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THOne of the most powerful love songs ever recorded.
“When a Man Loves a Woman” was the breakthrough hit for soul singer Percy Sledge. The song grew out of a deeply emotional moment during a live performance, when Sledge reportedly improvised the early version while coping with personal heartbreak.
The song became a massive success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard R&B Chart, making Percy Sledge an overnight star. Over time, it has become one of the most iconic soul ballads ever recorded.
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