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: Before his music career, Sledge worked as an orderly at Colbert County Hospital in Alabama. Personal Life : He was married twice and had 12 children.

: 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 percy_sledge_when_a_man_loves_a_woman_original_...

: Due largely to the impact of this song, Percy Sledge was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Notable Covers : : Before his music career, Sledge worked as

: It holds the distinction of being the first song from Atlantic Records to top both of these major charts. Legacy & Covers : Due largely to the

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

: The song was recorded in Sheffield, Alabama , at Norala Studios.

: Sledge passed away on April 14, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a battle with liver cancer.