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: Sledge famously claimed he came up with the melody after a breakup, initially humming it under the title "Why Did You Leave Me, Baby?"

: It holds the distinction of being the first song from Atlantic Records to top both of these major charts. percy_sledge_when_a_man_loves_a_woman_original_...

: Although Sledge contributed significantly to the song's creation, the official songwriting credits were given to Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright , members of his band (The Esquires), who helped him refine the arrangement. Legacy & Covers : Sledge famously claimed he came up with

Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman (Official Lyric Video) The song has been reimagined in numerous genres,

: His version also reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it a rare case of the same song topping the charts in two different decades.

The song has been reimagined in numerous genres, including country, rock, and jazz.