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Dan Fogelberg — Face The Fire
Album: Phoenix
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Released: 1979
Length: 5:35
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I hear the thunder
Three miles away
The island's leaking
Into the bay
The poison is spreading
The demon is free
And people are running from
What they can't even see.

Face the fire
You can't turn away
The risk grows greater
With each passing day
The waiting's over
The moment has come
To kill the fire
And turn to the sun.

They'll take your money
And then take your health
To line their pockets with
Unequaled wealth
These men are under
The power of gold
We won't be safe until we
Shut them down cold.

Face the fire
You can't turn away
The risk grows greater
With each passing day
The waiting's over
The moment has come
To kill the fire
And turn to the sun.

The people came to the capitol town
One hundred thousand of them
Laid their hearts down
They screamed in anger
And broadcast their fears
Just to have them
Fall on deaf ears.
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great song - hippies shut down nuclear power - 28 eight years later we still don't have solar power - so lets burn more coal and oil - maybe we should look at nuclear power again
Posted 16 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
RIP Dan
Posted 16 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
Solid effort. Thanks Dan.
Posted 16 years ago by E_A_D_G    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the music Dan. "and he gave a gift to me I know I never can repay"...
Posted 16 years ago by kvmrdj    [ Reply ]
xc_para_puravida wrote:
Fogelberg? NO! No, no, nuh-uh, absolutely not, no way, never. Please make it STOP! What's next Manilow?
A Little respect for the deceased JERK!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Anyone know if it was him , did that ANOTHER AULD LANGE SYNE?
The title is actually Same Old Lang Syne. :)
Posted 16 years ago by aquadonia    [ Reply ]
RockinBlueVoodoo wrote:
It's like a political protest song against nuclear energy, man...Like, anyone remember Three Mile Island? Maybe that's why all you antidisestablishmentarian types can't handle it...like, you know? Didn't that like ever occur to you? Man? Sir?
For those that don't remember (or were not born yet)... Wikipedia article on Three Mile Island I lived in Philadelpha, PA at the time (about 100 miles from TMI) and this song got a lot of air play when it came out. Too much, really. I was so sick of this song then. Ah, memories!
Posted 16 years ago by swapdisk    [ Reply ]
Cheers to Dan Fogelberg. May he rest in peace! This song "Face the Fire" is even more appropriate today than when it was first released 30 years ago! Whatever happened to music with a "message" instead of most of what is released now...with no more message than...."where's my ho's" or, "i'm an angry youth cause my parents didn't buy me a BMW".
Posted 16 years ago by bfriesen    [ Reply ]
xc_para_puravida wrote:
Not being a frequent listener to easy listening stations of course I wouldn't know that. ...
You're new here, aren't you?
Posted 16 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
xc_para_puravida wrote:
Fogelberg? NO! No, no, nuh-uh, absolutely not, no way, never. Please make it STOP! What's next Manilow?
well, get ready. I'm uploading more.
Posted 16 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
Thank you Bill! https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7148268.stm An article regarding his passing ... Each separate being in the universe returns to the common source. Returning to the source is serenity.
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
Idiot. It's Bill's tribute to Dan, who happened to die from cancer yesterday.
Not being a frequent listener to easy listening stations of course I wouldn't know that. However, prayers and blessings to his family and loved ones...
Posted 16 years ago by xc_para_puravida    [ Reply ]
wally42 wrote:
twin sons of different mothers Folgelberg and Weisman, a Freaking Classic Play It
Saw them in concert together. It was a great show. He was not a "wimpy" singer. RIP.
Posted 16 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
xc_para_puravida wrote:
Fogelberg? NO! No, no, nuh-uh, absolutely not, no way, never. Please make it STOP! What's next Manilow?
Idiot. It's Bill's tribute to Dan, who happened to die from cancer yesterday.
Posted 16 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Dan was often maligned for his "wimp rock", but he put out some real good stuff over ther years. He had Joe Walsh and some of the Eagles on his early works. This tune rocks! RIP, Dan!
Posted 16 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Anyone know if it was him , did that ANOTHER AULD LANGE SYNE?
'twas
Posted 16 years ago by jadedragon    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite concert memories: Dan playing a solo acoustic show at Cole Field house....
Posted 16 years ago by jadedragon    [ Reply ]
Fogelberg? NO! No, no, nuh-uh, absolutely not, no way, never. Please make it STOP! What's next Manilow?
Posted 16 years ago by xc_para_puravida    [ Reply ]
Anyone know if it was him , did that ANOTHER AULD LANGE SYNE?
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Dan, you will be missed! Yes, he defined "soft rock" for whatever it's worth - it got its commercial play on the radio. But I saw him live 3 times and he was amazing! His talents were underappreciated by commercial radio. See what you can do about that, RP.
Posted 16 years ago by cindrocks    [ Reply ]
twin sons of different mothers Folgelberg and Weisman, a Freaking Classic Play It
Posted 16 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
Peace and God Speed to you Dan... Bill, thanks so much for this little nugget. Goose bumps up and down my back...have not heard this song for close to twenty years... Radio Paradise rules!
Posted 16 years ago by mthomaspdx    [ Reply ]
meh
Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
the only place dan fogelberg ever popped up on my cultural radar was when i was in high school, and denis leary dropped this line in his "no cure for cancer" routine:
Explain it to me. Heavy metal bands on trial because kids commit suicide, what is that about? Judas Priest on trial because my kid bought the records, and he listened to the lyrics, and he go into Satan... ALLALALALALALLALA! Well that's great. That sets a legal precedent. Does that mean I can sue Dan Fogelberg for making me into a pussy in the mid '70s, is that possible, HUH?
Posted 16 years ago by IMGoph    [ Reply ]
RIP, Dan. I really wanted to hear this today. Thanks, RP.
Posted 16 years ago by jetcmonkee    [ Reply ]
RIP. I think his first 4 LPs and High Country Snows were some of the best ever recorded.
Posted 16 years ago by oufason    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this Bill. His music had a place in my life when I was young. The song "Leader of the Band" brought tears to my eyes every time. RIP Dan.
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Wow , Dan died?! too bad, he was a great talent. I remember when this tune came out, what a time..... young , carefree, (somewhat) innocent.....
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
His early stuff was the best. RIP, Dan.
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Play lots of Dan today
Posted 16 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
Very sorry to hear of Dan's passing, but so thankful for the opportunity to hear his music.
Posted 16 years ago by dlw728    [ Reply ]
It's like a political protest song against nuclear energy, man...Like, anyone remember Three Mile Island? Maybe that's why all you antidisestablishmentarian types can't handle it...like, you know? Didn't that like ever occur to you? Man? Sir?
Posted 19 years ago by RockinBlueVoodoo    [ Reply ]
Alafia wrote:
I'm underwhelmed...
Sorry, can't see what problems people have with this. This is my first time hearing it, and I think it's a well-rounded rock song with great guitar riffs and clean harmonies - maybe you're all attaching to many wacky memories to it, but hey we're here to rate the music on its own merits - as hard as it may be at times... Just my 2 Euro cent worth. pyxxel
Posted 19 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
Fogelberg did some really good stuff; unfortunately this came after his "sell by" date had expired. But it could be worse...it could be "Longer" from the same record.
Posted 19 years ago by SCJoniguy    [ Reply ]
I'm underwhelmed...
Posted 19 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
Dang! Fogelrock! Who'd a thunk it?
I dig it...... and i'm a pup
Posted 19 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
The guitar work is good and all... in fact, REALLY good. Too bad the song just absolutely sucks. I want to bash my head in about now.
Posted 19 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
Dang! Fogelrock! Who'd a thunk it?
Posted 19 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
n4ku wrote:
We don't hear nearly enough Fogelberg here.
None is just a bit more than enough ....
Posted 19 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
This is one song from the 70's AM radio era that is better left behind in the 70's. I don't think I had heard this song since I was 6 or 7, and now I wish that was still the case.
Posted 19 years ago by Gribnif    [ Reply ]
Dan Fogelberg... I don't get it. I want to rip my ears off. first Sucko-Barfo.
Posted 19 years ago by DocGuy    [ Reply ]
I think I like the sappy stuff better. This is very average...almost hair-band like.
Posted 19 years ago by jonleehacker    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
It's about %#@&*! time we heard some Dan Fogelberg.......more more!!!!!!!!!!!!
We don't hear nearly enough Fogelberg here.
Posted 19 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
It's about %#@&*! time we heard some Dan Fogelberg.......more more!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Nice memories. Loved this album, water-damaged cover and all. Good times.
Posted 19 years ago by dsmcd01    [ Reply ]
I saw Dan 20 or so years ago and was blown away by his guitar work. Thanks for the reminder. This tune is a good one for it...
Posted 19 years ago by Wired    [ Reply ]
This started as a five and ran to a seven by the time he was done rocking the hell out. Dizamn!
Posted 19 years ago by Schmackdown    [ Reply ]
Wow, I haven't heard this in what, 25 years or so. Great song. Thanks for the upload Kevin.
Posted 19 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I wonder where my Phoenix album is? I played it over and over in high school, but had forgotten all about it. One of my first concerts too. A friend's older sister took us. Thanks for the memory. (And I hope Dan is doing well.)
Posted 19 years ago by Perish    [ Reply ]
Bill got into my moms basement and found my record collection? I have to dig this one out now...what a excellent surprise!
Posted 20 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
Nice blast from the past! Yes, naysayers, Fogelberg did make some good music. I, too, associate this song with high school years. Luckily, this musical memory is much better than the school ones.
Posted 20 years ago by UUMike    [ Reply ]
I heard last week Dan has canceled touring (didn't know he still did) because of health reasons. Good luck to him.
Posted 20 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]
veegez wrote:
One of my faves from my early HS years. I was okay with listening to Fogelberg until the 90's came along and Nirvana was in and 70's Lite Rock was out. Also, I was informed by Dennis Leary that I was a total wussy femmy for liking him. Oh well, F' him. I'm glad Fogelberg is here at RP. One more artist to listen to. :)
Damn, he can play - who knew!
Posted 20 years ago by Yashure    [ Reply ]
KevinM wrote:
Vinyl? What's that?
still got em. all lined up on the shelf in alphabetical order. Buzz is threatening to pack them away. The turntable is already disconnected but still on the shelf. Thanks for uploading this Kevin! We need more Dan.
Posted 20 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
phineas wrote:
Is that Dan Fogelberg on lead guitar?
Yes it is. Dan is the only credited guitarist on this entire album.
Posted 20 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
JrzyTmata wrote:
I had to pull out my vinyl to confirm this. Yes, it's Dan on lead guitar
Vinyl? What's that?
Posted 20 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
phineas wrote:
Is that Dan Fogelberg on lead guitar?
I had to pull out my vinyl to confirm this. Yes, it's Dan on lead guitar
Posted 20 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]
jberko wrote:
Been a long time for this one. Good choice!!!!
One of my faves from my early HS years. I was okay with listening to Fogelberg until the 90's came along and Nirvana was in and 70's Lite Rock was out. Also, I was informed by Dennis Leary that I was a total wussy femmy for liking him. Oh well, F' him. I'm glad Fogelberg is here at RP. One more artist to listen to. :)
Posted 20 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
phineas wrote:
Is that Dan Fogelberg on lead guitar?
AMG sez: :nodhead:
Posted 20 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
phineas wrote:
Is that Dan Fogelberg on lead guitar?
Whoever it is, they make it cry and sing!
Posted 20 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
Is that Dan Fogelberg on lead guitar?
Posted 20 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
Been a long time for this one. Good choice!!!!
Posted 20 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
always loved this guy's voice - the backup band's not too shabby either.
Posted 20 years ago by Yashure    [ Reply ]
Looking forward to hearing this on RP. One of my favorites.
Posted 22 years ago by JrzyTmata    [ Reply ]