: The performance at Crossroads was a standout moment, with reviewers noting that the slow, melodic ballad felt just as relevant as it did upon its 1992 release. Performance Details
: Written following the tragic 1991 death of his four-year-old son, Conor, the song served as a healing process for Clapton to navigate his grief. Eric Clapton - "Tears in Heaven" Live Crossroads 2013
In this 2013 version, Clapton was backed by a stellar ensemble that provided a lush but respectful accompaniment to his acoustic guitar and vocals: : The performance at Crossroads was a standout
Eric Clapton ’s performance of "" at the 2013 Crossroads Guitar Festival at Madison Square Garden marked a poignant return for the song to his live repertoire. After ceasing to play it in 2004—citing that he no longer felt the acute pain of the loss that inspired it—Clapton reintroduced the ballad for his 50th-anniversary tour in 2013. The Context and Significance After ceasing to play it in 2004—citing that