I'm a little taken aback that a radio talk show host joked today about Dan Fogelberg being on his "assisted suicide playlist."
To the host's credit, he clarified that he has nothing against Fogelberg as a person and that he has played "Leader Of The Band" on-air in honor of his father.
I still thought, "You don't like 'Part Of The Plan,' which, in my view, is Fogelberg's best-played and best-sung tune? 'Illinois' doesn't move you? 'Hard To Say,' 'Longer,' and 'Heart Hotels' don't appeal to you, either? Really?"
I'll concede that "Same Old Lang Syne" depresses me; I still respect how sensitively crafted it is, though.
I've always considered Fogelberg a quality singer-songwriter, so it's puzzling to hear a sardonic remark from someone who doesn't like most of his music. Still, as his co-host noted, acknowledging the poignancy of "Leader..." is a big qualifier.
