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: 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.

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

: It holds the distinction of being the first song from Atlantic Records to top both of these major charts. : His version also reached #1 on the

: 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 Legacy & Covers : Due largely to the

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

: The track earned a gold-certified disc from the RIAA for selling over a million copies. Composition & Recording