Music by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright; Arranged by Elena Fortin
This soulful, longing tune has been performed by many that have taken their versions to #1 on various charts: Percy Sledge, Bette Midler, and Michael Bolton come to mind. I remember hearing Luba putting so much soul into her performance with her distinctive voice.
Percy Sledge’s version is included in Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. When I was writing this, I had in mind how wonderful it would be to have this song played as a first dance at a wedding. The dramatic pauses would be perfect for a dramatic dip on the dance floor, don’t you think?! And for some enterprising lover, it would be quite the statement to learn it and play it for your sweetheart!
About the arrangement
My arrangement is made for the Late Intermediate / Early Advanced player: there are right hand runs that stretch out the bluesy harmonies and the left hand uses some of the rich bass on the piano in octaves and full chords. The relaxed 6/8 time is felt in 2 main beats per bar, with crescendos and dramatic pauses to make the song so much more expressive.
Video Performance
Purchase Information
Clicking on the link below will bring you to a new site: Sheet Music Plus. This arrangement is under copyright with the ArrangeMe program by Hal Leonard.
Sheet Music Plus – When A Man Loves A Woman
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