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Eric Clapton never got the chance to meet his father, but wrote a beautiful song about seeing him through his late son.

Eric Clapton wrote the most beautiful song about his father – despite never meeting him

In a recently unearthed interview from 1992, Eric Clapton revealed that writing 'Tears In Heaven' helped him grieve an inconceivable loss.

Eric Clapton reveals how ‘Tears In Heaven’ helped him grieve the tragic loss of his son Conor

1992 American buddy cop action film Lethal Weapon 3 brought Sting and Eric Clapton together for a slick, soulful duet.

‘It’s Probably Me’: When Sting and Eric Clapton teamed up for a slick, soulful duet

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The best songs about dads

Father's Day songs: The 20 greatest and emotional tracks about dads

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After briefly dating Eric Clapton in 1992, television star Davina McCall said the legendary guitarist helped her become a "stronger person".

How Eric Clapton made Davina McCall a "stronger person" during their romance

Eric Clapton facts: Guitarist's age, wife, children, net worth and more revealed

Eric Clapton facts: Guitarist's age, wife, children, net worth and more revealed

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Eric Clapton wrote 'Tears In Heaven' after suffering an unimaginable loss.

When Eric Clapton performed heartbreaking tribute to late son 'Tears In Heaven' for the first time

Eric Clapton and the Bee Gees: how did they end up working together?

The Bunburys: Remember this Bee Gees and Eric Clapton supergroup?

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The 15 greatest wedding first dance songs

The 15 greatest wedding first dance songs

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The Bee Gees made their way to pop superstardom after their move to America.

Barry Gibb credits Eric Clapton for changing the Bee Gees' fortunes during the 1970s

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Brian May, Roger Taylor, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart were joined by Phil Collins, Brian Wilson, Cliff Richard and Joe Cocker for an epic rendition of the Beatles classic 'All You Need Is Love', on June 4, 2002.

When Queen, the Beatles and Rod Stewart sang spectacular version of 'All You Need Is Love'

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Cover versions

The 20 best cover versions of all time, ranked

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Eric Clapton, Tom Jones and Mick Hucknall will perform at the special charity event next year

Eric Clapton, Mick Hucknall, Tom Jones and more for special cancer charity concert

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Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd

The Story of... 'Wonderful Tonight' by Eric Clapton

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Sheryl Crow / Eric Clapton

700 more artists have lost music forever in a fire, including Sheryl Crow, Eric Clapton and Dolly Parton

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John Legend Christmas album

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Eric Clapton announces his only three UK shows for 2019

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Eric Clapton is releasing a Christmas album with the most amazing artwork

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Songs with sad backstories

8 classic songs with heartbreakingly sad real-life backstories

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Eric Clapton says he's going deaf, and he's a big Ed Sheeran fan

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Records sold: 130 million
Albums: 23

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C2C Country To Country 2027: Riley Green, Ashley McBryde and Jelly Roll to headline

C2C Country To Country 2027: Riley Green, Ashley McBryde and Jelly Roll to headline

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Prince gave fans more than they bargained for with a cheeky surprise during his performance at the 1991 MTV VMA's. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

When Prince gave fans a cheeky surprise at steamy MTV VMA concert in 1991

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Michael Jackson showed emotion beyond his years with a spine-tingling cover of Roberta Flack's 'Killing Me Softly'.

Listen to 15 year old Michael Jackson’s rare, spine-tingling cover of ‘Killing Me Softly’

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Rod Stewart in concert

Rod Stewart is getting back on the road after his recent heart procedure

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