December 17, 2007

Dan Fogelberg: 1951-2007

Yesterday, singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg lost his battle with prostate cancer. Fogelberg's songs left many musical memories for me when I was growing up in the late seventies and eighties. Considering the time of year I thought I'd post a video tribute of "Same Auld Lang Syne", which is the song that has probably most left an impression on me.

Of course, there's one line in the song that always bothered me. Why is it they can find an open liquor store but not an open bar? Certainly, being from Connecticut I find this an odd set of circumstances.

R.I.P.

Posted by Gary at December 17, 2007 09:55 AM | TrackBack
Comments

Thanks for the post, Gary. I am sorry to hear of Mr. Fogelberg's passing. I've always had a fondness for this song and the video was lovely.

As for the liquor store/bar line ... I remember growing up that near my grandpa's there was a hole-in-the-wall liquor store that seemed to be open 367 days a year 25 hrs. day even when businesses for miles around were closed.

Wonder if that place is still there ...

Posted by: keysunset at December 17, 2007 01:13 PM

Not a big Fogelberg fan, but I love this song. Cancer is a wicked bitch.

Posted by: stillers at December 18, 2007 03:40 AM

Thanks. Always loved his music even though he had many songs much stronger than this one. Still remember watching him play a show in Rochester in the mid 70's with the entire crowd singing the chorus of "There's a Place in the World for a Gambler."

Will spend the remainder of the week playing the eight albums (vinyl) that I have.

Posted by: Jim at December 18, 2007 06:04 PM