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With the Leader of the Band
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My original tribute to Dan Fogelberg . RIP. No secret that Dan has had a huge influence on my musical life. Now playing on a Dan tribute site called everon. http://everon.info/tonydelecce1.htm
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Fans of Beatles, Badfinger, Fogelberg, Moody Blues, Raspberries and other Retro Classic rock.
I am a fan of the Beatles, Fogelberg, Raspberries, Badfinger, Moody Blues, solo Beatles, Eagles. Any music that has solid vocals, good harmonies and a hook! I also am developing a fascination with old jazz standards. I am self taught on everything I play which explains my limitations. LOL! Up until a few years ago I was all accoustic all the time and did very little recording on an old 4 trak. I had written a lot of songs over the years on my accoustic most of those are not here as I started using the computer to record and wanting a more electric sound so out came an electric guitar, then I wanted a beat so the cheap drum machine came next, then I needed a bottom so the cheap bass was bought, then my drums sucked so I needed loops. Then I wanted some strings/sax so my keyboard was bought. Well you know the drill the more you get the more you want and songs that took 3 hours now take 3 days. And so my one man 6th grade band was born. I have put samples of the music I have written here on this website. I use drum loops and all other instruments are live Course you probably can tell that, LOL). Anyway as Harry Chapin's Mr. Tanner would say music is my life not my livelihood. I have met some great artists on SC and continue to hear great artists on SC. Click on the stations link to find Soundclick Radio stations where my music is playing. My music playing on these stations has been a pleasant surprise as these stations are filled with great musicians. I have also had the opportunity to collaborate with some very good musicians here on SC. My brother Jim, Svenni Bjorgvins, Juri Rosenfeld, Johnny Proctor, His Masters Choice, DeAnn Sanders, Dawn Sinclair and most recently Dawn Diamond. I am very grateful to all these artists for helping me to have more fun than should be allowed for free. Writing/recording/producing music I find to be very rewarding. I am learning so much everyday about every facet. The exposure to so many great musicians has really helped me evolve as well. Well if you are still awake thanks for coming by. Other SoundClick Artists I recommend: Click on their links to hear some great music! Jim DeLecce my very talented brother Great Musician and great help to me in too many ways to count. Jim DeLecce For excellent Mastering services please visit Dave at FatnSassy Mastering: FatnSassy Mastering SVENNI BJORGVINS: Very Talented/Great guitar/bass/drums player. Excellent song writing skills/good friend and my first sound Click collaboration on Through the Years. Now a new collaboration on Something to Believe. Listen to Svenni play. Svenni Bjorgvins Juri Rosenfeld AKA: Grand Jury A fellow Beatlemaniac who does a very nice job of producing very nice beatlesque pop melodies Juri Rosenfeld DeAnn Sanders - Great vocalist and nice person listen to her by clicking here. Then ask yourself why isn't this on CMT? DeAnn Sanders Lynn Carey Saylor - Great Musician, great songs and since I am an old die hard Queen Fan, believe it or not Brian May is playing Lead guitar on this young lady's song called If We Believe for all you fellow Queen fans you gotta Check it out. Lynn Carey Saylor Well for Country Fans you gotta hear the Tailgators: Great musicians and funny guys: Tailgators My Statistics: INVALID -- Start of StatCounter Code -- INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" var sc_project=497271; var sc_partition=3; INVALID -- type="text/java!--" language="java!--" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/counter INVALID " INVALID -- End of StatCounter Code --
Song Info
Charts
Peak #38
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Tony DeLecce
Rights
2007
Uploaded
October 30, 2011
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.6 MB 128 kbps 3:53
Story behind the song
Another musical hero gone. Was listening to Dans music all day on monday in my car and at work. I got out my old Dan Fogelberg song book and was playing all my favs when this song came in a matter of minutes. Not often that happens but when it does you have to go with it. All accoustic with My Martin D35. But he was too young for this. If you followed the press release of Dan's death this is following that release as to him passing away at 6:00 AM on Sunday and it was snowing here and probably might have been in Maine where he died at home with his wife Jean. P.S. I know he left the charts and took diversions into blue grass but if you have not heard Full Circle released in 2003 (His last album) do yourself a favor and get it he truly did come full circle back to his early sound.
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With the Leader of the Band Words/Music Tony DeLecce 12/17/2007 Six Oclock in the Morning A Sunday early morning snow Even though Ive often thought about him Little did I know That he was gone all thats left are the songs His life was short in time But he touched us with his heart He always had the words to say No matter what was wrong And now hes gone All thats left are the songs Hes with the leader of the band now Hes free from all of his pain Hes singing with joy in paradise though things will never be the same Hes with the Leader of the Band I can still remember all those years ago when I heard him singing on the radio It was part of the plan Somethings are hard to understand Id like to take this time To thank him For all that hes meant to me For all the times I was crying When he helped me off my knees With his song Hes with the leader of the band now Hes free from all of his pain Id like to thank him for the reason When it came my time to play Hes with the Leader of the Band Chords: Dm, Dmsus,F,G7 C, A7, F, G7 Chorus: Bm, C, D, G, Bm D Capo on 2nd fret
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JESUSOLDMAN
Jul 16, 2020
Oh this is quite nice. Cheers!
T Blue
Feb 20, 2018
A song that is timeless and a fine tribute well done Tim
Awesome job cuz your vocals are amazing
Rodrica Rudge
Jan 15, 2012
Wonderful, emotional tribute, this song captures the depth of your feelings perfectly. Beautiful melody and lovely expressive vocals.
Jamey Darnold
Mar 18, 2011
A great tribute to a legend! Wonderful!
Mary Clare Springer
Jan 16, 2011
Gorgeous, heartfelt tribute to one of the greatest musicians. This one made me cry. Well done!
The SolitaireOne
Aug 07, 2010
Wow. This is really well done. The melody is very wonderful and the vocals are excellent. Comes across as very heart felt. The accoustic guitar work is perfect and the harmonies spot on. I really like this recording.
KellyDavis
Jan 28, 2010
i REALLY love what you've done .. its a fine masterpiece.
Wade Farlowe
Sep 28, 2009
Hello Tony, This is truly a magnificent piece, full of heart and charm, albeit a sad situation.... Tony, you've tastefully captured a wonderful sound & set down masterful lyrics about an artist who had inspired you..... I would say that's an honor that Dan would have embraced with his smile!!!! Respect and Admiration, Wade
ms 007
Aug 27, 2009
How very sweet this song is Tony, You sure did a splendid job on this one & l am anxious to add it to Our Station here@ SoundClick. How very compassionate a singer you are and yes nice to hear all the lyrics too. tx Debra aka ms 007 @ SoundClick
Gene Thomas
Aug 19, 2009
Tony, Just took a listen to "Leader". Very refreshing to hear a song done with taste & real feeling . No pretense here. AND the special treat of being able to actually hear the Words. Good pickin' and nice complimentary harmonies. Very good work Tony.
VMP (USA)
Aug 07, 2009
Quite beautiful, heartfelt....a wonderful tribute, very fitting, just perfect.
gabe stenziano
Apr 22, 2009
what a wonderful idea for a song and so well done. i sang the song leader of the band night after night for years in a cover group. loved his stuff and now yours. gabe
Scotty McLennison
Feb 03, 2009
Lovely tribute, Tony.
Ken Sacco
Jan 23, 2009
Great tribute!
Evan Paul
Jan 11, 2009
Tony, I listened to your top 7 songs, all great my friend, love the 60s and 70s music, it was so meaningful lyrically speaking. I chose to comment on this particular song, cause it's such a great tribute lyrically musically and performance wise to a great artist, one of my top faves, Dan was special and so is this song.
Aaron's Bud
Sep 30, 2008
Excellent Job
Anton H
Jun 22, 2008
Gday Tone, I have to agree with comments before me and this is one heck of a song. Sung and played with much feeling and a fitting tribute song. Well done mate. Cheers, Anton.
Vonee Rose Music
Jun 01, 2008
Great tribute to Dan Folelberg !!
Robert Muscovitz
May 31, 2008
Tony, I'm very impressed with your musicianship and tallents.. My goodness,, this is a wonderful tribute to a fine human being who passed to soon. I was fond of Auld Ang Sine, however you spell it.... Leader of the band defined my father and Part of the Plan I used to play way back in the old days.. Thank you for writing this song.. I couldn'y say it any better that this. Wonderful song!!! BOB