Hard To Say - Dan Fogelberg 2003

[@richardmassei9488]

This great troubadour was taken from us far too early. Love his music and it keeps me coming back ever so often to hear these beautiful lyrics and melodies. The words so powerful and speak to my heart and soul. Miss you Danny boy! ❤

[@BeachLife61]

I can remember seeing him one last time in May of 2003, and said to myself that something was so off, couldn’t get him off of my mind, I felt disappointed because that was definitely not the performance I had remembered from his previous concerts …I see here how he struggled , Then I saw he passed December 17, 2007.. I hope he was at peace when he passed ! Every single album/song remains etched in my teenage memories forever..🩵

[@michaelbrutallyhonest6026]

Same, saw him at an outdoor venue around the same time. He's always been in my top 5 all time.

[@PaulTuckwin-l3v]

😢

[@cathym.6209]

Fogelberg was not performing in 2003. The musician never performed in a suit, and he was never heavy. Fogelberg's last concert ended in June 1999. He retired from the music industry in Fall 2001 after suffering a debilitating stroke. The musician Dan Fogelberg did not have prostate cancer. He did not announce prostate cancer in 2004. That's a fable by some delusional babe in Maine who never knew the man.

[@cynb3502]

Soundtracks of our youth. Never forgotten, man. Your music is timeless. Like why each time I hear Dan sing I still have to cry.

[@shaunmcdonald5436]

Miss Dan

[@vincarcin]

Thank you for the gift of your beautiful song, Dan.

[@valerievanetten3183]

I was devastated when Dan passed and for several years could not listen to his music as it was just too hard for me. I only started listening again a few years ago and I'm glad I have. It brought back some of what I was missing. He was just that brilliant and special. You can hear Dan struggling here vocally. I had seen him a half dozen times in the years before, and you can hear his voice isn't as strong in this performance. Cancer is such a cruel disease. It takes away so much from the person who has it and from the people who love them. I lost both my parents to it.

[@Tibbieman1]

My sisters and I live in Phoenix AZ. In 1975 my sister made me aware of Dan Fogelberg, and that was it, we were uber-fans, We traveled to CA, NV, NM, and CO. One Year we went to his concert 3 times. He was an American Master.

[@bradbradley1121]

I live in Phoenix

[@littleoleme80]

I was very saddened to hear of his death so many years ago now. One of the "Late Greats, Gone Too Soon"s. There were many of those, but, Dan's death hit me harder than most. I listened to his songs as a teenager, and then on into adulthood, they just kept coming, one great song after another. It's hard to choose a favorite Fogelberg song, because they were all so good! You are very much missed, Dan. RIP

[@6821hominy]

I was introduced to Dan's music in1980, I was 23. Like you I loved Dan, his lyrics and his music. I have fond memories of that time - moving away from my home state to start a new life in another to join my high school sweetheart. ( knowing it would not last ) Sorry that he left us so soon....

[@ambrosearts]

Jean spread his ashes out over the inlet on Wednesday while sailing... as this was his wish. They glowed in the sunlight blowing gently across the waters. She said that it was the first nice day in several weeks of rain and cold...and floods that Maine is having. This (13th)was his birthday. She sent out a picture of the sunset that night....

[@neatstuff8200]

I love you too Jean!

[@vanshipman]

I saw Dan on his acoustic/piano tour back in 1996/1997 and it was one of the most entertaining shows I’ve ever been to. I’m a musician and have been playing for 40 years, and so I know what I’m listening and looking for in terms of technique, I really at the time did not realize how talented Dan was as a musician. I knew his music and also knew he played guitar, keys, etc, but thought he was one that was good enough to use it as a songwriting tool, boy was I wrong. I already knew all his music, but it doubled my appreciation when I heard him play them just by himself. You are loved and missed brother Dan and I am a lifelong fan. 🙏 🎸 R.I.P.

[@neatstuff1988]

Saw him 1982.

[@mkrutter128]

This must have been one of his last public performances. He was diagnosed in 2004 with advanced prostate cancer that had already spread to his bones. His annual physical found it and he cancelled his tour. I know of no other singer/songwriter/musician who had the ability to reach each member of the audience on such an amazing level. I saw him 6 times in concert and was always in awe of what he was able to accomplish. He could even make the audience laugh. Now that is a well rounded and seasoned performer extraordinaire.

[@jeanyrae3056]

It was his last one. I was there and told my husband that I just knew it was the last time I'd see him in concert. When I heard the news about the cancer I was devastated. When I heard the news of his death, my world was never the same. The music died

[@sharmayeda7334]

Agreed, I saw him 3 times. I hold to those precious memorires.

[@mdwayne741]

Timeless music!

[@kevinbrooker7069]

Good stuff.

[@kevinbrooker7069]

Good stuff.

[@lindam5218]

What a beautiful voice, imagine all the beautiful songs he could have written if he had more time on this earth

[@kevinbrooker7069]

I agree.

[@kevinbrooker7069]

Best of the 70s.

[@kevinbrooker7069]

Hi

[@tigerlifer55]

I was lucky enough to have seen him once in concert. He was one of the very best singer/songwriters in my lifetime! A musician`s musician! Thank you, Dan, for sharing your soul with us, R.I.P

[@mkrutter128]

Dan has a very strong spiritual faith and we were blessed with him taking us along with us on his journey through the pitfalls of life. He understood and was very humble. I know that wherever he is, he is sharing his love, light and music as he has always done to all who can hear.

[@deborahsnyder3382]

I am transported back to the 70's. Hate it, (miss the music & voice so much) LOVE it at the same time. This is the music fabric thread of the tapestry of my life, I don't want to let go. Sooooo. I don't.

[@Scottishwench]

I still cannot believe he is gone,The world has lost a great singer!

[@simplysingin]

I've never heard a bad Dan Fogelberg song and this is no exception. Love your music, Dan and am going to miss you. Thankfully we have your music. God bess you.

[@royelmo38]

There is a depth of emotion in this composition that makes it so compelling to listen to. Truly inspired music.

[@MrBlazie59]

I saw Dan Fogelberg twice in Dallas. The best voice I have ever heard.

[@ANNEAVES]

gosh I love this song..so pure and well written and sung..what a loss of this wonderful singer/songwriter.

[@teressazellner1176]

i miss Dan Fogelberg so much. he died way too young

[@danielasamota1191]

you can tell he's not feeling well. He's having problem singing the song. He had such a beautiful melodic voice, it's not hard to see he's struggling.

[@gregmpalumbo]

Does anyone find that it is still hard to grasp that Dan is gone? Does God take his angels at times very early? How could Dan not be an angel. Has anyone seen or have Dan's published book of his travels called Photographs? How nice it is?

[@LisaGemini]

He was what, 56 years old? George Harrison was only 58 when God took him. Yes, there are angels among us and often they go back to heaven too soon...or so we think. But God has a completely different plan. I'm just grateful for the MUSIC.

[@mkrutter128]

I wish I had seen this book! I'm searching for it but so far no luck.

[@kingofallwhites]

God. Do you really believe he exists? After having a near death experience and then seeing throngs of “Christians” supporting Donald Trump I think it’s wishful thinking.

[@neatstuff1988]

He is really struggling here it's hard to look at but easy to feel him.

[@neatstuff1988]

I just saw this was fifteen years ago. My gosh I wish I could go back and love the woman I was supposed to love

[@soonerboy9831]

Poor man. He gave the world so much with his magnificent talent and songs. It would be difficult to listen to one of his very romantic songs and not be touched with great emotion. Only the good die young.

[@kathrynyanetta2809]

can't get enough of your love! is anybody out there?

[@cadeacon45]

Dan was an extraordinary talent. He will always be loved, always missed and never forgotten. R.I.P.

[@mikeharris1694]

Beautiful . . . and sad.

[@garylight1338]

Absolutely Awesome.

[@wthjrtx1]

It may never come again... Thats true. I grew up with Dan. I'm almost in tears. all music came together in his time. rock, country, disco,pop, metal. He kept it real and reminded us of the reality of being human and a man.. Miss him much. Thanks for posting

[@garylight1338]

If you ever truly love someone and it's failing, and this doesn't touch you, hang-on This Is Gonna Hurt Like Hell. But you'll be ok, maybe.

[@headcaseworker]

I was home alone, sound asleep, on Sunday morning around 1-1:30. Something woke me up and I turned on the tv. It was on PBS and there was Dan singing to me!! Very strange because I KNOW it wasn't on PBS when I fell asleep! Anyway, I cried my way thru this show for the fourth time. How I miss him! God bless you, Dan!

[@kathylivanec2737]

Always loved Dans' music ......thankful for youtube!!!

[@headcaseworker]

How I miss him! Thank you for the videos. His talent is timeless!

[@ryanhill8886]

Beautiful. Live performance even better than the recorded version.

[@moodylicious]

So agree, Ryan! By this time he's got years of wisdom and the further honing of his craft to lend added depth to the song. He's getting the best out of his voice, which has matured with a beautifully rich resonance. A truly lovely soul was the great Dan Fogelberg. ~ still grieving DanFan, Pam

[@22foozer]

so magical it makes me cry

[@darkmike333]

"Lucky in love , well maybe so. There's still a lot of things you'll never know..." So true. To paraphrase another of your songs Dan , "Oooh ooh , we're missing you." R.I.P.

[@tammywatford3410]

I saw him for the very last time 2003. It was at The Paramount in Denver Colorado. He sounded great as always. Ever on Dan

[@NEWYORKERhector1]

Blessing man ,what a great compositions ,he was have a personal touch of tenderness in each song...I feel that is a Man from GOD because he is a really composer from the heart...unfortunately he's life is to short ...GOD bless he's family.

[@johnnykov]

My absolute favorite of my many favorites of Dan Fogelberg

[@purplecherry9364]

New fan here. One of my fave songs.

[@donny38075]

My favorite story teller..miss you Dan.

[@ingscram]

awesome. gone but never forgotten. thanks for posting this

[@coolchef64]

This has to be my 1st , "heart-break" song. Was in 10th grade. *cry*

[@ubaracist7078]

So sad, I loved him. RIP Dan

[@50marcy]

There will never be another Dan just like never be another Elvis two of a kind~~ They left us with the most beautiful songs ~~~

[@robinreality9979]

This song, though.... Calms me

[@6hypnone]

I love this song... I wish they'd had the beautiful harmonies as on the studio track though. They give me goosebumps.

[@kevinbrooker7069]

Best 80s performance.

[@micmac_billyjack]

Wow ! he had a slew of hits ! great music. Thanks for sharing !

[@TimfromChicago]

What a gorgeous song. Lyrics are so true and powerful

[@RonMagnum]

TRULY A GREAT SONGWRITTER & SONG FROM THE PAST!!!

[@poodleguiderpeyes7388]

He was a poet, as well....

[@ravynkitty]

Hey...thanks for putting up the website for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

[@npenciso]

We miss you Dan,your songs will always be remembered with deep fondness and respect in our hearts. What a great artist you are..I hope you can hear this up there.

[@raysmusic49]

He was struggling during this performance.. voice wasn’t as strong... I saw him about a week before this in Lake Tahoe and he was very strong and awesome... one of the all time beautiful voices..

[@charlesjanes7543]

You are right. He was definitely struggling, and at times, he was a bit flat, but it's understandable. I saw him several times in concert doing both electric and acoustic sets, and he was always amazing.. But sadly, you could tell he wasn't feeling well when this performance was done.

[@raysmusic49]

@@charlesjanes7543 and thats a pro...they keep pushing on... thats probably why he didnt want this released on dvd..

[@terrystrand]

Gone too soon...made my hair stand on end...goose bumps.

[@LinYouToo]

How his life would change within a year of this performance, a devastating turn of events from which she would never recover. So very sad may you rest in peace dear Dan.

[@maskandrose]

Has there been as talented a songwriter , musician ( blues , jazz , classical , bluegrass , hard and soft rock , pop ? ) I think not --- the early stuff and obscure for many who only know his " hits" is selling oneself VERY VERY short - dive deep into the well of artistry that was the ouevre of Dan Folgeberg - true artist . Not even in the Songwriters Hall of Fame - how is that even possible ?

[@vartty56]

I miss him so much. Thanks for the post!

[@nancywlnkiewicz9349]

loving all your video's...it makes me feel I am right there again!! Thanks a million!

[@MrJazkiller]

wow! great song....very smooth.... i liked it..thanks for posting

[@brgreg8725]

Hopefully with Glen singing background in heaven

[@excelsciors]

My sister loved him. R.I.P. Dan.

[@ingscram]

Beautiful. funny how our favorite artists never really die.

[@Mellomel]

Loved this man's music. gREW UP LISTENING TO THIS ON THE RADIO. hE WAS REALLY GOOD.

[@dwaneyocum1718]

I've looked for this for a long time. I thought it was from a different concert so I was always looking in the wrong places, but I remembered the comment he makes at the beginning about his first marriage disintegrating. He was married three times, the last wife remained with him until the end. Everyone who knew him said he was the greatest guy in the world. I wonder what happened in the first two marriages. I get so depressed when I remember that he's gone.

[@TheJazzlady40]

love this guy R.I.P Dan

[@johnroseman9087]

What a great performer. One of my favorite tunes from him. You can tell he was bloated from the steroids he was on. His voice a little raspy, but a awesome effort. His band was so tight that night. We will miss you!❤

[@kathleenhendrickson2008]

The reason why I can't stop dreaming the dream.

[@kevinbrooker7069]

He's the best.

[@kevinbrooker7069]

Dream my. Dream.

[@-Penny]

Still breaks my heart, Dan is my absolute fav singer song writer ever, he looks a lot like my HS sweetheart, we had a same old lang syne night/moment 25 yrs ago, best night ever, had to let go of him again at that moment.

[@denisehedden13]

🥀Amazing song I love it🥀

[@rayjr62]

R.I.P. Dan and R.I.P. Mike Botts (he is the drummer).

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Wasn't Mike Botts the drummer for Bread?

[@ccalccol]

+seattwa yes, Mike Botts was the drummer for bread

[@mikestarcher9402]

Yes he was.

[@ashleyhockenberry2187]

A huge and unique talent

[@asaibene]

miss you Dan miss you SO much

[@atlarman]

i didnt know he's gone....ill miss his music....always made me think/and feel...bye dan!

[@williamhewett4942]

I adore him!

[@wendykyoung4640]

it was taped in Chicago for PBS Soundstage.

[@clarencewertziii4268]

dan was a good friend ,miss ya ,

[@briggettecammett6181]

His voice is hoarse. Still a beautiful singer, even at the end. Such an incredibly sad loss!

[@andreegolden3602]

saw him live long time ago long hair great guy RIP

[@willc854]

still miss him, and his music

[@klimber10001]

I've always loved Dan Fogelburg on the radio, but live, not so much. ..I was sad to hear of his passing,. 💙

[@jenneyryan]

Great music wonderful talent!

[@catndryer]

Sure...I grew up in the age of the Beatles, Elvis, and the Stones......and loved em all.................But Fogelberg and James Taylor were truly a part of who I am.

[@whec65]

Thank you so much for this information! While Dan isn't listed in the first section (somewhere under ..and many more..) I am hopefull.

[@SaabAholic]

God bless you, Dan........

[@neatstuff1988]

I just hate to see him struggle. Dan loved this so much.

[@keithjohnson6032]

i miss you mr fogelberg

[@jlandon6028]

Lousy Audio but still any chance to see him is special

[@lionelraoul]

Loved and missed.

[@randypowers2503]

+Kimberly Ourlian He passed in 2006 of prostate cancer.What a talent

[@lionelraoul]

Kimberly Ourlian I wish he was. Of course, he does live on through his music. Everyone his music has touched gets to carry a little piece of him in their hearts.

[@virginialawler7725]

@@randypowers2503 Dec. 16, 2007.....maybe.

[@barron975]

Dans Music will stand the test of time..PSA check is important annually..Unfortunately..you can be tested one day and like all cancers..they can start the very next day..And it will have a 1 year head start on the Proctologist..Do your best..Get PSA checked and Prostate checked..thats all that can be said..RIP Dan Fogelberg..

[@jerrylev]

Bittersweet.

[@jfmm99]

Thanks again Strider.

[@dadaevan]

LEGEND.

[@superking445]

Best song ever

[@neatstuff1988]

I don't know if he had his diagnosis but you can hear The Strain in his voice. What caring a individual... Poor guy I know his heart was in it But his voice just isn't quite there .

[@retrosam84]

very pretty song!

[@scwalker2000]

Does anyone have the accoustic concert that he did in France right before he died? I would hav eloved to have been there.

[@sbbinahee]

I love Dan and his music but either he's too close to the mic or the sound quality is just not up to par. ..I got the cans on and the vocals are distorted..great great song and performance all the same....very sad we lost him so young...

[@johnmaer]

If you read some of the scuttlebutt on line about some of his later live performances, he evidently had his tonsils removed in adulthood, prior to his prostate cancer diagnosis, and ever since lost both his vocal range and purity. I'd guess that accounts for what you hear or don't hear here.

[@marywatkins6798]

My #1 Fogelberg song. #2 is Part of the Plan.

[@jon4913]

Was this at Austin City Limits? Trying to pick out the venue here. Dan is missed. One of my musical heroes, and the one who made the most consistently beautiful music.