Hi all, I went, Hayley was GREAT, a few pix...........TimJ
 
rehearsal.....................................................................Hi


 
west lawn for rehearsal

 

Thank you for the news item announcing on this site Hayley's appearance in Washington, D.C.  Yes, it was a wonderful performance, and Hayley was well received.  Personally, I didn't see the "sadness" but I also don't have High Def.  What I saw was Hayley giving her very best, just as she always does.  As has been stated, I'm sure she was emotionally into the song-an appropriate response- and the people responded.  She didn't come across as tired to me either.  Hayley is a professional, and giving her best just comes naturally to her.  Had she sung "I feel pretty," she would no doubt have smiled and even bubbled a lot more.  "Shenandoah" called for pouring out one's heart, and that's exactly what she did!  When the song was over, out came the smiles and the acknowledment of the many fans in the crowd.  I hope Hayley comes to the USA as often as she can.  Everytime she does, we, the fan base people of the United States, get very excited.  Have you noticed?*
 
Happy Summer/Winter to all!
Klassical
 
*P.S.  ...and there's a lot of us, too (lot, here, meaning "mucho!")