Songs Written by Percy SledgeTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

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. It was awarded a million-selling, gold-certified disc from the RIAA. After working as a hospital orderly in the early 1960s, Sledge achieved his greatest success in the late 1960s and early 1970s with... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Percy Sledge first charted in 1966 with When a Man Loves a Woman.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 number‑one.