When a Man Loves a Woman – Percy Sledge Lyrics
10 Feb 2009


Album: The Best of Percy Sledge
Genre: R&B, Soul
Writers: Andrew Wright, Calvin Lewis
Relesed: 1966

 

When a Man Loves a Woman is one of the most romantic songs ever perfect to dedicate on Valentine’s Day. The one has been ranked at #54 on the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time from Rolling Stone’s Magazine. Other remarkable version have been recorded by Kenny Rogers, Kerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Barnes. The single got a certified Gold by RIAA. It was a number one hit on Billboard Hot 100, Canada and UK 100 Singles Chart. The song was re-released in 1987 in a compilation album with same title. Three years ago, Sledge was inducted into the Louisinana Music Hall of Fame thanks to his contribution to the state’s music.

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