Dan Fogelberg: A Legend Dies Too Soon
61Song: NETHERLANDS by Dan Fogelberg
In Loving Memory of Dan Fogelberg
who died this morning (12.16.07) at his home in Maine.
NETHERLANDS
by Dan Fogelberg
High on this mountain
The clouds down below
I'm feeling so strong and alive
From this rocky perch
I'll continue to search
For the wind
And the snow
And the sky
*
I want a lover
I want some friends
And I want to live in the sun
And I want to do all the things
that I never have done.
*
Sunny bright mornings
And pale moonlit nights
Keep me from feeling alone
Now, I'm learning to fly
And this freedom is like
Nothing that I've ever known
*
I've seen the bottom
And I've been on top
But mostly I've lived in between
And where do you go
When you get to the end of your dream?
*
Off in the Netherlands
I heard a sound
Like the beating of heavenly wings
And deep in my brain I can hear a refrain
Of my soul as she rises and sings
*
Anthems to glory and
Anthems to love and
Hymns filled with early delight
Like the songs that the darkness
Composes to worship the light.
*
Once in a vision
I came on some woods
And stood at a fork in the road
My choices were clear
Yet I froze with the fear
Of not knowing which way to go.
*
One road was simple
Acceptance of life
The other road offered sweet peace
When I made my decision
My vision became my release.
Dan Fogelberg 41 of His Hits
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Every so often I go this website just to be sure it is for real that he is gone. My gosh 3 years!!! His music still soothes me till this day and when I am sad I put in his cd and have him beautiful voice sing me to sleep. I remember when I heard he had died and I literally could not breathe and could not move while my brain tried to process that I will never get to see him in concert again. My heart is still heavy. I couldn't even imagine how his wife felt and still feels. God is taking all the good people, it's no wonder this world is getting worse and worse.
Sad news but lovely hub..
Thank you so much Susan for your wonderful comments!!
This Hub was really short as I just wanted to get a tribute out the day Dan died!!
Even though my intentions were pure - to honor Dan's songs and get the message out there of his passing, my use of his work through just the words to his song triggered the "duplicate content" filters!!
Now I understand, and agree, fully with how the HubPages system works!! They really work hard to protect the copyright of authors!! Which includes all of us!! As a publisher/artist myself, I sooooooooooooo applaude their watchfulness!!
SunSeven, a Hubber I admire very much, created this Hub: http://hubpages.com/hub/Dan-Fogelberg
As a new Hubber, you can learn a lot by comparing the two!! SunSeven, Patty English, and about a dozen of the other top scoring Hubbers are wonderful human beings besides just being great writers!! I learn from them every day!!
Again, I am sooooooooooooooo delighted you have joined HubPages!! Your independent-thinking is the song we sing at HubPages!!
Keep writing!! Keep singing!! Keep sharing!!
Blessings always, Earth Angel!!
I just saw this and wanted to comment. I love Dan's music. I first heard him in my Jr. year of college. Netherlands is a magnificent song lyrically and musically and a very fitting tribute to him.
Although I am only 27...and came to know Dan Fogelberg's music after his true heyday (is that how you spell that word by the way??? I just realized it's the first time I've ever typed it out. Regardless, I digress...) I always loved his music because it reminds me of my dad. He was the one who introduced me to Dan Fogelberg, and every time I listen to Leader of the Band it reminds me of my father (who is still alive and definitely kicking, thankfully). I was always a big fan of Run for the Roses as well, and Longer. I remember when I was in high school I would throw in my Dan Fogelberg Greatest Hits CD and my friends would look at me funny. It did not matter to me. What a great singer and songwriter. Thanks for reminding me.
Dan Fogelberg was one of my very favorite artists. Did you know he had stage fright so badly that he hardly ever performed live? I had tickets to a tour that was coming through my home town in SC, but it was cancelled. They said he had "the flu", but later it came out that he had had an emotional break after his first few nights of the tour. He was one of the most talented men that ever drew a breath.
Hi Fly4Angels!!
Thanks for the clarification; I'm sure NicheBlogs was unaware of the error!!
Blessings, Earth Angel!!
Sometimes when we touch was written by Dan Hill, not Dan Fogelberg.
Thank you NicheBlogs!! I've been playing Dan's music over and over and over this past month!! Thanks for your lovely comments and tribute to a GREAT talent!! Blessings, Earth Angel!!
Its a shock - "sometimes when we touch, the honestys too much..." He was such an honest writer about his emotions he touched our hearts with so many songs. I too am of that age group and 53 is way too young to leave. Thanks for the lyric above, it is hard to know what to say when someone dies but you chose well. Thanks.
Thank yoy In The Doghouse!! He was sooooooooooo young, only 53!! I think he touched so many of us during important formative years!! Thanks for dropping by!! Blessings Always, Earth Angel!!
Earth Angel
I too am a fan of Dan Fogelberg, he will be missed but his music will live on.
A lovely way to tribute to an amazing man. His own words hold the beauty. Your silence frames the picture as it hangs in a heavenly gallery.
Love the way you simply shine a light on him!
Smiles and Light
Thank you Veronica for your comments!! The news kind of got lost in all the Holiday celebrations!! I expected to see his name more on the Year End recaps on TV, but alas, I have seen none yet!! He was part of my growing up as well!! I have the above song, Netherlands, in calligraphy and stained glass above me desk!! It has been my anthem for years!! Thanks again for the comments!! Earth Angel!!
Eesh, I didn't know he died either! I'm sorry to hear this, he was a part of my formative years. Thanks for the touching tribute with his Words.
I had no idea he died. :( He's such a great musician. May he rest in peace.
Oh.. I didn't know he died.. how sad! :(
Thank you Jackilyn!! It is sad news!! It is the world's loss!! Blessings, Earth Angel!!
Thank you Compu-Smart!! Your comments are always appreciated!! Blessings, Earth Angel!!
This is very sad news,=[ lovely contribution. =]
This is sad news and a great tribute Zsuzsy for such a wonderful and talented guy..
Your a true blessing "never" in disguise!:)
Thank you Zszsy Bee!! I have had his CD's on for the last few days!! Especially, Twin Sons of Different Mothers, one of my favorites!! I turn Netherlands up and sing at the top of my lungs!! The body of work Dan Fogelberg left in this world is etched in the souls of millions!! Blessings, Earth Angel!!
E.A. Well done HUB! I was a great fan. It's so shocking when someone dies too young...
The 'Leader of the band' was my all time fave song of his.
Thanks again for a good memory HUB
regards Zsuzsy
Thank you cgull8m!! Yes, it kind of took the wind out of my sails!! And yes, I do believe his songs will live on and on!! As will our writing as it adds value to the world!! Thank you again for your loving and supportive comments always!! Blessings to you and yours, Earth Angel!!
He is too young die, but his songs will live long forever.
Thanks William!!
I kind of feel like you must have when Sir Bing made his transition!!
SunSeven wrote a brilliant Hub on Dan Fogelberg that is much more comprehensive and a more complete loving tribute!! I tried to put a link here but am at a loss why it isn't showing up!!?? Ahhhhh, us newbies!!
Thanks again William!! Blessings on you and your family!! And your swing!! Earth Angel!!
Very nice, Earth Angel. Very nice.
Thank you Aman . . . I am "of the age" where Dan Fogelberg was instrumental in my life . . . This song, Nether Lands, has been my anthem for over 30 years . . . When I learned of his passing today, it kind of took the wind out of my sails for a bit . . . Thank you for your nice compliment . . . Blessings . . . Earth Angel . . .
Nice hub,Keep it up.
Earth Angel Hub Author 16 months ago
Dearest Linda . . .
Yes, me too . . . All our hearts are still saddened by the passing of someone who touched all our hearts so profoundly . . .
Their legacy lives on through the body of work they created . . . It is a good reminder to each of us that we too, can give to the world a body of work that will make the world a better place . . .
Blessings to you and yours always, EarthAngel . . . .