Percy, you mastered soul, and brought the Blues home in our hearts. You gave your your music, soul, and those who know music, know you were no doubt, one of the pioneers to bring this music of our lives, to the ears and hearts of so many. We shall miss you, but as miracles and the will of your words can do, they will not doubt, go on in history to entertain and to teach others, the story of life and love in it. Thank you my friend, You are already missed. Can't wait to see you again, on the other side of this system of things. RIP my brother, RIP
How can anyone not love Percy Sledge? I adored this song on Linda Ronstadt's Heart Like a Wheel, didn't realize Percy covered it, but of course he kills it as he always did. Percy, you always found that place in my heart & soul that comforted me, made me bawl like a baby, & gave me goose bumps everytime. You were the real deal. Thanks for all the great songs & helping me get through adolescence. RIP
Meet him at a little club here in NC years ago..JR'S Saloon..such a nice man.....and he packed that place that brought tears to his eyes...I was there the man sang his heart out....
..his music lives !!
My heart is breaking, we will no longer be able to see his amazing man sing these wonderful songs again. My tears are falling like the rain! You will be dearly missed, but your songs will live on forever.