Henley Heaven: The Don Henley Photo Thread (June 2010 - Jan 2014)

[Thirsty&Hot]

Cathy, if you and I ever go back to the '70s in a time machine, let's hope we come across a scene like this...

what a day for a daydream!

[sodascouts]

I find him absolutely adorable here!

[Prettymaid]

Me too! He seems sort of shy in that scene.

[Troubadour]

He's often said that he's shy by nature. Just one of the endearing things about him! I agree that that cap is adorable.

[Prettymaid]

He's often said that he's shy by nature. Just one of the endearing things about him! I agree that that cap is adorable.

To be honest, I found it hard to believe that Don hasn't always oozed with confidence, but seeing him back then, I can see the vulnerability...and I love it.

[sodascouts]

I think it wasn't until he succeeded as a solo artist that he gained the self-confidence that he displays today. It's so ironic that nowadays, he has a reputation amongst the general populace for being arrogant and self-important. That's not the Don we see there for sure!

[Houston Debutante]

The documentary just made me love Don all the more.

[sodascouts]

A Stevie friend posted this on Facebook. It's from the 1998 Stormy Weather Benefit.

[zeldabjr]

Stevie looks beautiful...and Mr. Henley...WoW!!!

[Troubadour]

Great picture, thanks Soda!

As for the shyness thing, I've always thought that Don has a shyness and an awkwardness about him at times. He definitely seems like an introvert. He has talked about how Glenn really had to coax ideas out of him in their early songwriting days... he was never forthcoming with ideas like Glenn was. I think the part in the DVD about questioning his own worth and abilities taps into an important facet of his personality. He is always hard on himself and I think somewhat uncomfortable with elements of his fame and success. That's not to say that he hasn't gained a lot of confidence over the years... but I do believe that he is shy and introspective by nature.