Michael Bolton & Seal bring the soul to “When A Man Loves A Woman” / “It’s a Man’s World” mashup

 

At the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas, David Foster performed, like always with his famous guests. In a remarkable mashup of “When A Man Loves A Woman” and “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World,” Michael Bolton and Seal performed onstage during the performance. As the crack band maneuvered through the intricate arrangement, Foster played piano.

Bolton began the show with the passionate rendition of “When A Man Loves A Woman,” a song in which he truly let his emotions shine. Seal unexpectedly appeared just after two minutes in and stated, “Well Michael, you know that was pretty sensational, but I have a slightly different take on things.” Following that, Seal led the band into “It’s A Man’s World.” Surpassing Bolton is no small feat, but Seal’s emotionally charged performance more than pulled it off.

Foster and the band were at the top of their game that night, and the transition between the two songs was flawless. Next, Seal and Bolton collaborated on “When A Man Loves A Woman,” building on the R&B beat from “It’s A Man’s World” to sing their hearts out. It was a thrilling time to witness the chemistry between these two incredible singers.

Bolton put on an electrifying performance, seemingly spurred on by Seal’s performance, which allowed him to unleash his competitive side and elevate his vocals to new heights. With 101 million views, the video easily became David Foster’s most popular on YouTube. With 5.5 million views, Foster’s high-energy collaboration with Earth, Wind & Fire on “September” and “After The Love Has Gone” was also a huge hit online that night.

“Impossible to not feel the soul pouring from these two” was one of the many remarks made by astonished domestic fans of the Bolton/Seal collaboration. Superb, world-class acting that will go down in history. Not only is the singing wonderful, but the flawless arrangement is equally jaw-dropping. The musicians are truly exceptional.

Percy Sledge first recorded “When a Man Loves a Woman” in 1966, however the song’s lyrics were written by Andrew Wright and Calvin Lewis. Sledge had the song at the top of the US charts when it was originally published; in 1991, Bolton returned it to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with his rendition.