Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman It Tears Me Up

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Review by Ivanilton Quinto

When a Man Loves a Woman, It Tears Me Up: Percy Sledge’s Soulful Masterpiece Still Hits Hard Alright, let’s talk about this gem from Percy Sledge—When A Man Loves A Woman It Tears Me Up. Now, before you even ask, yes, it's as soulful as it sounds. Released under Atlantic Records (you know, the label that basically invented cool), this album is pure Funk/Soul gold with a Canadian twist. Wait... Canadian? Yep, don’t overthink it; just roll with it. Let’s dive into two tracks that’ll stick to your brain like syrup on pancakes: “When A Man Loves A Woman” and “It Tears Me Up.” Spoiler alert—they’re not just songs; they’re emotional gut punches wrapped in velvet. First up, “When A Man Loves A Woman.” Oh man, where do I even start? This track isn’t just iconic—it’s legendary. Percy’s voice here feels like he’s spilling his guts right onto the mic, no filter, no chill. The opening organ riff alone could make angels cry, but when he starts singing? Forget it—you’re done for. He sings about love so deep it hurts, and honestly, who hasn’t been there? That moment when you realize loving someone might actually kill you—or at least leave you broke and eating ramen for dinner every night. It’s raw, real, and ridiculously relatable. Every time I hear it, I swear my heart skips a beat—and then immediately regrets it because dang, Percy doesn’t hold back. Then there’s “It Tears Me Up.” If the first track was a slow burn, this one’s an explosion of anguish. Picture this: Percy belts out lines like he’s trying to outrun his own feelings, and somehow, it works. The horns hit hard, the rhythm section grooves harder, and by the end, you're convinced Percy has lived through every breakup ever recorded in human history. What gets me is how timeless it feels. Like, sure, this came out ages ago, but if you played it today at full volume while nursing a breakup pint of ice cream, nobody would bat an eye. In fact, they’d probably high-five you for the choice. What makes these tracks unforgettable isn’t just their melody or lyrics—it’s how honest they feel. Percy wasn’t faking it; dude poured his soul into this record, and it shows. You can practically hear him sweating in the booth. So, wrapping this up… listening to this album reminds me why soul music will never die. It’s messy, it’s heartfelt, and sometimes it straight-up wrecks you—but isn’t that kinda beautiful? As I sit here humming along, I can’t help but wonder if Percy knew exactly what he was doing to us poor listeners. Either way, hats off to him. And hey, fun fact: apparently crying along to soul music burns calories. So thanks, Percy, for helping me skip leg day.

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Artist: Percy Sledge
Album: When A Man Loves A Woman It Tears Me Up
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
It Tears Me Up2:46
When A Man Loves A Woman2:55

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Catalog Numbers

AGT 502X

Labels

Atlantic

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

About Percy Sledge

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American R&B and soul performer, Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 (Performer) born November 25, 1941 in Leighton, Alabama, USA. died April 14, 2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

Real Name

    • Percy Tyrone Sledge

Name Vars

  • P. Sledge
  • P.Sledge
  • Percey Sledge
  • Percy
  • Percy Sladge
  • Percy Sleage
  • Percy Sledg
  • Percy Sledges
  • Percy Sleoge
  • Percy Slide
  • Persey Sledge
  • Persy Sledge
  • Siedge
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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Percy Sledge’s album *When A Man Loves A Woman / It Tears Me Up* is a soulful gem released under Atlantic Records. Interestingly, it blends raw emotion with smooth funk vibes, even though it came out in Canada. The two tracks, *It Tears Me Up* and the iconic *When A Man Loves A Woman*, showcase Sledge’s ability to pour his heart into every note. Soul music doesn’t get much more authentic than this.