I came of age in the madness of the mid 70s. Like so many of my age, I lived my life through the songs I heard on radio. Dan was a clear and beautiful voice of reason, forgiveness, loss, longing, love and letting go. I always felt that he looked into my soul and wrote only for me. I will miss him terribly, but have his art to listen to and live by as I enter my 50s.
This album captures most of my favorites. Part of the Plan is a lesson I still try to live daily. The poignancy of Same Old Lang Syne reminds us how hard is to let go of the past, and yet how impossible it is to recapture it. He's been a part of my collection through vinyl, 8 Tracks, cassettes, CDs and MP3s. Whatever format comes next, I know I'll own this album in it.

Most of us heard the sad news the other day. Dan Fogelberg passed away. He may have died in a tragic way, but his music is guaranteed to live on forever.

During his early years his music resembled the Eagles a little bit, and during the early 80's he reminded me of a toss between Toto and Kenny Loggins. His songwriting skills were extremely impressive. He knew how to write music that people would remember years later, which is where he's sort of like America, Seals and Crofts, and other soft rock musicians.

Dan Fogelberg was never known as being a monster hit on radio stations. He was too soft for the classic rock stations, and his music didn't quite fit in with any of the soft rock channels for whatever reason. He was sort of like Gordon Lightfoot in that respect, except Lightfoot did have some success at one point in his career.

I remember this Greatest Hits album as a child. I would look at the album cover and I'd actually think it was what I used to call "fancy restaurant" music, haha. All because Fogelberg dressed up and gave a serious look into the camera! Realistically, it's just soft rock/country rock. I have nothing but good things to say about the songs as well.

"Part of the Plan" resembles the Eagles, though the Eagles never really focused on writing music quite THIS catchy. "Heart Hotels" has a beautiful instrumental section at the end. I simply love it. "Longer" was the big hit. It reminds me of something Seals and Crofts would do, with instrumentation that some people like to make fun of, however, I'd like to see musicians today write something like that. They wouldn't be able to do it. They wouldn't be able to fill your imagination with images and memories that, for me personally, deal with the outdoors, climate changes, and the environment. It's what I call simple perfection.

"Missing You" reminds me of the rock band Toto, and has an amazing rock guitar solo at the end. It's really melodic and good and rocks out. "Power of Gold" is a perfect pop song. If you like this song, check out 10cc's "Crazy Love". The two songs are a bit similar if you ask me. I consider that a wonderful thing. "Leader of the Band" has extraordinary singing and a great vocal melody.

If you ask me, this Greatest Hits captures a man at his most diverse, and his memory will live on forever because memorable music does NOT fade away, ever.

Now that he has passed away, I recall how much I liked "Missing you" in 1982. It has a bold wall of sound, rare for him, and a good hook. I think it's his most underrated song -- it sounds like a top five hit but only made it to #23 on the charts. He should have done more in this style. Like Madonna, he stuck new songs on his greatest hits that were actual hits too.

I forgot how much I love these songs! I am really enjoying the CD and highly recommend it.

This CD is a collection of Dan Fogelberg's greatest hits. Check out the (possibly) autobiographical "Same Auld Lang Zyne," which recounts a chance encounter with an old flame. Also memorable are "Longer," and "The Leader of the Band," the latter of which is a moving tribute to Mr. Fogelberg's father. I love music that tells a story, and this album doesn't disappoint, with each song telling a tale of love and/or pain.

A good disc. My favorites are "Leader of the Band" and "Longer." Four stars!

I grew up in Maine, near 'the Reach' as is mentioned in at least one of Fogelberg's songs. I met him a few times in the early 80's when I looked after his neighbor's little boy. Listening to his music brings me back to those times - back to my childhood. It's nice when music can do that.

Last night was New Year's Eve. Being the geek I am, I broke out my copy of this cd so I could listen to "Same Old Lang Syne." Awesome song!

Well, naturally, I then had to listen to the whole cd. I'll tell ya - there's not a bad song on this album. It's got all of Dan's biggest hits. Dan's a very talented guy. He may be best known for hit ballads like "Longer" and "Leader Of The Band," but Dan could really rock, too. Great examples of this are the songs "Part Of The Plan" and "The Power Of Gold." They both really jam!

I know very few people my age (30-something) who don't own a copy of this cd. Still, age is irrelevant here. If you like great music, you should own this great cd.

OK....see if you can make sense of this...my favorite bands are Radiohead, the Cure, Bauhaus, Talking Heads, Kraftwerk, and Dan Fogelberg.....so, where does his sound fit into this genre' of music? IT DOESNT...i just happen to love this guys voice and his tunes....my favorite one on here is Same Ol Lang Syne...oh my god, i melt when i hear this....i have to admit, lots of his music is sentimental to me due to my childhood, but i listen to him pretty much every night when i go to bed..i think his music is beautiful......Peace :)

I remember seeing Dan Fogelberg in concert when I was about 15 or 16 years old. Awesome! After seeing him in concert, I became a fan! The power of his music and song have deeply touched me! Everytime I hear "Leader of the Band", I am moved. It's such a heartfelt tribute to his father. Every picture tells a story--and Dan tells a fine story behind each song. To sum this album in five words or less: Beautiful and Relaxing!

This is a very good, consistent CD. Of the 10 tracks, I don't rate any of them below Good (3 Stars). I give two tracks Excellent ratings and four each get Very Good or Good ratings. My specific track ratings are:

1. Part Of The Plan -- 3 Stars
2. Heart Hotels -- 4 Stars
3. Hard To Say -- 5 Stars
4. Longer -- 4 Stars
5. Missing You -- 3 Stars
6. Power Of Gold -- 3 Stars
7. Make Love Stay -- 4 Stars
8. Leader Of The Band -- 3 Stars
9. Run For The Roses -- 4 Stars
10. Same Old Lang Syne -- 5 Stars

This is a cd my mother used to listen to when I was younger. It brings back so many memories. My husband and I are taking our 3 year old to see Dan perform in 2003, and I can't wait for my daughter to hear this excellent musician!

Im not going to get into analyzing the art of critiqing a greatest hits compilation. I dont have to. This is one that if you dont already have then you would not understand anyway. My favorite is "Heart Hotels", but "Power of Gold", " Make Love Stay" and the annual favorite of "Same Old Lang Syne" will most certainly get you in replay mode. Its hard to resist the acoustic, piano, sizzling lead guitar and sax that make this album a rocker and a roller, if you know what I mean. Any romantics out there listening. The lyrics may be the best attribute of this "must have", which to me seems to be perfect for sharing with that special someone before a fire and during the heat of passion as well. Dont miss out!!

Dan Fogelberg is an extremely talented songwriter and performer. Unfortunately, the songs that get the most radio play are his weaker efforts, songs that seem formulaic and "safe." His best songs are the lesser known works -- listeners have to buy the albums in order to hear them. They'll never make it to the pop airwaves. Serious Fogelberg fans will be disappointed by this greatest hits cd. "Greatest hits" is not synonymous with "greatest music."

Dan Fogelberg has been releasing wonderful albums for almost 30 years now, and this collection of "greatest hits" dates back to 1982, i.e. it only spans the first ten years of his extraordinary career. I highly recommend you get the 4-CD boxset "Portrait" instead - which includes all of the songs on the album (in some cases remixed or in even better live versions). "Greatest Hits" is a wonderful introduction to the timeless music of Dan Fogelberg and will leave you wanting for more, so go for the "big" Portrait collection straight away.

It doesn't get a whole lot better than this! All of his finest songs are on this disc making it great to listen to from start to finish. Few people have been able to match his amazing song crafting abilities. Leader of the Band is an emotional tribute to his musician father, while Longer is a classic love song that is still common at weddings. Another great track is Same Old Lang Syne, which chronicles memories of lost love. Ths truly is a work of art not to be missed- make it part of your collection.

This CD carries the perfect title, for it has many great songs from Fogelburg. It exemplifies how Fogelburg can sing different kinds of music and sing them well. When you listen to "Part of the Plan", "Longer", "Make Love Stay", and "Leader of the Band" you know how wonderfully talented Dan Fogelburg is. Every song on this one is a winner. I would recommend this CD to anyone who wants to know Fogelburg's music, for it is truly His Greatest Hits.

"Dan Fogelberg-Greatest Hits" is a nice greatest hits CD, and every song is quite good. The only problem is the time period in which these songs cover is not long enough! The least the record company could have done was to have waited "longer" to include Dan's noteworthy hits "The Language Of Love", "Go Down Easy", "Lonely In Love", and others. The best of the hits featured in "Dan Fogelberg-Greatest Hits" are: Dan's first chart hit, the folk-rock "Part Of The Plan", "Heart Hotels", "Make Love Stay", "Longer", "Hard To Say", "Leader Of The Band" (a tribute to Dan's late musician father), "Same Old Lang Syne" and "Missing You". "The Power Of Gold" (with Tim Weisberg) and "Run For The Roses" are solid hits as well. Any Dan Fogelberg fan can pick their favorites here (plus a few others listed above that should have been included here!). This is a nice CD for Dan's fans to have in their collection, nonetheless.

This is one of Dan's greatest releases! The entire CD shows how well Dan Fogelburg can sing different kinds of music. From "Part of the Plan", "Longer", and "Make Love Stay" you hear how wonderfully talented Fogelburg is. I would recommend to anyone, who is listening to Fogelburg for the first time, to listen to this CD and get Dan at his very best.

This is a terrific compilation of most of Dan Fogelberg's greatest hits, released at the apex of Dan Fogelberg's popularity in the early 1980s, and provides a great overview of the work of one of folk-rock's most under-appreciated artists. From the stirring opening "Part Of The Plan" to the lyrical ballad "Longer", this album showcases Dan's wide range of songwriting, musical, and arrangement skills. Fogelberg tends to favor a very full "wall of sound" approach to his music, and sometimes tends to somewhat overproduce arrangements by having too much going on simultaneously in his works. Yet here the songs are clear, crisp, and simply terrific, from "Power Of Gold" to "Make Love Stay" to a lovely treatment of "Heart Hotels". Of course, his biggest hits like "Leader Of The Band", "Run For The Roses" to "Same Old Lang Syne" are all here. I was sorry that neither "Face The Fire" nor "The Reach" are here, but perhaps they will be in future compilation. This is a wonderful album, folks, and a splendid introduction to Mr. Fogelberg's considerable skills and talents. I highly recommend it, as well as his individual albums. Enjoy.

In my opinion, if you are a new to Dan Fogelberg's music you will find "Greatest Hits" a very enjoyable sample of some of his best work. Even though I have every album I bought this one when it came out to keep my collection complete and to play when I want to enjoy the selections on only one cd. I highly recommend his more recent works such as "River of Souls" and his second udertaking with Tim Weisburg, "No Resemblence Whatsoever",as a couple mof my personal favorites. How ever it is diffcultfor me to choose a favorite because I love everything this genius records! So ..Listen to all of it and you will surely be enlighted by the lyrics and taken away by the music. Dan Fogelberg is truly a most remarkable artist! Contact me via E-Mail to share views about this artist.

Decent greatest hits compilation. I enjoy most of the songs, except "run for the roses" and "longer" tends to be a little bit sappy for me. However, Dan is a Great songwriter, love songs in particular. My fav tracks are "power of gold","same old lang syne", "heart hotels". His music to me is "thinking man's" country. I also bought a couple of other albums of his "high country snows" and "windows and walls" but other than the feature songs "language of love" and "believe in me" the other tracks on eitheralbum didnt grab me. Never the less, Dan Fogelburg's greatest hits is a solid representation of his sound. You dont need to pay the higher price of his anathology to get signature Fogelburg. I give the "poor man's" version of his greatest hits 4 out of five stars

I enjoy the GREAT sounds of Dan Fogelberg! Even though I don't have any of his music, I wouldn't mind having his GREATEST HITS cd. My two favorite songs are LEADER OF THE BAND and LONGER.If You Wish To Speak More With Me On Dan Fogelberg Then Please Feel Free To Email Me At Anytime.

Dan Fogelberg came about a greatest hits collection honestly. He had been recording for 10 years when this album came out in 1982, but its core (six of 10 songs) was from two years and two albums: "Phoenix" (1979) and "The Innocent Age" (1981). Fortunately, they are among the pick of those sets.

Fogelberg was maddeningly inconsistent, even when his music was most prevalent. He wrote verse better left on anniversary cards ("Longer") or showed wistfulness with sharp detail (the gentle "Leader of The Band," "Missing You," the New Year's favorite "Same Auld Lang Syne") His melodies were always sturdy, but he backed them with lyrics either pretentious ("Make Love Stay") or overly sentimental ("Run For The Roses," which, after all, is about a horse). This is a fine introduction to Fogelberg's music, but the original albums, especially "Phoenix" and the overlooked "NetherLands" are preferred.

This CD is the one to get if you're looking for all the most popular hit songs from one of the most talented and versatile songwriters and performers today. This is music from a true musical artist. If you're only into loud party music, then this CD is not for you.

I love "Same Old Lang Syne", "The Power of Gold" and "Longer". I like how they play "Syne" over the Christmas season.

It's almost worth buying this for Make Love Stay, which was only released as a single and is one of his greatest ever songs. And just listen to his voice on Lader of the Band - I've not often heard anything sung with such perfection. An excellent taster of Dan's earlier work.

Somethings in life can just bring back memories to the forfront and Dan Fogelbergs music does it for me. His music is perfect for a dinner date, a way to escape the daily traffic jam mess your caught up in, or just a nice addition to a relaxing sunday afternoon. You dont have to be "totally" into the light listening music, anyone from any background and any age will love his style!

One of the few greatest hits collections I've owned on vinyl, cassette & now cd. Every song is a winner and today's singers/songwriters should hear this and pay attention to what it's like to have TALENT. For anyone into soft rock, pure melodies and beautiful ballads, this one's for you.

I remember my mother playing Dan Fogelberg's albums on Sunday afternoons when she cleaned the house. His songs were entertaining, easy to sing along to, and beautiful. His voice sounded strong and wonderful with the many pop love songs. Whether you paid attention to the lyrics or not, the songs had a very personal feeling to them. In "Same Old Lang Syne", you listen to the story of a man meeting his old lover and the feelings of discomfort from the encounter. The last few lines make the sng feel real and personal, and that is what I enjoy about Fogelberg's songs. I suggest that anyone that wants an album they can listen to to just lay around and relax should buy this album.

I think Dan Fogelberg is a genius where music is concerned. He tells a story in every song. His words sometimes really hit home and have a special meaning to individuals. I for one, will never stop playing his music. Keep up the great work, Dan!