When Alan and his wife arrived, it seemed everything was set. Ronnie Buck arriving with his wife who had not been told anything about the event. The look on her face when she found out that not only was she going to see Don but meet him as well was worth a million dollars. Don greeted us immediately, thanking Alan for getting this together and supporting him through the Web-site. Don told us to feel free to take photos, do as we liked really, but everyone was spellbound as we were treated to what I felt was our own personal, intimate concert.
Fans watch the sound check.
Love Letters, Little Sister, River of Love were all practiced to perfection, Don casually dressed in a polo shirt and jeans, wearing his customary glasses, then a superb jam of Johnny Cash's Big River. The Very Thought of You was next, and Don crooned as if he was doing the real show. The Fashion Victim song followed, then came what for me was the highlight of the afternoon thus far - Jerusalem. Spontaneous applause greeted it's conclusion. I thought at that time he was probably correct.