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All Souls’ Day: Eric Clapton’s Tears in Heaven

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Walter MacEwen (American, 1860-1943), The Absent One On All Soul’s Day, 1889, , Oil on canvas, Image Source: huariqueje (Sorry, cannot locate a higher resolution image)
Tears in Heaven
by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings

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
“Tears in Heaven” is a ballad written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings about the pain Clapton felt following the death of his four-year-old son, Conor, who fell from a window of the 53rd-floor New York apartment of his mother’s friend, on March 20, 1991. via Epitaph

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21 Comments Add yours

  1. christinenovalarue's avatar christinenovalarue says:
    November 2, 2023 at 6:17 am

    🖤

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  2. Sheila Landry Designs's avatar Sheila Landry Designs says:
    November 2, 2023 at 8:07 am

    Have a great day!

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 4, 2023 at 8:14 am

      Thank you, Sheila. Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂🌻

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  3. olgaalvrub's avatar Olga says:
    November 2, 2023 at 8:21 am

    What a painting! So impressive. It really depicts the absence of whom was expected to be there.

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 4, 2023 at 8:13 am

      This one really resonates with me, too, Olga. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🌻🙏

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  4. Rosaliene Bacchus's avatar Rosaliene Bacchus says:
    November 2, 2023 at 1:38 pm

    Though he’s not the central figure, the husband and father captures my attention with his silent grief.

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 4, 2023 at 8:11 am

      My eye and mind end up settling on his figure, too, Rosaliene. It reminds me to respect the differences in how people react to loss and the memories that we carry. ❤️🙏

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  5. Kym Gordon Moore's avatar Kym Gordon Moore says:
    November 2, 2023 at 5:08 pm

    You know, I remember when that incident happened. This song is one of my favorite Eric Clapton songs and it makes me cry every time. Thanks so much for taking us back down memory lane my friend. 🥰🙏🏽🤗

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 4, 2023 at 7:59 am

      Yes! I had my first three babies (all under the age of 31/2 at the time) and will never forget the horror of what happened. I cry every time I listen to this song, too, Kym. ❤️❤️❤️🙏

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  6. Ana Daksina's avatar Ana Daksina says:
    November 2, 2023 at 7:29 pm

    Absolutely one of the most heart wrenchingly beautiful songs ever written… We share our tastes, both musical and artistic, both ancient and modern.

    That painting. No words.

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 4, 2023 at 7:17 am

      I agree, Ana. I will never forget when this tragic event happened…and still can’t hear the song without crying. ❤️❤️❤️🙏

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  7. Dee's avatar Dee says:
    November 2, 2023 at 8:31 pm

    Some many departed souls to pray for today! 🙏🏻

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 4, 2023 at 7:04 am

      ❤️❤️❤️🙏

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  8. Steve Schwartzman's avatar Steve Schwartzman says:
    November 3, 2023 at 8:24 am

    A poignant ballad.

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 4, 2023 at 7:00 am

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Steve. 🌻

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  9. Ashley's avatar Ashley says:
    November 3, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    Such a beautiful painting & music! Poignant! 🙏

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 4, 2023 at 6:59 am

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Ashley. 🙂🌻🙏

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  10. viviennelingard's avatar viviennelingard says:
    November 3, 2023 at 5:52 pm

    Fabulous song, fabulous painting

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 4, 2023 at 6:57 am

      🙂🌻🙏

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  11. Carol's avatar Carol says:
    November 14, 2023 at 9:13 pm

    Thanks for sharing those lyrics.

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      November 17, 2023 at 10:36 am

      My pleasure, always, Carol. I appreciate your visit. 🙂🌻🙏

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