Tears in Heaven is an emotional song. Eric Clapton wrote this song for his baby boy that died on young age because of a fatal accident. When you know that story you feel the pain and the emotion of this song.
54 year old white guy here. I love your honest reactions. Anyone who can listen to this song and have lost a loved one who doesn’t cry isn’t human. Music is food for the soul.
@@rickperry3165 He did blame himself for not being there although logically he could not have been. He arrived right after. He was profoundly attached to Conner emotionally and had a complete turn around from a**h*le to a caring person because of Conner. He loved Conner SO much...
@@Umihime oh yes, I know the complete story from start to finish my friend. Its amazing what love can do to people. I've met some pretty angry people in my life, but as soon as they started a family, they almost always completely changed for the better. Your own childs love is a neverending love and bond. They become your heart and soul. A love that nobody can ever take away. I feel bad for Eric, I would never want anyone to lose a child.
My late husband and I played this at our 2 and a half year old son’s funeral October 30th 1999 😢😭😢 I’m so sorry about your uncle sweetheart. I cry my eyes out every time I hear this song
He and his sons mother were about to live under one roof and he was ready to be a responsible father. They came upstairs to the appartment. The nanny and the janitor were up there with Connor. Somehow a window was left open and his son fell to his death. Needless to add it affected Eric very very deeply. This is the cathartic memorium to him.
He was. The housekeeper was wAtching him. It was s high rise. I think like 15 or 20 stories and I think he fell onto another part of the building that was 5 or 6 stories. Very sad. I don't know how he gets through it when he sings it.
Guys, Connor was 4 years old. It was 58 stories up and he fell out the window left open by the janitor with nanny trying to watch him. He landed on the roof of a 4 story building below. Rip Connor 💕🙏
God bless you, James..... I'm so sorry about your uncle's death and how it has affected your life and I'm sorry that violence has even played a part in your life. This song makes me cry every time I listen to it. When Eric starts with, "Would you know my name...", I lose it. I lost my son back in the 70's and tears still flow today. If you want to cry or feel that you should, then do it. Release it..... We are here to walk with you as you go on your journey. Take care and be well. Peace.
So sorry for your loss. You are my age, or there-a-bout, some of us have been though some things haven't we? But we keep going on somehow. I think our memories are the most precious things we have to hold on to.
Eric Claption has been in several legendary rock bands over the decades, as well as had success as a solo artist. I highly recommend his songs "Sunshine of Your Love" (1967 ... Eric sang lead on this song when he was in the band Cream), "Layla" (1970 ... He sang lead on this song when he was the front man for Derek and the Dominos. This original version is a rock song. He recorded a slower acoustic version under his solo name in 1992), "I Shot the Sherriff" (1970 ... under his solo name) and "Change the World" (1996 ... under his solo name). That's an amazing 30-year spread of hit songs right there! :-)
A beautiful song. My favorite Clapton quote was when someone asked him how it felt to be the best guitar player ever. He said "I don't know, ask Prince" prince was still alive. A humble talent
Sometimes the most beautiful songs come from the biggest tragedies. This one is at the top of that list. So so sad. Get teary eyed every time listening to it. Eric's heart and soul in this one.
My father used to sing this to my mother and it would brings tears to my eyes. The love of my life and I were riding in the car to the beach. This song came on and he started singing it to me and I started crying. By this time my parents had both passed away. I told him the story of this song and we both had tears in our eyes because he knew the song because his father used to sing it to his mother too. Message to you JBLethal: The love of your life is going to come to you through your love for music. I can see this for you young man. There is a woman who loves music just like you. But.....she's waiting for you to find her. I understand your love for music. I was you when I was a kid. My first job was in a small town radio station. I was just 14. #loveismusic ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Put up the likes, Subs and hearts for JBLethal if you agree with me.
Sharon Lofton yesss I have met my soul mate and we both relate to music so well. He often tells me he falls in love with me over and over again daily. But if there ever comes a day we can’t find words to just share music and we’ll pull thru it. I do agree with you
I am so sorry about your uncle and what you have endured. I pray you find peace within yourself someday. This song was written about Eric's son (age 4) who passed away after he fell 53 floors through an open window of a NY Skyscraper in 1991. Such a sad song but also relatable to many different situations. God Bless you.
I was at home when my brother called me to the hospital. My mother had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and the end was soon to come. When I started my car, the radio was playing "Tears In Heaven" by EC. I almost lost it then. Nearly 23 years later I think of my mother every time I hear this song, written in memory of the tragic loss of Eric Clapton's son. I even choke up when I mention it's name. A great example of how cathartic music is and how it can comfort you in the most difficult of times.
This song got me through the year after I lost my baby boy. He was only 6 months old and I was devastated and couldn't function, so I just cried and cried and listened to this song. I didn't know my little 2 year old was also listening to it. When he was 14, he downloaded it and just listened to it over and over while thinking about his baby brother. Babies and children know loss too, please don't forget them in your grief. Thank you for your beautiful reaction ♥
Eric Clapton is in my opinion one of the greatest guitarists ever... Where possible, react to his live performances.... every solo improvised...... Layla, River of Tears, Old Love.......
Don't ever be ashamed of your feelings. You're human and it's ok to feel. I can pretty much guarantee that there aren't many who can watch this video or hear this song and not be affected by it. I know I can't get through it without tears.
I’m so sorry about your uncle, let the rears flow child, we’re here for you, there are times, like this when I wish I could reach out and give you a soft hug 🫂
This song won a Grammy Award for Song of The Year when it was released in 1992 …..Much appreciation for this reaction . It is very clear that this was not easy …..when Eric Clapton wrote this for his son I wonder if he knew how many people's lives his song for Conner would honestly touch. For me I have not lost a lot of people in my life to death but the ones that are gone were most of the closest …..Dad , Mom, Grandma Alice , and Grandma Hazel . I am grateful for the few close friends I have , my Aunt Rosie , and my four siblings .
Most people are afraid. When others feel and share their emotions openly, it makes them uncomfortable. Some lash out to avoid the pain. Life is unfair and some people can't help. Bless you.
I remember hearing the news about Conor Clapton so clearly. He was exactly the same age as my daughter. Every time I hear this song I am so devastated for Eric Clapton and Conor's Mum. This such a beautiful song and I still don't know how, Eric Clapton performed this song at the ,Grammy's so soon after his baby boy died. It's a beautiful tribute to his precious son.
Connor at 4 years old fellow from the window of a highrise apartment in New York. We saw his Tears In Heaven tour in 1992 Charlotte Coliseum. Sold out that night, 23,000 and dead silence when he sung this song. Sad song, but great concert. 🙏😇
So sorry for what you went through. Eric had a similar loss when his son died at four years old. Early in his career Eric Clapton had some heavy issues with drug addiction (from which he recovered), hence 'I don't belong here in Heaven'. His son was so young, 'would you know my name'? Great songs are heartfelt. This is a great song. Interesting factoid: Phil Collins played his own song about his friend Eric's loss 'Since I Lost You' to get his approval before Genesis put it on their album 'We Can't Dance'. Eric approved and then sang 'Tears' for Phil and asked if it should be a single. Collins said it was beautiful but wouldn't make a single. 'Shows what I know' Phil quipped.
Impossible not to cry to this song. I always get teary just hearing the beginning. Especially knowing it was about his young son. Crying with you, sweetie.
I could be wrong but my memory is that it happened when he was being watched by a babysitter and he went over to the window. Is that correct? So very sad.
This song came out right before my grandfather passed away. It was the first loss of my life. Song hit very hard. Number 2 if you have HBO look up the Eric Clapton documentary really good documentary and the timeline of his life leading to this song.
When this song first came out in 1995 I had just lost the love of my life in a car accident and to this day it still brings tears to my eyes that I just can't hold back.
No one should have to bury their child and no child should have a memory of anyone losing their life. But like my Momma used to say what ever doesn't take you out, makes you stronger. It give you empathy for others. Never feel self conscious about being able to feel.
The first time I ever heard this song was when my dad died in january of 1993, the day before my moms birthday. It came out in 1992 and I know it's about the death of his son Connor. I cant help but cry everytime I hear it, not only for my dad but for Connor Clapton's death too. Such a tragic story for Eric Clapton and his ex wife. 😭😭😭
This song always makes me tear up too. I lost my dad almost 3 years ago and this makes me think of him. Sorry for all of your losses James. Best wishes to you. I lost my best friend when we were 13 to leukemia. I'm 59 now, and still think of her.
Also, just finished the rest of your video. I've been watching your stuff for quite a while. You seem like such a good, genuine person. I too have been through some things and have had difficulty dealing with them, like two tours as a combat medic in Afghanistan. All these years later I'm only now starting to open up about it. It's okay to show emotion. It's okay to cry. Seriously, my brother, if you ever want to talk, let me know and we'll get in touch. Thanks for what you do and keep your head up.
Tears are not weakness my friend. Greater men don't have the strength to talk, and shed a tear about the most painful moments in their lives. you just did it in front of the whole world, that is bravery and courage that most people will never know in their whole lives. and as for the loss of your uncle, just remember that every day you live and each breath you take, you honour him, and give a beautiful fuck you to his killer, telling him "you can't break me, because i'm still here, and as long as i am, you will never win." you have great strength my friend, don't let any body tell you different.
Ya know, this song, really touched ur heart! You said, u were trying to b strong and hold back the tears! Crying does not make u weak! I'm so very sorry about ur uncle and ur friend! I want u to know, with this platform, u have all of us as ur family! I can only speak for myself, but u are n my daily prayers! And nobody deserves joy and happiness, more than u! I so wish I could give u a hug! Ur an amazing young man! Stay strong! You are loved, my friend! ❤
You can always talk to us. This song was especially requested from my father to be played at his funeral. I know he wanted to join my mother. And also knowing this song is dedicated to Eric Clapton's son makes it so so powerful, it cuts you,but it is important to cry sometimes. Let yourself do that once in awhile. Hugs from Sweden.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful video with everyone. You lost your uncle, eric lost is son at 4 years old. Mirrors of tragedy but the song carries the same meaning. The song fit you as beautifully as it fits him, and i'm happy to have stumbled into you sharing it.
This song is incredibly difficult to get through. I have a little 5 year old boy and to think that Clapton lost his 4 year old so tragically and wrote this song for him, it just shatters one's heart.
Family comes in all forms. Some people don't know how to deal with feelings let alone others. Find comfort from people who are emphatic. Love your realness!
I don't even know how Eric had the strength to sing about the tragic death of his son. Incredibly emotional song. I can never get this song without tearing up.
Written for son Conor age 4 who fell from 57 story building, also soundtrack for RUSH a film about 2 narcs who become addicted, a true story....Eric got clean and wrote this...6 Grammys
This song was born of pure grief and unimaginable loss (death of his young son). It is a true testament to the man that he was able to channel that into such an amazing song, I sincerely hope it gave some solace. I honestly believe looking for beauty, and not dwelling on the ugly is the way forward. Stay strong, stay say, and thank you for reminding me of the good things in life. Music, art friends and family.
"and hopefully not choke up" Dude I get weepy just seeing the song title. I've been where you are though, and I'm genuinely glad to know you're in a better place ✌️ A lot of these I'd only ever heard the song but not seen video, and this is one I wish they'd have just shown Clapton playing, movie clips get too distracting.
I lost my son on November 19 2012 . Michael 33 and I just lost my grandson Izaak 19 to an overdose on Valentine's Day 2022. I think of them every day . I know Eric's pain. This song brings so many tears! Losing your child is something you never get over!
I am truly sorry for what you went through as a child. I feel your pain. I had this song come in my dreams the day before my middle brother passed away. The next day I found out he had a heart attack and passed. We were very close. I also found out at the same time my eldest brother also passed a few months before that from the same thing but nobody told me. So I lost my only 2 siblings the same day. This was about 6 mos ago. I hadn't even thought about this song in decades. Kinda strange how things go. I listen to this song everyday and still see his face. I am the last one alive in my family. There is a reason for tears. Use them it is healing. I have family, his children my kids and grandkids but nobody but my husband to talk to about it. It is hard but he brought me so much joy so I must be strong. I'm in my mid 60's and we all were about 2 yrs apart. I'll never let go of his memory and I hope you know your uncle is watching over you. 🙏✌️❤️
After clapton s son died, he didn't tour for a while. When he wrote this song about his little boy, he eventually toured,and we saw that tour. It was very emotional when he sang ,but you could hear it helped him in his healing. I cried that tour. Mrs ward here. Very sorry for your loss of your uncle.
My Heart breaks every time I hear this song knowing who he wrote it for. And dude I recognise that it brings you pain from your own loss. I have always thought that this song connects us to those we have loved and lost. And that people you have lost speak to you through this song. Young man I am just as heartbroken for you. The way to get past /deal with the pain of losing someone is to talk about it. I am absolutely offering an ear Xx
I am really sorry about your uncle and so many other difficulties you have experienced. I think it takes a lot of strength for a man to share his emotions. Respect.
James. When you spoke about how you felt like you had no-one to turn to I felt like you were speaking my own feelings. There are many of us who understand loss and pain. What you said allowed me to release a little bit of my own sorrow because you understood. God Bless you, James. You're a good man.
You know I have raised 2 sons & one thing that I always told them was...A man is more of a man, if he's not afraid to cry! God gave us tears, not just to cleanse our eyes, but to release pressure from the pain in out hearts : ) So don't you ever be embarrassed if you shed a few tears
So, so sad to hear about your uncle and the experience you had, at such a young age. It brought me to tears, stay strong and sending you love, all the way from the United Kingdom x
Sorry you witnessed that so young. Don't worry your uncle See's you & loves you well. You aren't weak if you cry. Like big, old trees they're strong enough to bend& move with the winds!
I'm so sorry you went through all of that! There's nothing wrong with crying! Please don't ever feel like you can't cry or shouldn't! I lost my son and grandson and along with remembering the fun times it also helps me to cry!
How sad a Song can be , how strong a man can be . I'm with You Bro , lost my very best Friend by an Accident , caused by a drunken Truck Driver . Anger will kill you slowly . His Son's Eyes telling me everytime I look into , he's still here . Love will find a way ... always . Believe is the Power , Love is the answer . RIP. Andy ... will always miss you're smile
If you knew the history of the song was for his son Conor, who was 4 years old and fell from the balcony you'd be in tears already. I played this song to my sixth and seventh graders, and when I told the kids his son would be their age, there were a lot of tears shed that day from boys and girls alike.
Strong men cry, strong men carry on. Stay strong and be blessed.
Real men can be seen crying, don't bother me because I'm confident in my manhood... any man who says different is lying
Tears in Heaven is an emotional song. Eric Clapton wrote this song for his baby boy that died on young age because of a fatal accident.
When you know that story you feel the pain and the emotion of this song.
Yes sir!!
54 year old white guy here. I love your honest reactions. Anyone who can listen to this song and have lost a loved one who doesn’t cry isn’t human. Music is food for the soul.
I don't know how Eric Clapton managed to sing all the way through.
Deb King I’m crying
Zakly!
I don’t even know how he managed to write it.
I often wondered the same thing but I think this was something he HAD to do. It was part of his healing. But yeah, I know I couldn't have done it.
Sometimes you have to finish, to get through it. Just like life sometimes.
Because you're brave enough to open up here, to show us who you are, you have strangers who hold you in our hearts. Thank you for being you. 💜
Amen!
This song is about his son Conor .Fathers Eyes Change the World are other great songs.
I was pregnant when this song came out (Clapton wrote for his son) and I named my son after his son, Connor.
I did, too
Celtic Revival / Adfywiad Celtaidd mcgregor!
Just know that you aren't crying alone, it just seems like it
This song about his four yr old' son's tragic death, breaks my heart. Music creates powerful collective emotions. This song certainly proves it.
I remember reading that like it happened yesterday, how tragic
He wrote this song for his son who accidently died😢
His son fell out of a window if I recall
Yes he did. Eric blamed himself for a long time from what I've heard. Poor guy, it makes me sad.
I remember hearing about it when it happened.
@@rickperry3165 He did blame himself for not being there although logically he could not have been. He arrived right after. He was profoundly attached to Conner emotionally and had a complete turn around from a**h*le to a caring person because of Conner. He loved Conner SO much...
@@Umihime oh yes, I know the complete story from start to finish my friend.
Its amazing what love can do to people. I've met some pretty angry people in my life, but as soon as they started a family, they almost always completely changed for the better.
Your own childs love is a neverending love and bond. They become your heart and soul. A love that nobody can ever take away. I feel bad for Eric, I would never want anyone to lose a child.
Ricardo Diaz it was actually 53 stories, not 7. It’s so heartbreaking.
Eric Clapton the blues and rock man. And can make that guitar cry too. 💯 Rest In Peace Conor ✝🕊 😢
Shared grief of parents who tragically lost their very young son. Clapton wrote this for his son who died.
My late husband and I played this at our 2 and a half year old son’s funeral October 30th 1999 😢😭😢 I’m so sorry about your uncle sweetheart. I cry my eyes out every time I hear this song
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your son, and your husband. Makes me realise I need to be more grateful for what I have. 🙏❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs!
@@supergeeky7529 thank you
Oh, geese, so sorry, my dear! I can not imagine. God bless!
He and his sons mother were about to live under one roof and he was ready to be a responsible father. They came upstairs to the appartment. The nanny and the janitor were up there with Connor. Somehow a window was left open and his son fell to his death. Needless to add it affected Eric very very deeply. This is the cathartic memorium to him.
RIP Conor
I think they had removed the window to clean it
his son died after falling from 53rd floor window of his apt. He was and is still devastated.
Such a sad song... I believe he wrote this after his son died .... 😢💙
He fell out of a high rise window. He was 2 I believe.
He was. The housekeeper was wAtching him. It was s high rise. I think like 15 or 20 stories and I think he fell onto another part of the building that was 5 or 6 stories. Very sad. I don't know how he gets through it when he sings it.
Guys, Connor was 4 years old. It was 58 stories up and he fell out the window left open by the janitor with nanny trying to watch him. He landed on the roof of a 4 story building below.
Rip Connor 💕🙏
God bless you, James..... I'm so sorry about your uncle's death and how it has affected your life and I'm sorry that violence has even played a part in your life. This song makes me cry every time I listen to it. When Eric starts with, "Would you know my name...", I lose it. I lost my son back in the 70's and tears still flow today. If you want to cry or feel that you should, then do it. Release it..... We are here to walk with you as you go on your journey. Take care and be well. Peace.
So sorry for your loss. You are my age, or there-a-bout, some of us have been though some things haven't we? But we keep going on somehow. I think our memories are the most precious things we have to hold on to.
This song can tear your soul apart. It's so unbelievably touching it's beyond description. Just unbelievably beautiful and sad.
Such a sad song inspired by the worst of tragidies,the loss of a child. Check out more Clapton he has some great rock & blues!
Eric Claption has been in several legendary rock bands over the decades, as well as had success as a solo artist. I highly recommend his songs "Sunshine of Your Love" (1967 ... Eric sang lead on this song when he was in the band Cream), "Layla" (1970 ... He sang lead on this song when he was the front man for Derek and the Dominos. This original version is a rock song. He recorded a slower acoustic version under his solo name in 1992), "I Shot the Sherriff" (1970 ... under his solo name) and "Change the World" (1996 ... under his solo name). That's an amazing 30-year spread of hit songs right there! :-)
A beautiful song. My favorite Clapton quote was when someone asked him how it felt to be the best guitar player ever. He said "I don't know, ask Prince" prince was still alive. A humble talent
Sometimes the most beautiful songs come from the biggest tragedies. This one is at the top of that list. So so sad. Get teary eyed every time listening to it. Eric's heart and soul in this one.
My father used to sing this to my mother and it would brings tears to my eyes.
The love of my life and I were riding in the car to the beach. This song came on and he started singing it to me and I started crying. By this time my parents had both passed away. I told him the story of this song and we both had tears in our eyes because he knew the song because his father used to sing it to his mother too.
Message to you JBLethal:
The love of your life is going to come to you through your love for music. I can see this for you young man. There is a woman who loves music just like you.
But.....she's waiting for you to find her.
I understand your love for music. I was you when I was a kid. My first job was in a small town radio station. I was just 14.
#loveismusic
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Sharon Lofton yesss I have met my soul mate and we both relate to music so well. He often tells me he falls in love with me over and over again daily. But if there ever comes a day we can’t find words to just share music and we’ll pull thru it. I do agree with you
Ok you got me crying
I love your story, thanks for sharing.
I am so sorry about your uncle and what you have endured. I pray you find peace within yourself someday. This song was written about Eric's son (age 4) who passed away after he fell 53 floors through an open window of a NY Skyscraper in 1991. Such a sad song but also relatable to many different situations. God Bless you.
One of the greatest guitarist of all time! Everyone needs to hear his work in this life...
Yes this is about his son. Eric won’t sing it anymore. React to Layla” live, my favorite Clapton song.🔥🔥🔥🔥
British savvy Yes! That one and Bell-bottom Blues”
He did stop performing it for awhile, but he's started singing live again in the last few years.
There is no shame in crying. It shows that you are a true and loving man. I'm proud of you.
I was at home when my brother called me to the hospital. My mother had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and the end was soon to come. When I started my car, the radio was playing "Tears In Heaven" by EC. I almost lost it then. Nearly 23 years later I think of my mother every time I hear this song, written in memory of the tragic loss of Eric Clapton's son. I even choke up when I mention it's name. A great example of how cathartic music is and how it can comfort you in the most difficult of times.
This song got me through the year after I lost my baby boy. He was only 6 months old and I was devastated and couldn't function, so I just cried and cried and listened to this song. I didn't know my little 2 year old was also listening to it. When he was 14, he downloaded it and just listened to it over and over while thinking about his baby brother. Babies and children know loss too, please don't forget them in your grief. Thank you for your beautiful reaction ♥
My beautiful brother..The Hooters, " and she danced".....It will bring such happiness!!!!!😀😀😀😀😀
Eric Clapton is in my opinion one of the greatest guitarists ever...
Where possible, react to his live performances.... every solo improvised......
Layla, River of Tears, Old Love.......
If you want not to cry this is wrong song! It gets me every time! What a great genius song!
Don't ever be ashamed of your feelings. You're human and it's ok to feel. I can pretty much guarantee that there aren't many who can watch this video or hear this song and not be affected by it. I know I can't get through it without tears.
I wish I could wrap my arms around you and just hold you. God is there too with open arms.
I cant hear this song without tears. Will our loved ones know us? Will we know them when/if we get to Heaven.
One of my favorite Clapton songs is " River of Tears" ...
Heavy , Heavy, HEAVY.
To me, it's the best Blues song I've ever heard.
I’m so sorry about your uncle, let the rears flow child, we’re here for you, there are times, like this when I wish I could reach out and give you a soft hug 🫂
Never be ashamed of your feelings I have more respect and love for a man who can show his feelings that makes a true man
This song won a Grammy Award for Song of The Year when it was released in 1992 …..Much appreciation for this reaction . It is very clear that this was not easy …..when Eric Clapton wrote this for his son I wonder if he knew how many people's lives his song for Conner would honestly touch.
For me I have not lost a lot of people in my life to death but the ones that are gone were most of the closest …..Dad , Mom, Grandma Alice , and Grandma Hazel . I am grateful for the few close friends I have , my Aunt Rosie , and my four siblings .
Most people are afraid. When others feel and share their emotions openly, it makes them uncomfortable. Some lash out to avoid the pain. Life is unfair and some people can't help. Bless you.
any song from Eric is good ...this particular song i believe won a grammy for best song of the year...
It was so heartbreaking when he lost his son. This is a beautiful tribute to him. Eric Clapton is incredible!💗
I remember hearing the news about Conor Clapton so clearly. He was exactly the same age as my daughter. Every time I hear this song I am so devastated for Eric Clapton and Conor's Mum. This such a beautiful song and I still don't know how, Eric Clapton performed this song at the ,Grammy's so soon after his baby boy died. It's a beautiful tribute to his precious son.
Just hearing the music starting makes me cry.. poor little child. But surely the angels must have catched him.. 😢
This was a TRAGIC story, which resulted in one of the most beautiful and emotional songs EVER released.
Connor at 4 years old fellow from the window of a highrise apartment in New York.
We saw his Tears In Heaven tour in 1992 Charlotte Coliseum. Sold out that night, 23,000 and dead silence when he sung this song. Sad song, but great concert. 🙏😇
It's alright to cry son .Bless you !
Sadder than sad!!! Its about his son Conor, who died tragically in a fall. Unbelievably beautiful!!! Let those tears flow!!! 🎶🎼🎵💜
So sorry for what you went through. Eric had a similar loss when his son died at four years old. Early in his career Eric Clapton had some heavy issues with drug addiction (from which he recovered), hence 'I don't belong here in Heaven'. His son was so young, 'would you know my name'? Great songs are heartfelt. This is a great song.
Interesting factoid: Phil Collins played his own song about his friend Eric's loss 'Since I Lost You' to get his approval before Genesis put it on their album 'We Can't Dance'. Eric approved and then sang 'Tears' for Phil and asked if it should be a single. Collins said it was beautiful but wouldn't make a single. 'Shows what I know' Phil quipped.
Impossible not to cry to this song. I always get teary just hearing the beginning. Especially knowing it was about his young son. Crying with you, sweetie.
Song is about his son who passed away falling out of a window 52 stories up. God bless you and Eric Clapton too. Much love.❤️❤️❤️
Sorry about your uncle. Do you know this song is about his poor 4 year old son Conor who fell from 54th floor apartment window in New York.
I could be wrong but my memory is that it happened when he was being watched by a babysitter and he went over to the window. Is that correct? So very sad.
Yeah. I think a cleaning crew was there and the window was out. Connor was playing and he fell out.
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I honestly can't listen to this song. My son was born at the end of 85. The boys were too close in age. Still can't do it today
Andrea Deamon thanks for clarifying that, Andrea.
This song came out right before my grandfather passed away. It was the first loss of my life. Song hit very hard. Number 2 if you have HBO look up the Eric Clapton documentary really good documentary and the timeline of his life leading to this song.
When this song first came out in 1995 I had just lost the love of my life in a car accident and to this day it still brings tears to my eyes that I just can't hold back.
This was played at my mother-in-law's funeral....it was and still is a beautiful song
No one should have to bury their child and no child should have a memory of anyone losing their life. But like my Momma used to say what ever doesn't take you out, makes you stronger. It give you empathy for others. Never feel self conscious about being able to feel.
The first time I ever heard this song was when my dad died in january of 1993, the day before my moms birthday. It came out in 1992 and I know it's about the death of his son Connor. I cant help but cry everytime I hear it, not only for my dad but for Connor Clapton's death too. Such a tragic story for Eric Clapton and his ex wife. 😭😭😭
Men that cry are the best men.
This song always makes me tear up too. I lost my dad almost 3 years ago and this makes me think of him. Sorry for all of your losses James. Best wishes to you. I lost my best friend when we were 13 to leukemia. I'm 59 now, and still think of her.
And you have every right to cry! You are human! I does not make you less of a man. NEVER be afraid or ashamed to show your emotions.
Also, just finished the rest of your video. I've been watching your stuff for quite a while. You seem like such a good, genuine person. I too have been through some things and have had difficulty dealing with them, like two tours as a combat medic in Afghanistan. All these years later I'm only now starting to open up about it. It's okay to show emotion. It's okay to cry. Seriously, my brother, if you ever want to talk, let me know and we'll get in touch. Thanks for what you do and keep your head up.
Tears are not weakness my friend.
Greater men don't have the strength to talk, and shed a tear about the most painful moments in their lives.
you just did it in front of the whole world, that is bravery and courage that most people will never know in their whole lives.
and as for the loss of your uncle, just remember that every day you live and each breath you take, you honour him, and give a beautiful fuck you to his killer, telling him "you can't break me, because i'm still here, and as long as i am, you will never win."
you have great strength my friend, don't let any body tell you different.
This is a special song for me. Like Clapton, I lost my son... it is a very emotionally stirring song...
Ya know, this song, really touched ur heart! You said, u were trying to b strong and hold back the tears! Crying does not make u weak! I'm so very sorry about ur uncle and ur friend! I want u to know, with this platform, u have all of us as ur family! I can only speak for myself, but u are n my daily prayers! And nobody deserves joy and happiness, more than u! I so wish I could give u a hug! Ur an amazing young man! Stay strong! You are loved, my friend! ❤
You can always talk to us. This song was especially requested from my father to be played at his funeral. I know he wanted to join my mother. And also knowing this song is dedicated to Eric Clapton's son makes it so so powerful, it cuts you,but it is important to cry sometimes. Let yourself do that once in awhile. Hugs from Sweden.
Putting your guard down and letting tears come is brave and being strong. Ur amazing man.
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful video with everyone. You lost your uncle, eric lost is son at 4 years old. Mirrors of tragedy but the song carries the same meaning. The song fit you as beautifully as it fits him, and i'm happy to have stumbled into you sharing it.
This song is incredibly difficult to get through. I have a little 5 year old boy and to think that Clapton lost his 4 year old so tragically and wrote this song for him, it just shatters one's heart.
Family comes in all forms. Some people don't know how to deal with feelings let alone others. Find comfort from people who are emphatic. Love your realness!
Some songs break us and that’s what we need sometimes because then the love and healing can enter.
I don't even know how Eric had the strength to sing about the tragic death of his son. Incredibly emotional song. I can never get this song without tearing up.
This is why I love music so much!! It can bring out every emotion you have! Believe me James girls like when a man can show his feelings...✌️
This song, and the driving force behind it, will drop you good.
Feeling your emotions, showing your emotions makes you a strong man
Written for son Conor age 4 who fell from 57 story building, also soundtrack for RUSH a film about 2 narcs who become addicted, a true story....Eric got clean and wrote this...6 Grammys
This song was born of pure grief and unimaginable loss (death of his young son). It is a true testament to the man that he was able to channel that into such an amazing song, I sincerely hope it gave some solace.
I honestly believe looking for beauty, and not dwelling on the ugly is the way forward.
Stay strong, stay say, and thank you for reminding me of the good things in life. Music, art friends and family.
Another beautiful song about Clapton's child, written by longtime friend Phil Collins, is Genesis - "Since I Lost You". I'll request that.
Nothing wrong crying it doesn't make you weak it makes you a survivor, stay strong hugs
You have an army is behind you, supporting you and cheering you on. People you have never met truly care about you I am so sorry for your loss James.
cry my man... it shows your soul.... you have one big heart ... bravo James
"and hopefully not choke up"
Dude I get weepy just seeing the song title. I've been where you are though, and I'm genuinely glad to know you're in a better place ✌️
A lot of these I'd only ever heard the song but not seen video, and this is one I wish they'd have just shown Clapton playing, movie clips get too distracting.
drewbster69 I’m sure I originally saw this with pics of his son! I agree that the movie shots are distracting!
drewbster69 TRUE THEY COULD have shown a photo of his son and Clapton playing!
You can talk and shed tears with us 💜
I lost my son on November 19 2012 . Michael 33 and I just lost my grandson Izaak 19 to an overdose on Valentine's Day 2022. I think of them every day . I know Eric's pain. This song brings so many tears! Losing your child is something you never get over!
Dear James, I'm so sorry about your loss. God Bless You.
I am truly sorry for what you went through as a child. I feel your pain. I had this song come in my dreams the day before my middle brother passed away. The next day I found out he had a heart attack and passed. We were very close. I also found out at the same time my eldest brother also passed a few months before that from the same thing but nobody told me. So I lost my only 2 siblings the same day. This was about 6 mos ago. I hadn't even thought about this song in decades. Kinda strange how things go. I listen to this song everyday and still see his face. I am the last one alive in my family. There is a reason for tears. Use them it is healing. I have family, his children my kids and grandkids but nobody but my husband to talk to about it. It is hard but he brought me so much joy so I must be strong. I'm in my mid 60's and we all were about 2 yrs apart. I'll never let go of his memory and I hope you know your uncle is watching over you. 🙏✌️❤️
After clapton s son died, he didn't tour for a while. When he wrote this song about his little boy, he eventually toured,and we saw that tour. It was very emotional when he sang ,but you could hear it helped him in his healing. I cried that tour. Mrs ward here. Very sorry for your loss of your uncle.
My Heart breaks every time I hear this song knowing who he wrote it for. And dude I recognise that it brings you pain from your own loss. I have always thought that this song connects us to those we have loved and lost. And that people you have lost speak to you through this song. Young man I am just as heartbroken for you. The way to get past /deal with the pain of losing someone is to talk about it. I am absolutely offering an ear Xx
We're your family now. Love you, bro. Let the pain out, let it out. I've lost so many, too, and holding it in takes years off of our own lives. 💔
I am really sorry about your uncle and so many other difficulties you have experienced. I think it takes a lot of strength for a man to share his emotions. Respect.
James. When you spoke about how you felt like you had no-one to turn to I felt like you were speaking my own feelings. There are many of us who understand loss and pain. What you said allowed me to release a little bit of my own sorrow because you understood. God Bless you, James. You're a good man.
We played this song when our Son died in 1993. It hits all the emotions.
You know I have raised 2 sons & one thing that I always told them was...A man is more of a man, if he's not afraid to cry! God gave us tears, not just to cleanse our eyes, but to release pressure from the pain in out hearts : ) So don't you ever be embarrassed if you shed a few tears
So, so sad to hear about your uncle and the experience you had, at such a young age. It brought me to tears, stay strong and sending you love, all the way from the United Kingdom x
I feel your pain. I lost my father to cancer when I was 26. I can honestly say that this dried up body still has plenty of tears left for him.
Young fella, I almost hesitate to watch your reaction. But, it will felt with your heart and spirit because of you.
His son 3 or 4 years old fell out of a apartment 54th in Manhattan this song is about him
Love❤ Eric’s voice
Sorry you witnessed that so young. Don't worry your uncle See's you & loves you well. You aren't weak if you cry. Like big, old trees they're strong enough to bend& move with the winds!
I'm so sorry you went through all of that! There's nothing wrong with crying! Please don't ever feel like you can't cry or shouldn't! I lost my son and grandson and along with remembering the fun times it also helps me to cry!
How sad a Song can be , how strong a man can be .
I'm with You Bro , lost my very best Friend by an Accident , caused by a drunken Truck Driver . Anger will kill you slowly .
His Son's Eyes telling me everytime I look into , he's still here .
Love will find a way ... always .
Believe is the Power , Love is the answer .
RIP. Andy ... will always miss you're smile
If you knew the history of the song was for his son Conor, who was 4 years old and fell from the balcony you'd be in tears already. I played this song to my sixth and seventh graders, and when I told the kids his son would be their age, there were a lot of tears shed that day from boys and girls alike.
I remember B.B.King and Eric Clapton performed together, it was amazing!
Go watch them!