“Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton faced profound heartbreak in the early 1990s. In 1990, a helicopter crash killed his friend Stevie Ray Vaughan, Clapton’s manager, and two others. Shortly after, Clapton’s four-year-old son Conor tragically fell from a 53rd-floor window. Grieving, Clapton isolated himself to heal emotionally. He later worked on the “Rush” soundtrack, co-writing “Tears in Heaven” with Will Jennings. Clapton found solace and joy in music and became an advocate for childproofing homes. A rock pioneer since the 1960s, Clapton achieved an unexpected hit with the soft ballad “Tears in Heaven,” his best-selling North American single. He also recorded a successful live acoustic version for MTV Unplugged.
“Tears In Heaven” By Eric Clapton
“And I Love Her” by The Beatles
Paul McCartney is renowned as one of the finest songwriters of the 20th century, particularly for his love songs. The first of his widely acclaimed ballads was “And I Love Her,” inspired by his then-fiancée, Jane Asher. Asher, a photographer and actress, was a prominent figure in the 60s British cultural scene, and her romance with Paul captivated the press. However, they parted ways within a year, and Paul married Linda Eastman, his true love. “And I Love Her” was not the only Beatles song inspired by Asher; others include “We Can Work It Out” and “I’m Looking Through You.” After their split, Asher married artist Gerald Scarfe, with whom she has been for over forty years.
“And I Love Her” By The Beatles
