Don Williams in Waterloo, IA

I left Peoria early enough that I would be passing through Iowa City in time to have brunch with my daughter Annie. We went to a new place she had been meaning to try (Her Soup Kitchen), a casual funky spot on the south side of town. Annie had a breakfast sandwich but I thought I should try soup and sandwich. My turkey artichoke sandwich was pretty good but I wasn't thrilled with my soup. But I'm always game to try most any place once!

Back home in Cedar Falls-Waterloo, I got ready for my third show in 3 days. Old time country singer Don Williams was performing in a small arena on the National Cattle Congress grounds.

Since I had seen the billboard announcing his visit before tickets went on sale, I was primed and ready and got a front row seat! : )

A talented young singer/songwriter named Drew Smith opened for Don. He was quite good and I wish he could have done a couple more songs.

Don was pretty laid back and pretty much sang one song after another without chatting very much with the audience. He did take one shouted request for a song that he said he hadn't played in years. Don had a lot of ardent and vocal fans in the audience who shouted out their love throughout the show. Here are a few favorites:

I Believe in You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWLvnjKnYq4
Livin' on Tulsa Time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aHtWCZQuck
It Must Be Love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqWmZeU85aI
If Hollywood Don't Need You http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULT9daZSZ74