Thelma Houston
USA
Born: 07 May 1946
Years Active: 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: R&B, Electronic
Styles: Soul, R&B/Soul, Disco, Dance, Urban, Hip-Hop/Urban, Motown, Club/Dance, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul
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Singer Thelma Houston is best known for her number one pop classic disco cover of "Don't Leave This Way." Originally a hit for Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass, the Gamble & Huff/Cary Gilbert song soars through the gospel music-honed vocals of the Leland, MS, native. Houston's energetic performance takes the song in the same way that Aretha Franklin takes "Respect" -- with no disrespect to either artist. The singer came from humble beginnings. Her mother picked cotton to support Houston and her three sisters. During h...
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