A soft rock masterpiece that blends magnificent orchestration with beautiful vocals.
This album, which reached number 13 on the US charts, features guest appearances from Joe Walsh and Don Henley, and is a highly polished symphonic pop album with intricate orchestral arrangements and delicate melodies.
This important album marks Dan Fogelberg's foray into new forms of soft rock expression. The rich soundscape he created with Norbert Putnam is rich, and the grandiose orchestration of the title track, "Nether Lands," symbolizes the album's overall direction. Tracks like "Love Gone By," featuring Joe Walsh on guitar, and tracks featuring Don Henley and JD Souther, showcase the smooth, West Coast harmonies that define his work. His lyricism is evident on acoustic-based tracks like "Dancing Shoes" and "Scarecrow's Dream," where delicate melodies and soft vocals leave a deep, lingering impression. This is a career-defining performance that harmonizes diverse tones with a symphonic expanse.
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Nether Lands
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2)
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Once Upon A Time
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3)
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Dancing Shoes
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4)
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Lessons Learned
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5)
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Loose Ends
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Love Gone By
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Promises Made
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Give Me Some Time
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Scarecrow's Dream
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5)
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Sketches
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6)
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False Faces
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Guitar - Joe Walsh
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Harmony Vocals - Don Henley
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Engineer [Assistants] - Jeff Guercio
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Engineer [Assistants] - John Henning
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synthesizer, Vocals - Dan Fogelberg
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Painting [Cover] - Dan Fogelberg
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Producer - Dan Fogelberg
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Written-By - Dan Fogelberg
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Bass - Norbert Putnam
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Producer - Norbert Putnam
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Mastered By - Glenn Meadows
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Engineer - John Stronach
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Backing Vocals - John David Souther
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Drums - Kenneth Buttrey
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Engineer [Assistants] - Marty Lewis
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Engineer [Assistants] - Gary Landinsky
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Engineer [Assistants] - Bruce Hensal
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Engineer [Assistants] - Mark Guercio
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Design - Kosh
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Photography By - Andy Katz (2)