Something Old, New, Borrowed, And Some Blues

Dan Fogelberg | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 30, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 6, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Morning Sky
• ASIN: B00004TFPL
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,702 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Magic Every Moment

2. Songbird

3. The Innocent Age

4. As the Raven Flies

5. Hard to Say

6. Make Love Stay

7. Changing Horses

8. Looking for a Lady

9. You Better Think Twice

10. Don't Let That Sun Go Down

11. Statesboro Blues

12. She Don't Look Back

13. Here Comes the Sun

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Keepsake!, June 8, 2000

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Claire F. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something Old, New, Borrowed, And Some Blues (Audio CD)

Those fans of Dan Fogelberg who attended his concerts with his various bands in the 90's will be thrilled with this keepsake to relive that experience. As Dan says in his liner notes, this Live CD is 100% live with all the technical glitches and all. Although "critics" will probably harp on that aspect, it makes me feel like I was right there. It makes it all the more real and that's what I prefer! I personally appreciate the rawness of it. The songs are a fantastic mix and shows Dan's diverse talents in voice and guitar...from the oldies from 1972 to his unbelievable never released blues numbers. (He MUST make a blues album! ) No wonder Dan has sustained his loyal following. What a tremendous talent!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truely Intense Experience, June 20, 2000

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C. Kuschel-Toerber "Christian Kuschel" (Frankfurt, Hessen) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Something Old, New, Borrowed, And Some Blues (Audio CD)

What a shame that this truely brilliant live album has only been released on a small label and will probably not receive the attention it deserves.

Dan Fogelberg - a brilliant singer,songwriter and instrumentalist who has survived in this business for almost 30 years now - released his first live album in 1991 (Greetings From the West), also highly recommended. But this new album, which is a collection of material recorded live between 1992 and 1995, sounds much closer to real thing.

No overdubs, the occasional glitch - it's really like being there in the concert hall. Unlike other reviewers I do think that Dan's voice has matured nicely over the years, and the live versions of his early classics sound even better on this disc.

Timothy B. Schmit, veteran member of Poco and The Eagles, provides some very nice harmony vocals on this record. There are a lot of as yet unreleased songs here, including some very intense and highly emotional Blues tracks as well - which all helps to prove just what a brilliant singer and musician Dan Fogelberg is.

This is certainly gift to his devoted fans but it should also extend beyond that loyal core of people. Beautiful, handmade music is a timeless treasure, and nobody does it better than Dan Fogelberg.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DF really cuts loose on this CD, June 14, 2000

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Kelli - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something Old, New, Borrowed, And Some Blues (Audio CD)

The energy level of this CD and Dan's guitar playing are both off the charts! It grabs you right from the start with the uplifting, toe tapping "Magic Every Moment" and "Songbird". Then he brings it down a bit with the "something old" still carrying that energy with sweet harmonies and his famed acoustic guitar playing. "The Innocent Age"-- precious, beautiful harmonies between Dan and Timothy B. Schmit. "As The Raven Flies" -- a bit slow, but great (electric) lead guitar. "Hard To Say" , "Make Love Stay", "Changing Horses" and "Looking For A Lady" -- love them all, great presentation vocally and rhythmically. I really loved hearing these songs of the 70's performed with more maturity both musically and vocally. I love that lower, seasoned voice. Well done!

Then somewhere between "You Better Think Twice" and "She Don't Look Back" I found myself lost in FANTASTIC guitar and GREAT vocals. I love that rassssssspy blues thing going on! Dan really cuts loose with these tunes. His lead guitar ranging from a down home country acoustic to blues to rock. Is there anything this man cannot play! "You Better Think Twice" -- this is a very high energy tune. You cannot sit still with this one (great acoustic lead). "Don't Let That Sun Go Down" -- WOW, this song (and performance) is exceptional, truly a sample of the amazing songwriting we have come to know . And then some blues, oh baby, fantastic! Great acoustic slide on "Statesboro Blues". The electric lead on "Blow Wind Blow" blows me away, so fast and fluid. And this man can sing the blues like blues should be sung! "She Don't Look Back" is really rockin, again excellent guitar. Then Dan introduces "Here Comes The Sun" saying it's "just for fun", mellowing you in a way only a Beatles tune could, helping you to regain your composure. He does the Beatles so well. This CD is a wonderful "live" experience. I loved it! Thanks Dan!

I realized I haven't said much about the other musicians featured on this CD --their excellent contributions help make it all come together, but Dan is definitely the star on this album as far as I'm concerned.