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Thelma Houston (née Jackson; born May 7, 1943) is an American singer. Beginning her recording career in the late 1960s, Houston scored a number-one hit record in 1977 with her recording of "Don't Leave Me This Way", which won the Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Learn about the life and career of Thelma Houston, a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and philanthropist. From her gospel roots to her Motown hits, from her collaborations with Jimmy Webb and Morrissey to her activism for AIDS and LGBTQ+ causes, discover the legacy of this living legend.
A Grammy winning recording and a chart topping sensation, 'Don't Leave Me This Way' by Thelma Houston was one of 1977's biggest hits. The original album version is the one posted here, and it...
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Learn about the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Thelma Houston, who performed gospel, pop, R&B, and dance music. Find out her latest news, shows, collaborations, and charitable causes.
Thelma Houston is an actress and singer who had a #1 pop hit with "Don't Leave Me This Way" in 1977. She was born in Mississippi and appeared in movies like The Martian and Summer of Sam.
- May 7, 1946
Our Top 10 Thelma Houston Songs list looks at a singer who rose to fame in the late 60s. She’s possibly best known for her hit single “Don’t Leave Me This Way.”. The song was so popular that she earned a Grammy award for it.
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An American singer known for her work in the Motown genre as well as R&B. Her most successful song, the US #1 ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’ 1977, saw her move more towards R&B and helped...