Dan Fogelberg - Sweet Magnolia (And The Traveling Salesman) Lyrics

Beautiful video Bill.....it's so hard remembering how great Dan was from your videos because the pain of missing him always kicks in as well....Miss you Bill!

Thank you Bill, stay warm as weather getting colder.....

World Cup Ice Cream manila

This is one of my dads songs I wish music was like this these days.
I’m only 14 but I wish everyone knew what music was back then

Hauntingly Beautiful Intro. There’ll Never Be Another Twin Brother of Another

The intro begins with 2 hears,,,, Your music ignites the Fire,,,, From a twin son to A Son o ah Genius. WOW!

Such a jERk, this one. 😶



#bewarethepower✌🏿💥

God, I miss him................

this song went to #36 on the adult contemporary charts in 1984!!!

Dan is a genius with words. Sitting here listening to this song reminds me of my high school sweetheart my ex-wife the mother of my son. Thanks Dan your music is phenomenal. It has been such a big part of my life r i p mr. Fogelberg

That Intro Of Liquid Piano

Loves The Only True Redeemer..... WOW...... You Was meant to BE 1 of The Messengers. A brother of another.

He should be in the songwriters Hall a fame

He's #1 in mine.

Dan!!!
Beautiful lyrics. Arrangements and voice.

Dan truly was a great artist who wrote and sang from his heart - what an asset to mankind - may he make music to the angels in heaven. To live your dream like he did, is the most fulfilling purpose you can have on earth.

one of his best songs. Masterfully beautifully woven...intriquite and lovely.

how could anyone not love this. his music is so set apart from any of the rest. I love and have always lavased his sound and deep embellishment of his true genousness. God bless

well said....beautifully said

Dan Fogelberg was born to a mother who taught piano, obviously very well, and to a band leader dad. His childhood must have bee filled wth music. Plus, his voice.... Wow! To really appreciate Dans voice listen to Dancing Shoes from his Netherlands LP. Then, his ability as a composer. Dan had it all. His music was the reason I taught myself to play guitar. But, what many guitarist realize is Dan often played in open turnings, like he did with "Longer", which is played in open G tuning. You can get close in standard tuning, but that's not what Dan did. Then, even if you get so good as a guitarist, you can play lick for lick with Dan, how do you hit those heavenly noted. Dan Fogelberg had such range. Surely Heaven was happy to see Dan Fogelberg walk through the doors. It's seems so sad to me that most gifted souls are gone much to soon. Thank you, Dan... You will be missed, brother. Rest in peace "Wandering pilgrim, rest for the night. Sup with the Savior, and drink of His life." Amen!

lennon,mccartney,folgelberg-BEST SONGWRITERS THAT HAVE EVER LIVED !!!!

Henley & Frey could reasonably be considered in the same bracket, but Dan was clearly the best imho.

...with Paul Simon.

1ralan1 thank you!!!

A bit late, but I'd also include Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus of ABBA in the same bracket.

Oh beautiful !

beautiful

A lyrical genius if there ever was one!

+Jeff Arnold i agree. Ironically the way he was so private and "under rated" is what helped keep his music so pure. Some of the artist today are pressed to put out so many songs and end of diluting and making a mess. Dan's music! SUBLIME and a a serendipitous treasure. sublime..

choice words veronica

A songwriting masterwork.

Hey! I'm up-and-coming producer/artist trying to get some exposure for a few of my songs. I'd love to let you use the music for free in some of your videos. I'm just looking to get my name out there. Get back to me if you want, you can listen to the tracks on my channel. If you like it I can send over the mp3. Thanks so much!

I truly believe that the cumbersome title harmed this song's chances at radio success. Kind of like how the title "The Shawshank Redemption" hurt that great film's box office success. This is an exquisite Fogelberg tune.

+CHRISTOPHER GRANOZIO well said

Dan Fogelberg was one and still is my favorite musician. I remember when this song came out and it brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it. That was back in the 80's. Still today, when I listen to this song, it makes me cry. When Dan passed away, it was one of my saddest days. For three days, I played all of my Dan Fogelberg albums. Memories of high school girlfriends and dances after football games and parties at friends houses where we played and listened to him sing songs that ment so much to me. Thank you for sharing this.

Same here.

me too. And Amy Grant; she too is under rated. People knew them on their radio hits but their ALBUMS is where the true treasures were.

robert london ...so well put.

Should long been in the Hall of Fame

May I ask where you found the artwork used in the video?  It's extraordinary, really.

Love you Dan for this song ,it took me around the world and i found my sweet Love of my life  Thank you Dan !!!!!

WOW, what a love song, REALLY.

This song Killed me when I was in my early twenties, and Kills me today at the age of 55.  As perfect a love song as has EVER been recorded/written. Thank you Dan-----your song Crushes and Full Fills!!  Will live forever-rest assure

I had the opportunity to grow up listening to Dan Fogelberg and seeing him in concert a few times. He had such a way of speaking to us through his music. And will forever continue to do so for many , many generations to come. Can I just say I love Dan Fogelberg. He must have known how loved he was by all of his fans. At least I  hope so. See you on the other side Dan.

Thank you Debbie!

Probably one of the most romantic songs ever written and performed.  Bravo Dan Fogelberg!

by far one of my favorite songs of Dan. Thank you for sharing.

I've been listening to Dan's music since I was 10 years old. I'm now 53 and I still am listening to him. Even though this wasn't one of his known hits, it is by far one of my favorites. Back in 86, I watched Dan play this live in concert at the universal amp. in L.A. Calif. It was just him on piano and my girlfriend had tears in out eyes. Dan brought out emotion while he performed not only in himself, but to those that were listening. We miss you Dan, Rest in peace. Gone but not forgotton.

top 5 favorite performer of all time

Beautiful job on this one, (hell ALL of them duh- - - ). I have an identical twin brother, what I didn't know was that I had another "twin brother" when it came to feelings I woud eventualy experience over my years. EVERY song of his I've ever learned how to play, EVERY time I play it brings a personel experiance, to my strings and my vocals. What an incredible gift this man has given all of us.

Bill, your videos are fantastic! any chance that you could post "Let Her Go" from Windows & Walls? I am missing that song. I don't need anything fancy--just the audio is what I am interested in. I used to own the CD, but lost it! Thanks!

Absolutely beautiful, BILL. Thanks for posting this.

great song and great video

@smsg521 Dan’s lyrics and melodies have inspired me to come forward to create tribute videos to him after his passing, and I am glad I have done it and accomplished many. May his timeless music and boundless love continue to heal us through the toughest times, bring joy and happiness to you and stays in our hearts for ever on... God bless you always!

Were the graphics picked from a stock photo collection? If so, I would appreciate the link.

Lovely vid to go with a beautiful song . . .

...the erotic, symbiotic attractions (unsrestrained by these images) truly show yet another facet of Dan's allure and life that cannot be overstated. So well done JMEagle101!...

...a melody so unrequited; i can almost let go, if only...

thumbs up if dan brings a tear to your eyes

Just listening to this on my iPod and wanted to read others' views on this tremendous song. Seems I'm in good company.

JM Eagle Thank you, you do such great videos, Dan was wonderful, his music is beyond awesome, I saw him every chance he came to town. Never wanted the show to end. I have always loved this particular song.

I live in the Magnolia State (MS), and got to see Dan debut this song on his solo acoustic tour in Jackson, MS in 1981. I was a junior in high school, and it was the first (and best) concert I've ever seen. R.I.P. Dan. You are sorely missed.

Even a person far away from the states can appriciate this kind of music. And I must say, the pictures following the tune is awsome. It´s really a sad song and I like the soft nice clarinet solo.
RIP Dan. I often listen to this vinyl album.
All the best from Per - Värnamo - Sweden

Beautiful song and video!! All your video's are beautiful here!! Thank you, again for sharing them for all to see and enjoy!!

I see very fresh vid with one of the best song from my favourite Dan's LP 'Windows & Walls'; I'm wrong, there were no worse song @ all.

I love this beautiful song and I love Dan Fogelberg and will miss him forever.

Hi Peter in Hong Kong, thank you for your comment and support, hope all is well!

Magnificent video! This is Peter from Hong Kong. Thanks so much for the hard work, Bill. Please keep uploading these beautiful songs from Dan for us to share.

You're very welcome Julie, and most of the pictures in this video were chosen by another southern girl, your friend River!

Being a southern girl myself this has always been one of my favorites. Thank you so much for making such a beautiful video...you always do. You always do justice to our Danny's songs...thank you. :-)

Oh, my, that was just beautiful! Again, my heart has been touched by your lovely pictures and Dan's wonderful voice!

Thank you, Bill and Mariaglenn for this!

Thank you, Dan, for all your magic...

Oh , the Maggie era of Dan's writing! Dan was at his best when he wrote what he was passionate about.,and he was passionate about Maggie, a southern belle! A song written about their relationship. You can feel the sparks coming off this song!
Bill,very lovely ! Outstanding!

Very nice!

Forever "THE MINSTREL"

Ohhhhhh Bill, I'm almost in tears...it turned out so beautiful, and matches the song so well..it's stunning, and you are a dear friend for giving me your friendship, and your time to created such an amazing gift! From both of us, thank you from the bottom of our hearts..thank you soooo much!
Big Hugs,
River...aka Maria Glenn