Eric Clapton: The Unthinkable Tragedy That Inspired Tears in Heaven

After Clapton's 4-year-old son accidentally fell out of a window to his death, the musician turned his grief into the heart-wrenching ballad.

How Tragedy Shaped Eric Clapton's Heartbreaking 'Tears in Heaven

When Eric Clapton performed heartbreaking tribute to late son

The Tragic Death That Inspired Eric Clapton's Best Selling Song

How Tragedy Shaped Eric Clapton's Heartbreaking 'Tears in Heaven

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Clapton explains the origins of Tears in Heaven.

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How Tragedy Shaped Eric Clapton's Heartbreaking 'Tears in Heaven

How Tragedy Shaped Eric Clapton's Heartbreaking 'Tears in Heaven

How Tragedy Shaped Eric Clapton's Heartbreaking 'Tears in Heaven