When a Man Loves a Woman (Jody Watley song)

"When a Man Loves a Woman"
Song

"When a Man Loves a Woman" is a song by Jody Watley, released as the final single from her fourth album, Intimacy. While "When a Man Loves a Woman" peaked at #115 on the U.S. pop chart, it had a significantly more successful showing on the R&B chart, where it landed at number 11. Also, "When a Man Loves a Woman" peaked at #33 in the UK, making it Watley's first Top 40 hit since "Friends" peaked at number 21 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.

Track listing

U.S. Cassette Maxi-Single

1. Album Version
2. Remix Version
3. D.J.'s club Mix
4. Instrumental Version

UK CD Single

1. "When a Man Loves a Woman" (Radio Mix)
2. "When a Man Loves a Man" (BBG Deep Mix Edit)
3. "When a Woman Loves a Woman" (BBG Deep Mix Edit)
4. "Ecstasy" (B.Y.C. 12")"

Charts

Chart (1994)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart	33
U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles	15
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles	11
U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play	8

Year-End Charts (1994)	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles	79