Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Percy Sledge - Discography

Percy Sledge


Percy Sledge will forever be associated with "When a Man Loves a Woman," a pleading, soulful ballad he sang with wrenching, convincing anguish and passion. Sledge sang all of his songs that way, delivering them in a powerful rush where he quickly changed from soulful belting to quavering, tearful pleas. It was a voice that made him one of the key figures of deep Southern soul. Sledge recorded at Muscle Shoals studios in Alabama, where he frequently sang songs written by Spooner Oldham and Dan Penn. Not only did he sing deep soul, but Sledge was among the pioneers of country-soul, singing songs by Charlie Rich and Kris Kristofferson in a gritty, passionate style. During the '70s, his commercial success faded away, but Sledge continued to tour and record into the '90s.

Born: November 25, 1941 - Died: April 14, 2015
R.I.P.












2 comments:

JohnR said...

Thanks for posting Percy Sledge, met him and his wife years ago at after his concert at a local casino. very nice people.

Ozzieguy said...

Hi JohnR
Great to hear mate, I never got to see him live.
However, when I was a youngster aged 15 I got to meet Roy Orbison and truly, he was such a nice man. Such a gentle and sincere man.

Regards
Ozzieguy