Thelma Houston - Don’t Leave Me This Way (Single Version) [HQ Audio]

“Don’t Leave Me This Way“ is a 1976 disco single by Thelma Houston from her “Any Way You Like It“ album on the Motown label. This is the original 7’’ single edit of the song with its original cover art. “Don’t Leave Me This Way“ was originally recorded by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in 1975, featuring Teddy Pendergrass’ lead vocal. Though not issued as a single in the United States at the time, the Blue Notes’ recording reached number 3 on the US Billboard Disco Chart in the wake of Thelma Houston’s version. Originally assigned to Diana Ross, it was intended to be the follow-up to her hit “Love Hangover“ but was reassigned and given to the upcoming Motown artist Thelma Houston instead. Artist: Thelma Houston Album: Anyway You Like It Release date: December 2, 1976 Recorded: 1976 Genre: Disco, soul Label: Motown Songwriters: Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Cary Gilbert Producer: Hal Davis - Ch