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Thread #31321   Message #1958860
Posted By: eddie1
06-Feb-07 - 08:01 AM
Thread Name: Powerful Songs That Make You Uneasy - 2
Subject: RE: Powerful Songs That Make You Uneasy - 2
I have a problem with Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven", written after his son fell to his death. What happened was terrible and I really sympathised with him. He then went on to write a great song which must have been some kind of catharsis.
The song went on to be very successful with big sales, I guess if he'd donated the proceeds in perpetuity to some kind of children's charity I'd have been much happier.
Yes, I know he does a lot for charities, especially those working with problem drug users but it would have been wonderful to make the song a real memorial for his son.

Ah well. Maybe it's none of my business.

Eddie