What was the inspiration for Eric Clapton's' song "Tears in Heaven"?

So sad, I can feel his pain.

regardless of blame it's a beautifully written song and I have no idea how he can perform it without crying.

Kris, 1991 when the child fell was a whole different era, child safety wasn’t as rigorously pursued as they are now. If I’m not mistaken children were even allowed to ride in the back of pick up trucks. Connor’s death and those of other children inspired the changes in window safety that you see now.

Kris, I remember that too. Totally agree with you’re comment about windows in high rise buildings.

Kris, I thought the same thing when that happened. It was so terrible and I remember thinking how did that little boy get anywhere near a window on the 53rd floor? Where was everyone, why wasn’t a four year old being watched all the time.

Love this song.. very well written

Kris, the child was playing and just ran out the window when the maid opened it when cleaning before she could even react.

I can't and won't even read the answer i know the story😥💔

Rachel, I read the babysitter was playing Hide-And-Seek with him when he went out the window and fell. Like someone said, the incident inspired better window safety in high rise buildings you see today.

Cannot hear this song without tearing up.

Karen 7, agreed

Jo, ? So are you saying you know why the child fell?

Kris, I wondered the exact same thing!

Player #103085923, won't bring Conor back though would it? No amount of money could make up for his loss.

I also remember Someone sang this Song for Princess Diana

a good question, quite good explanation, but I feel the entries should be proof read before publication