View Full Version : When a Man Loves a Woman; Percy Sledge or Michael Bolton?


simmytbone
05-18-2011, 01:03 AM
Hey guys,

Here's another song for you all to debate on:

Now, 45 years ago, we were introduced to a song called

When a Man Loves a Woman

The song was written by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright and produced by Marlin Greene and Quin Ivy

Now, there were 2 acts who have performed the song and took it all the way to #1 on the Pop Chart

The 1st one is Soul Legend Percy Sledge and his version hit #1 on both the Pop & Soul Charts

The 2nd one is Soul Provider Himself Michael Bolton and his version hit #1 on the Pop & Adult Contemporary Charts

This song became Percy's 1st Top 40 Pop Hit and it was also his only Top 10 Hit and his only #1 Pop & Soul Hit and his signature song

25 years later, Michael Bolton also hit #1 with that song and it was 5th #1 Hit on the Adult Contemporary Chart and his 3rd #1 Hit in a Row from his 1st #1 Pop Album Time Love and Tenderness and it was also his 2nd #1 Hit on the Pop Chart

His 1st #1 Pop & AC Hit was How am I suppose to live without you

and so, I ask you all this:

Which version of When a Man Loves a Woman do you like better?

Percy Sledge or Michael Bolton?

That's the Question!

Please debate on this

Percy Sledge's Version of When a Man Loves a Woman
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Michael Bolton's Version of When a Man Loves a Woman
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Percy Sledge and Michael Bolton singing together on When a Man Loves a Woman
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catlover79
05-18-2011, 01:09 AM
This is a no-brainer. Percy Sledge's original!!!!

Marvo301
05-18-2011, 01:11 AM
This is a no-brainer. Percy Sledge's original!!!!
I agree!!!

Zoneboy
05-18-2011, 01:22 AM
I despise the song but I'll give the edge to Percy Sledge.

MickeyMac
05-18-2011, 05:48 PM
Michael Bolton's version or anything he sings puke:

dakert
05-19-2011, 11:05 PM
If I never heard this song again that would be okay! :eek:

Schmoopie
05-22-2011, 04:06 AM
I actually like both versions but I like Michael Bolton's version a little more.