[2016-05-06] Dan Fogelberg "The Definitive Anthology" 2CD set (Real Gone)

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:15 pm

Description
He’s commonly thought of as the quintessential West Coast singer songwriter, but, as his celebrated collaborations with jazz flautist Tim Weisberg and soundtrack composer Domenic Frontiere demonstrate, the Peoria-born Dan Fogelberg had a restless artistic spirit that took him beyond the typical country-influenced, folk-rock sound of his contemporaries. And it is that constant thirst for experimentation and change that make this new 2-CD career-spanning retrospective such a great listen. From rockers like “Phoenix,” “As the Raven Flies,” and “The Power of Gold,” to chart-topping, radio-friendly fare like “Longer,” “Same Old Lang Syne,” “Hard to Say,” and “Leader of the Band,” to more idiosyncratic offerings like “Tucson, Arizona (Gazette)” and “Heart Hotels,” The Definitive Anthology cherry picks 28 tracks from ten of Fogelberg’s studio releases plus two tracks (“Missing You” and “Make Love Stay”) that first were released on his Greatest Hits album to form a full portrait of a multi-faceted, complex songwriter and musician. Bill Kopp’s liner notes guide the listener through each album and track. Remastered by Vic Anesini at Battery Studios in New York!

Tracklist
[CD1]
1. Phoenix
2. Sweet Magnolia (and the Traveling Salesman)
3. The Language of Love
4. Part of the Plan
5. Same Old Lang Syne
6. Run for the Roses
7. Illinois
8. Nether Lands
9. There's a Place in the World for a Gambler
10. Tucson, Arizona (Gazette)
11. Beggar's Game
12. Heart Hotels
13. Believe in Me
14. She Don't Look Back

[CD2]
1. Nexus
2. Make Love Stay (Single Version)
3. Seeing You Again
4. Hard to Say
5. Missing You (Single Version)
6. As the Raven Flies
7. A Love Like This
8. Longer
9. Rhythm of the Rain
10. Magic Every Moment
11. The Power of Gold
12. Lonely in Love
13. To the Morning
14. Leader of the Band/Washington Post March

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CPWU3XO/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Mar 08, 2016 6:16 pm

Only some of the tracklist made it through from the solicitation, so I've posted what we have. More details to follow.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Now here's a catalogue that needs an overall.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

this must be to replace the OOP box set. which only had a scant few rarities on it,

will wait for disc one, but other than the single versions nothing rare on disc two.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

The "Portraits" box needs an overhaul! It was one of the first brickwalled releases I ran into. I have no idea what the "DR" is, I just remember my ears telling me it sounded like fingernails on a chalkboard.

That said, the only rarity I remember being on the box was the superb Hearts & Crafts (The best song (not) on Innocent Age).

So, I would personally only consider this if CD #1 has rarities, as I am 100% catalog; & I have either Japanese Mini LP's &/or BGO's on all of my favorites. (Home Free - Innocent Age)

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:45 am

Bump: Added the cover image to the first post.

Kym · 11 Nov 2006

Linda wrote:

Bump: Added the cover image to the first post.

It's awful.

Actorman · **Joined:** 30 Jun 2010 **Posts:** 192

Kym wrote:

Linda wrote:

Bump: Added the cover image to the first post.

It's awful.

Agree. Not sure what the deal is with Real Gone. They do a fantastic job content-wise, but their cover art (with rare exception) has been consistently horrible. They really need to get a better graphic designer.

Linda · **Posted:** Sat Mar 19, 2016 5:27 pm

Bump: We now have the full, finalised tracklist in the first post. Everything has been remastered by the great Vic Anesini.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

With Vic A, I'd buy this for one song if Hearts & Crafts (his only b-side that I know of & a great song; it was on the brickwalled box set) was on here; but it isn't. And I've already got nice UK & Japan import remasters of Home Free, Souvenirs, Captured Angel, Netherlands, Phoenix, Twin Sons, & Innocent Age (With Innocent Age, fyi: the Japan Mini LP sucks; buy the BGO).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0096Q54J6/?tag=imwan-21

I GUESS if it turns up really cheap, I could use upgrades of Tuscon Arizona, Make Love Stay & Missing You; but it would have to be cheap for 3 songs...... Though I THINK I could then sell my box set which seems to be going for big money; so that may actually make this a worthwhile purchase (DAMN, why did they leave Hearts & Crafts off?? GRRRRRRR!)

Of course this is way cheaper; but imo his first 4 albums are the truly essential ones; & one can buy two BGO 2 cd sets for only a bit more then this.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000FIH4QU/?tag=imwan-21

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000QXDE6S/?tag=imwan-21

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FIH4QU/?tag=imwan-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QXDE6S/?tag=imwan-20

Greg Carrier · 25 Nov 2006

Nothing from Captured Angel? Really?

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Greg Carrier wrote:

Nothing from Captured Angel? Really?

Not even close to the track listing I would have chosen........

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Greg Carrier wrote:

Nothing from Captured Angel? Really?

many fail realize that fogelberg played and sang every single note on 'captured angel" except for the drums.'''

IMHO 'captured angel' is one of the most, if the most, underrated album of any artist ever. almost perfect.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Renny wrote:

Greg Carrier wrote:

Nothing from Captured Angel? Really?

many fail realize that fogelberg played and sang every single note on 'captured angel" except for the drums.'''

IMHO 'captured angel' is one of the most, if the most, underrated album of any artist ever. almost perfect.

Agree on both. In fact, DF inspired me to try to do the same as a young adult on a 6 track. Unfortunately, I caved to a girlfriend's complaining that II never left my home studio, so i didn't finish it. I at least left the girlfriend eventually.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

Renny wrote:

Greg Carrier wrote:

Nothing from Captured Angel? Really?

many fail realize that fogelberg played and sang every single note on 'captured angel" except for the drums.'''

IMHO 'captured angel' is one of the most, if the most, underrated album of any artist ever. almost perfect.

I'll trust your judgement and order this

Linda: can you provide a link for that album? I'll order at Amazon

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:22 pm

Adrian,

This is the most recent standalone edition of Captured Angel, a 2008 budget release on Sony Special Products:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012GMZB8/?tag=imwan-20

Alan Feldman · **Joined:** 20 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3

Renny wrote:

Greg Carrier wrote:

Nothing from Captured Angel? Really?

many fail realize that fogelberg played and sang every single note on 'captured angel" except for the drums.'''

IMHO 'captured angel' is one of the most, if the most, underrated album of any artist ever. almost perfect.

The album's success may have been handicapped by that cover. :whistle:

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Other then the single Part Of The Plan, DF's only huge seller was Innocent Age.

Jimbo · 19 Jul 2006

Alan Feldman wrote:

The album's success may have been handicapped by that cover. :whistle:

"Her eyes! What have you done to her eyes?!"

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:44 pm

Alan's been waiting almost ten years for the opportunity to say that.

JohnG · 03 Aug 2006

It would make more sense on a heavy metal album!

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

If I remember right (LOL) DF Painted that cover, & was trying to do a Joni Mitchell. I THINK he did the cover for Home Free, also.

[2016-05-06] Dan Fogelberg "The Definitive Anthology" 2CD set (Real Gone)

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