This was his debute LP, not to be confused with the homonymous UK 1970 compilation (see earlier post). But though a different kind of album, most of it recorded earlier, it'll joint the same kind of presentation so I can as well reuse parts of the old one... If you're dumped by a true love, drowning in tears and need consolation - Percy Sledge will get the work done as his musical persona often seems to have been a helpless victim of love. It's about those lonesome moments and feelings we're not proud of, but need to be whole. Sentimental and covered by salty stains, but so well done it never gets slushy. Slow movers with organ, soft brass and weeping guitars. Not everyday listening, still good to have available cause someday you may need it (end of reusing). Listening as I write this totally caught by the atmosphere. Audio is tophole - distinct and natural - making me feel both caressed and poked. Especially by the title track, which probably is one of the most covered love ballads ever, here in pristine version. This recording got to Billboard #1 at release and reached #6 in UK at first while a reissue managed #2 there 1987. Most successful cover version, by Michael Bolton, topped Billboard 1991. Got nothing bad to say here. This LP hits me as honest, heartfelt and sad in a very good way...which fits this, at the moment rather lonely guy, as a glove. Originally issued on Atlantic world wide. Premiere US no. SD/8125. French came with alternate sleeve design (Atlantic Série Panache 820 058). Japan 1988 CD on Atlantic (20P2-2368). First UK had label as shown here, thick vinyl and laminated cover. (ÄTHP*) (PÖCY*)
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