymoore2738]

This has to be one of the best live performances by any band, anywhere, any time. ever!!

[@sarahterry2140]

Agreed; after hearing this live in 1987 in Houston it became my favorite Dan Fogelberg song - so many superb musicians.

[@johncopeland3826]

His musical pals all knew how good a songwriter / musician / singer ,Dan Fogelberg was ...pity about the 'suits ' of the music industry ? A disgraceful shame that this brilliant artist still is underrated and overlooked by his peers to this day for all of his incredible achievements when alive .....he was better than great !

[@LouieSimonedi]

I still remember this song as a theme for the unforgettable 1980 winter Olympics and that incredible USA Gold winning hockey team...what a great song...what beautiful memories!

[@Sharsung]

The women are lovely, the wine is superb, there’s something about the song that disturbs you. Puzzling over these last lyrics

[@annambrose9490]

Possibly talking about the shallowness and emptiness of the life of a super rich person.

[@eugeniodgv]

I feel sorry for any singer songwriter who dares to compare himself with Dan Fogelberg. It is him in a category all to himself. All others are way behind him. Lots of great music out there but there never was nor will there ever be one like him. Truly, comparatively speaking, Dec 16th 2007 was the day the music died

[@jameswilson3906]

The songs from yesteryear were so much better than the shit of today.

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Definitely

[@ronb21]

ALL I CAN SAY IS, ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLY GREAT BUT YES, VERY UNDERRATED. GOD BLESS MR. DAN IN HEAVEN! TY SIR.! 🙏💓🙏

[@robertreid66lehigh]

I saw him way back at a place called the Way side theatre outside of winchester Virginia. Had a dinner and a show sorta thing. I was sitting there with my wife and it was just one of the best nights of my life. Wasn't long after that where she got sick one day and the next thing I knew 6years were gone and so was she. if I close my eyes I can still see that look in here eyes as they played longer than. Those blue eyes. sweet memories

[@jeffreybonish1520]

Heartfelt sympathies, Robert. So many of his songs trigger memories for me... the good, the sad, and the bittersweet.

[@PeterStawicki]

Very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your memory.

[@kevinlambert8988]

Sorry for your loss. 😐

[@mdub2000]

oh man so sorry to hear about your loss but thank you for sharing your story...God bless you.

[@eagle3ncc74656]

I'm from DC.I used to drive through there on the way to the Blue Ridge Mountains.

[@raiderdanCA]

I always enjoyed this song, but to see Dan Fogelberg deliver it live brings an EXPLOSIVE JOLT that I never expected ... BRAVO ! (and Rest in Peace)

[@auberjean6873]

@raiderdanCA Thank you. I couldn't have said it better myself!

[@leannkaattari1647]

I was in Lompoc, CA, when this came out 40 years ago, and I’d left my job in Portland to be with my boyfriend. Six months later, he kicked me out of our apt in Hollywood. I had nowhere to go so I went back home to my family in WA. Then I found out I was pregnant. LSS, my twin daughters will be 39 next month.

[@janeofvirginia153]

LeAnn, Dan's wife, after 2002, Jeanie Mayer, grew up in Lompoc !

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Truly great song, sung by an all-time great writer and vocalist. Dan is still missed.

[@theditto69]

Oh my God. I’m 11 years old at the skating rink with my friends! I love how Dan can take me back. My soul is full

[@hayvalley]

A fantastic rendition of one of his greatest and earliest hits. I miss the poet singer/songwriters of his caliber. He was a true troubadour of the heart.

[@BJDJMusic]

I never got a chance to see Dan live. I was born in '95 and, ever since I first listened to him at the age of 12, he still continues to be my #1 favorite artist!

[@jonsimon5779]

If you were born in 1995 and are a Dan Fogelberg fan you have a good head on your shoulders.

[@arizonagreta763]

Welcome to the club, my young friend. I'm glad you found his music.

[@lisabaxter6149]

we Miss You Dan

[@jramsey9690]

One of my all-time favorite songwriters and musicians. Great loss when he passed…

[@crashcorrigan9733]

One of the best concerts I've ever watched. Quality throughout. No dead space. Audience got more than their money's worth. What a performer!

[@maxnichols7916]

Gotta give it up for Tim too. That Flute solo is Very Possibly the Most EPICALLY Badass Flute solo’s ever to Grace the Ears of Mortals. I go into a trance every time I hear it. Pure Sonic Gold.

[@nathanllanes4105]

The bassist/ back up vocals guy understood the assignment

[@eldajackson1]

Such power in his music.

[@tuneman59]

I've been a fan of Dan's for many years but my biggest regret is never seeing him live. I don't know if I could really imagine what it must've been like to see him play this. So powerful!!! There are some extremely fortunate people in that crowd!

[@vjj6650]

Dan looks so tired here..he had to be pushing his power too much...I feel so bad... we lost one of the Best Ever...God Bless You Dan..today on your Birthday in Heaven and everyday. .in Paradise.... + + + 😇💋💋💋🙇💔 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@mikecampbell7841]

right there with you. Had the pleasure of meeting him with my daughter, WONDERFUL experience, he was a class act all the way !!

[@fmmaj9noname332]

This song was well into his second set. It was recorded at the Fox in St. Louis in June 1991. Dan wasn't diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer until 2004, and he died 16 1/2 years after this video was shot. His hair was getting wild and sweaty by this point in the concert, and he eventually put it in a ponytail and donned a large headband. If you want to see him after he had played the entire concert, check out the video segment of There's A Place In The World For A Gambler, which was the encore for this concert. He still had plenty of energy left.

[@GaryFox11000]

Lyrical genuius ! One of a kind ... Really inspired Garth Brooks . We all miss you so much Dan... Bless your sweet soul brother ! 🎸🙋‍♂️

[@PawneeBill47]

@Marcia Winstead Should have done the prostate exam yourself Dr. Winstead.

[@K-OnTheCase]

Stunning, and so so powerful! No one does it like Dan... Dan you absolutely moved me... you do it to me each time!. ❤️

[@drjustice5086]

Saw Dan Fogelberg at the St. Paul Civic Center many years ago. Peter Frampton was playing in his band also at the time. Incredible lyricist. He opened with "The Power of Gold". Great, GREAT concert. This was a musician whose lyrics actually meant something. How I miss those days...

[@chasgorman1086]

Always thought of Dan as a more acoustic guitar player, but he displays some electric chops here. RIP Dan.

[@dmitryowens]

Same here. He's great on electric!

[@monicanapieralski8620]

Oh Dan, how I loved you so. I took guitar in 9th grade and played: Part of the Plan & I got an A. You are one of the top best writers, musicians of my life. I hope to meet you in heaven. R.I.P. I miss you. ❤️

[@Richard-ut7eu]

Irving azoff.... Once said that Dan in the studio was like hearing Mozart....

[@Kim-iv4ty]

He was one of the all time greats

[@TedTrish-lj1tx]

Back to the green solitary pastures of rhyme and song

[@qtrhors1]

From the album Twins Sons of Different Mothers. If you have never heard this album you are missing out. Bought it new when I was 18 in 1978. The musicianship on the variety of songs is beyond words.

[@Coowallsky]

The second LP, "No Resemblance Whatsoever" is as good as Twin Sons or better.

[@classicrockstation]

Fantastic! Everything works! From the sharp flute duo of Tim Weisberg and Lou Cortelezzi to the magical meeting of the voices of Dan and Jim Photoglo, without forgetting to mention Cortelezzi again on the sax, Vince Melamed, Mike Botts and Robert McEntee, and Dan on the guitar, MY GOD! SMOKIN! justice be done, FABULOUS BAND!

[@auberjean6873]

@classicrockstation Many thanks for mentioning the other members in the band and their instruments. I was blown away by the the images the flute solo conjured and the pure talent of the entire band! Had No Idea Weisberg had so many talents! Also had no idea how great this song would be in concert.

[@luisadell4421]

Wow.!! I never saw this priceless awesome live performance of my favorite song from Dan Fogelberg Rest In Peace✝️

[@Jo.885]

I love this song, and damn I miss Dan Fogelberg.

[@JeffYoungTube]

41 folks wouldn't know actual music if hit them in the head.

[@jimmyplayclarinet458]

Shut up

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

Yep

[@lockedin60]

This time of the year reminds me of Dan even though it is a reminder that is bittersweet. We lost Dan in December and the 16th it will be 13 years. One of a few rare and amazing talents who was equally deft with musical talent, crafting musical notes and a brilliant wordsmith. Not a bad singer to boot. My collect of his tunes are a treasure.

[@davidphillips5961]

Dan passes through pishon river Evan when unawears psalm 104 David

[@joelliebler5690]

The magical and great Tim Weinberg on the flute. Amazing song live!

[@beaglesguy]

It's 1978 and I'm back in college listening to Fogelberg and Weisberg on the radio.

[@Waymar07]

Studio version is great, but much more powerful in this live version.

[@runninrebel1520]

I was at this concert. I was 7 years old😂

[@sonaschmidt-harris7416]

Haunting lyrics then and now. Great live performance

[@mikefeil3568]

I remember when this came out & I discovered what a captivating musician he was. His music & this particular song never gets old. He was a Master. RIP Dan, you are missed !

[@philipadam7870]

I miss him to the extreme! One of the greatest in an age of so many!

[@teenieneenie630]

Man, I miss him...bought his first album and never looked back, he knew peoples Souls and gifted them with his music, as if to say, He understands.

[@Saybleu]

I've never seen this. Love Dan. Always loved the song and this band nailed it live. 5 Stars.

[@nancywoodward3584]

Fogelberg&Weisberg♥️♥️

[@sooziebarren8840]

Another great artist gone too soon ❤️🕊️

[@MacawAviculture]

Dan was easily one of the greatest singers, guitarists, and song writers. In this song he explains the basis of all world problems past, present, and future. Thank you for sharing this incredible music; and let its message sink deep into the souls of all.

[@james-m9m7m]

I knew Danny, and nobody does it better...

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

Dan was a seer; he had a true understanding of human nature.

[@Maverick2]

I saw Dan Fogelberg and the band perform this in concert in 1992 at the Desert Sky Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona.

[@valerievanetten3183]

Dan was one of God's miracles and we were blessed with his presence and his talent for too short a time. But his left us a legacy for us to enjoy all our lives and a beautiful human to miss for the rest of ours.

[@mallorysimons2095]

This song brings back very fond memories of my youth

[@user-nf4ug1qu8f]

I've loved dan since the first time I ever heard him, wow he can rock the guitar. I just watched this video for the first time, I was floored, his greatest hits album is my all time favorite, rip my friend.

[@jasonhill279]

Flute guy was really feeling it!

[@jenesedian5996]

We miss you, Dan. so very much. You are a Legend!!

[@markberryhill2715]

Forgot about this lost gem 💎 one of his best !

[@barbiemakris8057]

One of the greatest lps ever the teaming up of Dan and Tim Weisberg...

[@Coowallsky]

The second LP, "No Resemblance Whatsoever" is as good as Twin Sons or better.

[@Richard-ut7eu]

Hands down best... True artist...

[@Richard-ut7eu]

Artists...

[@hawkfan50501]

saw him in 1978 at Arrowhead Stadium opening forLinda Ronstadt and the Eagles. Guitar and piano, no backup band as they were broke down in Denver. One of the best sets ever!

[@gregwilson1933]

Absolutely. Was there as well at Arrowhead. It was one of, if not the best performances I have ever seen.

[@fmmaj9noname332]

He went on his "Solo Acoustic Tour" in Fall 1982. I saw him at Kiel in St. Louis during that tour. Just him, his guitar and his piano. Incredible!!

[@chrisspencer5042]

That’s the hallmark of a great performer to carry a set alone.

[@daviddonnelly2781]

Hey Dan...hope you see this....I was so influenced by your music back in the seventies....I learned how to play so many of your songs...they were my favorite all these years....gives me a chill to hear your music...hope to see you in the next lifetime...take good care

[@umpire63]

That flautist just kicked it! So soft and subtle...and then to have that intense saxophone after made for an amazing finish to the song!

[@christopherrandel9411]

That's Tim Weisberg...it should be kick ass..

[@martincarman1725]

@@christopherrandel9411 For a second there, I thought we might have lost him, so I looked him up, he's 77 and kicking. He looks so young in this video. He is dynamite. He seems more of a classical playing, as opposed to Ian Anderson.

[@kristinealtman5732]

I recall an album put out in,I believe the 1970’, Titled “Twin Sons of Different Mothers”- it was of Dan and Tim-SO superb!-This song,has so much haunting power to it,it can be difficult to watch-yet,there is a moral-clearly demonstrated-a Caution!-a Warning! This is THE Best ,in every way,imaginable!

[@Coowallsky]

@@kristinealtman5732 The second LP, "No Resemblance Whatsoever" is as good as Twin Sons or better.

[@RddRdr-qd2ei]

Dan is in heaven with his father the LEADER OF THE BAND...RIP DAN ❤ I'LL ALWAYS BE A FAN...❤❤❤❤

[@martymasden2737]

Love your music Dan, we miss your energy be at peace 😇💕✌

[@paganpoetprophet6441]

Beautiful music ,a sadness of blue ,kept me going back for more , like a moth to flame , but hope was in the blue , he died way to young ,I hope he is in heaven

[@alfonsogutierrez1392]

This song and performance are pure gold...beyond and above what the power of gold can buy...only a great artist's heart could have reached this awesomeness

[@pilgrim561]

Miss you Dan

[@mattbartley5712]

Daniel Folgeberg a man ahead of his time. He remains among us with his words and music. Pretty good musician eh?

[@jamiedoerfler3693]

One of those great live recordings...what a gem!

[@ronsuresha]

Old Hollies song turned out to be gold for Dan.

[@terrence6041]

They laugh at me when I ask them to play Dan Fogelberg. After they learn his talent, they're laughter ceased.

[@Harbour_1]

great live version what a performer and song writer taken to soon like all the greats

[@tyrearn9235]

Damn straight! RIP Dan.

[@ninamartinez2239]

Amen to that.

[@joelliebler5690]

ger jevens I believe this was part of his Greetings From The West live video album and cd as well! My favorite solo artist. I saw in many times and the last time in 2003 at The Westbury Music Faire. It was one of his last concerts in New York!

[@STILuVa]

He sure gave us some beautiful music, thanks dan. Captured angel is one of those special albums for me.

[@davidhudson2321]

Dan is my all time favorite and always will be!

[@cherylbullard7522]

I love his music his unique voice you'll be missed 🕊️

[@stevenholt6604]

They played the hell out of this song when I was a kid, it's okay

[@JusticeForTheDead]

this means a lot more to me as an adult, I just loved the amazing musicianship of the radio version when I was 10-30+ but as I've gotten older, the lines "the women are lovely, the wine is superb, but there's something about the song that disturbs", and, "tell me that you're free of the power of gold", just makes me feel like it's sad that being wealthy/famous brings you what you want, because of the "power of gold", and it's disturbing, because is it really real, and would you have it without those things...

[@jeffshark4]

Beautiful song❤️ life worth more than gold, life is so fragile I am thankful everyday , RIP Mr dan fogelberg

[@neatstuff1988]

This video will live on and my well wishes to Jean. Saw him twice.. Both times just him and his guitar and maybe some background recordings.. Still, what a wonderful performance. This is so close to the original recording that it's almost better... Balance the cost with the soul you lost tell me you're free from the power of gold...

[@sarahterry2140]

That’s interesting. I didn’t know the recorded version when I saw him live in 1987, but this performance of the song 4 years later was exactly as I remember it in 1987 - it was truly extraordinary to experience that.

[@conniedoan6917]

You sure could tell he enjoyed playing with his band. 😊

[@robinhaun-mohamed6143]

My favorite Dan Fogelberg collection--almost every song is the best rendition of the song!

[@richardlynch5632]

AMAZING live...just perfect😎👍 Tim Weisberg' use of effects is tasteful on that flute!😎👍

[@markward413]

Miss you Dan, miss your spirit and musicianship. One of the all time best!

[@maryhowsrd3381]

No power on gold only love

[@michaelfredt573]

We love you DAN. God bless you. Thank-you for your great HEART AND MUSIC.

[@gingerbeer914]

This is the first time I see Dan Fogelberg on a Fender Stratocaster. I know him mainly as an acoustic player and ballad singer... but then again... I'm Dutch. In the Netherlands his most famous hit was "Longer" for which he used an Ibanez Artwood 12-string. The other one I like best is "The Leader of the Band" that he played on a Martin D-41. Fender Stratocasters are great planks, btw. I own two minty black ones too. One with Alnico pickups and one with Fender Lace Sensors (Strat Plus). It's nice to see that Dan had the same taste for electrics too.

[@ellenbacklin]

Netherlands is my favorite album and song. Actually they all are but that was my first time hearing dan and I'm a keyboard player

[@beepollin1780]

OMG how I LOVE love , love Dan Fogelberg....He is so beautiful and passionate.........loved the flute, and the sax esp at the end.....WOW!

[@carmenjones5528]

Got to see him so,so many times but got to see him on tour with Tim at Red Rocks in Colorado when this came out.Wbat a great concert and Great night.GodBless you Daniel for giving this world such great music and memories.

[@johncostello6043]

One of my all-time favorite songs, and great live version of this! Thank you for sharing this!