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'When A Man Loves A Woman': The Story Behind The Cover

On 'American Idol,' Michael Lynche put his spin on Percy Sledge's #1 hit.By Eric Ditzian In 1966, R&B singer Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman" rose to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Almost 25 years later, Michael Bolton covered the tune and brought it back to the top of the singles chart. And on Tuesday night, "American Idol" hopeful Michael Lynche hauled out the song for Billboard #1 hits theme week. The judges weren't entirely impressed with Lynche's soulful rendition — Kara...

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12:44 on March 24 2010

'When A Man Loves A Woman': The Story Behind The Cover

MTV.com News — On 'American Idol,' Michael Lynche put his spin on Percy Sledge's #1 hit.By Eric Ditzian In 1966, R&B singer Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman" rose to #1 on th... more info

12:41 on March 24 2010

'When A Man Loves A Woman': The Story Behind The Cover

VH1 News — On Tuesday's "American Idol," Michael Lynche performed "When a Man Loves a Woman," which was a #1 hit for Percy Sledge in 1966 and for Michael Bolton in 1991. more info

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