Tears in Heaven: Eric Clapton's Greatest Loss

Examine the tragic story behind Eric Clapton's Grammy-winning song 'Tears in Heaven,' written after the death of his four-year-old son Conor. The episode traces how Clapton transformed his overwhelming grief into one of the most moving songs about loss ever recorded, while also exploring the therapeutic role of music in processing trauma. We discuss the song's writing process with Will Jennings, its impact on Clapton's sobriety and spiritual journey, and how it helped countless others deal with their own grief while forever changing Clapton's artistic direction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.