Exiles (Dan Fogelberg album) explained
Exiles is an album by the American musician Dan Fogelberg, released in 1987.[3] [4] It includes the A/C hits "Lonely in Love" and “Seeing You Again” and the pop hit "She Don't Look Back". Fogelberg supported the album by touring with Wendy Waldman.[5]
Production
Fogelberg spent two years writing the songs, which were inspired by his divorce.[6] [7] The Tower of Power horns played on "What You're Doing".[8]
Reception
The Ottawa Citizen noted that, "as with any mellow musician who turns up the volume, Fogelberg now claims he has been a closet rock and roller all along."[9] The Cincinnati Post wrote: "The title song recalls Springsteen, featuring an anguished, Michael Brecker tenor sax solo that's pure Clarence Clemons. 'What Your Doing' is solid soul, with Fogelberg doing his best Otis Redding, backed by a girl group and the Tower of Power horn section. For ballad fans, there's the gentle pop of 'Seeing You Again' and the solo voice and piano of 'Hearts in Decline'. Breaking up is hard to do, but Fogelberg should find some solace in LP sales. Exiles is custom made for his millions of adult rock fans."
The Toronto Star wrote that "Fogelberg's phony soul inflections on 'What You're Doing' are barely short of laughable."[10] The Indianapolis News wrote that "Dan Fogelberg's "Exiles" (Full Moon-Epic) is an album-long look at the downside of love, and it's a strong record."The Washington Post called "Lonely in Love" "a soulless string of bromides with a twist of tenor sax supplied by designated-soulman Michael Brecker."[11] The Morning Call listed the album among the worst of 1987.[12] The Boston Globe said " After a three year hiatus from rock n rock and a brief foray into country music turf, this Colorado recluse returns with a blazing vengeance."
Track listing
All tracks composed by Dan Fogelberg; except where indicated
- "Exiles" – 4:13
- "What You're Doing" – 4:52
- "Lonely in Love" – 5:30
- "Seeing You Again" – 5:00
- "She Don't Look Back" – 4:49
- "The Way It Must Be" – 4:17
- "Hearts in Decline" – 3:14
- "It Doesn't Matter" (Chris Hillman, Stephen Stills) – 4:32
- "Our Last Farewell" – 4:50
- "Beyond the Edge" – 3:46 (Not included on the original LP)
Personnel
- Dan Fogelberg – lead vocals, backing vocals (1, 3–9), electric guitar (1, 3, 5, 8, 9), acoustic piano (2–4, 7, 9), lead guitar (2, 5, 8, 9), vibraphone (2), horn arrangements (2), acoustic guitar (3, 6, 8, 9), synth guitar (3), synthesizers (4, 9), rhythm guitar (5, 8, 9), drum programming (5), string arrangements
- Mike Hanna – keyboards (1–6, 8, 9), string arrangements
- Michael Landau – rhythm guitar (2), electric guitar (3, 4, 6)
- Mike Porcaro – bass (1, 4, 5, 9)
- Bob Glaub – bass (2, 3, 8)
- Larry Klein – bass (6)
- Russ Kunkel – drums (1–4, 9), percussion (2, 3, 5), drum programming (5)
- Niko Bolas – drum programming (5)
- Andy Newmark – drums (6)
- Rick Marotta – drums (8)
- Joe Lala – percussion (8)
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone (1, 3)
- Tower of Power – horn arrangements (2)
- Julia Waters – backing vocals (2)
- Maxine Waters – backing vocals (2)
- Oren Waters – backing vocals (2)
Production
- Producers – Dan Fogelberg and Russ Kunkel
- Assistant Producer – Charlie Fernandez
- Recorded and Mixed by Niko Bolas
- Mix Assistant – Dave Glover
- Recorded at One On One Studios (North Hollywood, CA); Sunset Sound and Record One (Los Angeles, CA); Lahaina Sound Recording (Maui, Hawaii).
- Mixed at Sunset Sound
- Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound (New York, NY).
- Art Direction – Kurt Calcagno and George Osaki
- Cover Art Concept – Dan Fogelberg
- Photography – Wayne Maser and Levon Parian
Charts
Album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|
| 1987 | The Billboard 200[13] | 48 |
| 1987 | Australia Albums Chart[14] | 80 |
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Singles – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|
| 1987 | "Lonely in Love" | Adult Contemporary | 2 |
| 1987 | "Seeing You Again" | Adult Contemporary | 15 |
| 1987 | "She Don't Look Back" | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 13 |
| 1987 | "She Don't Look Back" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 84 |
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Notes and References
- News: Racine . Marty . Fogelberg show two hours of sap set to song . Houston Chronicle . July 3, 1987 . Houston . 7.
- News: Radel . Cliff . Dan Fogelberg, Exiles . USA Today . June 19, 1987.
- News: Van Matre . Lynn . Unmellow Fellow Dan Fogelberg . Chicago Tribune . 12 July 1987 . Arts . 8.
- News: Caudle . Todd . The Power of Fogelberg . Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph . 13 June 1988 . D3.
- News: Babineau . Jeff . Fogelberg Blasts Balladeer Image with Rock 'N' Roll . Orlando Sentinel . 4 Oct 1987 . Calendar . 1.
- News: Hawkins . Robert J. . Personal tumult of marital breakup past for Fogelberg . The San Diego Union-Tribune . June 6, 1988 . D6.
- News: Swenson . John . Fogelberg Deals with Divorce on Newest Album . Orlando Sentinel . 5 July 1987 . Calendar . 5.
- News: Tranfa . Anthony D. . Dan Fogelberg's newest LP ends exile from pop world . Daily Breeze . June 12, 1987 . E12.
- News: Erskine . Evelyn . Rock . Ottawa Citizen . 26 June 1987 . F5.
- News: MacInnis . Craig . Exiles Dan Fogelberg . Toronto Star . 24 July 1987 . E8.
- News: Piantadosi . Roger . Fogelberg: Lush vs. Life . The Washington Post . 24 July 1987 . N14.
- News: Righi . Len . Best and Worst of 1987 . The Morning Call . 1 Jan 1988 . D1.
- Web site: Dan Fogelberg . Billboard . 25 April 2023.
- Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 115.
