There's a Place in the World for a Gambler (from Live: Greetings from the West)

Official live performance of ”There's a Place in the World for a Gambler” by Dan Fogelberg
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Lyrics
There's a song in the heart
Of a woman
That only the truest of loves
Can release.
There's a song in the heart
Of a woman.
Set it free
Oh, set it free
Set it free
Oh, set it free
Set it free
Oh, set it free.
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[@BrentFewox-sb5tl]

How is he not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? There are folks in there that can't hold a candle to him and his music!

[@markriva4259]

He's in Rock n Roll Heaven.

[@JustPlainSteve5372]

You certainly have THAT right!!! The Hall is a BAD JOKE!

[@Cocobon-co2rr]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Igel-jo8xv]

I have so many different tastes in music ...... psychedelic punk, folk, blues, blah blah blah ..... but I still hum/sing Dans' art out in the garden when I'm at my best.

[@budgetkeyboardist]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a collection of self-important nitwits who think their opinions matter. Same as music critics and Rolling Stone magazine. There are always people who want to tell us what's good. YOU decide what's good.

[@johnbernard450]

Dan Fogelberg is one of the most under rated singer/song writers to come out of the 70s. His smooth style and harmonies is unequaled. He left us way too early.

[@barrybutler8505]

He is probably writing and singing in Heaven and heard on Heaven's Radio...

[@luisantoniobediacifrian6142]

Genious..nothing more to say...rip.

[@johnrains8409]

Classical pianist, great musical mind, wonderful guitarist and unparalleled lyricist. You are correct. He was unequaled and he left way too early like many of the great ones.

[@DanFamSistah]

Amen.

[@davidcooper960]

When I read all of the amazing things people write in comments to his videos, I wonder if he's as underrated as you think.

[@lockedin60]

There are just a few artists in your lifetime that are able to touch a part of you that is hidden from everyone else. Dan Fogelberg, Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot are among the few. I am a musician myself so I can appreciate that aspect of Dan's talent. But to be able to play multiple instruments well, write such soaring notes, write such heartfelt and insightful lyrics and to be able to sing with such authority that may be a once in a lifetime NOVA!

[@pqm66]

Well said James......and I share your opinion. The combination of Dan's talents in singing, writing and musical ability will likely never be matched again and I consider him the the greatest of my lifetime.

[@debbieschmidling8158]

@@pqm66 Amen to that!

[@likethewine]

So true..listened to him alot in my 20s..and 30s..then life got busy ..somehow I lost him..and now at 68 ..just found him again.. all you say above is true..and more..he ground my soul and makes my spirit soar..I miss him..what a loss..and thank him for leaving us his soul thru this music..

[@adasteiajustiennebygodsgra6714]

He also mixed in and engineered all aspects to record and I read he was a perfectionist about this. In my opinion, he is the most magnificent musician of his day to not receive the appropriate recognition in the music industry. This used to anger me but I grew up enough to figure out that this was a Blessed thing. He refused to sell himself out to the Evil bastards and achieved a following unlike any other ! I miss him ! I would love to hear your music James Russell ! Where can I find you? God Bless And Keep As You Go 👣 !

[@franklee1205]

You got it Brother 👍 !!!

[@patrickmcdougall2356]

Dan was the best song writer of our generation. A true poet and musician all wrapped up in one person. Honestly, his most popular (commercially successful) songs are not his best work. Go back and listen his albums. The entire soundtrack of the album, The Innocent Age, is a masterpiece. Dan’s music and lyrics live on in all our hearts!

[@flynntaylor5459]

I feel the same way about Todd Rundgren... most only know I saw the light and hello its me.. He disappeared from commercial radio became a producer for many groups of the late 70s and even did his own live album something anything Ling before kiss did kiss alive 2 which wasn't even a true live album as they took snipets from their concerts. He did some of his best work undercover with his own band utopia including writing love is the answer for Ford and coley although when Todd sings it you feel like your hearing him a s a preacher in church. I feel too like Dan's songs are really not meant for commercial audiences. He like Todd was true to himself and wrote how he felt about life. This song which I never heard before is so beautiful it drew tears. Dan has that same soulful voice that can really move you. But he like Todd wanted to go his own way. I love all his music but the more obscure hidden tracks like this one really cause me to pause... so diverse is his God given talent that one can still be surprised when you come across a gem 💎 you never unearthed and an watch it gleam across its own musical boundaries. Rip Dan 🙏 ❤thank you for sharing your thoughts feelings and talent with the world 🌎

[@carolrountree6268]

This song is truly one of his best. It is z2024 and i am still tuning into Dan Anybody else with me? Carol in Seattle

[@carolrountree6268]

Yes and my heart is still alive at age 65 Dan was a true maaster if his craft my

[@carencase6600]

No one can compare to Dan’s work. He was absolutely the most amazing artist in the entire country. I miss him so much!!🥰

[@hollischarbo5170]

I hope he is "blowing the roof off the place" in heaven! Because his lyrics and musicianship are unparalleled.

[@kathleenrogers10]

His Heart and Soul as well.

[@normabreazile5500]

Amen! Can you imagine all the music up there! 😃Praise the Lord! 🙌 May Our Lord be gloried by all His children singing Glorious music! 🙏❤️

[@Cocobon-co2rr]

Totally agree. LOVE DAN!!!! I saw him do an acoustic guitar/piano concert. Pure Bliss. He still brings me back to a good place even now. His music transcends space and time. He is a LIGHT to be sure!

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

XOXXO

[@grene1955]

We didn't deserve Dan Fogelberg. What a gift he was.

[@Cocobon-co2rr]

LOVED THIS MAN, DAN. This song is a memory one. An early love, oh so long ago, sang this to me. I thought the world had stopped for that brief period of time. Precious memories are set to music throughout our lives. Bless you Tim for changing my life and Introducing me to Dan Fogelberg's music. Such a GIFT!!!!!!

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

LOVD ALL HIS WORKS!!!

[@LoriVFenske]

Time for his friend Irving Azoff to get Dan in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Irving’s in there. Now it’s Dan’s turn. Yes, it is a joke of a place as evidenced some many of the inductees. But no one deserves it more than this man!❤❤❤

[@scoop9722]

Dan Fogelberg is a gem and left us with a treasure trove of beautiful songs. Gone far too soon.

[@stacyjaye6350]

I have never loved and missed a complete stranger in my life like I love and miss this man!!😭😭💔

[@valerievanetten3183]

I so understand how you feel about Dan. There is only one other musical artist (who, thank God, is still living) whom I feel the same way about. Dan's passing was so devastating for me, and I miss him like crazy!!

[@eagle3ncc74656]

I first heard this song in 1985.I was going through a rough time emotionally.So I went on a retreat to gather my thoughts at "Peaks of Otter"Campground,Virginia. I slept in my Chevy Blazer.Cried my eyes out.Then the next morning as I drove back to DC,I heard this song on the radio.And I was filled with so much Hope.After this,I named my Blazer "Eagle1".

[@dorothymiddaugh6234]

What a voice, and what a beautiful song. You are missed Dan!

[@barbgreen7350]

What a beautiful human being. 💗 😍 💯

[@debbieschmidling8158]

@@barbgreen7350 Yes! ❤️

[@Califokie12]

“....there’s a light in the depth of your darkness...there’s a calm at the eye of every storm...let it shine.” Can you hear this Seattle? Portland? Milwaukee? Can you hear this? Please...please...listen. Please. Listen. Peace y’all.

[@thomasfitzgerald2732]

in awe of his talent. Writing, singing, guitar, piano. One of the very best songwriters of our generation!

[@jeffstrack1143]

I could listen to this song every day and never tire of it and Dan’s message. Let it Shine.

[@shutterlab]

I have left word with my loved ones that if they do not play this (live version) as the recessional at my funeral, I will return to haunt them. I heard Dan perform it live as the encore of a solo concert at Rutgers my senior year (1979) and it has inspired me ever since.

[@aprilrogers7436]

Went to Dan's concert in Virginia in 1982. This song live was as close to holy as it gets. By the end of the song, we were all singing and crying and hugging strangers. I miss him.

[@jferkfjkj]

More shows should be like that. Bringing people together

[@DianaHerberg]

I miss him too. Saw him at King's Dominion in Virginia some time in the 90s. He's just a truly beautiful man.

[@heriwood88]

Wonder was that at Hampton? If so I was at that too, over from the UK traveling in the US. I'd been a fan for 10 years, and was overjoyed at getting to see him live. I remember this song, it was amazing, the whole night was.

[@aprilrogers7436]

@@heriwood88 , it was in Hampton. There were two other stand-out moments for me. I loved when he stopped playing and told the audience to be quiet so they could hear the music. (I think it was during "Longer") The other thing was this - I was 4 months pregnant and my unborn daughter danced through the concert. After she was born, she always danced to his music and it would calm her if she was upset.

[@heriwood88]

@@aprilrogers7436 Wonderful! Yes, I remember that moment too when he told the audience to shut up, his words were “..it’s hard enough”. I don’t remember which song it was, could have been ‘Longer,’ just remember he was at the piano.

[@justaladytoi]

Your music has been my only guiding light in the darkness so many times!!! RIP Dan

[@davidhardwick3816]

This is my life. Thank you Dan Fogelberg. RIP

[@raynieves5179]

Just have to add my love and respect. I bought every album, listened to every song, moved my soul every time. There were many great singers in the ‘70’s but Dan was a true troubadour. Saw him in concert at Jones Beach, NY and hold it as a fond memory. Always.

[@donny38075]

A true poet with his gift of music.

[@jeffmooney9429]

There's a light in the depth of your darkness. Let it shine! Thanks, Dan...that line helped me get through a tough time in my life.

[@KCFlyer2]

Wow....the live version is ever better than the original. This song touched me years ago...and still touches me today.

[@MisterWensleydale]

Only Dan could make a 3-chord song so beautiful.

[@mav51063]

One of my favorite Dan Fogelberg songs of all time! So beautiful! 🎸🎶🎹

[@thomasfitzgerald2732]

yes but he has soooo many!

[@johnjohannemann1220]

Agreed

[@leroyaragon8506]

@@johnjohannemann1220 Dan Fogelberg at Red Rocks back in The Early 70s was Our Most Remembered Concert Ever !! I was 19 My wife was 18 !! Gone but never forgotten !!

[@richardgaines9450]

Dan Fogelberg is the Greatest Musician this earth has ever known. He has no equal. Not Mozart. Not Beethoven, not Chopin. His voice, the purity, the range, the power ! His brilliant, prophetic lyrical genius ! His multiple instrumental virtuosity on guitar, piano, string arrangements, the perfect synchronicity is the stuff of the Gods. He was a gift from GOD to mankind. IT's OK, i guess, that the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame did not induct him. To think Dan not worthy of this says lots more about them than it ever did of Dan. Hall of Shame is more appropriate.

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

HE WAS LOVED AND IS NEVER FORGOTTEN

[@danielsloan9823]

LOVE THIS SONG NEVER SAW IT PREFORMED LIVE, STILL AWESOME SONG 30 YEARS LATER.

[@cinnamongirl7877]

Daniel, he usually closed with this song. I saw him live 17 times and I miss him so much. The last time I saw him, it was a beautiful and sweltering night in Nashville Tennessee, outdoor venue, and I just remember looking up at the stars and hearing everyone singing this in unison. There were some tears and it was just a night that I’ll never forget. RIP Dan.❤️

[@debbieschmidling8158]

@@cinnamongirl7877 This must have been his concert at Starwood Amphitheater before it eventually shut down. I wasn’t there that night, but I saw him at the Opry House in 1979, and again at Municipal Auditorium in 1984! I live near Nashville! ❤️ So awesome and a dream come true for me as well!

[@larzybernard9617]

I had the pleasure and good fortune of seeing Dan at Red Rocks Amphitheater outside of Denver, Colorado. When he sang the lyrics "And one became this lonely soul who sits here now and sings this song to you" from Foretathers, the audience went wild.

[@ilenecastaldo600]

Yes, this is the song we need now, the theme song for these dark times. Shine the light Dan, from heaven. Now you are our angel💕😘

[@jvyoung1258]

An extremely good songwriter and entertainer. RIP Dan Fogelberg

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

He was a great writer, singer and a criminally under-recognized guitarist. I only saw him live twice, back in the '70s. He definitely left us too soon.

[@christinaford1801]

Today August 13 would have been his 73rd birthday. Just had to listen to this masterpiece and see him again. Gone way too soon 😢and such an underrated musician.

[@kimminnick5539]

Such talent! Taken way too soon. One more thing to look forward to in heaven.

[@jec5911]

How I miss him!!! I listen to his songs and they give me such peace. Lord you have the best of the best. Let his wings soar

[@jeannelovizio3346]

My favorite Dan song, especially the live version. Saw him the last night of this tour and it was excellent, right on the water at Jones Beach. He is so very missed.

[@michaelpursey7102]

Forever in our hearts, talent unparalleled

[@robertjohnson3855]

What an amazing and beautiful voice. So clear and beautiful and right on pitch. I miss him more than any musician I've heard. He was my inspiration to learn acoustic guitar. I've never regretted it. "LOOKING FOR A LADY'" was his first son I learned and at 66 yrs old I still remember and play it. So many good memories of his concerts and his music. RIP DAN FOGELBERG He. Definitely should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So talented on so many instruments and sang and played with so many talented musicians, Joe Walsh, Glen Frey, Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmidt, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, many others but none were better.

[@theyrodeon]

Still miss Dan. Always will. Some holes in the world can’t be filled.

[@jonathanpranitis3533]

a true artist to be missed and forever remembered....

[@gwynenglishnielsen8596]

My mother was a gambler who went to A.C. every week on the bus. I have always considered this song to be hers. Thanks, Dan.

[@rosenda2610]

Awesome music! Just heard this song now at 54 and i fell in love with his music immediately! Thank you!

[@Asgulria]

I am forever grateful of my older brothers introducing me to 70s classic music when I was young. I still listen to them in 2022, including this amazing song. I can’t get enough of it.

[@davidr554]

I miss Dan Fogelberg today more than ever in this world with so many problems 🙏

[@debbieswift6114]

Sitting here on my porch in Missouri listening to Dan, sooo good singing🌠

[@Regnisab]

Fogelberg has been the music track to my life since 1975.

[@twwtjohns]

I feel so fortunate to have seen Dan Fogelberg perform live in the early 80s. It was just an acoustic set but I will never forget it.

[@margarethaas7738]

I am in awe everytime I listen to this song, esp. live. Miss you Dan😓

[@jeffstrack1143]

What a fabulous song and MESSAGE, with our world today I can only hope there’s a light in the depths of our darkness. I’m waiting for it to shine🙏

[@oceansfloormicah719]

My favorites in order: Dan Fogelberg, Alan Parsons, and Pink Floyd all tied for first place. Love this song by DF! He was taken from us way to soon!

[@jggalicia3659]

Dan, I still cry your leaving, oh beloved bard ...(and I always will)

[@38051268]

just look at the comments and you will see he is so loved his spirit is immortal so talented a very special person .

[@veelighted7]

Dan, we love you !!!! What a legacy !! “Set it free!! Oh set it free!!”

[@phillipdewitte5869]

I was at his his Solo tour in 1983 in North Carolina, what a great concert. We lost a great man, you know that there is one great concert now in Heaven with all the past great artists singing...

[@tedbottger7727]

I was exposed to Dan way back in the 70's and was fortunate enough to go to 2 of his concerts. Of course I have almost every album he ever made and even his newer songs are excellent he made late in his life. I really miss him and still play his songs on my guitar as I did when I was younger. What at talent we miss!

[@michaelbarnhart2593]

Always been my favorite song of Dan Fogelberg. The recorded track is so haunting.

[@jeannelovizio7893]

My favorite song! Miss him!

[@stephaniecarlson6689]

Ohhh my, how incredibly magical❤ Thank you Dearest Dan❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I send loving hugs to all our Dan lovers out there.💝🌺💝🌺💝🌺💝 Steph at New South, Wales Australia 💖❤️🌺❤️💖

[@mtnbird01]

Garth Brooks gave him great respect with his cover of this song of Dan’s at the Aug 13, 2017 Colorado Music Hall of Fame Award Concert. See it on AXS TV & soon PBS....

[@TomMarkel-gplus]

One of my favorite Fogelberg songs!!!!

[@sheshe8595]

Dan is nothing but fantastic. We were blessed to enjoy his music he shared with us on Mother Earth,that he clearly loved very much. thank you Dan. Thank all fans fo your comments...

[@mikegeorge1949]

Dan's first concert was in Jackson MS. He performed solo and was magnificent. I sat about 2 rows from the stage and I was amazed at his talent. Sadly, when he passed away, I was in tears for a while. I miss him and cherish his music.

[@Ladysensei]

Today was Dan’s 70th Birthday!! Let it Shine!! ⭐️🌟✨✨💫☀️

[@wandagreenwell407]

Dan sang the things on my heart that I couldn't have expressed. Miss him.

[@lolaislost]

For you Mary Ann Degataire. Thank you for introducing me to his music back in 1974. Wait for me as I hope to be up there soon

[@loZoneranger560]

Beautiful job done on a beautiful song...Thank You Dan for the music.

[@cinnamongirl7877]

We were so lucky to live in an era that produced this kind of music!!! Music today just doesn’t compare.

[@chrisshoppechamos2758]

Miss you Dan

[@pscuomo]

I bought the album souvenirs in 74.and i still have it , undoubtedly his best album. And this is the best song of that album

[@randallfelsing1617]

This song was on Innocent Age

[@JustPlainSteve5372]

@@randallfelsing1617 Souvenirs!

[@Maverick2]

I have seen Dan 10 times in concert, and I saw Dan and the band sing this song at the Desert Sky Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona and I sang along with them on this song, and I met Robert McEntee backstage at the Grove Venue in Anaheim, California July 2002 and at that venue 2 drawings I did of Dan Fogelberg were given to Dan and he signed a songbook for me

[@wendykyoung4640]

He's Beautiful.

[@veelighted7]

What a beautiful man! Soul! This song!

[@ianbutt8981]

Just love this song. Much missed brilliant singer songwriter.

[@amberantk1]

I thought I had purchased all of Dan's albums (before The Internet), then I discovered songs that weren't on Greatest Hits or any other album, and found out about The Innocent Age. about 2000. What a treat! Dazz ling.

[@djmjv]

I love this song!!!

[@triciahennessy5653]

My favorite song and love reliving this performance. There is a hole in the world with Dan gone.

[@TulsaGirlForever]

This whole concert had to have left all who attended GIDDY knowing they witnessed one of the best artist in the history of music & a selection of his best songs. Dan was a one in a million talented guy that could play almost ANYTHING. RIP Dan,,,,,and RIP Mike Botts.

[@marysaverinasmith160]

He was one of the best ever! I love his music so very much!!! I wish he could have been here longer. God bless him!!

[@bassfischer4273]

My wife and I saw him solo acoustic at Red Rocks west of Denver back in the '90s. Still the best show I've ever seen.

[@deckerwiedemer983]

One of my favorite songs of all times....I get chills every time I hear this version! Thankful I saw him live years ago during a acoustic tour of his in Kansas City!

[@HarleyBigDog1]

Saw him in Kansas City never will forget the feelings that came from the heart of every song.

[@williamhayes4610]

Saw Dan at U of I fall 1971 playing solo , guitar and piano very small venues then later with Fools Gold ,, amazing talent belongs in Hall of Fame, died way to young.. if you guys are over 50 GET A PSA drawn!!!! If it saves one life it’s worth it

[@lucaselberfeld9429]

Such a great song!

[@KimberlyTheOwl]

I love this song. It takes me back to my youth.

[@8lenorman]

Such a beautiful and soulful song👍😀😀👍😀

[@fmmaj9noname332]

I saw him close his concert at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis during his 1982 Solo Acoustic Tour with this song. Magical.

[@jimchumley6568]

FmMaj9 NoName I saw the solo acoustical tour also, Awesome!

[@cherylloftis]

I finally got to see Dan just after he was pronounced cancer free they last time. I had been a fan since 1971, A brother from another mother., I proud wore a T-shirt that a friend got for me. I was very young and not allowed to do anything!

[@miriamray2271]

one of my absolute favorites,would love to see the whole show!!

[@kjguevara1416]

Concert was filmed and is available on DVD. I just bought another copy on Amazon.

[@ceciliagrave1807]

To soon gone. And I just got to know it. Loved his music so much.

[@FoxyJeff]

What an incredible artist....I grew up with his songs

[@cowboyupnow63]

How music should be true to the heart and this is just many of many of favorite songs he has done and yes Dan you left us way too soon.

[@PeterStawicki]

What an amazing voice

[@b.w.videos2486]

This song breaks my heart every time I hear it 💔 it's beautiful though

[@kathyettinger3257]

Incredible!

[@stephaniecarlson6689]

💗💗💗🎈❣️🌹❣️🌹❣️💗💗💗💗❤❤ I love you Dan Fogelberg, Steph at NEW SOUTH Wales Australia 💝🥳💝

[@davidcooper960]

I can honestly say that I probably would have stopped playing and writing if I hadn't heard "Home Free." The spark was out of music for me and that album, written and recorded by a guy my own age at the time, inspired me to keep going, and energized a career in music that was to last me into my late 60's (now). "Thank you, Dan" is woefully inadequate, but I suspect he'd get the idea :-)

[@scientiarulz3828]

Amazing and memorable tour! Love your music! Miss your magnificent voice and spirit! Sing on in the Universe, Dan! THANK YOU KINDLY FOR SHARING!!!!!

[@rickprovencio5677]

Scientia Rulz

[@lynnloner8807]

so awesome....used to cool down to this song in my aerobics class

[@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 ?

[@williammize8799]

The leader of the band

[@michaelmartin8036]

This song always takes me to my happy place!