Percy Sledge

Percy Sledge

November 25, 1940 — Leighton, Alabama, USA

Percy Tyrone Sledge was an American R&B, soul and gospel singer. He is best known for the song "When a Man Loves a Woman", a No. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts in 1966. It was awarded a million-selling, Gold-certified disc from the RIAA.

Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years

2004

Classic Soul at the BBC

Classic Soul at the BBC

2007