Best: Eric Clapton Brought the Crowd to Tears (1993)
The most memorable thing about the 1993 Grammys was Eric Clapton’s tear-jerking performance. There wasn’t a dry eye in the audience as he performed “Tears in Heaven.” Two years after his 4-year-old son Connor passed away in a tragic accident, the guitar legend honored him with this performance.
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During the show, Clapton said, “I want to thank my son for the love he gave me and the song he gave me.” It was understated for the flashy standards of the Grammys, but he didn’t need to put on a big production for this piece. The song also won Record of the Year.