"Leader of the Band" is written by Dan Fogelberg from his 1981 album The Innocent Age. The song was written as a tribute to his father, Lawrence Fogelberg, a musician and the leader of a band, who was still alive at the time the song was released. Lawrence died in August 1982, but not before this hit song made him a celebrity with numerous media interviews interested in him as its inspiration. Dan, in my opinion, is a master story teller. It's so sad that he passed so soon.
@puffyd58
7 ай бұрын
I believe Dan's dad was also the band director at a school . . . which makes the song's title even more appropriate.
@lissas4152
4 күн бұрын
Dan added his dad's music in the song too.
@michaelbaucom4019
Жыл бұрын
Another great artist who left us WAY TOO SOON...RIP Dan Fogelberg
@garyarnett1220
Жыл бұрын
Died on this day. Agreed completely.
@rosemarycoylecoyle9279
Жыл бұрын
His dad was the leader of the band at Bradley University inPeoria Illinois. The instrument you heard is a Flugelhorn. He did say that his dad did live long enough to hear this tribute Dan wrote for him. He also once said he had memories of his dad ,when he was very young “let “him conduct the band.
@kathieovercash8414
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful person. Wrote beautiful songs. Run For The Roses is my favorite. His dad was where his love for music came from. Dan died from Prostate Cancer way too young. I saw him in concert. It was great.
@petepotaczek2534
Жыл бұрын
It's about his father who was a high school music teacher.
@twwtjohns
Жыл бұрын
Dan Fogelberg left us on this day December 17th in 2007 at only 56 as a result of prostate cancer. He left a legacy of rich beautiful music and some of the finest lyrics ever written as he was a consumate story teller.
@garyarnett1220
Жыл бұрын
A tribute to his father. Since it's Holiday season you REALLY need to do his "Same Auld Lang Syne"
@billshine401
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorites. Always makes me cry for my dad.
@jimcole9751
Жыл бұрын
It's about his dad a high school band director
@jimcole9751
Жыл бұрын
Great rabbit hole to go down there is so much music from Dan Fogelberg You really want to check out Netherlands... And Souvenirs is my 2 favorite but he has 52 albums out.... So much to choose from....
@donstuard2546
Жыл бұрын
Dan Fogelberg. Was one of the great songwriters of the 70s and 80s. Many memorable songs. My particular favorite is Tullamore Dew/ Pheonix. Pheonix is the title cut from his biggest selling album. Check it out.
@donaldduck2139
Жыл бұрын
man I forgot all about this song...good hearing it again, must be over 40 year ago last heard it
@harpergras
Жыл бұрын
An iconic song that never gets old.
@marilyn4917
Жыл бұрын
Love this song! Thank you!❤
@markbryant5965
Жыл бұрын
FYI - Dan passed on this day on Dec 16th, 2007 at the age of 56 after a courageous 3-year battle with prostate cancer. You were "meant" to play this :-)
@joelliebler5690
Жыл бұрын
I was at one of his last concerts on Long Island, NY. I had no idea that was even sick.
@garyarnett1220
Жыл бұрын
Yup... meant to be (other reactors did this song tonight without knowing...hmm)
@ker3917
Жыл бұрын
Dan Fogelberg has fantastic songs on many of his previous albums.
@lisasnyder5597
7 ай бұрын
Dan was also an artist who drew/painted most album covers. This image of him was a self portrait. He was an amazing talented musician and storyteller, he died way too young. Dan was from my hometown.
@miltonslocum8957
Жыл бұрын
Love this song and the sentiment it expresses. It's simply beautiful.
@ethelynchristopher6995
Жыл бұрын
Had the privilege of seeing him in concert twice. The first time was a regular concert with his band and the second was essentially an acoustic concert where it was just him and his guitar or his piano. His music is wonderful but never got all that much radio play, except for "Same Auld Lang Syne," which gets played around Christmas time every year. He died too young of cancer at the age of 56.
@rogueleader4181
11 ай бұрын
Dan was a magic songwriter and singer. Gone too soon.
@realbser1956
Жыл бұрын
My favorite song by Dan. A touching tribute to his father. We all don’t say I love you enough, a big problem nowadays. It’s fun watching you push each other’s buttons. Love you guys. 😊
@dagmar.6954
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite artists. Dan Fogelberg was such a great folk rock singer songwriter & storyteller. He also played multiple instruments such as guitar, bass, piano & mandolin. I had his double album "The Innocent Age" from 1981. He wrote so many great songs such as "Longer", "Same Old Lang Syne", "Hard To Say", "Missing You", "Make Love Stay", "Run For The Roses", "The Language Of Love", "Believe In Me" etc. We lost him much too soon in 2007.
@lauracorriss9538
6 ай бұрын
Dan was one of my favorite artists. He wrote and sang so many great songs: Hard To Say, Missing You, Auld Lang Syne, etc. This was one of his best.
@timgrady4630
Жыл бұрын
So lush and layered . Harmonies defined this genre . Always evokes the tender part .
@bangmon1000
Жыл бұрын
Glad you finally listened to this song Chod. Evetime I hear you talk about your father and how it influenced you in music, I thought about this song. I believe Dan Fogelberg wrote the song while his dad was still alive and was glad his dad heard it.
@melaniewalker4060
Жыл бұрын
When I was a child his music was magical to me. Run for the roses... So MANY beautiful wholesome songs. It touched me to see that it was something different for you, too. ❤️❤️🙏🙏
@timgrady4630
Жыл бұрын
Oh , and I love yall !!!
@RobertT-ej4np
Жыл бұрын
This is easily a top 3 song tribute to fathers for me along with Mike and the Mechanics ‘The Living Years’ and James Blunt ‘Monsters’. All 3 easily bring tears to my eyes especially since my dad passed a couple of years ago. Thanks for the reaction guys.
@chadheckman2693
Жыл бұрын
Another great story told in one of his songs that you must hear is "Same Old Lang Syne".
@classicrocklady6288
Жыл бұрын
That is all Dan's voice, and he plays every instrument, including the French horn that is so hauntingly beautiful in this. He was amazingly talented! Had the privilege of seeing him live once. I will never forget it! RIP Dan You are missed...
@davidbentley145
Жыл бұрын
Spot on react guys...Jim Messina could have had this man as his partner...It is soo sad that Dan passed before his time,but what a beautiful legacy he has left us! Ty
@robinstarkey6071
Жыл бұрын
Love him so much, gone way too soon. Brilliant songwriter. Last name pronounced Pho- gelberg. Please consider 'to the morning'. Simply stunning.
@joelliebler5690
Жыл бұрын
Dan was a multitalented superstar and special human being who I saw in concert 6 times. Try reacting to the tunes Netherlands, Power of Gold, and Run For The Roses which are beautiful tunes. Dan could rock, jazz, play folk, do country and the blues. Dan played every instrument well except the drums.
@jerickson725
Жыл бұрын
Chod I know you already did "Same Old Lang Syne" but you need to do that one again with Dee. It is my favorite and PERFECT for this time of year. Thanks guys ❤❤
@jamesboyce6589
Жыл бұрын
Love you man
@julieheath9507
Жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Garth brooks fashioned his sound from Dan fogelberg. He was a fan of his sound.
@christineharris5697
Жыл бұрын
I live in Maine. He lives this state so much! I think he was living here when he passed. He had a sail boat and loved the coast and everything about Maine.
@mikemiller3069
Жыл бұрын
Dee: You're right, there aren't that many songs about fathers but one example is, "Everything I Own" by Bread. It sounds like a love song but David Gates wrote it about his late father.
@planojag595
Жыл бұрын
Country Music is chock full of songs about dads. It's part of what makes that genre so worthwhile. Till I Was a Daddy Too by Tracy Lawrence, You've Got to Stand For Something by Aaron Tippin, Drive by Alan Jackson, The Best Day by George Strait, He Didn't Have to Be by Brad Paisley, The Car by Jeff Carson...the list goes on and on.
@crazyjay2101
11 ай бұрын
Dan Fogelburg was one of my dad's favorite artist. The night he passed away i played this song. I listen to it very often. I miss my dad daily.
@santellanr
Жыл бұрын
This is a great song. Also a very sad song, especially to those of us who have lost their fathers. Chod seemed to be very combative/defensive today. I think you were spot on on this one Dee.
@jamesnash6101
Жыл бұрын
When the instrumental, and horn section kicks in. It is, more than likely, a sample of his father's style of music. And when you read the lyrics. It is a great combination. Also, the song is kind of sad. "The leader of the band is tired And his eyes are growing old But his blood runs through My instrument And his song is in my soul -- My life has been a poor attempt To imitate the man I'm just a living legacy To the leader of the band."
@briang6815
Жыл бұрын
He's one of my all-time favorite artists. His last name is pronounced Foe-gull-berg.
@kellyvasquez1363
Ай бұрын
I love you guys. You're so real ♥️
@g-ed0818
Жыл бұрын
This is folk, i love it very much 💗😊
@jeffmorrison2147
Жыл бұрын
Dan Fogelberg As The Raven Flies Old Lang Syne
@ritathomas5167
Жыл бұрын
The Trilogy of Dad Songs: Leader of the Band by Dan Fogelberg; Father and Son by Cat Stevens; Cats in the Cradle by Harry Chapin. Guaranteed you will need to wipe your tears.
@enoynaert
Жыл бұрын
i had the privilege of playing in the band. I am about the same age as Dan Fogelberg, and I grew up in Peoria. We played in summer band one year, and his father was the director. Of course, I didn't know the significance at the time. I remember Dan as the kid who could play every instrument, and he usually played it better than the 1st chair in that section. So of course, I hated him at the time. The song was released shortly before his dad died, so his dad did get to hear it.
@chrisoakley5830
Жыл бұрын
Great song by Dan Fogelberg, just to give you a perspective of how many different types of music were on the charts at that time, this song was on the top 40 in either 81 or 82 which is very close to the same time that Michael Jackson released the Thriller album that is in view behind you.
@blackeyedlily
Жыл бұрын
Besides the review of a lovely song, I enjoyed the affectionate banter between the two of you.😂
@moltenmagmalava3737
Жыл бұрын
He was band director at the high school i went to Pekin Illinois.
@realtruth716
Жыл бұрын
Short story quick...tell someone you love them and more importantly mean it.......
@mizladytaz
Жыл бұрын
FOE-GELBERG 😉
@allendixon7700
Жыл бұрын
She's looking better every time I look at her she's pretty
@bigcountrydoug7023
Жыл бұрын
Amazing singer u guys. Dig deeper. This is about his dad. If dee hasn't heard auld lang syne check it out plz. By the way love the hat and I used to live in Palmdale before I moved to TX. Been following awhile.love this channel . RIP MR FOGELBERG
@mizladytaz
Жыл бұрын
That's probably my favorite song by Dan Fogleberg
@lloydholland9522
Жыл бұрын
There is plenty of songs out there that I dad songs listen to the song Daddy's Hands there are different artists that sang it but you should find the original one of my three daughters told me and my two sons and one of those are dead now but they said they would play that song at my funeral as well as many more
@dizastro5437
Жыл бұрын
Damn, this dredges up the past.
@MrRabbit43
Жыл бұрын
That arrangement is called fugue !
@charlesdavis7461
Жыл бұрын
Long O Fogelberg lol. Poetry set to music. I always thought he was singing about his Father, he mentioned everyone but his Mom. Wilburn, you should know better than to debate a woman lol.
@larrymyers6327
2 ай бұрын
Dan's Dad was a College Band director.
@thomastimlin1724
Жыл бұрын
I was a trumpet player and music teacher for decades. Many time s I played in brass choirs and solos, and in a big band until I quit when the bog band broke up 10 years ago. You have just heard a brass group beautifully executed against the modern sounds of droning computer r sounds and electric type drum beats that are hardly music compared to this. if you're done arguing with your wife, I'll go take her out for a beer now, lol
@saturnnet1627
Жыл бұрын
I have to agrre with Chad cause he he usually sign off with "Love you guys" at the end of the video.
@reha1066
Жыл бұрын
I Love you too Chod lol.
@moniqueleroux2198
Жыл бұрын
Love DF.
@timgrady4630
Жыл бұрын
More Little Feat ...please & Thank you ... 1. Hi Roller 2. Day At The Dog Races
@Treechris23
Жыл бұрын
You guys remind me of George Burns & Gracie Allen (21st century version😄)
@dwightherron9692
Жыл бұрын
Please always tell your father that you love him while he's alive cuz I lost my dad and I didn't get to tell my dad that I love him before he passed 😂
@hanifabibi177
Жыл бұрын
React to she's so lovely scouting for girls
@karenmikalofsky5287
Жыл бұрын
Chod isn’t listening to Dee 🙄 This song makes me cry every time.
@jackiemyers-loman985
Жыл бұрын
Please play RUN FOR THE ROSE Thank You If your going to argue shut down . We are hear Dan not argueing
@kathyouellette9229
Жыл бұрын
DAn died in his early 50's from csmcer.😊
@MrBocagator
Жыл бұрын
Those were french horns
@allendixon7700
Жыл бұрын
Teddy bear be a good song for Christmas Teddy bear by red red sovan So Vine
@inkoinfinity2
Жыл бұрын
Yeah not too many people I've heard sing about their dad
@williammunson5832
Жыл бұрын
Gone too soon.
@ericsalas1375
Жыл бұрын
A very sad song. Since I was a child this song would make me sad. Chod you seem to be really defensive. She has an opinion that you kinda stomped on. Damn. It is a very good sad sad song. We all need to know we’re loved.
@KevinRCarr
Жыл бұрын
Not my favorite Fogelberg song, because, well, my dad. However, there is no such thing as a bad song by Dan Fogelberg. You should listen to more, and you should go deeper cuts, like Part of the Plan, or There's a Place in the World for a Gambler.
@757optim
Жыл бұрын
Y'all act like you're married. LOL.
@davidbentley145
Жыл бұрын
Toddy! Do ever buy your dear wife some nice flowers once in awhile??
@allendixon7700
Жыл бұрын
Bring in some Christmas chair here red ridge Christmas red red soven read So VINA hay could saying his song was Teddy bear hes saying a song called Teddy bear read so Van I'll wrap
@allendixon7700
Жыл бұрын
Chatty bear Teddy bear I put you in a Christmas spirit it's about to it's you gotta go to Teddy buddy get the truckers truckers will come back and talk to Teddy bear
@scottfarley3644
Жыл бұрын
These two are headed for Divorce. The arguing over petty stuff is too much.
@allendixon7700
Жыл бұрын
I'll tell you what's good for Christmas's riot right at the color red you say right whatever where christmas comes christmas is redad red sova I could really sing a song O'reilly it's O Vine he could sing a song it was good that his song was called Teddy bear Teddy bear by red sovan
@allendixon7700
Жыл бұрын
Daddy bear that's a song for Christmas is red and red sign the song red sovan So VI am a songscout Teddy
@allendixon7700
Жыл бұрын
That's good for Christmas cousins about compassion compassion brother Christmas
@allendixon7700
Жыл бұрын
Christmas and Dixie that's a Alabama so Alabama taking it Southwest South Bay
@grimlock1211
9 ай бұрын
its a funeral song, this fool just wants to seem different.
@davidteitel9720
Жыл бұрын
Dee got it right, Chod , you got it wrong. Get over yourself.
@allendixon7700
Жыл бұрын
Yeah yeah she is a pretty baby
@gdmyers47
Жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm the exception, but the arguing made my experience of your reaction unpleasant.
@danielthompson2894
4 ай бұрын
If you guys would stop interrupting the songs you would actually understand what the song is about. I am so done with reaction videos and yours is going to be the last one I watch
@1herbert100
Жыл бұрын
This is why your always wrong. Shes a woman. haha
@michaelopry3456
9 ай бұрын
Dan has stated in interviews that if there were only one song he could ever write, this would be the one. What it meant to his father and himself.
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