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This video is bogus and overdubbed. There are too many horns in the background for his only playing one song on David Letterman and this isn't the song he played on Letterman in 1984. That's Letterman's voice at the end of the video. The people in the background keep changing. Dan never had female background singers. He didn't need them. Dan Fogelberg didn't own a gray scarf. He didn't own a gray jacket.

So bummed!!! How did I miss this??? I have always been a 'huge fan' of his music from the 70's. His music flowed from the heart on many everyday issues we all have or will deal with. His voice needed no band or musical group to hold him, he could stand alone with his velvet smooth voice and rock you to sleep, a cappella or just acoustic guitar, even on a stage. His songwriting is up in my top ten favorite (Carol King, James Taylor) songwriters of all time. I will so miss this man's spirit and contributions to music! So sad.

always loved his music.R. I.P.

very sweet and cool human being.sad he is gone.his music has been a big part of my life.

as a guitarist myself i have just rediscovered his stuff and it is magnificent to play,,,words and music are gorgeous....cheers and thanks

This is the first Interview I've seen with him. It was very good . i will watch others i think he was a great artist.

Such precise perspective in his speech and in his music.

love it

As a young ten year old girl growing up in Western KY and around horses, I can clearly remember the first time a song on the radio made me cry. It was upon hearing "Run for the Roses". To this day Dan's music has a precious mark in my life. Thank you for the awakening to such a beautiful form of art.

What year was this interview from?

From a number of interviews I've seen, I get the impression that Dan didn't particularly like doing interviews. He kind of bristled when the interviewer incorrectly named Arsenio Hall's show rather than the Tonight Show where Dan had done a guest spot. He often seemed like he couldn't wait until the interview was over. With that said, thank God for TH-cam where these interviews can be seen.

It's baffling to me that the classic hits stations in central IA don't play his tunes really at all!

Thanks. Such a nice reminder of a wonderful songwrirter and lovely human being.

I first heard Dan in 1976 in Maine while visiting friends who had moved there. It was such inspiring music. I remember they had a piano in this one house and they let me play it. I played Netherlands. Beautiful.

To sad that such talented people die so young ...

The next male singer/songwriters then came along in another wave.

Thank you so much for posting he did so little interviews you are real lucky! I am a huge Fogelberg fan. I am a life long musician owning all of Dans music. He inspired me to play all my own instruments and accompany myself while playing live or recording my own songs! So I started playing guitar at 11, piano at 19 and was a drum major in college. I also play bass guitar and harmonica. I love you and your music Dan you are so missed!

Dan....How I miss you!

He interviews so well. I could listen to him talk all day. If he hated giving interviews, I certainly can't tell from watching this.

I needed an injection of Dan in my heart everyday throughout all his works and I'm devastated I never saw him live in concert. Thank you for posting this interview. We most surely share the same feelings on life.

Dan Fogelberg's music has been a part of my life since I was a young teen. I am now almost 52 years old and am now just really deeply appreciating him. I remember when he passed away I was very saddened, but the more time that passes, the sadder it seems to me. Probably because I realize all the times I had a chance to see him in concert, and just took time for granted. I did however realize as a young teen, his music was very heart and soul felt. My first official job was as a typist for Aetna insurance agency, and I remember being given his home insurance policy to type. Just the summary in the use of the home deepened my admiration and image of him. Sorry to ramble. Its just nice to see people still getting into his music. Been playing "Hard to say", over and over again, and discover more pretty much every time I hear it. I have always loved the line " like why each time the sky begins to snow you cry". That line alone caused me to fall in love with the song the first time I heard it, and I love it even more now. Thank you for your posting the video

Look at those eyes in the close up!, Beautiful gray!

Hey Beth...I a Danfan too! I come back occasionally to refresh..gosh, I still miss Dan and I still listen everyday..never ever tire from hearing Dan song...he excelled in so many genre, it's easy!!

P.S. I LOVE what he says about top 40 being 'jingles'!!! That's even more true today, in 2014. Sad to say!

Completely enlightening, for those of you (like me) who dig Dan so much, we want to understand him and his mind as much as possible.

It's been four years since I first posted this. Almost 30 thousand views now. I thank you all for your participation in keeping Dan's spirit alive in this world that desperately needs his lost spirit. As far as the guy in the beginning goes, no conspiracy. He is the interviewer and we needed him to sit in prior to Dan's arrival so that we could properly light the room. DV3002.

Oh An who is that sitting in Dan's seat at the very beginning!! It is not Dan!! And it is the same location as the plant behind both is exactly the same!! At first I thought it was two different location..but the plant leaves are exactly the shames!! Who is that guy? He kind of looks like a much older version of Dan? Weird!!!!

Back to watch once more! Dan's eyes at the very beginning when the interview said something about Arsenio...funny!! Could almost see Dan balk at the interviewers ineptness! Dan was very articulate and passionate about his music. He certainly did like diversity as his own music proved with the many genre he explored so well. I am glad he stuck to his guns and did his music his own way, never conforming. I think Dan was comfortable in the amount of popularity he always had. He was a bit too private for the superstardom trail and seemed to pull back when he was heading that way. It irks me when his music is dissed..certainly those people never bothered to really listen!!! I am proud to be a Dan fan for since the mid 70's when 8 first discovered his music! He is and will always be my favorite!

RIP you amazing gift to mankind......thank you for you love of Mother Earth and for sharing your talents with us while you were here.....you are missed and always loved!

Look his eyes at the time 0:05.

Great talent, made that song his own!

Tell me why you need to make such negative comments. I have seen what you write and believe you should keep your thoughts to yourself.

When Dan passed so early in his life we lost one huge national treasure.

Chris, I don't recall Andrew Gold touring with Dan. As I recall, most of the concerts I attended, didn't have opening acts. I do remember Eliza Gilkyson opening The Greek Theater show in LA. That was in 92'. Take care, Chris!!

Mike, do you recall if Fogelberg toured with Andrew Gold circa 1973-74?

I was lucky enough to see Dan 17 times over his career. I am also a seasoned musician and out of 47 years of attending numerous concerts in all genres of music. Dan was the best sounding musician I have ever heard. Rather it be with the band, or, by himself, NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE SOUNDED AS GOOD AS DAN!!! Best interview of Dan I have ever seen!!! Thank you!!!

What is truly remarkable is that he was congenial, kind, affable and just plain old nice despite the fact that the interviewer was woefully unprepared and asked uninteresting questions.

great interview! thanks for posting!

This really shows his personality better han anything Ive seen. A smile and talent that lit up the universe. So sad you are gone.

I have always found Dan to be so awesomely amazing. I was so saddened when he passed away. I love his Part Of The Plan song very well. Truthfully, everything he did was easy to adore.

Hate when musicians go AL Gore LOL

Who knew then what the "new safety requirements" for airlines would mean in the future?

Don't understand why the doors were locked.

Great Song!

Interesting comments from the victims....talking about bombs and explosions going off.

No wonder the riots occurred....just listen to the bias of the newscasters...unbelievable!

He's beautiful! I'm so sad that he's gone.

dont think, people, just listen and absorb.

What an amazing artist Dan was. He was a poet, a true musician, a sage and inspired man. I can't imagine my life without Dan's music. I, too, have walked alone in "the lofty San Juans" and Wild Places was one of my favorite albums.

Who is the interviewer?