Circus

About Circus

A seemingly lesser known song written by Eric Clapton to mourn the tragic death of his son, Conor. It is perhaps more poignant than the better known 'Tears in Heaven', offering perhaps a much deeper insight into life as a Dad for Eric, and losing your only son. The song itself is about one of the last times Eric saw his son alive when he took him on a trip to the circus. .

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About this song

Credited to

Eric Clapton

Album

Unplugged (Deluxe Edition) (Live) · Track 1 of 20 · Opens the album

Released

August 25, 1992

Duration

4:28

Ranking

#7 most played Eric Clapton track on Foxsoundi

On Last.fm

47,811 listeners on Last.fm

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6. Wonderful Tonight · 1 plays
7. Lay Down Sally · 1 plays
8. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On · 1 plays
9. Cocaine · 1 plays
10. It's Probably Me · 1 plays

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From the album: Unplugged (Deluxe Edition) (Live)