There are quite a few things on my "Haley Bucket List" since I began supporting Haley, things I hope for Haley as well as things I hope I get to see/hear. One was fulfilled a few months ago... as far back in my support of Haley as I can remember, I've always 'known' that overseas fans will appreciate her more than US fans, I hoped that she'd get the chance to tour overseas....specifically in the UK, I hoped to be there if/when it ever happens...even made an agreement w/ a UK Halien after S10 Idol, that we would both see Haley perform for the 1st time in th UK together if it ever happened
So when I saw that she would be there AND the cost of the trip was ridiculously cheap (I mean RIDICULOUSLY
) it felt like 'something' was saying "Here you go, take it"
So I took it
Another thing that I had on that old Bucket List was to hear her perform Norah Jones' Don't know why. I've always LOVED that song, and I knew Haley's voice would fit it so very well. There's also the Beatles' tie with that song, Norah was the daughter of Ravi Shankar who helped George Harrison discover the Sitar, so many reasons I love the song....but that was a pipe dream...
Cut to 2 years later, having the opportunity to attend a private party as well as the ability to invite other Haliens as well... the signs were there that it could be very special. Add to that that they decided to fly Keith and Harry in to back Haley... Couldn't really ask for more..... then, as I was busy checking equipment... another "Bucket List" item was checked off as Haley's adorkable introduction lead into one of my all time favorite live performances I've witnessed (Creep in UK is no1 live performance)....
Haley's banter is one of the best things about seeing her live, it seemed a crime to not include it in the video, Keith playing the Jeopardy theme while Harry tunes his Santa Ana affected guitar, Harry's surfer riff coinciding w/ Haley exclaiming "By the end of it you all have to be in the pool" as if they'd planned it.... Then there's "the Balcony crowd, gotta have one of those"
To this day, I still get goosebumps how lovely and silky smooth her voice is on a song I wished, but figured little chance I'd hear Haley sing....."Don't Know Why"...
She was scheduled to perform 14 songs, they did almost 20...special night indeed
