Don Henley at Hyde Park 3 July (with Carole King)

[EaglesKiwi]

Don sounded amazing, and was very relaxed through his set. He performed 15 songs, and from what I have read of his other shows it sounds like he cut out most of the commentary to fit in more songs - a good move since I couldn't actually hear him speak. This was my first festival, and I thought it was great until I realised people weren't going to shut up during the performances!!! Philistines.

Set list:
Seven Bridges Road
Dirty Laundry
Sunset Grill
Shanghai La
New York Minute (this goes out to everybody in the UK)
One of These Nights
It Don't Matter To The Sun
End Of The Innocence
The Last Resort (wow)
Heart of the Matter
Everybody Wants To Rule The World (very well received)
Boys of Summer
Life In The Fast Lane
Hotel California
Desperado (introduced very simply as being for Glenn. I cried).

Don's voice was magnificent throughout, although he was very clearly still devastated by Glenn's death. Before he left the stage he said next up was the incomparable Ms Carole King (I think I've got that right, although as mentioned it was difficult to hear him speaking). I got the impression that he respects her very much.

Carole herself was also wonderful, using her backing singers very effectively to support her.

Sorry for the brief review but I only have iPad access which is not fun (plus loads of things to do in London - I love this city!!).

[UndertheWire]

Thank you for that. I'm now wishing I'd taken the plunge (I thought we would be on holiday and hestitated).

Here's a lovely review of the show: http://houston.culturemap.com/news/e...ncert/#slide=0

[L101]

Thanks for that review EK - I would have loved to have been there as well. Also thanks for deciphering what he said at the very end - I saw a video of that a few times and could never make out what he said.

Enjoy the rest of your stay in London - you'll be kept busy

[Brooke]

EK, thanks for your thoughts and so glad you had a good time! It would be great to see both of these legends in one night!

Enjoy London!

[FWIW]

Thanks for your review EK. Enjoy the rest of your stay in London. I'm envious!

Thanks for the link to the culturemap review, UtW. I was very happy to read about some of the differences in this Henley performance:

"There were several differences in this concert from a typical Henley performance. First, Henley seemed to embrace that he and his band would carry the Eagles standard now and would devote a good part of his shows to the Eagles songbook."
. . .
"The third and most poignant difference came after a rousing “Hotel California,” where Henley played the conga drums. He paused, removed his sunglasses and said, "This has been a tough year for our camp. We have heard and read your condolences. Thank you for your love and support. Glenn, this one’s for you,” as he launched into an emotional “Desperado” to end his set."

The review also included some wise advice:

". . . many of the artists we grew up with and love have rounded third base in their careers, and if we want to see them live again we should jump at the chance. We might not get another."

[DivineDon]

Wow, EK!!! I am suffering from severe PDW syndrome and just wish I had gone to Hyde Park - Don looked and sounded amazing!!!!

Isn't he just wonderful? Glad you're enjoying your trip.