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Released in 1976, "Don't Leave Me This Way" became a global hit for Thelma Houston, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and earning her a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The song, originally written and recorded by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes in 1975, gained immense popularity in Houston's rendition, showcasing her powerful vocals and the song's enduring appeal as a timeless classic.