The Story Behind: Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton

Podcast: Lyrics Of Their Life - The Music Biography Podcast · Adam Hampton

Opublikowano: 2025-11-14

In this episode of Lyrics Of Their Life – The Story Behind, we delve into the devastating tragedy that inspired one of the most moving ballads ever written, “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton. As we examine how the deeply flawed Eric Clapton confronted unimaginable grief after the tragic death of his four and a half year old son Conor, who tragically fell 53 storeys from a New York apartment building in 1991. As we discover how such tragedy and heartbreak could inspire a song that would resonate with millions around the world providing many with the hope for an eventual reunion in the a...