Percy Sledge

Percy Sledge

Born: November 25, 1940
Died: April 14, 2015
in Leighton, Alabama, USA
Percy Tyrone Sledge was an American R&B, soul and gospel singer. He is best known for the song "When a Man Loves a Woman", a No. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts in 1966. It was awarded a million-selling, Gold-certified disc from the RIAA.

Movies for Percy Sledge...

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Title: Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Character: Self
Released: November 2, 2011
Type: Movie
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, family, friends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and many more.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There
Title: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Another installment from the historic vaults of the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Includes exclusive performaces by U2 with Bruce Springsteen, Queen with Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins, The Byrds with Don Henly & Jackson Browne and many more. Also includes induction and acceptance speeches, behind-the-scenes and rehearsal footage
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Classic Soul at the BBC
Title: Classic Soul at the BBC
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 5, 2007
Type: Movie
A collection of some of the greatest soul performances from the BBC's archive, featuring Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Isaac Hayes, Solomon Burke and Percy Sledge.
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Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
Title: Casey Kasem's Rock 'n' Roll Goldmine: The Soul Years
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 27, 2004
Type: Movie
Radio disc jockey legend Casey Kasem presents this collection featuring momentous occasions in music history. This installment delves into the mid-1960s emergence of R&B, as soul became a mainstay in American music. Performances include "I Feel Good" by James Brown, "Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding, "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, "My Girl" by The Temptations, "Fingertips" by Stevie Wonder, "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge and more.
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Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Title: Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
Character: Self
Released: December 10, 2001
Type: Movie
This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler reuniting with The Impressions for the first time since 1958, as well as The Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, Eddie Holman, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Chi-Lites and many more performers singing their most memorable hits, rhythm & blues and soul classics from the '60s and '70s. In salute to several more of the greatest artists of the time, Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular also broadcasts rarely seen footage of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, James Brown, and others, performing some of their most unforgettable hits. The program is co-hosted by Dionne Warwick, Jerry "The Iceman" Butler,Sam Moore of Sam and Dave, each of whom also performs, and Richard "Shaft" Roundtree.
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Title: Flitterabend
Character: Self - Singer
Released: December 1, 1988
Type: TV
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Title: Goldener Löwe
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: TV
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Title: Okay
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 1979
Type: TV
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.