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.

Percy Sledge

Acting Born November 25, 1940 – Died April 14, 2015 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.

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Saturday Night Live

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Later... with Jools Holland

Okay

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Flitterabend

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NeXt

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Goldener Löwe

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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

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

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Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular

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Classic Soul at the BBC

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There

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