Eric Clapton-Tears In Heaven
Eric Clapton is one of the Living Legends of rock & blues in our era. He not only is one of the best known Guitar players of the world but also an equally good singer and writer. This song is one of my favorites which holds a special place in my heart! There are many songs which live in a singer....till the end. This is one of them for me. Sang it for the first time in a competetion on a ship which featured singers from all around the world; Finland, U.K, Japan, Srilanka, Kenya, UAE, Greece, ......almost youth from 13 countries were there as participants and listners. I won the first place singing this song! The most exciting part was that the competition was held while the ship was in the midst of the Indian Ocean! Eric Clapton caught the "unplugged" trend just at the right time, when the public was hungry to hear how well rock stars and their material can hold up when stripped of elaborate production values. Clapton himself seemed baffled by the phenomenon, especially when picking up the armload of Grammys Unplugged earned him, including Record and Song of the Year for "Tears in Heaven," the heart-rending elegy to his young son, Conor. Clapton wrote this song in the memory of his young son who died in an accident. I dedicate this song to a friend of mine who left this world many years ago. He was the one who initiated me into singing western music. Country Roads was the first song that I learnt from him. We had done many stage programs while in College.
Song: Tears In Heaven
Original Song by: Eric Clapton
Single Song Player:
Lyrics:
Would you know my name If I saw you in heaven. Will it be the same If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven
Would you hold my hand If I saw you in heaven.
Would you help me stand If I saw you in heaven.
I'll find my way, through night and day Cause I know I just can't stay Here in heaven
Time can bring you down Time can bend your knee
Time can break your heart Have you begging please Begging please
Beyond the door There's peace I'm sure. And I know there'll be no more... Tears in heaven
Would you know my name If I saw you in heaven Will it be the same If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven
posted by Pradip Somasundaran at 11:18 PM
31 Comments:
Wow Pradip..well sung! How about Country Roads??? for college days?? :)
Fantastic!
You have come close to Eric Clapton's voice in this song! One can feel the pain of losing one's loved one- the death of his son when he fell off an apartment block under mysterious circumstances- in this song.
My own favorites include "I shot the sheriff, but didn't shoot his deputy" apart from Country Roads.
Looking forward to more.
madhavan kutty
Hi Pradeep...
I'm a great Fan of your right from "Meri Awaz Suno Days"
The rendering of Tears in Heaven was awsome... you sounded just like Eric Clapton there...
I try my hand at singing too (though not too good). Please provide your comments :)
http://raghunathrao.blogspot.com/
Awesome Job Pradip, I've been a life long fan of Mr. Slowhand...You emote so well...small wonder ur singin ur way to mainstream success each time you crank those vocal cords up !!
Am amazed !!
Thanks for the video Doc. enjoyed it!
Wonder if you like "Promises" Badge, and Hello Old Friend...those are my favs...would love to listen to John Denver's numbers dude...how bout Follow me or How can I leave you again...or Mr. Bojangles...Will wait up !!
Thanks for the memories Pradip...Thou art the Coolest !
the songs are in the sidebar on the Flash MP3 player, like yours (only that it is green). The individual posts are here
http://raghunathrao.blogspot.com/2006/04/mi-primer-intento-en-karaoke.html
http://raghunathrao.blogspot.com/2006/05/numero-due-oasis-of-revival.html
http://raghunathrao.blogspot.com/2006/05/take-it-easy.html
http://raghunathrao.blogspot.com/2006/05/impromptu-jam-nath-nath_07.html
http://raghunathrao.blogspot.com/2006/06/safari-duo-take-1.html
http://raghunathrao.blogspot.com/2006/06/safari-duo-strike-1.html
Pradipji
Wow, awesome rendition
Its quite amazing how you can bring in such varied emotion expression and difference in voice itself to suit to the need of the song.
Superb!!! You emoted it very well. Great job! Loved it. Please post more English songs when you get time. How about doing Country Roads?
No Words Pradipji. Absolutely amazing! You have captured the mood of the song so accurately…going through the pain Eric has made himself believe that his son is in the right place, that’s the only solace; As much as he misses his son he cannot be with him, pleading and crying has not helped; It’s tough but have to live the life that god has given. There is no other choice. The song touches one even more since it’s Eric’s true story of losing his son.
Swati.
Woww! that's cool Pradip...i love that song! u did it very well... clap clap!
..hope for more english songs to come!
cheers,
-kathy-
Nice one Pradip...Liked this one a lot!Emotions were great:)
Tears in Heaven ROCKZZ!!
Pradip, your voice has a caressing quality, and that glides in and out of my ear as the song progresses from one line to another! :-)
Touching...you rendered it beautifully... the song just seeps inside...looking forward for more clapton songs....
nice and soulful pradip.. i have alwys liked eric clapton in the first place and this is one of ma fav.. so i can say that u have done complete justice to his song.. and also proved ur versatality.. great goin
I had just been to Swati blog and Teri Tasvir is one of the beautiful songs I like. She has a remarkable talent in singing with a sweet voice.
I truly made use of my lunch break in the office. Your songs enthrall me :)) Good luck.
Awesome!! Eventhough I haven't heard this song before, I started liking this after hearing your version multiple times.
Your voice modulation to match the particular singer and mood is fantastic.
Awesome!! Eventhough I haven't heard this song before, I started liking this after hearing your version multiple times.
Your voice modulation to match the particular singer and mood is fantastic.
Awesome!! Eventhough I haven't heard this song before, I started liking this after hearing your version multiple times.
Your voice modulation to match the particular singer and mood is fantastic.
wow Pradip....is that really you :) after Saigal this ...my god..how good r you ??:)
Absolutely amazing fantastic ...i am going to second Vidyu and request Country Roads pls :)
Vidyu> Thanks. Time that we did a duet again.
Madhavanji?> Thanks. Have got the midi of that song. Have to learn it though.
Ragu> Thanks pal. Saw the videos of so many Tears in heaven there from your blog!
Bluebyrd>Slowhand rules after hendricks.
Ganesh> Thanks.Your Bharatiyar song was great.
Jo> You will have Country Roads soon
Swati> Yes, sometimes lyrics are very powerful than the song itself. Pink Floyd also had this quality.
Kathy> Thanks
Vidya> Thanks Vidya.
Vinesh> Thanks. Keep coming here.
Magic Lens> Thanks. Awaiting a new song soon on your blog.
Indiandoc> Thanks
Raksha> When can I hear your Voice?
Vijaya> Thanks. Yes Swati is amazing!
Suneesh> Thanks
Soumitra> Thanks. Hope you also continue with the great numbers on your Blog.
Wonderful Pradip!!!
I can't fathom you singing an english number-- god knows why! But, here you are having done that wonderfully (-:
I just heard your Aarabhi and Tears in heaven back to back-- whoa *LOL*
KUDOS!
Pradip, that was pretty good, on a couple of spots you were a bit shaky, but nevertheless a good rendition.
Now let me suggest something - try Paul Anka's PAPA...it can be done pretty well by you, if u ask me.
Meera, Thanks....I like giving surprises all the time....:-)
maddy, your suggestions made me rethink and then I decided to sing the song again all together! You can now see the difference!
All the suggestions that you made in your e-mail were kept in mind and I hope I could do justice this time. This is my best shot at this song! Could you send me Paul Anka's PAPA??
Great Song!
Tremendous singing! Amazing voice. Post more clapton songs and maybe beetles & denver. You seem to be strong on slow rock and ballads.
SUPERB uncle....It was a pleasent surprise to listen to a english number from you.Well sung.
Anonymous> thanks
Aquariumdrunkard> You too have a great site man. You are already on my hit list!
Divya> Thanks
Dear Pradip
Just heard Your Tears in Heaven & Bheege hont pe. It was jus fabulous. Ur bhairavi alapanam was so precise i thought.
i guess u must be one of those very few singers aound who is so versatile.
Whenever i hear the word versatility ,iam first reminded of shankar mahadevan. may be eqally as good.
can u try the acapella song on Rhydhun.
Regards
Rajesh Menon
Coimbatore
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