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Greatest hits: 1975-1990

Edgar Olivares | New York City, NY USA | 06/13/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It seems a little strange that the same company that put out this album also released "The Very Best Of.." in 2001. But this is arguably a better collection depending on what you prefer. Since his first album in '72 (which had no hits), he would go on to have eleven top 40 hits all of which are here(four of them made the top ten). His highest charting single was "Longer" which for 2 weeks stalled at #2 in March 1980 behind two different number ones. His first hit was "Part Of The Plan". "Leader Of The Band" is about Dan's father while "Run For The Roses" was written for the Kentucky Derby. "The Language Of Love" was an upbeat track released during the height of MTV. "Same Old Lang Syne" recalls an old sweetheart and "Rhythm Of The Rain" is a well done cover version of The Cascades original 1963 hit with a few lines from The Beatles'"Rain" thrown in at the end. There are also two tracks here that would be considered standout cuts since they weren't released as singles. "Phoenix" was the title track from his sixth album and "There's A Place In The World For A Gambler" from his second album was produced by Joe Walsh who later joined The Eagles. Though the tracks are not in chronological order,here's an album that truly lives up to its title. All his major hits are here without much emphasis on unnecessary album tracks. Looking back on his career, he's definitely one the greatest singer/songwriters of his or any generation."

It's Time For Greatest Hits Vol. 2

Edgar Olivares | 07/19/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I enjoy the music of Dan fogelberg. But I am tired of record labels rereleasing the same stuff with one or two different tracks and giving it a new title. This CD isn't that much different from the 1982 Greatest Hits release. I would love to see a greatest hits volume 2 CD from Dan fogelberg. It would include songs like, She Don't Look Back, Seeing You Again, Language Of Love, Go Down Easy, Lonely In Love, and There's A Place In The World For A Gambler. I wish that record labels would stop filling greatest hits CD's with Extra throw away tracks that no one knows. A greatest hits CD should be just that. All of the hits, and the versions that we know and love."

Love this Album

K. Nesler | Wisconsin, USA | 08/31/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm not a Dan Fogelberg expert and I haven't heard the other albums put out, but I do love this album. As a passing listener of Dan's music, this album fits the bill. It has all of the favorites I remember hearing on the radio as a teen. It is a pleasure to listen to. Actually this is my husbands CD, but he lets me borrow it. He is happy with the music it contains too.

If you are someone who enjoys Dan's music, but you don't need everything he has put out, this CD should be a perfect fit for you. Enjoy!"