When A Man Loves A Womanby Percy Sledge

Song Info:
"When A Man Loves A Woman" is a soulful ballad released by American singer Percy Sledge in 1966. The song was a huge commercial success, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying there for two weeks. It also reached the top of the R&B singles chart in the United States. The song's emotional vocals and powerful lyrics have made it a classic in the soul music genre.

Artist Bio:
Percy Sledge was born on November 25, 1940, in Leighton, Alabama, and passed away on April 14, 2015. He began his music career in the early 1960s and signed with Atlantic Records in 1966, where he recorded his most famous hit, "When A Man Loves A Woman." Sledge continued to release music throughout his career, with other notable songs including "Warm and Tender Love" and "Take Time to Know Her." He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 for his contributions to the music industry.