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Tears in Heaven

This is one of Eric Clapton’s signature songs, released as the theme for the 1992 film “Rush.” In 1991, he tragically lost his beloved son, who was only four years old, in an accident when the child fell from the window of their apartment.

Overwhelmed by grief, Clapton withdrew from the public eye for a time, but he composed this song in dedication to his son and returned to making music.

Set to a plaintive acoustic guitar melody, his understated vocals—singing “If I saw you in heaven”—convey the profound sorrow of a parent’s farewell.

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Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight [Official Live]

A renowned ballad that weaves a sweet and wistful love story.

Written while waiting for his lover as she prepared for a party, this piece beautifully captures the tenderness found in everyday moments.

After being included on the November 1977 album Slowhand, it has continued to be cherished worldwide as one of Eric Clapton’s signature songs.

Its gentle guitar tones and warm vocals tenderly envelop feelings of deep love and gratitude.

In Japan, it was used in 1992 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Shiawase no Ketsudan,” enchanting even more listeners.

Loved by many as a heartwarming love song that colors happy moments with someone special.

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Eric Clapton – Change The World (Live Video) | Warner Vault

The song “Change the World” originally belonged to American country singer Wynonna Judd.

Eric Clapton, the renowned British guitarist, released it in 1996 under the production of Babyface, and thanks to the song’s beauty, it became a major hit.

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Eric Clapton – Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

Eric Clapton delivers a deeply moving rendition of James Taylor’s classic.

The vocals are truly soulful, and the restrained, weeping guitar is a nice touch.

Taylor’s original has a more natural arrangement, so try comparing the two.

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Eric Clapton – Layla (Live at Royal Albert Hall, 1991) (Orchestral Version)

A signature work by Eric Clapton, the British guitarist, expressing the pain and passion of unrequited love through a grand melody.

Released in November 1970 under the name Derek and the Dominos, the piece was inspired by a 12th-century Persian love story.

It portrays his secret feelings for his best friend’s wife with a powerful guitar riff.

In 1992, the acoustic version won a Grammy Award.

It was also used memorably in the film Goodfellas, and it continues to move people as a universal tale of love.

On a night when you want to look back on the bittersweet memories of youth, why not listen quietly?