Released in , "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge is one of the most enduring soul anthems in music history. It was Sledge’s debut single and catapulted him from a hospital orderly to an international superstar. Historical Significance & Charts
: Before his music career, Sledge worked as an orderly at Colbert County Hospital in Alabama. Personal Life : He was married twice and had 12 children. percy_sledge_when_a_man_loves_a_woman_original_...
The song has been reimagined in numerous genres, including country, rock, and jazz. Released in , "When a Man Loves a
: The song was a massive hit, reaching #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B singles charts . Personal Life : He was married twice and had 12 children
Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman (Official Lyric Video)
: Sledge passed away on April 14, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a battle with liver cancer.