Eric Clapton - River Of Tears

[@jarodbarbee7514]

I lost my Son in 2014 to suicide. This is the song I chose for his funeral. It guts me to hear it, but it also soothes a part of me. I love and miss you, Christopher.

[@TheVicky37]

😔😔😔😔😔

[@sylvestermccrary5659]

Look for my book on KZbin

[@MrIgorek13]

He is in better place with Lord❤❤❤

[@arianestark9567]

So sorry💔

[@user-tk3nm2ul1e]

Lost my daughter 2022! Just lost my son July 2024!! Lost both my only Children! I'm. Still here! What

[@donmiles6176]

Lost my wife 5yrs ago, Went in for an operation and never came out. No good byes,no last words, just emptiness. 28 yrs with my best friend. Ripped my heart right out of my chest. God help me

[@earthangell1]

Don Miles I’m so sorry... feeling your pain tonight.. let your memories comfort you..

[@gerdaschilski6967]

Don Miles Her soul is still with you ❤️🙏 r

[@ladyanne8139]

So very sorry.. God bless you.. Your beloved wife is right next to you.....schhhch. You will feel her...💞💗💖

[@vickeykara8121]

So sorry for your loss. EC has helped me get through many struggles in life. I think that's why a like him so much.

[@sealisa1398]

Don Miles unthinkably sad and shocking....dear Lord give you strength. Prayers.

[@6502-Coder]

This song goes way beyond ordinary sadness. It is the most beautiful and completely devastating song ever written.

[@krakshello1163]

true

[@carolynbrownfield3020]

Nigel John Webb what to say when i pray...

[@ronaldberkley4072]

+Nigel John Webb you,v got it nigel, this song reaches down inside touches your soul like nothing I,v ever heard before.

[@The1951skylark]

+Nigel John Webb Give that guy a gold star...

[@frauleinbeth]

painfully true

[@annabrac]

18 years ago when my marriage was dying I washed in tears every day of my life listening to this song. These photos make such a great company to it. Thanks for this memory, it is completely different perspective now and I just recognised: it wasn't my marriage, it is this great song that can make you cry no metter what is going on around you. Regards from Croatia 🌼

[@darrenevans3754]

I watched my uncle Tom rock back and forth to this song after finding out he was dying of cancer that spread thru his body. We drank to the the many good times we shared, and he put this song on repeat and cried for hours. We both cried in a profound understanding. It is something I will never forget.

[@sylvestermccrary5659]

8 years ago I lost my wife of 30 years she was my love and my best friend I didn't say goodbye I'm a Viet Nam Vet and I lost friends and I was locked up , they thougth I was suicidal . when I got home my daugther called and I played this song and cried . Last year I lost my mom to Covid-19 and didn't get to say goodbye. I played this song again and cried. I know I will see them again in the next life. Keep your Faith in Christ.

[@parsaghanbari6806]

All power belongs to God and God alone

[@chancewright1183]

Your strong brother I’m sorry for your losses and I wish you the best 🤟🏻

[@carolweidig4689]

I am so sorry for all your deep losses..it is so painful and in another sense to know that you have that much feeling and emotions with your loved ones...is so so so GOOD. I love your deep feelings..thank YOU

[@carolweidig4689]

and I so LOVE your most beautiful poem...demonstrating your LOVE.

[@carolweidig4689]

@@wavelength7503 and thank YOU with great appreciation for speaking with me. Yes, the River of TEARS brings ever flowing emotions of grief, sadness, and great loss...to not be endured for ever on end. Thank YOU with great Love and great Respect to YOU.

[@shionamacarthur6671]

I lost my dad in May he loved this song, i miss him so much its so hard without him here guiding me

[@mrme6338]

I wish I could give you the magic formula, but after losing my father 20 years ago, all I can say is that it gets easier, but you will always miss him, which is sentiment to just how much he meant to you. To quote the author David Gemmel,, our fathers were men to walk the mountains with. Don't get hung up on it, but embrace everything that reminds you of your father And instead of wallowing in possible self pity, strive to be the man, that he always knew you were. he was always proud of you, if you can be true to yourself, here on in, he can always be proud of you

[@anitanikoloska3723]

I lost my father to😪 10 days ago, and ....💔

[@andicheese1763]

I wish you all well and don't stop enjoying the memories. ❤

[@deanlaxer608]

This is one of the best songs ever written. Period. Timeless and so pure, honest and emotional... Pure genius

[@carolweidig4689]

I feel this too....it covers all my losses and loves inthe deepest sense....I see that this is Eric Claptons BEST and DEEPEST, don't you?

[@kristinawheelwright350]

I just came across this song...not meaning to find this song but I did. I'm crying my eyes out. My late husband suffered from COPD, he had a difficult time breathing and was on oxygen, we slept in different rooms for quite some time bc of his condition. I just wanted him to feel comfortable. I now regret feeling like that bc I could have been mistaken, maybe it would have made him feel better, me lying bedside him. A week before he passed I had a feeling of just wanting to go lay by him and hold him to let him know I loved him, that he was loved. He knew I did but this feeling I felt from within felt important to pursue. I walked in the room and he was resting quitely, I chose not to interrupt his calmness, his sleeo bc he wasn't struggling at that moment to sleep. I walked away. He passed away on Mother's Day 2020. Then last night before I laid down I was reminiscing in my mind about that time, feeling guilty, wishing I would have just laid down by him and held him. I got teary eyed and went to sleep. I had a dream in the middle of the night that he was sitting on the couch in our living room and he looked really healthy and good I was scrubbing the floor on my hands and knees.I heard him say something, not sure what he said but the look in his eye made me feel like he was feeling sorrowful. I thought to myself I can ignore what he was saying and continue on scrubbing or I could stop for a moment and give him attention as that's what I felt he was trying to say to me. I chose to crawl over and lay my head gently on his lap to allow him to know I was there and that I loved him. I looked up and he smiled and then he began fading away. I couldn't understand why he was leaving but then I realized he wasn't really there bc he had passed away. I started crying really hard and I woke up bawling my.eyes out, realizing it was only a dream. Was he telling me to not feel guilty for not taking that opportunity in lying down beside him bc he now knows where my heart truly was and the smile he gave me was a sign of happiness that he wanted me to feel in letting me know, he knows he was loved by me. I'm not sure, but I feel like that's what he was doing as he drifted away, it felt like he was telling me to be at peace and goodbye. I Love You, Honey!! May you rest in peace! "I will see you again!" People don't take life for granted...move when your spirit tells you to move bc it could be your last chance!! Embrace your loved ones and let then know you are always there for them heart, mind, body and soul!! God Bless each and everyone of you! Love to ALL!

[@clevertrevorr]

Sorry for your loss

[@karencru6356]

Just beautiful ; tears in my eyes a lump in my throat but the music pervades all

[@karencru6356]

Sorry for your loss

[@kristinawheelwright350]

@@karencru6356 Thank you! :=)

[@kristinawheelwright350]

@@karencru6356 TY! He was!! :=)

[@billanderson9965]

Lost my mom several years back, right before her death this song was played over and over in my truck, this song has such deep meaning to me. There is never a day that passes that I don't miss her. Grief sometimes last a lifetime. I love you mom.

[@marybennett4160]

So sorry, One thing for sure is she is your guardian angel and watches over you. You will see her again. That is a promise from Thee Almighty God. 💔🌹🙏🏽

[@commonsense7884]

So true

[@bignbadd035606]

I lost 2 children. My son at 40 weeks. and my daughter at 38 weeks. I played this song at their funeral. It is a continuation of Tears in heaven. It is actually a happy song. He speaks of his son passing. "Since you've been gone I'm drowning in a river of tears". But he has to go. But one day when he dies, he will find himself back there. and his son will greet him. His son will keep him from drowning in tears for the people he left behind.

[@zbigniew3643]

you are my hero, Good bless you , Jm old age guitar player from Poland .

[@IdiXexo]

Mr. Clapton vocal, his guitar, the melody, the lyrics of this song touches my soul so deeply…. feel like I’m drowning in the river of tears too….

[@Shay2312]

This is my favorite Clapton song. I just feel this lovely bluesy guitar, it touches my mind & I close my eye & flow with the river.

[@Ritusia2009]

The beautiful song of Eric Clapton ... calmed my soul after losing my son ...... river of tears.........................

[@kathywollam32]

Małgorzata Stępniewska So Very Sorry .. May God Comfort You ..Always ......

[@snook7100]

For my 1st (late) husband & our daughter, Sarah. He passed away in 1981 (he had lymphoma & was only 36 yrs. young) & our Sarah passed away in 1984. She was diagnosed with leukemia less than a year from her daddy’s passing. She was 7-1/2 yrs young. Their memories are made of light. ♥️🤎♥️🤎

[@vickyp1732]

Elaine wish i knew what to say much love xx

[@libimyheart7855]

💔💞❣️💕

[@ramelak1635]

Oh shame...please stay strong and God bless

[@Cherie5353]

God bless you Elaine. Prayers

[@nedbass1]

Wow! Elaine!!! I feel for you! May you find strength!!!!

[@paullewis1637]

I don't know how this could have passed me by till now. This us a masterpiece of composition. Absolutely fantastic in every way possible. Thank you Eric for this, it must be one if the worlds finest songs ever written. Moves the soul. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@jackiehoward3212]

+1 is all I can say!!

[@marybennett4160]

Paul Lewis ..... Moves my very soul. 🌹

[@jennllanis]

I came here from F.R.I.E.N.D.S where they used it when Emma was born. Such a beautiful song, so glad I came across this.

[@nedbass1]

Wow!!!! I did tooo!!!!!!!!

[@darkopalir1602]

So did I!

[@vinothkumarmv3754]

😱😳 OMG 😭 Me Too I have been searching for this Background score a long time and finally found it. (When Ross and Rachel having baby together and the music started flowing..... I was crying unstoppable)

[@couragetatendachirobe7080]

me too man

[@rileylynch8368]

Me too! For me, this scene and this music is the perfect ending for the show :')

[@missshaunaduck]

I had a stillborn baby in 2009. We named her Angel Shandra. She would have been 13 yrs old this year. I still cry for her. Me and her dad separated a few years later in 2011. I play this song when I think about my life when I lost my sweet Angel 😥😥😥😥💔💔💔💔💔 I have 4 other kids. But Angel will be in my heart forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@petepagano7245]

remember the first time I listened to this song...I was in a very dark place, today with lots of prayers and hope , I'm happier than I've ever been in my 67 years! Thanks Mr Slow hand!!

[@margaretkowalkowski5653]

What a beautiful song 🎵 I lost my mom at 16 and my dad when I was 20 years old 💔 lost a lot of aunts and uncles 💔 lost my inlaws and my beloved husband 6 years ago 1 week before Christmas 😢I have drowned in the river so many times and I am still drowning 😢 💔 thank you Mr Clapton for this beautiful song 🎵 ❤️ 💜 💕 🎵🎵❤️❤️

[@joyceharrell2980]

Such a sad song. Nobody sings like Clapton on something like this. He seems to reach so deeply within his own pain and it makes this song both so sad and lovely,.

[@ralphpangonis5473]

We played this at my sons funeral in 2005. I still cry when I hear it. R.I.P. James. I'll see you again some day son.❤️😢😇

[@TheVicky37]

😔😔😔😔😔😔❤️❤️

[@frauleinbeth]

Clapton was my Mom's favorite and I lost her last October. Nothing has hurt this much. I miss you Mom. I'll never get through this song without tears, thinking of you.

[@TheBrendadale]

+Beth Hershberger Every time you hear this song, in fact every time you think of your mother, be honest with your feelings and let your tears flow. Holding back tears and feelings is like the proverbial ticking time-bomb. Just let it flow!

[@deannayoung1612]

i lost my husband 4yrs ago. i woke & found him dead next to me in bed. i knew him for 23yrs & we have a beautiful daughter. i thought. y, y me? then i lost my sister in March. she was 3yrs older then me & we were the best of friends. again, i thought y, y me?? this life is hard but nothing happens to u for any reason. it just does. thats life. but God, how it hurts, how it kills a piece of u over & over again!! i havent felt whole since...be strong, live life to the fullest & love like no other. bc we all leave this world sum day. i take comfort in knowing that ill b with them again when that time comes. to all the people that have lost their loved 1z, dont stop living ur life bc they wouldnt want u 2.

[@ugnulanila]

Sincere condolences...i dont know you ..my eyes fall on what u wrote here,and i only i can say ,is ...im very sorry for your loss...love and peace from Romania!Wish you to be strong,i hope God,to stand by your side,and give you the chance if making your soul happy again!

[@deannayoung1612]

I'm not sure if that sweet & wonderful comment was for me, but if so, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!! its been very difficult. life keeps going even when u think u can't, u have to try & remember to laugh, cry, love, feel & never stop living ur life to the fullest!! many thanks

[@garylaubscher9914]

Deanna Young , I second ugulanila comment Live long with love in your heart , it will keep you going....

[@mikerogers929]

My brother was a huge Eric Clapton fan.I didn't find this song until he committed suicide. It was my gift to my only sibling. I love you Freddie I miss u every day. RIP FREDDIE ROGERS!!!

[@河野正明-l2w]

I listened to it over and over again while heading to my son's funeral on the train running through the snowy fields.

[@victoriajaferian1740]

Beautiful song and very truly sorry for yr loss 😭 I lost my son also it’s hard but u have to keep yr head up believe me much love ❤️ sending

[@河野正明-l2w]

@@victoriajaferian1740 　　I agree. The fact that there are many people who are impressed with this song pushes me forward. Thank you.

[@paulpalmer6364]

Death is our common song. When I heard this song for the 1st time I fell in love with it. Time only makes it meaning more. I will cross that cross soon.

[@semisweetnutt85]

I lost my wife and baby to a home fire and this was played at their memorial it's been 12 years and I still breakdown wishing one day I can go back in time and save them, the hurt has ever stopped, I miss them so much, when they needed me the most I wasn't fast enough to save them ...that guilt 😔 😭 of not being able to save them and hearing them scream haunts me ,I break down daily,that's when you know, that love was unconditional and true to your soul, when you cry like you just lost them 12 years later, and you search and search for way to get over it and you never get where you want because you feel that was the path you were supposed to go down being with them and not with out them 💔 😢, I pray everyday that I pass on from a natural death just to be with them and feel the love from her once more because nothing else feels right...

[@stoneman28]

I feel you. I lost my girlfriend to a fire also. It's so hard to believe it happened, yet 6 years have passed and I can't move on. Hope you find peace.

[@AbovePolarCircle]

I very sorry for your loss. It's really awful to have a feeling that you, possibly, could help to save lives of your love ones but you didn't - hardest burden to bear it, feel it everyday...

[@sylvestermccrary5659]

@@AbovePolarCircle Jesus Christ is the answer to me and you. God bless you and thank you.

[@mavhoni1]

Omg...so sorry 😔 for the pain you feel 😢😢

[@mariedouglas5627]

My best friend in CA dedicated this song to me when I moved to VA. I’m so unhappy and crying all the time. She says come back to her and she’ll save me from dying in a river of tears. That’s love.

[@747mothapo]

If there was ever a song that could make a grown man cry, it surely is this one...

[@bjpparrott7244]

agree

[@dvchel]

It surely did in the scene of Friends where Rachel and Ross had their first baby and this song was played in the background. Magic moment.

[@barrystone6074]

This & The Living Years by Mike & the Mechanics, just leaves me in total shreds! What makes these songs even more emotional is the fact that they were inspired by real life events that affected the writer, Eric Clapton wrote this after he lost his son, and Mike Rutherford wrote The LIving Years, after he lost his father

[@snook7100]

❤️

[@brendadale852]

ANYBODY who has ever lost a loved one can understand this song. Written by someone who has lost large, but written from a heart that we all know, as we have all lost loved ones. He put his soul and emotion into a song for ALL of us to understand.

[@domenicov_versus3789]

One of the best singer in the rock blues history. Unbelievable, emotional and intense vocal performance in a beautiful song.

[@patricialandry6611]

Lost my husband of 42 years this past February and this song describes exactly how I feel I miss him so much.This song is amazingly beautiful Eric Clapton is an amazing singer love his music .

[@amysmith195]

Patricia Landry...You and your husband will forever be connected...He's looking down at you, watching over you, along with your Angels....God will not leave you lonely. I promise, you will hold your Love again, one day....Just smile and look up at him...

[@jimhall8979]

Remembering my beloved grandson who passed one year ago today. RIP LITTLE MAN.

[@Mimisams6]

River of tears is probably the best song and most emotionally wrought lyrics I've ever heard. Gets me every time but I love it. One of his best

[@mettescheihansen9137]

I agree with you

[@elainemeyer5062]

👍 💖 🎤 🎸 I’m going on 70 now and have always been a big fan of Clapton. I ‘grew up’ with him and still love his ‘older’, more ‘classics’ like Layla and Cocaine, as well as this one (although done later on), along with his more recent songs and performances (such as his live concert in ‘23 that I went to). But THIS - with him playing and singing AND the added video background makes it my favorite yet! * I’m not implying that I didn’t like or feel the others versions weren’t good - they were/are. To me, this song shows and proves that there’s a completely different ‘side’ and style to Clapton’s more ‘well known’ one based on its meaningful lyrics and the more thought provoking, ‘melancholy’ vibe it gives (as opposed to ‘Layla’). Another winner in my book! 👏

[@mariannechrysanthou3854]

the words I want to say are stuck in my throat..knowing how it feels to loose a beautiful child…I'll cry the river of tears with you..xxxxx Thank you for this beautiful expression of your feelings.

[@Mrdaylahoyya]

Dear mr. Clapton thank you for the song and many others and I'm sorry about the loss of your son I pray for to you in Jesus name we all love you and appreciate your music forever in our hearts

[@leroylunsford9907]

God bless you Eric this song really speaks to your heart and it's good

[@Keke1462]

Amen! God bless you Eric Clapton!

[@deanshort9011]

I get the chills when I hear this song! Goosebumps go up my spine, the back of my heard, then rolls down my arms! This is my body telling me when I hear a great song! WOW! What a treasure this man's musical ability has always been. He has had buckets, nah mountains, a million times over, of talent we can only dream of. No matter how humble he remains he is a guitar god. Clearly in a class by himself. A living legend indeed!! Thank you for posting this video here. Thank you Sir Eric for sharing your talent with us all these years! Truly inspiring!

[@piotrolszewski3401]

Lost my son Michael November 15, 2017. Rest In Paradise. Love your music Eric. It helps me get through life a lot easier.

[@richthomastones]

I lost my baby boy 10 years ago. Im sorry for your loss. It never gets easier....

[@melitasampson6435]

Piotr Olszewski I feel your pain I lost my son on the 17/8/2016 my thoughts are with you

[@hinemihirikihana4435]

We lost "Our Mum" on the 17/05/18. Wasn't till I came back to WA, & this song kept popping up everytime I came on youtube. I played it once, & then over & over again. Then shared it on my family page, for them to listen to it. Thank you for this awesome, soul touching song Rest In Eternal Peace Mum ❤ & miss you so...😢😚

[@ThePeter1962]

Hinemihi Rikihana.Lost our mum 30/5..played this song also..

[@brendansmith2016]

Never heard this song before, but now that l have heard it. I will back and back again... Beautiful Song !!

[@jeremyhill1420]

It’s not just about losing someone to death. It’s the beauty of music and how things can be perceived all the way around. It’s about all of the things combined when losing someone you love, whether it’s death, divorce, breakups, etc. When you lose someone you truly love it’s heartbreaking and can change you in many ways. Beautiful song all the way around. 🙏

[@snook7100]

Such a beautiful song & video. This song reminds me of my late husband & daughter who passed away, he in 1981 & she in 1984.

[@ryanwebb5082]

Elaine, I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope things have got better since x

[@waltbraden9705]

Elaine Dwyer sorry

[@grantkaplan5361]

Elaine, the pain never leaves us, but all we can believe is that they live on in spirit and we will be reunited one day when we too cross over.

[@q-honey1654]

Elaine Dwyer i like this song. But i'm sorry your sad story....ㅠㅠ

[@garylaubscher9914]

Elaine Dwyer , sometimes life hands us some devastating blows yours was really bad, but some how you have to keep going on to preserve their memory in your mind so you can pass what kind of people they were, live long & rock on ...

[@leecregeen234]

Life’s hard, tough and sad at times and you never ever get over losing the people that mean so much too you,not just loved ones passing away but special people that touched your life that you managed to lose along the way 💙big love to all the people suffering listening to this beautiful but sad song x

[@liasmith4696]

I hear this and I think of my husband. I just lost him Oct 23 of this year. I feel like I'm drowning in a river of tears inside and out everyday. We did everything together and loved each other's company. I'm so heartbroken. I miss him so much. Love u Michael David Smith. Til we meet again honey!!!

[@pattyajones]

Do what you need in order to heal. Sending you love and light.

[@malcolmlewis1796]

Time will heal feel for you try not to be sad.

[@wadokaratepromotionsociety1450]

I know Eric has had a lot of pain in his life but my god he certainly captures the sad and poignant feelings we all have.

[@JamesSmith-er7df]

Is it just me or can you hear the pain in his voice a true legend

[@gjw701]

It hurts to lose a son you never forget fishing swimming and hockey

[@ann-mareeneill8175]

YES!!! I totally agree. This song has taught me that it is OK sometimes to just sit and cry "A River of Tears"

[@robertm7071]

For those people here who have or who are suffering intense pain, I would suggest Holy Mother by Clapton. It expresses hope in that there is someone to comfort you and the guitar solo at the end is just sensational at conveying that emotion. It is less bleak and hopeless than River Of Tears and was written when Clapton was in the depths of addiction. Also, there is a wonderful live version where Clapton is joined by Pavarotti and when he sings it moves one to tears. I have suffered illness since 1985 and witnessed all my hopes swept away so I know how you feel. God bless you - and may the Holy Mother wipe away your tears.

[@sinceritybaldwin4147]

Thank you

[@annekirkland5142]

After my husband passed away this was one piece of music that just gave me peace in my heart. God bless. From South Africa

[@RRW276]

This song, as so many of Clapton's do, applies to many times [chapters] of my life and acts as a time machine. At the end of the track I feel as though I have a hole in my heart, reconciling the fact I can change nothing from my past- only live with it. It's quite a powerful, beautiful and torturing thing that a song can do that. Thank you for the wonderful images... very calming!

[@melitasampson6435]

God I miss you my beautiful son 5 years is a long time not to see your face and that cheeky smile of yours fly high and free

[@mauromaxwell521]

Hello how are you doing today I hope you are having a nice day today

[@gerdaschilski6967]

I am so sorry 🙏my heartfelt condolences 💚

[@melitasampson6435]

@@gerdaschilski6967 thank you

[@alexerhard9705]

What moves me with Eric isn't the voice, nor the guitar......it's his vulnerable soul.

[@josephinestabel9647]

🤘 BELGIUM . 💛 .

[@코헨-m3q]

에릭의 명곡 가운데 유난히 제가 아끼는 명곡 입니다. 멋진 기타 연주와 진행은 `타의 추정`을 불허 할만큼 전설로 남을 곡이죠.

[@marybennett4160]

This is for those that have a soul that truly Grieves.. if you don’t feel it in every fiber of your being, then you never knew LOVE.

[@karenpeter9243]

Amen

[@hazelthomas7218]

So true.

[@robinberkey8477]

Streight to the deepest part of my soul ..

[@vesnarandelovic9934]

Zasto ovo radis,sada imas novu zenu , zasto...🙁?

[@hengeltje67]

💔

[@eeboy1778]

This is truly, truly beautiful. Up till now I have only watched live versions by Eric on ‘tube, and have really enjoyed them. But this is so ethereally emotional. I am finding myself almost in tears........

[@eeboy1778]

mickos0151 Thanks Mickos. My favourite band way back was Cream, and Eric was my favourite guitar player, along with Jeff Beck and Peter Green. I have to confess that when he changed his musical direction from Blind Faith onwards my interest wavered. But as the years have gone on I find myself becoming more “tuned in” to him again, but mainly because of the man he has become - very easy to like and respect. And he has always been a wonderful player, but it’s just that I always preferred his astonishing, powerhouse rock blues playing, and his phrasing on Disraeli Gears. But I like to think that for me, it is as important to be a fan of Clapton the man, as a fan of his playing. So, like you, I am really pleased that at this “mature” stage of my life, Eric has always been around.

[@risumotus]

This is what terrible aching and missing sounds like. I found great comfort in this song. It translated my feelings. Thanks to this song, i could carry those feeling of pain and missing. I don't wish those feelings for anybody, not even for my worst enemy.

[@risumotus]

@@marybennett4160 Hurting someone? How did you come to that conclusion? I lost my baby girl. She died. How come people make such a nagative and hurtful remarks (in this case, a very bad conclusion) to people they don't even know.

[@riverviewvineyard1143]

Funny how he takes something that happened to you and sings about it so beautifully, you feel it deep inside, it's hard to hold back

[@tonwijnen1100]

This song was a comfort having lost my son who took his own life.

[@catharinaheijne-leijten6545]

Ton Wijnen my god. Ton. No words

[@jimmaculate5]

i'm sorry for your loss. May it make you stronger.

[@arsinehkeshishian4672]

So sorry for your loss. My Heart goes out to you.

[@rosesarebeautiful9777]

Sorry to hear. 😢😢😢

[@sanganz4170]

Sorry :(

[@carolweidig4689]

This IS DEEPLY BEAUTIFULLY MOVING.....THANK YOU MUSICIANS and ERIC CLAPTON. I LOVE THIS SO VERY MUCH. WOW WOW!!!!!! This is so internally Touching...I definitely and absolutely LOVE this...Please, please write and sing more of this....so so good Eric Clapton. and thank YOU Jeff Birch for putting this on..I so LOVE you all.

[@DjGerryLoveSongs]

Great taste Carol!

[@carolweidig4689]

@@DjGerryLoveSongs with gracefully flowing TEARS and Sadness to all the many People who have left have left our most beauteous Earth and Much Love to YOU too, DJ Gerry and everyone who relates to this Beautifully Executed, Sung and Worded gorgeous Song....I hold this Song in my Heart. Thank YOU Eric Clayton for your Talent.

[@carolweidig4689]

@@DjGerryLoveSongs YOU too.

[@DjGerryLoveSongs]

@@carolweidig4689 Where are you from? If I send you my email we can be online friends if you want?

[@carolweidig4689]

@@DjGerryLoveSongs that is nice of you to ask...I live in Portland, OR; and was born in West Point, NY...and grew up in several other areas in NYS...sure send me your email and then I will return a message. Thank YOU

[@2tip3py1gamesmoviesmusicbo2]

I'm in that place again, where my heart remembers and my mind weeps - the pain is strong, about to take my breath. I've known pain and heartache my entire life. And, I have learned a lot about loss, and to survive loss is to know true life. I come to this song, often.

[@marybennett4160]

2tip3py1 games, movies, music, books ...... Me too. ❣️

[@alexschreurs3852]

I sometimes are lost in my own feelings, don't know how to handle them.......am I happy?.....am I sick and tired of it all? Miss my kids so so much........I don't know if I can take the pain much longer.......i'm so tired.........if I play this song.......all the pain dissapears......and still I feel sad and happy at the same time......i'm addicted to this beautifull beautifull song from Clapton.....

[@leshalfpenny4698]

Beautiful song , touches the soul , hang on to everything be it sad or happy, our journey through life is hard but there is always another day , life is like part 1 2 3 4 and so on you adapt, God bless you all that's if you you believe x

[@alexschreurs3852]

@@leshalfpenny4698i'm not sure WHAT to believe these days.......

[@pattibrooks731]

Well said Les!!

[@leshalfpenny4698]

@@alexschreurs3852 HOPE everything is ok

[@rashaadmcgaheesr6027]

This song reminds me of my childhood...my dad played this album every single day..touches my soul every time I play it

[@ekremguzel5922]

Eric Clapton composed “River of Tears” for his 1998 album Pilgrim. The song delves into profound themes of loss and sorrow, reflecting Clapton’s personal experiences, notably the tragic passing of his four-year-old son, Conor, in 1991. This heart-wrenching event profoundly influenced Clapton’s subsequent work, with “River of Tears” serving as a poignant expression of his deep grief and emotional journey. The haunting melody and evocative lyrics of the song highlight Clapton’s exceptional ability to convey complex emotions through his music.

[@davidscott6781]

A very well written and performed musical masterpiece. You can feel the pain in his voice.

[@jimmaculate5]

Starbucks used to have headsets in their stores; I'd listen to this every day. Then got the cd. Thanks for this, been a while!

[@marybennett4160]

This song is for any woman that was taken for granted, abused and treated so horribly by a man she loved more than her own life. She lived a lifetime of that and thought God was directing her somewhere where she felt something she never did before, be careful do not ignore what The Lord exposes to your soul the devil tried to make it look beautiful but he was the devil in disguise. The river was deep. But ALMIGHTY GOD saved me from drowning. I thank God everyday from saving me from that river. ♥️🌹🙏🏽☝🏽

[@malcolmlewis1796]

There are good men out there I hope you find one. Don't be sad.

[@marybennett4160]

Malcolm Lewis .. Oh sweetheart, I’m not looking. I am sure of it, there are real men out there.. he will have to ask God for me. 🌹

[@malcolmlewis1796]

👍

[@davidhumphries1146]

The story is about a man. But it has universal themes.

[@davidhumphries1146]

@@marybennett4160 didnt God let you down with the first man?

[@franklewisjr6071]

Perfection, this sad song is the best written in my lifetime....Kudos to the best Eric Clapton

[@mymessage11]

Still one of the best Song ever

[@ritaw.9507]

Shame on all the people dissing such a great song sung for his son that died. Heartless

[@matthewcrowson4397]

Keep your head up Clapton..You will see your son soon and you have helped many people through their recovery including me

[@ahmedhasan8765]

What happened?

[@matthewcrowson4397]

@@ahmedhasan8765 Eric Clapton son died a long time ago and Eric Clapton is all about recovery from drugs and alcohol

[@victoriaceleste2632]

@@ahmedhasan8765 the 4 years old EC's son, Connor, died in a terrible accident. He falls from an open window of a 53th floor.

[@marybennett4160]

Just think one day, there will be no more sadness, no more pain and the only tears we will be drowning in are tears of joy. I can’t wait to go back to my eternal home. May God comfort hearts and carry the souls that have been torn and are unable to swim through the river. In Jesus Christ Powerful Name Amen and Amen. 🎶💔🎶🙏🏽🌹

[@johnbeaudoin1827]

Beautifully stated, Mary. Just lost a close friend of over 50 years. This song heals. Peace to you and yours.

[@marybennett4160]

John Beaudoin ... So sorry for your loss, 💔 this song surely tares at your heartstrings. I don’t know what is worse when you know someone who has passed from your life yet they live....❣️ God bless you and Yours. 🌹

[@chriskellison3468]

You only get to be a legend by suffering this life time to make it to the top of your art.

[@rayshoesmith1992]

This song makes me cry every single time ....so many ppl have gone and I miss dearly

[@waltbraden9705]

ibrahim khoury yes I know

[@snook7100]

ibrahim khoury Me too. If you scroll up, you will find my comment. Every. Time. I watch. And, listen. The tears just keep rolling down my cheeks. Like. Right. Now... Also, one of the scenes on here is from my hometown, Glenwood Springs, CO. ❤️

[@rishi-eq8kx]

Sailing through time.....Clapton's ability to evoke some extremes of bliss in teary emotions .....you want to listen to songs like this again and again........and again ! Wonderful guitaring always keeps the flow grow stronger till the last stroke.

[@melitasampson6435]

I’m so drawn to this song and every time I listen it makes me cry . It’s a beautiful song I wished that I’d known about this song when my son passed away I would have played it at his funeral.

[@stevenmassey9644]

Everyone in my life thinks am holding it together..this song ..word for word just mirrors my heartbreak. Can't say no more..thank you Eric x

[@joypedersen4128]

Hang in there! Don't give up! Life has so many stages!!!!

[@marybennett4160]

Steven Massey ... Mirrors mine as well... 💔🙏🏽

[@pfloyd4167]

His voice and his slide guitar always take a part of me away whenever I listen to this masterpiece....

[@andreakerry3071]

Yes,those hands the guitar,he says it all 50 years of loving this man, part of my life story x

[@mr.xypsylon1692]

It's 3 miles to the river, That would carry me away, And 2 miles to the dusty street, That I saw you on Today, It's 4 miles to my lonely room, Where I will hide my face, And about a half a mile to the downtown bar, That I ran from in disgrace, Lord how long do I have to keep on running, Seven hours, Seven days or Seven years, All I know is since you've been gone, Feels like I'm drowning in a river, Drowning in a river of tears, Drowning in a river, Feels like I'm drowning, Drowning in a river, In 3 more days Ill leave this town, And disappear without a trace, A year from now maybe settle down, Where no one knows my face, I wish that I could hold you, One more time to ease the pain, But my times run out and I got to go, Got to run away again, Still I catch myself thinking, One day I'll find my way back here, You'd save me from drowning, Drowning in a river, Drowning in a river of tears, Drowning in a river, Feels like I'm drowning, Drowning in a river Oh how long must this go on, Drowning in a river, Drowning in a river of tears

[@lucasmhlongo7531]

what a great story of life through this beautiful song

[@paulheaberlin5942]

This song was released when my grilfriend was in hospice care. Fucking Cancer. The Lyric: "I wish that I could hold you, one more time to ease the pain, but my times run out, Ive got to go." guts me every time I hear it.

[@estheralcorn5632]

This is for my sons in heaven Dex 06/25/2007 and Aaron 07/07/2012. I miss you both so much.

[@putelka]

One of the best songs of Eric. The tears are sure from don't see anymore his son. Beautiful. Thanks Eric.

[@lyndajervis4346]

I lost my son in 2020 and I wish he could be here with me 😢😢

[@ralphpangonis5473]

So sorry for your loss. Burying a child is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. We lost our son when he was 20 to a motorcycle accident. We didn't know he was gone for 24 hours after it happened. Life sucks, but you have to keep going.😪😥

[@antonioefc5505]

This song touches your soul,combination of harmony,simplicity,lyrics,claptons voice and tone.

[@leshalfpenny4698]

This song evokes All the people I have lost in my life , I don't know why , it just hits every emotion .

[@isabellezoeller7817]

i feel the same...

[@waltconrad4798]

2022 and this song still hits me ..

[@TheVicky37]

😔😔😔😔

[@jimchumley6568]

Such a very beautifull song. Reminds me of my divorce after 17yrs of marriage. Very heartbreaking. The Lord brought me through it all.

[@Mjz175]

its awesome song, i still dream my youth days with this song

[@johnlozano384]

Amen brother, the Lord Jesus carries us through the storms, whether it's divorce; health problems, death of loved ones or whatever storm we are going through. Praise The Lord!

[@rockgann4885]

River of tears, is an excellent example of why he got the name "Ole slowhand" Amen 🙏 to that.

[@mikerogers929]

When I heard it.I knew it was for the ones we have lost.Ive read the comments. I wasn't alone.Remember people we will hold the ones we have lost. Believe in that cause we have nothing else to believe in.Eric Clapton is THE GREATEST GUITAR PLAYER OFF ALL TIME. Sorry Jimi.

[@susierae1190]

The most beautiful song this man has ever done.

[@Keke1462]

I listened to this before during and after each failed relationship. It touches my soul in a way no other song can.

[@DjGerryLoveSongs]

Hope your happier now!

[@Jonathan1335Desmontiers]

Absolutely love the intro of this song. One of my Clapton favourites.

[@webwhisper2701]

... a long journey coming back, yet, not the same ... all the beautiful nature images remind you how you wish this beauty could be shared with the child you can no longer hold or hear ... and help develop in their life journey. I fill with tears ... with acute understanding ...

[@sanborns]

One of Eric's best compositions ....

[@javiergomezalbarran9792]

I did not know this song my daughter died three years ago and I can't bear it she was 28 years old and she was beautiful, she is beautiful river of tears I can not say anything more

[@nedbass1]

I’m so sorry. Parents shouldn’t be burying their children :(

[@סיווןזיחורב]

im so sorry to hear it! stay strong . RIP

[@christophersmith2353]

I lost my 24 year old nephew through suicide i listen to this song all the time he was the most talented young man ive ever known

[@balazsschmidt8636]

I am sorry for your loss. This song brings up emotions.

[@carolweidig4689]

I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I know your pain is GREAT and DEEP. Much LOVE TO YOU.

[@samuelevans7085]

Wow... I've not yet felt much significant loss in my life, but this transcends experience and knowledge. It just directly hits you where only beautiful art can.

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

“Here is one of the worst things about having someone you love die: It happens again every single morning.” Anna Quindlen, Every Last One . . . . . You can't save anyone from themselves....R.I.P., Will

[@melitasampson6435]

RIDETHESUNSHINE 💔💔

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

@@melitasampson6435 Bless You, Please Be Well, Will

[@vickiolson2012]

It's worse when they are still alive, but cut themselves off.

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

@@vickiolson2012 “I never knew until that moment how bad it could hurt to lose something you never really had…” ~ from the TV series The Wonder Years Love can be magic, but sometimes, magic is just an illusion. The parting gift from my Near Dear, "What is, is". Acceptance is the final level of attainment. Don't look back, and move on. Stay Strong, Will

[@livmurray1958]

I was 16 when I held my daddy in my arms I found him on the bathroom floor he was 42, brain aneurysm the rest of my life I've dedicated it to him in all ways, till this day my heart is broken, 1977 April he died on my best friends birthday, we still celebrate her birthday, his Life after death... I miss you daddy so much tlwith anxiety is hard to breath, till I die. Our family broke up till this day 2021 I'm sure forever. He was everything, our Pillar' I had 5 days more while he was in a Coma I wrote a Journal day and night" took my baby nieces to see their Granada where he is layed. I feel Like I'm drowning still everyday , tears,, can't breath, , I enjoy life but with a part of my heart missing. This song we can all relate Eric your a Legend' we feel your loss and pain too.

[@jarrodgrabham2980]

So sorry for your loss :/ hang in there and keep listening to beautiful music 🎶

[@TheVicky37]

😞😞😞😞

[@natahas1151]

after all these years, still clapton...brilliant

[@cherylgreen9300]

This song is so deeply sad and brings to the surface the heartbreak of 12 years ago when my son's father crossed the bridge...

[@yhenzj1019]

Miss my dad he died 9 years ago 😢 he loves this song 😢Miss you so much pa

[@TheDreamnite]

Will it ever stop raining Will i ever stop the pain Can my broken heart Ever be mended If i died today Know that i loved you so If i could hold you once Know that I would Never let you go All the parts of me Are broken and shattered Dreams turned to dust and ash Whispers of you name echoes Deep down within If i died today Know that i loved you so If i could hold you once Know that I would Never let you go The hurts and regrets Silently stir upon me The gates of my garden Swing loosely inside For what died the old man But a broken heart of you If i died today Know that i loved you so If i could hold you once Know that I would Never let you go Know that I would Never let you go

[@jacquelinesmith3375]

Not a good day ☹️. Sadness, and tears are flowing down my cheeks and body. Hi did it get to this point? My little brother died 😢 at the age of only 17 years, a scholar, a genius. I miss him, my older brother, my youngest brother, my mother, my grandparents, my best friend from high school. And, I listen to this song and I know that I am yet, grateful, and know the truth of time. We, will be all together someday, and when I cross over to the other side of the spiritual World. Thank God 🙏.

[@christopheroconnor9830]

Cricket Cricket Please God

[@litagabriel8364]

🤗🤗🤗