: His version also reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it a rare case of the same song topping the charts in two different decades.
The song has been reimagined in numerous genres, including country, rock, and jazz.
: Sledge passed away on April 14, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a battle with liver cancer. percy_sledge_when_a_man_loves_a_woman_original_...
Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman (Official Lyric Video)
: The song was a massive hit, reaching #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B singles charts . : His version also reached #1 on the
: It holds the distinction of being the first song from Atlantic Records to top both of these major charts.
: The song was recorded in Sheffield, Alabama , at Norala Studios. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A
: Although Sledge contributed significantly to the song's creation, the official songwriting credits were given to Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright , members of his band (The Esquires), who helped him refine the arrangement. Legacy & Covers