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  • @MrSteve10
    @MrSteve10 Před rokem +477

    As a father, and knowing the backstory of this song, I cannot listen to it without tearing up and feeling the pain he must have gone through.

    • @jasongriffin4965
      @jasongriffin4965 Před rokem +13

      Brings a tears to my eyes every time I listen and I have listened hundreds of times. My boy is 33 now you can empathize with the heart break in the song and the pure love for his boy. Awesome song.

    • @ferrumaeternum7681
      @ferrumaeternum7681 Před rokem +17

      This song helped me out through the loss of one of my sons. It's a pain truly unlike any other.

    • @sourdoughhome2571
      @sourdoughhome2571 Před rokem +10

      My son was the same age as Eric Clapton's son. When I heard it, and heard the backstory, I wept. My son is now well into his 30's, and I still feel a tightness in my throat when I hear the song. Just thinking about what he must have felt is .... terrifying.

    • @daviddempsey8721
      @daviddempsey8721 Před rokem +4

      @@ferrumaeternum7681 I can only imagine, and feel for your loss.

    • @ferrumaeternum7681
      @ferrumaeternum7681 Před rokem +4

      @@daviddempsey8721 It's a pain I wouldn't wish on my absolute worst enemy.

  • @jamesholland9314
    @jamesholland9314 Před rokem +290

    Britt, you are amazing at picking up on the meaning, emotion and feelings of a song and the singer. As others have commented, this is about the death of his 4 year old son.

  • @wls1020
    @wls1020 Před 3 měsíci +14

    As a mother who lost her only child, a son, this song breaks me. I understand his pain

  • @pamagnolia
    @pamagnolia Před rokem +60

    Eric is one of the greatest guitarists ever. This song is about the loss of his 4 year old boy and the unimaginable pain he went through. RIP to his son. Peace and comfort to Eric and his family.

  • @nbell817
    @nbell817 Před rokem +197

    Yes, you certainly picked up on the tragedy and sorrow behind this song. Clapton's 4 yr old son fell out a window a housekeeper left open on the 49th floor of a NYC highrise. This song guts me every time I hear it. ✌❤

    • @brittreacts
      @brittreacts  Před rokem +56

      Devastating 💔

    • @TheKyfe
      @TheKyfe Před rokem +16

      He was playing with the housekeeper, running away from her. A maintenance worker for the building was doing work on the windows and had one completely removed.

    • @jmcquown
      @jmcquown Před rokem +38

      @@TheKyfe Actually, (having read Clapton's autobiography) there was a crew cleaning the windows of the skyscraper apartment building. They were tilt-up-and-out large windows. They had tilted one open to wash the inside. His little boy (Conor), who, yes, was playing with the housekeeper, ran towards and right through the open window. A tragedy of extreme magnitude. Clapton was on tour at t the time. I cannot BEGIN to fathom getting that phone call or the loss he suffered. I can tell you this (according to his autobiography), Clapton had been an alcoholic for years but he quit drinking around the time of his son's birth. He wrote he could well have used Conor's death as an excuse to fall back into the bottle. But no, he had to be strong and keep on living, to honor his son and give Conor's short life meaning.

    • @TheKyfe
      @TheKyfe Před rokem +10

      @Jill McQuown OK, I stand corrected, though the difference you pointed out wasn't materially significant, lol. I got my information from a documentary, so the sources are similar and basically saying the same thing.

    • @WillNeverforgetmypasswordagain
      @WillNeverforgetmypasswordagain Před rokem +2

      @@TheKyfe Don't you just hate know-it-alls? Or the faux intelligent who rely on Wikipedia as gospel?

  • @rebeccagray72
    @rebeccagray72 Před rokem +67

    As others have mentioned, when this song came out it was much slower and full of pain. This says to me that his grieving process has successfully progressed. I understand his pain and the grief stages-this sounds like he is in the acceptance stage which is wonderful. Took me a long time to get to the acceptance stage.

    • @jeffreymorris5815
      @jeffreymorris5815 Před rokem +5

      For sure, the earlier versions hit you in the feels way harder all around.. this almost sounds like a reggae version 😅 But it is great he got to a better place of course!

  • @vincentnicoletti
    @vincentnicoletti Před rokem +27

    I went to see Clapton many times, I went to tears of heaven tour at Madison square garden, he came out sat on a stool and sang this. I looked around and everyone was in tears, it was very emotional , he moved everybody there and the garden was full. Wow. It was for his son who died I believe

  • @puffyd58
    @puffyd58 Před rokem +83

    This is the first time I've heard the reggae version of this song. As much as I like it, I've heard the original, less rhythmic version so many times that this one really caught me off guard. I really like this newer version, but I encourage you to check out the original if you find the time. To me, it's more powerful and more moving because his voice and the lyrics are more up front. But either version is outstanding. Loved your reaction.

    • @Noelle0026
      @Noelle0026 Před rokem +12

      I completely agree. The original slow version is much more impactful.

    • @stephendonahue5986
      @stephendonahue5986 Před rokem +4

      Agree… although the reggae version is “catchy” it’s too upbeat to reflect the utter tragedy of the song… the original nailed his utter sorrow.

    • @DDD-dt4zc
      @DDD-dt4zc Před 4 měsíci

      Agreed

  • @SIR-DanielHunter
    @SIR-DanielHunter Před rokem +23

    This song always breaks my heart . My sister lost her 4 year old son about time. You have to constantly watch your Young children.. My mother was asked in her 70s about raising her 9 kids she said you never stop rasing your kids. At the time we was in our 40s and 50s

  • @keithmays8076
    @keithmays8076 Před rokem +8

    This song is one of the few songs a grown man can cry to without feeling less of a man. Any man that doesn't get teary eyed over such a song, are dead inside. I am man enough to say I cry every time I hear this song. Especially knowing the truth behind this song.

  • @natecorning
    @natecorning Před rokem +12

    His 4 year old son fell out of a 53rd floor apartment building window, and he had to go identify the remains. tragic. This song is about that.

  • @robperry5293
    @robperry5293 Před rokem +32

    Knowing the back story makes this the saddest song ever. Eric isn't just a great artist but a great person also. Seeing him in concert was amazing.
    Eric didn't write this song, it was too painful for him. He got a friend write it for him. The friend didn't know if he was up to it but said he had to try.

  • @wendel5520
    @wendel5520 Před rokem +28

    You really nailed it with the meaning of this song. Even without knowing the back story (which is tragic) you understand the pain and heartbreak.

    • @brittreacts
      @brittreacts  Před rokem +7

      🥺 what’s the back story?

    • @louisesmith4251
      @louisesmith4251 Před rokem +6

      @@brittreacts tragic death of his 4 year old son 💔

    • @MommaBird52
      @MommaBird52 Před rokem +6

      @@brittreacts his 4 year old son Conor fell from 53rd floor window in NYC in 1991.
      Eric himself was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy in 2013 and exacerbated by the vax. He can no longer play guitar and has been seen in wheelchair. He is 77 years old.

    • @Jason-hm9mh
      @Jason-hm9mh Před rokem

      ​@BrittReacts watch his documentary. The Backstory to this song is the son falling out the window. But it's definitely deeper then that

  • @loveloochay
    @loveloochay Před rokem +18

    🎼🎼🎼🔥🎼🎼🎼 there you go Britt ..digging into my kaoke file again .. "Tears In Heaven" .. amazingly touching song , and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel .. pure poetry . Thank you for these great reactions. R.I.P. the young son of Eric Clapton.

  • @marlecmarine5393
    @marlecmarine5393 Před rokem +7

    Eric Clapton's guitar is connected direct to his emotions and heart, it's just the way he plays, he always has. He was a great guitar player that learned to over come his shyness about singing, He blends the emotion of his guitar and voice so well, a truly great artist.

  • @Kagawongdog1
    @Kagawongdog1 Před rokem +8

    This performance almost makes it sound upbeat , when he was younger it was a much more subdued . I believe he did it on a classical guitar back then with a quieter vibe.

  • @bonitagoodwin5086
    @bonitagoodwin5086 Před rokem +14

    I've always loved this song. It is bittersweet. Such a terrible loss. 😢 Such a beautiful performance. 💙

  • @wolfie35p
    @wolfie35p Před rokem +4

    This song was played at my young cousins funeral when he was 18, who was missing for 3 weeks before being found, and his parents and myself were 3 of the last people to see him alive, I tried to hold my tears back, which was near impossible, after hearing this back story.

  • @Anne6621
    @Anne6621 Před rokem +4

    i started playing in bands back in 1967 and the drummers always used a carpet to prevent the drums from sliding around but i first noticed it with Joni Mitchell a million years ago , Eric's son Conor fell out of the window of a high-rise building in 1991

  • @andrewwood7217
    @andrewwood7217 Před rokem +4

    Eric Clapton is arguably one of if not the best guitar player ever. A true legend.

  • @the1andonlyknudsen
    @the1andonlyknudsen Před rokem +5

    Got to see Clapton last year in Boston. 77 years old and still amazing. Was a bucket list for me. This song is absolutely beautiful and so sad!! R.I.P. Conor Clapton!!

  • @robertzimmerman2513
    @robertzimmerman2513 Před rokem +27

    Eric Clapton is generally regarded as one of the greatest guitarist’s ever. Check out his Layla live performance; he will blow your mind. 1999 Madison Square Garden concert. I saw him back in 1983 and its still the best concert I ever saw!

    • @slokim9102
      @slokim9102 Před rokem

      live aid also.. on here

    • @thomasbeaman9780
      @thomasbeaman9780 Před 8 měsíci +1

      His acoustic version of Layla showed just accomplished of a guitarist he is.

    • @eagee9253
      @eagee9253 Před 4 měsíci +1

      So glad Duane Allman wrote the leads for Layla ......Clapton wanted a guitar god break and had Allman do the solos on all but 3 songs on the album ❤

    • @glenniekiwi
      @glenniekiwi Před 3 měsíci

      Oh without doubt the acoustic live version of Layla is outstanding as is wonderful tonight saw hum in Auckland many years ago....peace from NZ

  • @lisazaccardimeunier8378
    @lisazaccardimeunier8378 Před rokem +17

    He’s one of the GOATs. I’ve never heard this countryfied version before.

    • @glenniekiwi
      @glenniekiwi Před 3 měsíci +1

      @lisazaccardimeunier8378 Eric was known as God.....he introduced unplugged concerts....so stripped down naked raw songs...fun fact, Eric was asked what is it like being the God of guitar....he simply replied.....I don't know ask prince. Priceless
      Peace from NZ

    • @lisazaccardimeunier8378
      @lisazaccardimeunier8378 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@glenniekiwi I had his Unplugged CD. Loved it. Peace, from Maine, USA. 🇺🇸

    • @glenniekiwi
      @glenniekiwi Před 3 měsíci

      Haha Stephen kings books were primarily based in Maine, big fan 😄

    • @lisazaccardimeunier8378
      @lisazaccardimeunier8378 Před 3 měsíci

      @@glenniekiwi I saw him in a restaurant once. He doesn’t primarily live there now, but his house in Bangor has a cool, spooky iron gate and ornate architecture.

    • @glenniekiwi
      @glenniekiwi Před 3 měsíci

      @@lisazaccardimeunier8378 oh Bangor...of course....I was thinking Portland but yes Bangor cool, I've been to the US many times but I know Maine is beautiful if not dissimilar from NZ...very green, mountainous etc. Nice to meet you.

  • @francesthompson593
    @francesthompson593 Před rokem +7

    This is in memory of his 4 year old Son Connor who died in a terrible fall!😢❤

  • @scottmayo7545
    @scottmayo7545 Před rokem +5

    My son is 7 and I have tears stream my face every time I hear this song. The strength he has to sit there and play this song over and over is so remarkable.

    • @sharonscott3999
      @sharonscott3999 Před 11 měsíci

      He lost himself for a long time. He wasn’t a happy man. He’s always been a very talented person. I’m so sorry for his loss.

  • @VulZigg
    @VulZigg Před 3 měsíci +1

    Britt, I really enjoy how well you dissect each song you listen to. You have an uncanny understanding of music and also you have a beautiful singing voice! Keep the videos coming and God bless!

  • @williamharvey3860
    @williamharvey3860 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Eric Clapton is undoubtedly one of the best guitarist of an era. His nickname was Slowhand because he made everything he played look effortless.

    • @user-jd7is2dc5z
      @user-jd7is2dc5z Před měsícem

      According to Yardbirds rhythm guitarist Chris Dreja, whenever Clapton broke a guitar string during a concert, he would remain on stage and replace it. While English audiences waited, they would begin a slow handclap, which is called "to be given the slowhand."

  • @mikewood6071
    @mikewood6071 Před 2 měsíci +3

    He said that he stopped doing this song live for awhile, because he felt that, while he wrote the song to pull him out of a dark place; the audiences were starting to miss the whole point of it.
    And he didn’t want it trivialized at the expense of his lost son, for sake of commercialized success

  • @MyRofaith
    @MyRofaith Před rokem +6

    Having lost my wife.... this brings tears.... I'll see you soon my beautiful woman-girl-wife... I don't think anyone can understand the depth of this song, unless they have experienced a loss...

    • @sharonscott3999
      @sharonscott3999 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I’ve lost a 25 year old daughter and my mother 2 months later, many in-laws, then my precious father and finally my husband. I think I can understand. Everyone is different, so we don’t know.

  • @williamlovett619
    @williamlovett619 Před rokem +2

    That is Eric Clapton. A towering artist

  • @elmarwinkler6335
    @elmarwinkler6335 Před rokem +4

    One of the greatest Blues-Guitarists of our time, and a humble human as well.
    Elmar from Germany

    • @carn9507
      @carn9507 Před rokem

      He also raped his wife.

  • @rynooosthuizen8536
    @rynooosthuizen8536 Před 17 dny

    Eric Clapton wrote this song for hes late son RIP young man great song thanks Britt

  • @nickfeeee
    @nickfeeee Před rokem +5

    Eric is a stronger man than I could ever be after losing his infant 4 year old son, and having to perform this song every night to entertain us.

  • @ProdigyBowlersTour
    @ProdigyBowlersTour Před rokem +2

    Eric wrote this song after his 4 year old son plunged to his death from over ten stories up in a high rise. Honestly, I don't know how he even sings it in public without breaking down in tears. I can't listen to it without crying, and I never knew his son.

  • @mariawhetstone7558
    @mariawhetstone7558 Před rokem +2

    As a mom I could no image the sorrow but has has honored his son in the most profound way every summer I think of them and pray another child will not suffer the same fate 🙏 ❤️

  • @scottcrosby-art5490
    @scottcrosby-art5490 Před rokem +11

    The guy who made me start playing music 15 years ago 💥

  • @kevinfitzpatrick2743
    @kevinfitzpatrick2743 Před rokem +2

    Freaking great reaction. You are so intuitive thank you.

  • @I.am.Iain-81
    @I.am.Iain-81 Před rokem +4

    Such an amazing artist and so powerful.
    Eric was asked once in an interview 'how does it feel to be the greatest guitar player?' And he said 'you should ask Prince' 😁
    This song was written for his son after he tragically died. I would also recommend 'Father's Eyes' & 'Change The World' by Eric.
    I also recommend you check out another amazing singer/songwriter who is one of the BEST guitar players of all time.
    I'm talking about Gary Moore.....
    Still Got the Blues For You or Parisienne Walkways as your first steps into his beautiful music would be a good start!

  • @lgarnes1
    @lgarnes1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The acoustic version of this song is just gut-wrenching. Every version is amazing and deeply felt.

  • @georgeemerick6521
    @georgeemerick6521 Před rokem +1

    I cry every time....just gets my heart in the soft spot....

  • @richt71
    @richt71 Před rokem +9

    This song is about Clapham's 4 year old son Conor who fell to his death from 53rd floor window in his mothers New York apartment. Truly very sad.

    • @brittreacts
      @brittreacts  Před rokem +6

      Oh my goodness 💔

    • @jonbutt8664
      @jonbutt8664 Před rokem

      @@brittreacts it was such a terrible accident. This song just makes me cry, I have 5 kids and couldn't even imagine. WTF. Love your sincerity!!

  • @SIR-DanielHunter
    @SIR-DanielHunter Před rokem +2

    ERIC CLAPTON is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" also the most influential musicians of all time. He first was in what is considered the first successful rock band "Yardbirds" in 1963. dissatisfied with the direction of the Yardbirds. He joined bluesbreakers. Left after 1st album again wasn't the sound he was looking for. Then in 1966 he started the power trio Cream with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce "a blues-based psychedelic pop" cream brokeup then 68 Eric started the band "Blind Faith" with Baker, Steve Winwood, after one tour before they broke up. He solo until 1970 then started the band Derek and the Dominos, with whom he recorded "Layla", one of his signature songs.

  • @damonhines8187
    @damonhines8187 Před rokem +3

    Brava! Your insight and empathy serve you well here. I love the reggae lilt and sway in this version of a deeply emotionally fraught song. As a songwriter, performer and father, I sense he's healed sufficiently from the torment of this horrific loss to find a way to mitigate its impact on audiences as well as to lighten his own emotional investment and inevitable expression of wrenching pain.

  • @tracycuster4833
    @tracycuster4833 Před rokem +2

    The loss of a child is such a personal grief...Rest in Peace Conner Clapton.

  • @SaxonsGlory
    @SaxonsGlory Před 4 měsíci +1

    Many years ago, I found my two year old daughter at the bottom of my swimming pool and I jumped in and pulled her out. Luckily, she coughed up the water in her lungs and today she is happily married and has given me two beautiful grand daughters. But what that taught me was to appreciate the time we have with our children and this song is all about the four short years Eric had with his. That could so easily have been me if I was one minute later in going to see where she was. A beautiful song from one of my favourite artists of all time.

  • @brianbreckler9685
    @brianbreckler9685 Před rokem +3

    As a dad that had to lay my infant son to rest in 1997, this song is more of a prayer for me. RIP to my son and Eric's son, you are remembered and missed.

    • @sharonscott3999
      @sharonscott3999 Před 11 měsíci

      I’m so sorry. I lost my 25 year old daughter to Cystic Fibrosis in 2010. It doesn’t go away! Ever

  • @ronstoner1823
    @ronstoner1823 Před rokem +1

    Always ALWAYS been a huge fan of Slowhand Clapton! Knowing the back story of this song, it always knocks the wind out of me. It always brings the loved ones I have lost to my mind.😢 This is so much a grieving song, and still a healing song for me. As much as one CAN heal from the loss.

  • @christophertyler3425
    @christophertyler3425 Před rokem +4

    You have such a beautiful way of presenting a song’s sentiment & sometimes other things and/or its under the surface meaning though the pain & suffering are so clear here. While b/c I can sing, or at least some think so, I was asked to sing this @ my niece’s funeral. And it was a bit ago, but she was so young, vigorous & animated; even gentile, much like you, and it broke my heart And I have no way of knowing, but you often strike me as the quintessential southern belle.
    As you’re so hospitable & outgoing inviting all these people in to see your emotions & thoughts, as you’re a cultivator of beauty & whimsical, too, though having an ultimately chaste demeanor😊🙃😊
    So, T-h-a-n-k Y-o-u, as even though my ‘eyes may have been sweating a lil,’ watching this was also cathartic & I think I finally get what these ‘reaction’ videos are about.
    As I never really understood until randomly deciding to watch you, yet I think it’s ultimately about people sharing their thoughts & having them affirmed in a way. Inasmuch as you do come from a place of such purifying authenticity that I hope you feel affirmed and happy about what you’re doing here, too. So, remember to smile your smile, today, as I know it’s reflective of your heart❤. When it also makes the world a much better & brighter place, & that I would think, would make you really happy!!! ~ CPT

  • @williamlovett619
    @williamlovett619 Před rokem +1

    Your perspective, and your ability to perceive, is amazing

  • @danieltucker1681
    @danieltucker1681 Před rokem

    Once again, PHENOMENAL reaction Britt.

  • @PrinceIsMyReligon
    @PrinceIsMyReligon Před rokem +1

    I love your reactions. Pure and true. You are very intuitive and it's beautiful the way you pick up on the emotions and the themes of the music you react to.❤

  • @robertjeffery3237
    @robertjeffery3237 Před rokem

    This young lady is so elegant, beautiful, intelligent and insightful. Her singing voice is also very pleasant to listen to, Thank you, Britt!

  • @ayedee6681
    @ayedee6681 Před rokem +2

    I can’t listen to this song without wanting to cry my son is now 28 born in 1994, two years after Connors tragic death. I can only imagine the pain Eric Clapton felt. I’d die if my son died. My song for him was beautiful boy by John Lennon.

  • @chrisphillips6249
    @chrisphillips6249 Před rokem +4

    Hearing this more upbeat version makes me feel like he has moved on, gotten past some of the pain, and moved the song on to be more of a comfort, with not so much the agony and pain of the early version.

    • @kernalclink77
      @kernalclink77 Před rokem

      That's great for him but the pure sorrow in the original truly makes it one of the saddest songs on the planet.

  • @johnliebr6566
    @johnliebr6566 Před rokem +2

    You've got a great voice, love hearing you sing.

  • @paulnelson5713
    @paulnelson5713 Před rokem +1

    To write a song like this after loosing your child ,only Eric could do this ,the Man’s a genius.a beautiful tribute to his Son❤❤❤❤

  • @billhamilton5498
    @billhamilton5498 Před rokem +1

    Hi Britt, I wrote the comment below before I listened to the whole rendition. GET THE ACOUSTIC VERSION. He is an old man here and the wounds have healed. (thank God) Please do a Take on that. I see you are a deep thinker and fight the inner voices yourself. I hope this is helping your pain. A couple of bands you may like are Blackberry Smoke, Uncle Lucius, Tyler Childs, Cheers Bill

  • @Talldude88
    @Talldude88 Před 2 měsíci

    This was written for is 4 years old son Connor after he was killed when he fell out of a highrise in New York.

  • @CreepToBeast
    @CreepToBeast Před 3 měsíci

    Just found your channel and have watched several of your posts this evening. This is my favorite reaction so far. You really got the vibe of the song. Clapton is one of my favs. He didn’t perform the song this way in the beginning. I feel like it became more peaceful and less painful as the years went by and was reflected in this rendition.

  • @donnabost4445
    @donnabost4445 Před rokem +1

    You need to react to Eric Live at Madison Square Garden 1999 "Layla" ......Eric is a Guitar legend has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 3x......(rare) Many Hits, many tragedies, Much respect....

  • @joedeutsch3434
    @joedeutsch3434 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I can't imagine how he can get through this... I tear up, and it's not my child... (the carpet softens the sound and lessens the echo...)

  • @geoffreymarston5948
    @geoffreymarston5948 Před rokem

    You got this song too the core ! Loss and moving on !
    You hear the crying in the guitar playing !
    Loss of a child is the worst !

  • @sheliapharris4051
    @sheliapharris4051 Před rokem +1

    OMG Britt, I had to get back on here to let you know about Eric Clapton 'Wonderful tonight'! How did I not add that in the 1st comment?? Light & love! ✨💞

  • @666tubedragon666
    @666tubedragon666 Před rokem +1

    you got straight to the heart of the matter with plenty of heart

  • @LesCish
    @LesCish Před rokem +2

    How can EC sing that without choking up? It's a wonder and amazing that he gave all of us such a gift born of such a tragedy.

  • @billrichards9193
    @billrichards9193 Před rokem +2

    Breaks my Heart every time

  • @michaelmackin5810
    @michaelmackin5810 Před 3 měsíci +2

    as you do not know the background, you are very observant/intuitive... kudos

  • @18tolif33
    @18tolif33 Před měsícem

    I know what he went through I also lost my son and every day you struggle with the lost but you keep going with the hope that you will see him again GOD BLESS Erick and his family

  • @user-ii3wv3yt2l
    @user-ii3wv3yt2l Před rokem +1

    He wrote the song for his son Connor, who fell to his death from their high rise apartment I believe, in New York.

  • @georgesheffield1580
    @georgesheffield1580 Před rokem +1

    To bring you back up listen to "wonderful tonight " .

  • @johnlennon1049
    @johnlennon1049 Před rokem +1

    I remember the day he lost his son. The New York Post had a front page photo of his boy lying down after the fall. I was so pissed that they showed that, that I called them up on the phone and complained about the photo.

  • @sherryheim5504
    @sherryheim5504 Před rokem

    I have seen Clapton live several times and he is humble and shy. This song was written by Eric as he was trying to deal with the tragic loss of his son who fell from a balcony window many floors up in an apartment building.

  • @Noelle0026
    @Noelle0026 Před rokem +5

    I saw him do this in concert a few years ago. He still sings it but the tempo is faster. I completely understand. He wants to sing it for his fans but it would be very hard to fully invest emotionally in that ding night after night given that it’s about the death of his son.

  • @shawnmazyn7090
    @shawnmazyn7090 Před rokem

    Beautiful

  • @simonsayla6267
    @simonsayla6267 Před rokem

    I love your channel Britt. This song was written about his son that fell off a balcony and died. So sad.

  • @briancoker1747
    @briancoker1747 Před rokem +1

    Other song from Eric's collection you should react too, wonderful tonight, river of tears, in my father's eyes, Layla. It's hard to go wrong with any Clapton!

  • @chuckwilliams6261
    @chuckwilliams6261 Před rokem +1

    This song has produced enough tears on Earth to fill a lake.

  • @ArmandoMartinez-zz5xt
    @ArmandoMartinez-zz5xt Před rokem +1

    This song is timeless, the one that introduced me to Eric Clapton, the official music video or the MTV unplugged version are my favorites!!

  • @bradsmith354
    @bradsmith354 Před 4 měsíci

    Like many have said... you nailed the emotion and for the reasons they say about his son. The artical I read led me to believe he was playfully chasing his son when he went through the open window... several floors up. Many of us have followed Eric Clapton through our life time, knowing him as the greatest guitarist in the world, or we thought so anyway. Find videos of the band 'Cream' for his young days. 'would you help me stand, if I saw you in heaven' wow.

  • @Shortsac72
    @Shortsac72 Před 2 měsíci

    As a Dad and Grandpa.. This cuts deep. I struggle every time.

  • @SianMarieDavies
    @SianMarieDavies Před 5 měsíci

    I have watched pretty much every reaction on your channel, however this one I am only just watching now. This song is a no go in our family, unless it comes on the radio we don't listen to it ever. The year this song was released my cousin drowned at the local public swimming pool, she was only 6 years old. This song was played at her funeral and until my Nanna passed away and we played it at hers I had only heard this song a handful of times. You did a fantastic job in your reaction Britt, thank you.

  • @kimking6036
    @kimking6036 Před rokem +1

    Eric wrote this song for his 4 yr. old son who fell from a window of their 53rd apartment. He plays it slower usually. He never blamed the employee who left the window open.

  • @DENDOG.
    @DENDOG. Před rokem +1

    His son died. He fell out of a window. That's why Clapton wrote this song. ❤️

  • @steve1711
    @steve1711 Před rokem +3

    His child was killed as he fell out of a window. He wrote this song shortly afterwards.

  • @henningsauer8777
    @henningsauer8777 Před 2 měsíci

    I know its a different Story, but ive lost my sons mother, when he was 8 month old, so i understand the tragic and sadness, and the will to stand up and be strong...just to be functional..but also love life..nice analysis

  • @roberteytchison2595
    @roberteytchison2595 Před rokem

    Another good couple of songs like this is Cinderella by Steven Curtis Chapman about his daughters growing up and tragically losing one as she ran behind the family vehicle to say goodbye to her big brother or Toby Mac's Cornerstone written after his 21 year old son's untimely death.

  • @rk41gator
    @rk41gator Před rokem +1

    This Reggae version is very unusual and takes the sting out of the lyrics. You have it right. It was written to mend his heart. He has other versions that will rip your heart out. His female vocalists are always phenomenal.

  • @eugenebrooking321
    @eugenebrooking321 Před rokem

    you need to check out Old love live - Eric shows how great a blues player he is..

  • @stevemthompson
    @stevemthompson Před rokem

    Aside from being aesthetically pleasing, bands have rugs on stage primarily for comfort. However, stage rugs are also used to prevent trip hazards, stop equipment from sliding around the stage floor, and attenuate the on-stage sound.

  • @johngsteel
    @johngsteel Před rokem

    The Blues. Pain, remorse.... knowing the reason for the song and listening to the melody and lyrics make thie, in my opinion, his best and strongest blues song. He has so many, but this is top of that list.

  • @stephenhuber1219
    @stephenhuber1219 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful Tonight LIVE with the ever-so-beautiful Katie Kissoon

  • @blaircarnegie2738
    @blaircarnegie2738 Před rokem

    Such a genuine reaction. That’s a rare thing nowadays!

  • @ronlittle578
    @ronlittle578 Před 11 měsíci

    I can't help but tear up every time I hear this. Such beautiful melody. I think of what if my little 18 month old granddaughter passed away in such a tragic way.

  • @taylormoye7098
    @taylormoye7098 Před rokem

    He said I KNOW THERE WILL BE NO MORE tears in heaven.

  • @George-ux6zz
    @George-ux6zz Před rokem

    A 8th grade classmates of mine was playing classical guitar at Radio City Music Hall. So we went on a class trip to support him. It so happened that Eric was playing there that same day. So I got to see him in person.

  • @petergeorge5445
    @petergeorge5445 Před rokem

    Very ,very good perception , you understood a lot more than me and I already knew the story , thanks .

  • @billabshire1704
    @billabshire1704 Před rokem +3

    Austin Brown of home free version rips my heart out every time I hear it. Maybe it's upbeat to make it easier to get though this song because it is so personal.

  • @shilohauraable
    @shilohauraable Před rokem

    You have a beautiful voice! 💖

  • @richiewest7495
    @richiewest7495 Před rokem

    Lost his toddler... fell out of a highrise. Check out more Clapton... "Wonderful Tonight"... do it my friend. :)

  • @sharonscott3999
    @sharonscott3999 Před rokem +2

    Oh my! This is the best song! His baby boy fell 42 stories to his death!

    • @sharonscott3999
      @sharonscott3999 Před rokem

      It’s true!!

    • @brittreacts
      @brittreacts  Před rokem +3

      omg that is incredibly sad to hear. praying for him and his family!!

    • @sharonscott3999
      @sharonscott3999 Před 11 měsíci

      @@brittreacts It was a very long time ago, but he carries it with him forever! So sad. As a mother who’s lost a child, I can’t imagine what it was like to lose him like that.😢

    • @sharonscott3999
      @sharonscott3999 Před 11 měsíci

      @@brittreacts Thanks for replying! I love your show 💕