FIRST TIME Listening To ERIC CLAPTON - Tears In Heaven (REACTION!!!) 😭 

He wrote it as a tribute to his son who accidentally died when he was 4 or 5.

My wife and I played this at our twins funeral who we lost 6 months into our pregnancy. RIP Tyler and Krista!🙏

RIP Baby Clapton

Eric Clapton is one of the most legendary guitarists in Music! He was extremely influential in the 1960s with bands like The Yardbirds, Cream, Derek & The Dominoes, and his own solo career. During the 1980s, however, he had gone through such a deep alcohol-fueled depression in which he claims the only reason he didn't commit suicide was because he couldn't drink when he was dead. That was his lowest point in himself, but things got worse in the 1990s. His manager, along with legendary guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, died in a helicopter crash in 1990. But that wasn't the worst of it. In 1991, he was getting ready to pick up his son, Conor Clapton, from his mother's 53rd floor apartment to take him to the Zoo and then lunch. His son would often run up to the window and press his face against the glass to look out across New York City. This time however, the janitors had been working on the windows and had left it open when cleaning. Conor ran to the window once more to look over the city, but did not notice the window was opened. He fell from the window 53 stories to his death. He was only 4 years old. That was the hardest point in Clapton's life. He isolated himself for months until he was hired to record a soundtrack for the movie Rush later that year. Having worked out a song in his head, he used this opportunity to return with a song dedicated to the death of his son. Tears In Heaven was released the next year and, along with becoming one of his biggest hits, it has been solidified as one of the saddest songs in history and a common funeral song.

This is one of the strongest man out there. To get through the death of his 5 year old son being a recovering addict and to stay clean and sober says how strong he is.

Jojo, The reason everyone listens to your channel is that you have a heart and are sincere. Please don't change that and you will go far whatever you do. I am sure that someone has already said this, but Eric wrote this song for his young son who fell from a high rise apartment to his death and probably thought he would not see him again because of the life he had lived. Let me just say, that for both Eric and everyone else, There is hope in Jesus Christ. Stay strong brother.

What I can't understand is how he sings this song without crying his eyes out. I didn't lose a child and I cry my eyes out every time I hear this song.

I love how impressed you were with the song. Eric wrote this because his son died , at a very young age tragically. Beautiful to see how appreciative, and blessed you feel after listening to this tune. A death of a child is the worst thing anyone can experience. You just feeling blessed is a wonderful thing to see from a young man. I wish more kids your age felt that way

such a beautiful song. his 5 year old son fell from like a 50 story window to his death, he took years off of music and came back with this song. great reaction, thanks

Dude, he wrote this song because his toddler son fell out of a 57 story window

Just listen to the whole “Eric Clapton unplugged on MTV” it’s amazing.

I saw a picture of Eric and his Son; he looked like his Daddy. The strength it took to sing this. You can see the pain on his face. It wrings your heart.

****RIP CONOR**** This song still brings tears to my eyes after all these years 💔💔💔Your reaction touched me, Thank you ❤️

"Wonderful Tonight" is another awesome song. He wrote it to his wife.

You have an old soul young man ❤️. I love that you were totally into that melody. Dang, I sound old 😂

My heart breaks for Eric Clapton every time I hear this song and think how difficult it must have been for him to write and perform this song after his little boy died. Heartwrenching...

Listen to as much Clapton as possible, he is the reason I started playing guitar 10 years ago. I'd suggest listening to his song Layla and one of his blues covers Have You Ever Loved A Woman 🔥🔥

It's a sin Eric Clapton has some fantastic upbeat songs like "Lay Down Sally" "Cocaine" "Layla" & some really bluesy songs too. "When My Guitar Gently Weeps" is why this man is a guitar genius, seriously listen to it. Anyway, Eric Clapton has an AMAZING recording career yet the two songs people know him best for is "Tears In Heaven" about his son Conor and "My Father's Eyes" which was written about the father he never met & even talks about him looking into Conor's eyes. Most people know him for 2 of the saddest songs.

When you know the story of this song that first line cuts so damn deep.

This song is about his son that fell out the window at their home . He fell 56 or 57 stories too his death . Very Powerful song I had it played at my sons funeral

Pretty much a perfect ode to his son and one that touches all of us because we have all suffered loss.

R.E.M. - everybody hurts. Mike and the mechanics - the living years. Amazing songs with great messages.

You're a wonderful soul who FEELS the music. 🙌

This is the saddest song! He wrote it after his 4 yr old son, Connor fell 53 stories from his apartment window.

You're going to have to accept the fact that you are loved by God and people and blessed. He loves you and so do i. Keep up the good work and fight the good fight. We are right here with you.

Love this song. Wonderful Tonight and If I Could Change The World are really good also. Great reaction!!🙂

Cocaine and Layla are great songs from years ago.

Good luck in college. Thank you for looking back at the songs that my generation had. What we listened to everyday and then new songs the next year! Some of what made the music great tho was the use of drugs and the music facilitates the moods therein. Eric Clapton's Cocaine is a mainstay in the counterculture back in the day. Rock was antiestablishment. Antiwar. And racism. We had Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Carlos Santana. The Lizard King. Black Sabbath. All singing and making music at the same time! And then my fav of all bands, the Rolling Stones were legends. Check out Sympathy for the Devil or Paint it Black. The Black Crowes and their song She talks to Angels. Oh so very much to hear. Such diversity and so different in every way but singing our lives. Singing or story. Good luck. I love you Reaction vids bruh. Much love.

If you cried over Piano Man you’re in real trouble with this.

Eric Clapton is one of the greats. He is a pretty humble man. He was asked in an interview “how does it feel to be called one of the great guitar players”. Eric smiled sheepishly, saying” I’ve been very lucky, as for my abilities, I’m a good technician.

He wrote this to his 4 year old son who accidentally fell out of a window and passed away. Breaks your heart

Saddest song ever by a master guitarist...give "Cocaine" a listen...shows his chops! You have great taste JoJo!

Saddest song ever written

He bro. This song is a real tear jerker. I lost a son at 2 months old and I often wonder if he would know my name, thanks my friend

This song hits me in the feels every time I hear it. Every. Damn. Time.

In 1991, following the death of his son, Conor, Eric Clapton collaborated with songwriter Will Jennings to write "Tears in Heaven." The song is a memorial to Conor, who at four years old, fell 50 stories to his death from a New York City apartment building.

This was written for his young child that fell out a window at 4 years of age. Seriously the saddest song ever.

I love when you react to these older songs and they hit you right in your feelings! Many have told you below that he wrote this for his son that passed away tragically at age 4....This is truly an amazing and touching song!!

Just lost my father ( my best friend ) last week. I’m crying like a baby. I’m 50 he was 84. I’ll never be the same.

If that is what you took out of this heartfelt tribute & it gave you something positive, that is good too. You deserve your recognition, because you are making it happen & you're damn cool! 🤟

We played this song at my little brothers funeral he was 9 an i still tear up when i hear it thank you for doing this your words were great i love watching your reactions

The video is from a movie about drug addiction. Eric Clapton's son fell out of a high rise window, that's what the song is about.

He was in cream, john mayall and the blues breakers, the yardbirds, blind faith, Derrick and the Dominoes, among other various duos and groups. He played guitar on the Beatles song" my guitar gently weeps"

Beautiful song Eric Clapton is and awesome musician great song choice and reaction and yes you could cry ✌️❤️💯

I wish I had even a quarter of the strength Eric Clapton has. The fact he's able to be able to sing this without breaking down is beyond belief. But you can hear the heartache in his voice and see it all over his face in the original video. Such a tragic story behind this song. It's powerful af to coz it can make ur heart physically ache it seems.

Typing this with my wet hands from wiping the tears. GRAND SALUTE TO ERIC CLAPTON.

What makes this song so powerful is that you can hear the heart-wrenching pain in Clapton's voice as he sings this. He doesn't actually sing it, he feels it. The couple here is dealing with unbelievable pain. The wife is doing her best to help her husband cope with his own near-suicidal mentality.

I cannot imagine anyone listening to this song and not getting emotional and remembering. Someone that you truly love and miss so much.

He is regarded as one of the best guitarist of all time "Mr Slowhand" along with Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits... Please do next "Change the World" by Eric Clapton..his live performances are lit too🤗👍

Although you didn’t realize til after what influenced this song, your interpretation is yours and rightfully applies. Thats the power of music, to take a mental journey and arrive at a point of self- experience, expression, maybe even confession. This song in particular has that effect. Great reaction.. keep me coming. Stay blessed young man🙏

One of the greatest guitarists to ever live. Little known fact he wrote this 4 his father then his son dies and he released it shortly after

One of the most beautiful songs ever written, particularly if you know the story behind it. Just so sad and powerful. Never lose sight that everyone deserves love and joy. And as far as any success you've had with your channel or anything else, if you put in the work and things happen for you, how are you gonna say you dont deserve it? Thats the definition of deserving your success.

It's absolutely Beautiful and touches your heart especially when you have lost anyone.🙏💋😎

An Angel singing to its soul.🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧Its 2021 & I still break down.These are feelings.

Loved this song so much I used it in a memorial video for family members.

I get emotional every time I hear this song, his 4 1/2 year old son fell out a window 53 floors up and landed on a four story roof top and died. He was going to be picking him up from his ex-girlfriend apartment when inadvertently a window had been left open during janitorial work in the apartment. I can’t imagine how as parents they must have felt! The song was also you’d in a movie called Rush!

Very sad song about his 4 year old son Connor who fell out of a 53rd floor window. God bless. ❤️❤️❤️

You can never handel the loss of a child and My son and I both lost a child,there is no getting ever .ever it. Songs like this diggs. deep.and there are many tears out there are.But he came from the Heart !

You are a true breath of fresh air. So many reactors I watch with their own unique personalities and I love each and every one I'm subscribed to. I got to say, something about you is special and different, there's an innocence about you yet you're not naive, very smart. I enjoy your reactions so much. Thank you for just being you!!!❤🙏🏻🕊

Always that I listen to this song breaks my heart and I cry.

That was for his son Connor Clapton that died falling out of a windows of an high-rise building 15th or 17th floor if i remember but go check The Story of Connor Clapton and you will see what happened he was a little beautiful boy. Love your reactions Mitzy Montreal QUEBEC CANADA XX

Others have commented on the meaning of this song, so I'll skip that. I can't listen to it without crying. Eric Clapton is one of the greatest living guitarists, and he has many, many songs in his catalog you should listen to. From the band Cream: "Sunshine of Your Love," "White Room." Derek and the Dominos: "Layla." Under his own name: "I shot the Sheriff," "Lay Down Sally," "Promises." You might like to react to some of these.

He and his family lived in New York City, 50 story apartment. While away on tour, With Nanny and Mom home. Climb up in window and leaning on screen it pushed out and tragic death of toddler his son😥🙏 I remember the Streets from Airport to his home, ppl lined Up with candles. The Love and Coming Together of Ppl. And Privacy he was Allowed until he was ready to bring this beautiful song in his honor to the ppl. The Strength each time he ever sang it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

The first song I learned on acoustic. It's a beautiful tune. Very sad. Loving your reactions bro

It's a terrible irony that the biggest tragedies in our lives can lead to the most epic art to channel the emotions. For artist, their craft is the outlet to deal with the pain.

This song always makes me cry, because if you know the tragedy behind the song, it makes it all that more strong. Beautiful song, but so sad.

This song hits hard for me personally. My dad died this December and I was tasked with making a Slideshow for his viewing. This was the first song I used for it.

My son died from brain cancer 10 years ago. This song is cathartic for me. Fatherly grief from one Eric to another.

You are a very special person and God sees that. Many of us see it too. You have a life ahead of you, be the nice and kind person you are. As years pass you will, like the rest of us, you will face good and pain, but never loose hope. Greetings from Portugal!

I can’t hear this song and not shed a tear. I can’t imagine going through what he went through and to stay sober. I would have lost me mind if I lost my child especially in an accident, I probably would’ve followed my child shortly afterwards.

This song was about his son

You're right brother, life is pretty good. School can be crazy, take your family's values with you and call your mom and dad regularly.

we played this song at my dads funeral he was a big Clapton fan and it seemed so fitting x

You're so humble. God is good

I love you, Jojo!!!! You’re precious, my man! I think more of you each time I watch you. 💜💙💜💙

He's smooth in his playing of the guitars too (in concerts, he will change up the guitar based on his songs). His nickname is "Slowhand" Love your reactions and your pops' too.

What makes it even more powerful is his reason for writing and preforming this song his 4 1/2 -year-old son fell to his death out the window of a 53rd-floor apartment and landed on the roof of a four- story building next door

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!

Me cry every time, especially when you know he wrote it for his son who passed away.

You are asking the question? Because it is so cute to see you reacting to the music we spend our live listening to. thank you for your touching way to look at it.

If you like this song, Eric Clapton's wonderful tonight. Fantastic song

River of years by Eric Clapton is another emotional amazing track

I think that everyone needs to react to this for the first time, You remind us of that feeling. I don't know if you knew this, but Eric Clapton Wrote this song because his child fell off the 53rd story of a NYC apartment of a family friend. Eric Clapton was a very egotistical Artist but this put everything into perspective for him. A true accident that was really no one's fault. The accident broke him, and it created his most beautiful song.

Before the video even begins you should know Clapton and Page are the royalty of rock guitar. I had a loss. Played this for my mother and ended up making her cry. Good intentions and all......

You are such a good kid. You're parents must be so proud of you.

Tears on heaven ..! A long prayer!..

You deserve the blessings you have.

My son would be 24 this May 15th. We lost him at 4 days due to a terminal, undetected and undiagnosed heart defect. This is a hard song. Because it's his grief. Grief is pain and that pain is love.

I see you youngblood... Do your thing!

The pain and emotion of this song is pretty intense. Even for those who have no idea of the story behind it. i dont think i have ever seen someone listen to this song and NOT feel it. Not break down. Eric Clapton is a beautiful soul who has been through a tremendous tragedy in the loss of his son. i also relate this song to the loss of my brother when we were in our early 20's.

I dedicate this song to my dog, he died 2 weeks ago, I feel so bad without it, Rocky, wherever you are, I'll find you in Heaven 😞

I totally feel this video. We lost a baby half way through the pregnancy and the distraught my husband and I both went through was awful. We had to pick each other up at times, convince each other just to get through the day, stop each other from becoming self destructive. It hurt. 9 years later and it still hurts. But I want to be a good person and I feel like I have to believe in the idea of heaven because that’s the only time I’ll ever get to see my son that I lost.

Don't feel bad if you cry to this song. You're not alone. I'm 46 years old I have three sons, and I cry every time I hear this song! 💔😞💯

Quite possibly one of the most beautiful songs ever written. 2 songs that would be in the same category are “Keep me In Your Heart” by Warren Zevon and “If I Should Fall Behind” by Bruce Springsteen.

Eric Clapton is considered one of the ultimate guitar players. But what really makes me a fan is how he uses his gift to communicate emotions. This particular song is extremely emotional, as you have found. But so are most of his other songs. Especially the ones that are the most popular. And there's plenty of those. My personal favorites are Layla and Wonderful Tonight. Give them a try. (If you do Wonderful Tonight, see if you can get the 24 nights live performance. It's sooooooo good.)

I'm a huge fan because of how you see the world. You are amazing.

One of the best voice and best guitarist

Once you experience the Clap, you’ll never go back!

This song is in my opinion maybe the saddest song ever written. 😢 Eric Clapton is a guitar legend. 🎸

You're absolutely worth it. You're sweet, intelligent and willing to listen to things that are no your norm. I love your reactions. I'd be disappointed if you stopped.