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| Play | 1. Nether Lands | 5:34 | $0.99 |  |
| Play | 2. Part Of The Plan | 3:18 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 3. Heart Hotels | 4:14 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 4. Longer | 3:15 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 5. Hard To Say | 3:58 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 6. Leader of The Band | 4:18 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 7. Same Old Lang Syne | 5:19 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 8. Run For The Roses | 4:18 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 9. Make Love Stay (Single Version) | 4:32 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 10. Missing You (Single Version) | 4:05 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 11. The Language Of Love | 3:42 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 12. Believe In Me | 4:36 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 13. Lonely In Love | 5:28 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 14. She Don't Look Back | 4:45 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 15. Rhythm Of The Rain | 4:22 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 16. Magic Every Moment | 4:21 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 17. A Love Like This | 3:56 | $0.99 | |
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When one thinks of Dan Fogelberg, one might think of sappy love ballads from the late 70s. This is an unfair reputation to Dan Fogelberg, who has had a very good career spanning three decades. On this collection, "The Very Best of Dan Fogelberg" we get a good sampling of some of the best material by Fogelberg. The best way I look at Dan Fogelberg's career is that he provides a more mature spin on the Folk Music from the late 1960s and early 70s, yet is the Prototype for the "Coffee House" music that is popular today. While Fogelberg is often seen with an acoustic guitar, there is plenty of piano and other instrumentation that is worth looking at as well. It is also worth noting that Fogelberg is an incredible songwriter. Many of his songs are terrific narratives in which he establishes a near virtual "visual" for the theme of the song.
There are really three Greatest Hits sets by Dan Fogelberg. On 1982's "Greatest Hits", Fogelberg's hits up until 1982 are included. All of the songs on "Greatest Hits" are included on "The Very Best of Dan Fogelberg" except for the song "The Power of Gold". "The Very Best" does include much of his post 1982 material. This material is not as commercial, but should not have its quality discounted. "The Very Best" doesn't nearly have the depth that his 4 CD boxed set "Portrait" has. All of the songs on "The Very Best" are also included on the "Portrait" collection. However it is worth noting that "The Very Best" seems to be the perfect medium between "Greatest Hits" and "Portrait". It really captures the essential Dan Fogelberg and provides a good profile for Fogelberg's 30+ year career. Most of Fogelberg's albums are represented on the collection except for 1972's "Home Free", 1975's "Captured Angel", 1978's "Two Sons of Different Mothers", and 1985's "High Country Snows" (which I was disappointed not to see any songs from this album).
As mentioned, many people consider Fogelberg more of a balladeer. It is worth noting that Fogelberg can do some songs with a Rock and Roll edge. "Missing You", a song from the original "Greatest Hits" album is probably the best song he did. This song has almost a 1980s Santana feel to it as it opens. It also showcases Fogelberg's outstanding range for vocals. Another good Rock song he does is "She Don't Look Back" from 1987's "Exiles" which has more of a Bob Seger feel to it. 1993's "Magic Every Moment" from "River of Souls" is almost a cross between Paul Simon and a Coffee House song. The latter two songs listed are both fine examples of Fogelberg's post 1982 work.
Fogelberg can also do some outstanding piano work. "Nether Lands" and "Heart Hotels" are fine examples of Fogelberg's piano work. "Heart Hotels" almost has a Moody Blues-like feel to it. Then there is "Same Old Lang Syne" - this is a classic Fogelberg song that shows another great example of his piano side. Here we have the classic Fogelberg ballad that has become for all practical purposes - a Christmas song. Fogelberg paints a picture of a "holiday like story" while brilliantly narrating the song with his vocals. The end of the song features some great saxaphone. Another popular song is "Run for the Roses" - this is Fogelberg's tribute to Thoroughbred Horse Racing. It has a Kentucky Blue Grass rhythm to it. This might be as good as any song Fogelberg has written.
The collection includes a lot of his acoustic classics - "Longer" and "Leader of the Band" are on here and are well recognized Fogelberg classics. "Hard to Say" is also popular song and features background vocals from The Eagles' Glenn Frey. Glenn Frey along with Eagles Don Henley and Joe Walsh worked with Fogelberg very early in his career on the Souvenirs album so there is past history on this album.
The liner notes are a mixed bag. There is an absolutely terrific one page writeup on Fogelberg's career by Paul Evans. This is as good as any writeup I have seen in a Greatest Hits or "Best of" collection. The credits are really poor - they don't match up from song to song. The albums are listed, but the songs aren't mapped back to the albums. There are also no lyrics included. As for the songs, I normally prefer my Greatest Hits collection to be in chronological order - the songs are mixed although Fogelberg's newer stuff is toward the end of the CD.
I learned a lot about Dan Fogelberg's career and came to have a new appreciation for him I would definitely recommend this collection - especially if you are looking to start out with Fogelberg. If you want to go deeper, then get "Portraits" - but for the most part this CD should satisfy.
51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Dan Fogelberg, one of the greatest singer/songwriters alive, has been in this business for 30 years, and spent the first twenty of those signed to Epic, part of mega-label SONY. Unfortunately, SONY decided to terminate the contract in 1994 after Dan Fogelberg's later albums ceased to be the million-sellers they were used to (irrespective of quality content).
Anyway, this is why this "Best of"-Collection contains charting DF metarial from 1974 to 1993, not necessarily the best, but certainly the "best-known" of Dan Fogelberg. The CD basically contains the same songs released on SONY's 1982 "Dan Fogelberg's Greatest Hits" and adds some of the late 1980's and early 1990's (up to the "River of Souls" album) material. It is therefore an excellent introduction into Dan's musicical variety and songwriting abilities, be it ballads or rockers.
Anybody interested in Dan's work beyond the hits should check out the 4-disc "Portrait" release, of course, and make sure to get a hold of the (inpendently issued) CD's Dan has recorded after his SONY years.
37 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Though I was a die-hard rock & roll fan at heart (listening to Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC and Deep Purple) in the 1970's, I couldn't help but notice a few of Dan Fogelberg's songs. Fogelberg, known mostly as a ballads kind of singer, had a few songs that really painted a nice picture. "Same Old Lang Syne" was one of those songs. Images of snow falling, shopping spree's, a warm fireplace, and someone's heart breaking (somewhere?) I'm sure came to many a listener's mind. Okay, enough of the sentimental crap. I'll readily admit that Dan can write, he can sing, he can play guitar, he had a more than competent band playing with him at times... and for the most part his music is enjoyable. Especially now that I'm 40+ years old and I'm not banging my head (to music that is) all the time now. All the songs from his 1982 "Greatest Hits" package are here minus "Power Of Gold" (why-oh-why?). That is the only drawback to this new and improved release. Take away a clunker like "A Love Like This" or "Magic Every Moment" and substitute "Power Of Gold" and you probably have a 5-star winner here. You don't here much about Fogelberg anymore... kind of like Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Seals & Crofts, Neil Young, etc... you only here about them if a new 'hits' package has been released by "Rhino' or the artist has been arrested for DUI and has landed himself in jail. Fogelberg is one of those 1970's folk/ballad/country/light-rock kind of sentimental singers that had some good songs back in the 1970's and early 80's. Some of his better albums were "Nether Lands", "Twin Sons Of Different Mothers", and "Innocent Age". However, if you own nothing of his and need an introduction - start with this one. 17 tracks on one disc; remastered sound and head and shoulders above his previous "Greatest Hits" minus the exclusion of "Power Of Gold".
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very Best of Dan Fogelberg
Fast Shipment, CD is new condition. Music is great. Always liked the Artist.
I also like Eagles Return, and The Road Back by Crystal Woman. Read more
I also like Eagles Return, and The Road Back by Crystal Woman. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Carol F. Michaels
Worth Every Penny!
Writing this review as I listen to the CD for the first time so yes this is worth it. Dan Fogelberg reminds me of Kenny Loggins, awesome songwriter and great singer. Read more
Published 11 months ago by R. Thomas
R.I.P. Dan Fogelberg
I love his music, he is such a talented musician. This is a great cd, and for the most part, this is the only cd by him that you really need because this is the best songs he has... Read more
Published 13 months ago by michael
Hits from the 80s
This is an 80s hits collection plus four from the 70s. Sure he had a much bigger radio presence in the 80s. But his style had changed drastically. Read more
Published 14 months ago by bob turnley
Very Best of Dan Fogelberg
When I use to walk 5 miles a day, I listened to
Dan Fogelberg on a cassette. I love the words to
his songs. It was a joy to buy it on CD!!! Read more
Dan Fogelberg on a cassette. I love the words to
his songs. It was a joy to buy it on CD!!! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Cherie H. Ward
very disapointed
I was very disapointed because it skipped and would get stuck and I was unable to play it. I tried on several different CD players and it is the CD that is bad.
Published on March 18, 2010 by sojoy
Great album from a great man!!!
This is a great album. I am only 30 and did not get to live through the hay day of Dan. However, this album got me caught up on everything I missed. Buy it and you will love it. Read more
Published on December 11, 2009 by C. Nichols
2 songs from the first 4 albums?!
i'm sorry, but my personal opinion is that his first four albums were the best of his career. to have only 2 songs represent this early stage of his career, and to call it 'the... Read more
Published on March 25, 2009 by P. G. Weidner
Grew Into Adulthood With This Music
Especially moving since he passed away and was close to my age. Have always loved many of his songs and they were all there for me remember.
Published on January 31, 2009 by K. Skinner
Excellent CD
This is a fantastic collection of his greatest hits. There are 17 songs on the CD and it is truly "feel good" music. Read more
Published on January 19, 2009 by S. Moyer
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