Percy Sledge - When a man loves a woman.

Percy Sledge – When a Man Loves a Woman is one of the most powerful and enduring soul ballads ever recorded. Originally released as a single in 1966, the song became an instant classic and remains Percy Sledge’s signature recording.

Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama, the song is driven by raw emotion, heartfelt vocals, and a timeless arrangement rooted in Southern soul. Percy Sledge’s deeply expressive performance captures vulnerability, devotion, and unconditional love in a way few singers have matched.

When a Man Loves a Woman reached No. 1 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts, and later became a worldwide hit. Over the years, it has been covered by numerous artists, including Michael Bolton, whose 1991 version also topped international charts.

The song has been a staple on radio, at weddings, and in films and TV series, firmly establishing its place as one of the greatest love songs in popular music history.
Released in 1966

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Percy Sledge – When a Man Loves a Woman er en af de mest følelsesladede og tidløse soulballader nogensinde. Sangen udkom oprindeligt som single i 1966 og blev hurtigt Percy Sledges absolutte signaturnummer.

Indspillet i det legendariske Muscle Shoals Sound Studio i Alabama er nummeret præget af ægte følelse, enkel men effektiv instrumentation og Percy Sledges intense og inderlige vokal. Sangen beskriver kompromisløs kærlighed, sårbarhed og hengivenhed på en måde, der stadig rammer lyttere verden over.

When a Man Loves a Woman nåede 1.-pladsen på både den amerikanske Billboard Hot 100 og R&B-hitlisten og blev senere et globalt hit. Den er siden blevet indspillet af mange kunstnere, herunder Michael Bolton, hvis version fra 1991 også toppede hitlisterne.

Sangen er fast inventar på radioen, ved bryllupper og i film og tv-serier og regnes i dag som en af de største kærlighedssange i musikhistorien.
Udgivet i 1966

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