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- ↑ "Dan Fogelberg Official Website Frequently Asked Questions (As answered in 2003)". 2003. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
"Leader of the Band" was written for my father Lawrence Fogelberg who was a musician, educator, and band leader. I was so gratified that I was able to give him that song before he passed on.
- ↑ Fogelberg, Dan. "FAQ's". danfogelberg.com. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (1996)
- ↑ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1982-03-06. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ↑ Hyatt, Wesley (1999). The Billboard Book of #1 Adult Contemporary Hits (Billboard Publications)
- ↑ "Dan Fogelberg Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ↑ "Dan Fogelberg Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
- ↑ "Talent in Action : Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 94, no. 51. December 25, 1982. p. TIA-20.
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