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Eric Clapton performs "Tears in Heaven" for the first time ever. Clapton wrote it after the tragic death of his four-year-old son Conor who died in 1991. The song expresses Clapton's deep sadness and mourning as well as the hope of being reunited with his son in heaven someday.

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Don’t be a dumbass!2 years ago

He played with Elton at Dodger stadium back when it was released. Before the song started, he said with his accent, “This is for my boy!” The crowds observance of the sorrow in his voice washed over the entire stadium. It was very powerful.

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Karen smith2 years ago

Yes, he dealing with grief, but am sure it was written for soundtrack Rush(1991) with Will Jennings.

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dot connector2 years ago

I was always under the impression that he wrote that song a few months BEFORE he son died. Silly me....

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cd stet2 years ago

I think the song for Conor was When The Circus Left Town”. The last thing they did together was attend a circus at MSG.

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Carpe Crux2 years ago

Eric is so humble, good and effortless, that I've taken him for granted all these years. He is the gold standard of guitarists.

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Bob Seamænn2 years ago

My best friend died the next year. This song was the tribute song. Shit will stay with me forever.

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hoping for better2 years ago

Pretty sure he’s not going to heaven.

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Tristan_of_Bodom 666_🇮🇱🇺🇸🇿🇦🎗️2 years ago

Hes an antisemitic bigot! may he rot for all eternity!

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sto66542 years ago

I cry everytime I hear it

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