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Dan Fogelberg Gives One Last Valentine's Gift

Singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg passed away from prostate cancer last December at the age of 56, but thanks to his wife, Jean, the voice that soundtracked many a love affair -- particularly with the wedding standard, 'Longer,' -- will help couples celebrate their love just in time for Valentine's Day with 'Sometimes a Song,' a simple, tender acoustic number.

"In February of 2005, Dan went to Colorado for a few weeks to supersive some ranch business and to do some work in the studio," Jean said in a statement. "I stayed in Maine. It was hard for us to be so far apart for so long, especially since we'd miss Valentine's Day together. On the afternoon of the 14th, the florist brought me a dozen long-stemmed roses; Fed Ex brought me a CD with a song Dan had written for me just for Valentine's Day."

The song is being released on Tuesday as a digital download on iTunes, among other places. Most importantly, all of the proceeds will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

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Melanie Obremski

I feel that life is SO unfair when you lose a beautiful man like Dan Fogelberg. My husband has asked me numerous times since December 16th why I feel
so bad/sad about his passing......I think it's because all of us who loved his music sensed he was a
true romantic and in this cynical age.....it's something to hold on to. I am so happy he had Jean at the end of his life.

February 16 2008 at 7:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
starr

What a loving and romatic gesture toward his wife...we should all be that lucky! I will download that song...I will miss him and his beautiful music!

February 13 2008 at 9:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
James

Its nice to once again hear Dan giving voice to his very personal lyrics, Thanks Jean!

February 12 2008 at 11:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Denny

Thank You Jean for sharing with the world what a truly loving man Dan was. This song and his music will live forever.

February 12 2008 at 11:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Donnie Mills

Another diamond from Dan...I think this one toips them all and all proceeds go to fight the monster that took him from us...well worth the price more over 1000 times!!

February 12 2008 at 9:16 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Darren

I just downloaded the song from itunes. It is a lovely acoustic number reminiscent of the best of Dan! It brought a smile to my face... Thank you Jean

February 12 2008 at 2:25 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rich

I obviously haven't heard the song yet since it comes out tomorrow, but I already feel assured it's got more depth of feeling than most anything else you will hear today...........I miss Fogelberg and the 70's style music sensibility.

February 11 2008 at 8:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
M.Young

A beautiful heart in a beautiful man was stilled.

February 11 2008 at 7:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
K Makinney

How romantic...I'm going to download that one.

February 11 2008 at 6:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Henry AYer

what a decent man we lost in Fogelberg!

February 11 2008 at 2:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply