When a Man Loves a Woman is an R&B/soul song written by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright and first recorded by Percy Sledge. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966 and has been covered by numerous artists since, including Michael Bolton, Eric Clapton, and Luther Vandross.
The song is a ballad that describes the deep love and devotion of a man for a woman. The lyrics are simple but effective, with a strong focus on the emotions of the singer. The song has been praised for its beauty and sincerity, and it has become a classic of the R&B genre.