More Than Ever

Dan Fogelberg

The other day a friend asked me about my first real concert…?? Had to think about it carefully, because I was already into music in elementary school. My very first record was Eagles Greatest Hits Vol. 2 — a gift of vinyl from my Audubon friend Danny Moskovitz at my 2nd grade birthday party. 😂

Sadly though, I didn’t make it out to a real concert until I was 13. So it was none other than Dan Fogelberg in 7th grade — who has a similar 70’s Eagles sound, and will always remind me of growing up with my brothers in Foster City.

Here’s the thing about Fogelberg, his stunning debut record HOME FREE is still mind blowing because he recorded it when he was 19 and played just about every instrument. And it’s a complicated record with mature songs. This guy was a rare talent and it still sounds amazing. And he even painted the cover — a self portrait.

Fogelberg went on to sell millions of records with so many easy rock hits — too many to count in the 70’s & 80’s. But it’s THIS record from ‘72 that is by far my favorite. It’s original, loose, dark and surprising. All ten songs hold up so well — and this country rock track here is incredible — just listen to those vocals and guitars.