Eric Clapton - Tears In Heaven - 1993 Grammys

Eric Clapton - Tears In Heaven - 1993 Grammys
Closed Captioning from original broadcast

[@risingforce8275]

The most honest standing applause in grammy history

[@Dudotskiiiiii]

Well his name is Eric CLAPton.

[@tylergray1025]

@@Dudotskiiiiii Hah! Noooice!!! 🙃

[@Man.from.the.90sgeneration]

Eric Clapton deserved

[@MrZoran84]

This isn't a song. It's a eulogy. Bravery and strength exemplified.

[@pla5730]

So beautifully said 😢

[@mikelombard21]

Perfectly said.

[@claudiamaio8502]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anthonysmith2050]

Indeed

[@Darkasknightfall]

Two years after his son passed away. God bless Eric and Conor

[@giulianoo983]

I’m here after seeing the latest Grammys. I can’t even describe the differences

[@cmt89497]

This is better than the studio recording. I thought he wasn't going to make it through the first line. He sings with so much emotion. I only learned of the backstory for this song this morning. My heart is shattered.

[@lushuoling]

So true.

[@MS-mr4zm]

Yeah it’s pretty amazing

[@davidrice3337]

EC is one of the main reasons I pick up a guitar and sing a song - Inspiration - is what EC is to me 🎸

[@bordeauxdj]

This took strength beyond measure

[@Pango5697]

I grew up with this song. But, I never felt the heartbreak of a father until I became one myself. I can’t even imagine losing a child. Eric is such a strong man and great daddy. This song is purely written from his heart. I can’t stop crying. 😢

[@BenG80]

Well said. I saw him live for the first time last week and this song had me an absolute mess

[@Robin-Cale17]

​@@BenG80🥺❤❤❤

[@kylejones1532]

Can't believe he managed to go on after what happened what a strong dude.. I could never even imagine losing a child

[@halligraf9131]

I lost my son to suicide last yr and had this song played at his services. 💔 I come back and listen to this song quite often. I'll never get over losing my only child.

[@Zen-cs7zu]

@@halligraf9131 This might be late but I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope You're healing now

[@GroggyFive59180]

@@halligraf9131 I'm so sorry. Hope you are doing better these days.

[@Savage_Gamer777]

@@halligraf9131prayers!

[@scottsakajian1766]

Was nice to see only nice comments. Something very rare in this day and age. This song always chokes me up as a man. Amazing to me he has the strength to get through it.

[@garyfeifer1518]

I remember watching The Grammys when he sang this. The entire audience was crying at. I cant blame them for it either because so was I. RIP Conor Clapton

[@Joshy1100]

I remember seeing this as a 6 year old, laying down in front of our old console TV and asking my dad why everyone (him included) was crying.

[@evejunie]

My son left me on 20 April 2023. He left so suddenly due to cardiac arrest. He never woke up. I’m blaming myself for not being there when he breathed his last. He was only 23 years old. We were only 20 years apart, so we literally grew up together. I miss him so much. I was a single mother and I’m now left with nothing 😢. So cruel 😢

[@CarloLombardi-nb4bp]

God Bless you

[@uhurujunior7182]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I cant imagine your pain.

[@timj6121]

Don't blame yourself. I lost my dad to cardiac arrest while I was asleep. Went to bed with a dad and woke up without one. He was a very fit mid-40s mountain climber. Heart attacks are one of those things that you can't predict or sometimes do anything about - it's not your fault

[@billyhall53]

could be the most deeply heartfelt moment in musical history.

[@canman87]

How does a man so fresh after the events this song was written about, get on stage in front of every elite in showbiz and absolutely crush it? Nothing short of heroic.

[@torrinantifus1]

In his autobiography, he credits the passing of his son to making him NEED to stay sober and preserve everything that he needed to be and to fix the problems he has caused from drug and alcohol abuse for the better part of 3 decades

[@katieburns4674]

Plus this song was a permanent way that his son would always new remembered. He tried to use that pain to honor his little boy so that something good and beautiful could come out of those circumstances. From my point of view as a mother who lost a baby daughter.

[@hankmoody3285]

Because it been 2 years

[@deanprocter4740]

​@@hankmoody3285... time takes a bit longer sometimes .... you never get over some things.

[@Man.from.the.90sgeneration]

Because Eric Clapton is an artist

[@Triggerzombie677]

The saddest song ever written. My uncle lost his son back in the early 90's. He also fell out of a window. My uncle & the rest of the family were devastated. In the process we've learned to come together & be more close as a family.

[@jeanspencer1147]

I was there I love Eric Clapton this song is so beautiful RIP Conner Clapton

[@joeygelling9199]

Incredible

[@thediither5494]

One of the best songs ever composed. How can he sing it without bursting into tears?

[@PatR2243]

I've seen on video times when he could not sing w/o tears.

[@kellysmith2241]

This is by far the greatest most emotional live perfromance in music history. I wish as a man that I had 1/10 of the strength of Eric Clapton.

[@joyharris5485]

I know that Eric's little boy is standing next to his daddy's side every minute of every day. I know he just beams with pride as he tells the other little children that Eric is singing to all of them as well. One day Eric will sit in the middle of all these lovely children and sing one happy song after the next to them. He will forever hold the little hand that God especially hand picked for paradise. It won't be long Eric. Life is very short. You will hold your precious little son in your arms again for ever and ever. May God bless you every day and allow you to feel the presence of your little boy.

[@DiBanzo]

I cry everytime I watch this performance... it’s true to every human being who has has lost a loved one❤️

[@lushuoling]

Touched.

[@ROCKSTAR13133]

Me too😢

[@simplelifelivinginmindanao]

The most beautiful song I ever heard, I was crying when I watch this video, RIP Conor 😭😭😭

[@simplelifelivinginmindanao]

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[@katieburns4674]

I'll never forget when I heard that Eric's son died and the horrible facts behind it. This song tear brings me to tears always. Stay safe and try to keep your children safe. Bless all who have lost a child. There's no worse heart wrenching pain than that. 🕯🕯🕯☮🕯🕯🕯

[@anthonysmith905]

Remember watching this tearing up. Thought it took Incredible Courage for him to share this with everybody. Probably was Therapeutic for him.

[@KINGja86]

The sound of a man finding strength in the worst of all situations life has to give

[@Leon-kf8ii]

2022. Who's still listening to this great song? They don't make music like this anymore

[@justabeginning3796]

Being a father of a little daughter I know how much a love a father have for his kids, but I don't assume the pain of a father who's only 4 years old son fall from 53rd floor !!!! It would not be possible in words...

[@themartdog]

One can't even claim they gave him song of the year because they felt bad, it truly was the best song of that year and perhaps the early 90s and beyond.

[@shaphienasir]

You know it when the song is written from heart.

[@erinjones4674]

one of the greatest songs of all time

[@anthonysmith2050]

Remember watching this in Awe😢😢😢.

[@gregedgar6012]

An absolutely beautiful tribute. You will see him again one day.

[@javodone]

The mother of Connor, Loredana "Lory" Del Santo, is often forgotten in this. 27 years after Connor died, she lost another son with suicide.

[@javodone]

@C Major Yes sure.

[@juliarose8810]

C Major yes 😣 she lost two of her children

[@PaleCaretaker]

I can feel her pain. Imagine seeing open window on 50+ floor and your kid seen no where. And you already know what happened.

[@padalkinartem5425]

my god

[@harryschultz6951]

Oh wow such sadness and tragedy

[@Robin-Cale17]

Thank you for so much Eric Clapton. I feel blessed by your humility and honestly. You show us all how to just keep going.

[@SavageKillaBees]

One of the most sincere applause ive ever seen

[@m.cookwilliam1200]

😢💔 An absolutely beautiful tribute. You will see him again one day. 💖

[@berkc06]

How amazing he is

[@lushuoling]

我來留一個華語評論：這歌近三十年來聽了無數次，今天第一次聽到這版本，非常感動。

[@barbaraduggan631]

Song dedicated to his son... ..even though I have not lost my two sons ... now 45 and 43 . if they died before me .. now at their age ... this song would somewhat help me but his son Connor died after falling 30 floors from a window ...in New York City ,, Connor would be in his in his late 30's now .. after his son died ... his friends held a 24/7 round the clock vigil .. being there so he would not kill himself ... this is for Connor .. his son ... but had to climb a mountain to survive the death of his son ... this song shows his strength and THE WILL respect to go on with the worst of the worst .. this song is for his son ... I must be STRONG ... respect him dearly ...

[@christystaude4395]

It is unimaginable suffering.... This song is an absolute gift and it reminds us all of our humanity.

[@Glombre]

No one cares about your sons. You don’t relate. This is cooky

[@sierraball444]

Conor fell 49 stories, not 30.

[@Templarofsteel88]

@@sierraball444 he fell and landed on the roof of the bulding on the other side if im not misstaken.

[@simplelifelivinginmindanao]

No it's 53th floor

[@masterbatler8161]

Erick Clapton ..he is a strongman ...

[@lynnpatenaude5548]

It’s so nice to hear a simple performance like this! Beautifully done!

[@loveintheair2614]

Missing my dad, my first love, my best friend. Miss you so much bapak. Here is your daughter, that will always remember and miss u every single day. Always. Margareth

[@svenja02]

He will always be by your side. ❤️❤️

[@TallDocK]

So much soul. A beautiful arrangement just slightly changed and still just as powerful.

[@mclaughlinnrmjacqueuse2399]

😢💔 An absolutely beautiful tribute. You will see him again one day. 💖 How amazing he is クセがすごぉい！！！ 💖

[@Mothmns]

As a mother I don’t see how he gets through the song without bawling

[@davidrice3337]

I cried - a lot of us did -

[@prathameshbhambure]

Though his voice trembled on the first word, he managed to give the greatest performance of this song till date. The backstory blows my heart to smithereens but his music has always comforted me. It was really nice to see that the crowd gave him a great standing ovation. Eric deserves it. Thank you, Eric.

[@sheikhmusa756]

That song is just so beautiful

[@masterbatler8161]

I'm so really crying ...

[@wandaromain8488]

Purest song of Heartbreak and Peace I've ever heard. #AFathersPain, #AnArtistsMasterpiece Thank you, Mr. Clapton -- for gifting the world with this song.

[@odilebams]

Lyrics : Would you know my name? If I saw you in heaven Would it be the same? If I saw you in heaven I must be strong And carry on 'Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven Would you hold my hand? If I saw you in heaven Would you help me stand? If I saw you in heaven I'll find my way Through night and day 'Cause I know I just can't stay Here in heaven Time can bring you down Time can bend your knees Time can break your heart Have you begging please Begging please Beyond the door There's peace, I'm sure And I know there'll be no more Tears in heaven Would you know my name? If I saw you in heaven Would you be the same? If I saw you in heaven I must be strong And carry on 'Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven

[@joycecramer6046]

The best of the best!!

[@DebbyBright]

Such a soulful man!

[@cdub0824]

Imagine an artist singing this nowadays. Wouldn’t happen. I miss the 90’s

[@georgykuznetsov7414]

The song is awesome!!.. However I think his classic version sounds even more sincere!!

[@milovillaluna8765]

I like that song tears in heaven. I admired Eric Clapton. Thanks for his Music.

[@ryanskinner5985]

Back when the Grammys had a soul

[@comentando2437]

Great performance I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@TheNewb187]

dude this is so sad.....wow his voice and his face are so sad singing this.

[@markymarkg7826]

Beautiful

[@slowhand06]

I was at the Royal Albert Hall in London the night after he won all the Grammy's, when he came on stage the ovation went on for ages...

[@ursulabornhauser1091]

Wow 😊love you eric ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alanortega8286]

It's really hard, to compose one of the greatest and saddest songs ever, and Everytime you play it, remembering the reason why you and who you play that song, im hope his soul heals one that about his lost 😭

[@julioaguilar7071]

Every time I listen to this song I can't avoid to think of my grandfather who passed away when I was child and all I want is to go where he is now

[@philcawser]

Wonderfully understated.

[@junelarizada8921]

💔 happy Father's day

[@youtubejhs5150]

So sad and eric is beautiful.

[@quickkpaws]

Thank you, ever faithful, Nathan East ❤

[@julaiarnold641]

my favorite bassist of EC

[@aronkelley8634]

To mom and dad, I love and miss you every day. 🌹

[@sandracaron990]

a whole new world

[@kimsan4943]

クセがすごぉい！！！

[@Jialjuhe]

The dislikes are really likes but...whit tears

[@beautifuldisaster600]

Rest In Peace Conor clapton 😢

[@marcosg8327]

Foreverman 💪💪💪

[@ROCKSTAR13133]

Rest in sunshine Conor🌈 fly high.

[@jimrebr]

I needed to hear this song, my mom died last month & I miss her so much, I look forward to seeing my mom in heaven. My dad is in hospice and dying too. I’ve had my parents almost 69 years, so obviously I knew they would die, but I had no idea how much it would hurt. I thought it would feel similar to losing my beloved mother in law, but it’s not, losing my mom is the most painful thing I have ever experienced, and I know losing my dad is going to amplify that pain, because I am a daddy’s girl. My mom said in November, that because I am her eldest daughter & I was their honeymoon baby, that we were almost more like best friends, because we grew up together, which is true, but she was my mom first and foremost, we talked about everything and I keep wanting to talk to her. I hope Eric does see Conor in heaven, I know I will see my mom there, someday.❤❤❤

[@TacomaPaul]

'tis indeed a sad song... But look at all the finger-picking, and SO many chords !

[@davidknell8831]

Lump in the throat every time I hear this song

[@airescelso9235]

Tantas vezes cantando... tantas vezes lembrando do swu filho conoor.. da impressão q cada apresentação dói...

[@tonycuevas7127]

Powerful! God Bless Mr. Clapton!

[@vivekdasart3512]

😭❤️

[@deirdrestewart4394]

💖

[@user-dh5si3rw7s]

クセがすごぉい！！！コメントがたくさんあって困惑する

[@jeanmarienadal7268]

¿ Como Dios mio, Como poder imputar un alma , ese dolor de haber perdido un hijo.......? Es como la musica de un Himno, a mi entender no fueran correcto los aplausos.2020.Este caso es insolito.

[@vickirich1034]

❤❤❤

[@ahmadkabeer4422]

radioactive

[@LizFabia]

😢💔

[@masterbatler8161]

I heard a news ..for what happen ...I'm so really hurt en crying so much ..

[@MattSuguisAsFondAsEverrr]

i would like to think that he's not singing exactly the same notes because it just evokes the awful trauma if he did

[@riccardogobbo1433]

I don't know if the music is speaking more clearly or his eyes are doing

[@kevinmcleish458]

This song makes me think of my wife..

[@goodcatfilms4276]

Here for the “back when the grammys_________.” Comments

[@Mastermuzzz]

шедевр

[@jmiller297]

*I'm a WRECK.*

[@lavindir17]

So sad. it seems to me everyone was feeling kind of awkward too.

[@liverpoolishgirl]

How did he do this?

[@ozansen9202]

buttercup

[@soulovelee_2433]

Why did he change the melody though 😢

[@hieunguyen2295]

Very rare version where the melody has been transposed to lower notes. Probably he couldn't sing normally due to vocal problems that night?

[@sorin-vasilegherghinciu7533]

I don't like that he broke the original version ! That was like a natural breath . This is like a controled breathing . It ' s ...

[@jeffreysytsma6541]

I wonder if the lower key was because it was easier to sing if he became emotional?

[@chrismcelrath9098]

It's in the original key, he just altered the melody of the whole song to where it features more drops than rises.

[@hieunguyen2295]

Maybe due to vocal problems that night?