Historical Artist Profile
Percy Sledge
Biography & Overview
Percy Tyrone Sledge (November 25, 1940 – April 14, 2015) 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.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
4 Charted Tracks
"When A Man Loves A Woman"
Entered Charts: 1966
#1 HIT
"Take Time To Know Her"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #11
"Warm And Tender Love"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #17
"It Tears Me Up"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #20
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
2 Charted Tracks
"When A Man Loves A Woman"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #4
"Warm And Tender Love"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #34