Sadly, one of my favorite artists passed away on Sunday. I first heard Dan Fogelberg in college, and went to see him in concert before he really hit it big. While he hit it the top 40 with songs like "Part of the Plan", his song "Illinois" was one of my favorites after I heard him perform it. You could hear him connect back to his home roots in the song.

Dan had a truly marvelous way with words.

Listen to the words to Run for the Roses to understand what I mean.

Dan Fogelberg - gone but not forgotten.