My rendition of Dan Fogelberg's classic.

Lyrics:

Longer than there've been fishes in the ocean  
Higher than any bird ever flew 
Longer than there've been stars up in the heavens 
I've been in love with you 

Stronger than any mountain cathedral 
Truer than any tree ever grew 
Deeper than any forest primeval 
I am in love with you. 

I'll bring fire in the winters 
You'll send showers in the spring 
We'll fly through the falls in summer 
With love on our wings. 

Through the years as the fire starts to mellow 
Burning lines in the book of our lives 
Though the binding cracks and the pages start to yellow 
I'll be in love with you

Longer - Dan Fogelberg Acoustic Guitar Cover

This is our cover version of Dan Fogelber's beautiful song "Longer". We hope to have made a good job with it. Please leave us your thoughts and a like if you like it :p 
Staff:
Raymond Pauly - Vocals
Adrián Pauly - Guitar and backing vocals
Leonel Obando - Piano and harmonies
Alejandro López - Recording and Engineering
Recorded on May 2024 in San Ramón de Tres Ríos, Costa Rica and Vancouver B.C., Canada.

Longer

Please be mindful that Dan played this song with piano and a 69 piece orchestra for the recording. I am doing my own take with just acoustic guitar. This is my favorite song form his catalog of music that he left us.
"In 1977, Dan Fogelberg released his fourth album called Nether Lands, his album title a play on Nederland, Colorado, the location of the studios where he recorded his album."
In Dan's own words about the song......"You have no idea (laughs). I cut the track solo and then I hired Dominic Frontiere, the arranger, and I worked with him for a couple of days. And then we went in and they had a 69-piece orchestra. We played the chart, and then I freaked out and ran out and re-wrote the whole thing (laughs) at the session. This thing went like eight hours with 69 pieces. You wouldn’t be able to do that today, it’s cost prohibitive. I mean we were just nuts (laughs). My friend Norbert Putnam, who produced it, and I were having a great time. He bought a whole cooler of Dom Perignon and we were saying, “Boy, this is gonna be great, isn’t it.” And here are all these people and we’re out at the Burbank Sound Stage where they do the movies. We’re drinking champagne before the thing even started, thinking we were just going to sit there and listen. And I heard the first chart and just went, “Oh my God!” It sounded like a train wreck. So I was half lit to begin with, and then I had to go out and try and tell these guys what I wanted them to play. It was a long night (laughs). It was a great night in retrospect".              Performing Songwriter

Nether Lands - Dan Fogelberg (Cover)

Fifty-years-ago this month, Dan Fogelberg released the incredible album, "Souvenirs."

During the pandemic, the members of Connections (well, mostly me) had the idea to record "Gambler," and put out a video. We never got the project done. None of the video was shot, and some of the tracks never recorded....

But I assembled what we did have, and here you go...not great...but an homage to the man who helped us start our band...and the great record that came out, 50 years go, this month.

EF

Vocals: Eric Folkerth, John Stenger, Rusty King, Jennifer Rawlinson.
Piano: Jeff Black
Keyboard: Brian McPherson
Acoustic Guitars: Rusty King, Eric Folkerth
Bass: Randy Locke
Drums: John McCarty

(Other tracks: Eric Folkerth)

Place In the World For a Gambler -- Connections Demo

"The Reach” is set in Maine during the autumn season, painting a vivid picture of the landscape and the raw beauty of nature. The lyrics depict the changing colors of the birches as they begin to turn and the fog that meets the beaches, creating an atmospheric backdrop for the story that unfolds.
The song beautifully captures the timeless bond between a father and his son, symbolizing a tradition that has been passed down through generations in coastal communities. It speaks of lobstermen, hauling their catch by hand, and braving the stormy seas. This tradition serves as a metaphorical thread that connects the past to the present, showcasing the strength and resilience of those who rely on the sea for their livelihood.
“The Reach” symbolizes a sense of longing and the pursuit of knowledge. This particular stretch of the coast represents a deeper understanding of life, its struggles, and its endless teachings. As the protagonist embarks on a journey to the depths of their soul, they draw wisdom from the reach, taking everything it has to offer.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to reflect the changing seasons. The wind brings a chill, and the frost on the sill signifies the arrival of winter. The reach lies frozen, serving as a metaphor for the challenges and hardships that life inevitably brings. It is during these difficult times that the true lessons of the reach become apparent, offering guidance and strength."            Beatcrave

The Reach - Dan Fogelberg (Cover)

Changing Horses is track #3 from "Souvenirs Dan's the second studio solo album by the American rock singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg. The album was released in late 1974, on the label Epic Records. The album reached No. 17 on the Billboard 200 in March 1975 and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. Joe Walsh produced the album and played on ten of the eleven tracks."      Wikipedia

Changing Horses - Dan Fogelberg (Cover)

Sutter's Mill

Jon:  I grew up listening to Dan Fogelberg and have always loved this song.  When I was around 16 years old, my mom took me to see him in concert in Jackson, MS and I sang along to every song.  My mom quickly called me down and said 'these people didn't come to hear you sing, they came to hear him!'  Thank you mom for the early lesson in concert etiquette.    

Leader Of The Band

This is the backing track created by Joe Thorne of 'Believe In Me' by Dan Fogelberg & Bruce Welch. This backing track can now be downloaded for free. This track is very high quality and is more than comparable with the same song on Ameritz. For those of you wishing to use this song for gigging to backing tracks or for recording to, you could not choose a better version which is unique and one step up from other sites. We only have a small selection of backing tracks but they are very select and the list is growing. The key of this song is as per the original. If you would like this song in a different key, complete the download and email me (sound.investment@hotmail.co.uk), and I will email you back with the track in the key of your choice as an attachment. The recordings are high quality 320kbps MP3 Files and are the property & copyright of Peter Legg/Buzzard Records UK © 2016. The original composer's rights are acknowledged and respected.

Believe In Me

Free Backing Track  -  Believe In Me (Dan Fogelberg, Bruce Welch)

"Same Old Lang Syne" by Dan Fogelberg
Cover played/sung by Tony Bartello

Same Old Lang Syne (Dan Fogelberg cover)

Singer / Composer / Guitarist / Photographer

New recordings at https://soundcloud.com/himalayanhermit

Eric is a musician, minister, writer and blogger, who has performed throughout Texas and the Southwest. He's an engaging live performer whose first CD was released in 2000. His songs have won honorable mention in both the Billboard and Great American song contests; and he's been a finalist in the 5th Street Festival and South Florida Folk Festival songwriter competitions.

Eric is also a leader of Connections, a unique band comprised of United Methodist clergy and layfolk from throughout North Texas. Connections performs "cover shows" of artists like Dan Fogelberg, Chicago, Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor and others. Their shows draw crowds of between 300 and 1,000 fans, and have raised more than $360,000 dollars for worthy charities.

Acoustic duo playing your favorite classic rock and classic country. You will dance at our show!

**All of our high quality backing tracks are now free.**
 
I started my recording studio about 20 years ago, progressing from the dining room, via the conservatory, to a purpose built outbuilding which has a sound room, control room and workshop where I build guitars. I tend to work with the older mature musician/singer/songwriters, but have also worked with younger musicians. People tend to write off the older generation as not being fashionable or of the moment, but I believe we still have a lot to offer to music lovers (i'm 66).
I'm very fortunate in having a select group of friends who are very talented musicians, singers & songwriters, and we get together every week to work on original or cover songs. One in particular, Joe Thorne, produces very high quality backing tracks in his dusty garage with cobwebs everywhere. He finishes one roughly every two weeks, brings it over to me where vocals and additional instrumentation are added. Joe plays drums, keyboards, guitar, bass and sings. As I said, very talented. The other guys & girls are Tim Gulliver, Brian Moon, Colin Mitchener, and Jimmy Trigwell (also known as Jimmy Martin), and we have all played in various bands throughout our lives, so we have a vast amount of experience.

I am very pleased to announce the imminent uploading of recordings by Becky (Bex) Sims from her first album, which we are all looking forward to hearing, and have started an international collaboration with Dick Mackridge & Bobby Louw from South Africa by jointly recording on songs. Such is the power of technology and the internet.

We have a number of original songs which I will upload soon. Some have been sent to famous singers such as Celine Dion, Jane McDonald and the Strawbs but have heard nothing in reply.

My studio is set in the rolling hills of a small village on the edge of the New Forest, with fields behind and across the valley. An idillic setting. The music I produce through the studio and released on my label 'Buzzard Records UK' will hopefully be my legacy for my children & grand children and music lovers worldwide.

It's a hobby, albeit a serious hobby, which I enjoy and live in hope that one song may become famous one day.

I am slowly cataloguing all material recorded at Sound Investment Recording Studio on SoundCloud and I am probably about half way through at the moment 14.02.2014.

**I do not use 'Automators' or 'Bots' to falsely increase the number of plays, likes or downloads on any of the tracks on this account. Only genuine plays, likes or downloads are registered, believing a good song will stand on it's own merit.**

Please have a listen with an open mind, feel free to comment, but above all, enjoy.

Pete Legg

“What makes a song is the singer, while what makes a singer is their dedication to music and their inner feelings.”   Dimash Qudaibergen

I have enjoyed music for as long as I can remember and cannot remember a day of not either singing or listening to music. I am self-taught when it comes to playing guitar but what I most enjoy is singing which I have been doing since around age 18. Now retired singing and playing the guitar is now just a hobby and something I do to help pass the time. Have always  loved the sound of a Martin guitar. Currently been playing a Road Series DR S2 for about 6 years. Thanks for listening. I also enjoy discovering the sounds of other talented musicians and singers here on SoundCloud.

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