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When a Man Loves a Woman (Jody Watley song)
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Wikipedia article
"'When a Man Loves a Woman'" is a song by American singer, songwriter, record producer, and artist Jody Watley, released as the final single from her fourth album, 'Intimacy' (1993). The song peaked at number 11 on the 'Billboard' R&B singles chart in US and number 33 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Watley's first top 40 hit in the UK since "Friends" in 1989.
Significance
In 1994, "When a Man Loves a Woman" was released in the UK with alternate gay-themed mixes by progressive house/trance outfit, BBG. The BBG mixes substituted the gender roles in their titles, hence they were "When a Man Loves a Man" and "When a Woman Loves a Woman". Watley's willingness to discuss gay issues was unprecedented at the time and still remains a rarity among artists to this day.
Critical reception
Bill Speed and John Martinucci from the 'Gavin Report' described the song as "a monologue observing key elements of an unconditional relationship between a man and a woman."
Track listing
* 'US cassette maxi-single
# Album Version
# Remix Version
# D.J.'s club Mix
# Instrumental Version
* 'UK CD single
# "When a Man Loves a Woman" (Radio Mix)
# "When a Man Loves a Man" (BBG Deep Mix Edit)
# "When a Woman Loves a Woman" (BBG Deep Mix Edit)
# "Ecstasy" (B.Y.C. 12")"
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
Category:Jody Watley songs
Category:1993 songs
Category:1994 singles
Category:Songs written by Jody Watley
Category:MCA Records singles
Category:Songs with feminist themes
Category:LGBT-related songs
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