Thelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This Way (Extended Mix)

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Extended Version of Thelma Houston's hit: Don't Leave Me This Way (1976).
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[@keepondrinkin2]

I couldn't have been too much more than 5 or 6 when my aunts took me to a block party down the street from my grandparent's house. It turned out to be more like a full blown disco right there in the street. There was a DJ set up at the end of the block with strobe lights going off, and the street was absolutely packed with people dancing to this song. They were going OFF! People were screaming and singing along with the chorus. Smiles and long hair flying everywhere. It was one of the most memorable musical experiences of my life.

[@michaelburksburks9664]

The way you described it made it so easy to see and feel. Thanks for sharing a beautiful memory

[@damiantobiaszapater2376]

Debió ser muy bonito esa época de finales de los años 70S y principio de los 80S. Yo no lo viví porqué soy de los 90S. Y por cierto es buena música!!!

[@kaushikganguli1091]

Talk about an impromtu flash mob! What a description.

[@paulross6252]

Nothing in modern rock touches this!!!

[@lorileigh7481]

You were part of pure magic ❤❤❤

[@stevemurphy3025]

Here is arguably one of the finest productions and disco songs to emerge from the whole 1970's. A masterpiece that will stand the test of time, from the brilliant and powerful vocalist, Thelma Houston. This is her shining moment showcasing the work of Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Cary Gilbert, all part of Philadelphia's international library. For 1976, "Don't leave me this way'" speaks of production and vocal excellence. This recording will live on forever.

[@robertocervantes5247]

Yes Steve, a real musical masterpiece that will last forever.

[@michaelburke8882]

i am 72 this song still move me to do dads dancing happy days

[@Fieldon]

Agreed!

[@Fieldon]

The first time I heard this son I immediately thought "Perfection!" This is the perfect disco song. Will live forever!

[@antoniolusso5419]

Gamble&Huff the heart of Tamla Motown, pure soul an' spirit. And Mrs Thelma oh what a voice!

[@Jlivingston66]

This song is a spiritual experience, whether sung by Thelma or Teddy. Absolute masterpiece.

[@judykhan5922]

Who needs drugs when you've got music like this!!!!

[@morrisgreen6863]

That humming she dose in the beginning of the song is what gets me.

[@buffymcmuffin5361]

Imagine being in a packed Disco with this music cranking out of huge speakers. Feel the bass!

[@macdonelldouglas]

Bigg bass speakers loved it .Those speakers pounds feel that thumping bass in ur chest. DISCO WILL NEVER COME BACK AGAIN. THIS GENERATION HAVE NO IDEA LIFE IN LATE 1970S.THOSE WERE GOLDEN DAYS .IF I ONLY HAD TIME MACHINE.

[@stevepickett4453]

Heck yes 🙌 it'd be awesome ,so good

[@nickypoundtown9568]

The feeling of the coke wobbles as you're surrounded in Denim aftershave and Vanderbilt perfume

[@ricardohoyos6821]

A Huevo

[@riley9663]

Disco heaven!

[@dianahoward2717]

I first heard this song on “General Hospital”. It was with Holly and Luke. Fell in last be with it then.

[@el_benja]

46 YEARS OLD TUNE and still rocking!!!

[@TheDesertWineGuy]

57 years old and kickin it old school :)

[@Barbiegirl19581]

I'm 61 and still love this song like in the days ;) XX In my head, I'm stuck at 28 years old ;)

[@miked7707]

This isn't a song... It's an ANTHEM. An anthem of the 70's

[@pjdurkin8582]

Good Point. So true

[@agrossi3867]

Pure 70's!!!! Love it!

[@NESalMonella]

Used to go to dance clubs in Denver when this was THE song. It would be played at the start of the night, the 'rush hour' of the night and it was one of the last to be played before last call. Those were the DAMN DAYS!!!!!!

[@claudinetillman6459]

Top of the day to you. Right back at ya 🤗🆗. I agree with you A million percent WORD UP 👍 Yes in deed I feel what you felt about this Disco Master Piece 🆗 I have been there and done that 👏🤛 BOOGIEING 7: days 24 : HR 365 da yr. 😁👌 Back in the days of Disco Dad , we were totally Sprung 😁😳 Strung out 😳😲😀 Crazy funny Huh? Those memories will always be here with me 👏 U are very kind and special ❤️🤗 I really appreciate people like you who listens and ❣️ Music as much as I Do 🤛 Thanks for letting me share my thoughts with you and I really appreciate it very much 👏👌🔊📢 Your insight about this song is magnificent beautifully well said 👍 Have a bless day or night and stay safe JAH LIVES ONE LOVE ❤️GOD bless everyone who's listening to this song . Keep on Boogieing 💃🦶🙋

[@petajohnson9668]

True story !

[@user-gw7ni4gx5u]

Im sti chilling up. It just takes me back! It was my best life!!!

[@seancloss3855]

One of the best dance and club songs of all time IMHO. If this song doesn't stir something in your soul, then I don't know what to say. One of my top 20 favorite songs.

[@petajohnson9668]

Totally agree, girl friend just turned me onto it, a couple years ago. Lol🤷🖖👍

[@roysherrill2473]

Back in 79 the clubs in Panama City beach Florida, this song played quite a bit . I love the music from back then

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Sean Closs: I agree: Good song, well arranged and performed.

[@joseanavia5924]

most definetly one of the original songs responsible for the disco phenomenon. A good time to be alive !!!

[@Earthbound369]

Last Call!

[@victorcarboiii8053]

I'm straight and I love disco, I don't care what people say..full of energy

[@reginamaria8602]

Valeu querido manda ver

[@OFFSHOREJOJO]

We Love old Disco YES!

[@BamaJamz1]

Sing it Thelma, sing it!!😎😎

[@philscholze6528]

I am thankful I got to experience the 70s! The GREATEST music of that Era. Can't compare to the trash "music" of today

[@brasstacks7181]

My frigen FAVORITE!!!! I'm in my 50's now but will dance to this great music till I can't move anymore!!! Have to dance now! BYE

[@jonathanmoore8799]

I agree! In my 50’s also. Classic, this song will never be forgotten

[@noahholcomb4666]

If the 70s and 80s ask me to go back, I'm oughtta here!!

[@frankcarter7146]

Best Disco song EVER!!!

[@gregkluge]

Close your eyes Tilt your head back & just GO THERE

[@giovannavillaraldi166]

It's a dancing revelation experience!

[@cathan75]

The way she holds that note @ 7:18 is one of the most majestic pieces ever of vocal artistry

[@Dim67]

I'm sure it's stretched a little..

[@stipetv1548]

@@Dim67 Sure, but still what a beauty 💎

[@kevinwalsh4652]

@@stipetv1548 I don't think Johnno has ever been in a studio to see what technology exsists now....a real long note can be seen by James something or other "say what you will", he holds a note for a good 20-30 seconds live

[@steveste7922]

@@stipetv1548 it is

[@beckymartin12]

its been extended,,,, she didnt hold that note that long,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@phoenix77771]

Who would not want to relive these moments?

[@sammieb5263]

I just received the 45 record today off of eBay , brings back a lot of memories on my vintage stereo set up.

[@erinjohnson4273]

Man if could have been in NYC in the disco era, I'd be out every weekend

[@Lawrence_619]

to be perfectly honest, out of all the disco songs that we've lost track of, because there's so many of them...this is truly one of disco's anthems.

[@pedrolamoroso8443]

Disco is a league out of now...

[@GohAhweh]

💋 Those of us who were there, know what you say is true..

[@michaelbeaver4298]

Taught Disco Dance to this song and has always been my go to for performance...Still rocks and feeds mu soul..

[@chrisfalconer6033]

Agreed!!!

[@chrislynn8746]

This is DISCO!!!! i Llove it!

[@Salvatore218]

It was a grand time. I fondly recall the sounds, lights, people, and energy.

[@ladonnafoster-hayes7297]

OMG, I am about to lose my mind!!!!!

[@user-tl3pu9ll9j]

Love this song 👍🌹💯

[@l.f.4591]

This is what disco is all about. Happy i was there to live it.

[@kalihiwarhomes2177]

Nothing beats the '70s in music; this hit by Thelma Houston proves it.

[@sweetwaterfarmhouse1074]

1976 was a good year!!

[@reginamaria8602]

Foi excelente dois anos após estava me casando ❤

[@BernhardPloppa]

wow so beautiful❤❤🌹

[@moosefactorymullet]

You love it because the BASS is the lead! Holy shit! What a melodic miracle of syncopated joy! That electric piano is also like the voice of an angel on your shoulder… so funky and immaculate.

[@robgib3132]

those were good times!!

[@bj9smith]

A real soul delivery from a REAL disco era woman . Thelma, I love you !!

[@dio1058]

wow!

[@elmelmon]

N.Y. was the place to be! So many concerts, the hustle and bustle with friends, block parties and non stop good times! I miss those days!

[@ogthriftergoodwill354]

Bring it back good old days I miss it 🍹🍹🍹🍹🍹👍👍👍👍

[@darlenecouch2430]

This song brings back so many awesome memories! The first time I heard this, I was at an amusement park on the beach at Wildwood NJ . I was getting on to a wild & crazy ride and this song started to play. Talk about a head trip! lol Excitement of the ride and this song....awesome! This is the song that got me into becoming a DIsco Queen! lol I went dancing for the first time after hearing this & didn't look back! lol

[@elgatogordo9523]

So relaxing to listen to real talent and soulful music opposed to what they call music today...

[@tonyp3475]

I love this song. Outstanding. I was 11 years old when this song broke on AM radio and It shook the airwaves. It still does. Its part of me now.

[@Lia-et7sj]

11 years old? I was dancing since 5!💃

[@jefferyniewinski9477]

The lighted dance floor. Lights flashing...synced to the music. The bass throbbing to the beat. Thelma ' s intoxicating voice. My boy's arm wrapped around my waist, and our bodies moving together as one. He tells me not to leave him this way.Trust me, I won't.

[@hayleydiane9355]

ooooossshhhh

[@jean-jacquesnahon9822]

ho my gosh...what a stunning remix...!!

[@armandocesarayalasalazar446]

An anthem of disco music 1976, yes sir.

[@Archi-Bald]

I love to listen to this and the version from Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, the song is so brilliant that there could never be too many versions. Thelma sings it like she means every word

[@greendavegietzen2824]

Such a great song!!!!! Both versions Teddy

[@SteelBlueWolf]

This song is the best of the best of Disco. It never gets old.

[@georges7340]

I'm back!! I need a dose of this every once in a while!! Takes me right back to a much happier time! One of the best!!😉

[@JennifulCreations]

Seriously why would anyone 👎this?!? I give it 100! 👍😍

[@sbrownie]

Thelma was seriously underrated. She had one of the most gorgeous vocal instruments. Perfection...and this song is EVERYTHING.

[@brettbyars5451]

sbrownie when I was 10 years old and loved everything I could get a hold on regarding music, this artist stuck out. I remember how Whitney was just beginning and I knew it wasn't her mom, naturally cause of the "Greatest Love of All" video. So I thought it was her aunt. Funny. This song might have been a little inspiration to a younger Whitney, even if different from the last name.

[@billsteinbach1254]

Where do you think Whitney Houston got her Soul voice?

[@billsteinbach1254]

Near end she holds ME FOR 60 SECONDS OR MORE. WHO DOES THAT?

[@petajohnson9668]

She's singing about a personal experience , GOD BLESS HER ! SHE MADE HER MARK, NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT FROM HER. AMEN ! 🤷🖖👍

[@petajohnson9668]

@@brettbyars5451 if it wasn't, it should have ! just sayin, love Whitney's must retake as well. 🤷🖖👍😎

[@scunnercampbell3499]

Common sense & great taste brought me here !! 💃🕺🏿🎸🥁🎷🎤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 😍🥰

[@RandyR]

Thanks for the memories. Danced to this treasure many times. Still sounds great.

[@michaelfranklin5749]

The opening sounds of this tune was the Pied Piper calling us all out to the dance floor- pure magic under the mirror balls -

[@lynne6417]

The production on this song...the orchestration...outstanding. You will never see this again. Anywhere. Ever.

[@barijohnson9699]

I can't stop dancing this is still everything in 2022 thank you Thelma Houston

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Disco Music Won't Change it for anything Great Memories from WBLS in New York and The Saturday night Mixes

[@drbonnell5822]

I am 65 years old and for some reason this song makes me want to get out of my chair and move. oh hell yes !!

[@deed8442]

2018 still going strong omg

[@jameelahhayes1]

Still gives chills in 2018

[@musabradley4302]

These was the good old days.... when you could go out and have fun and enjoy the moment...😂full of energy....

[@brianfreel7418]

rockin' wit Houston on a Sunday

[@davidwalugembe5715]

Great memories way back into the eighties,,,,,,as fresh as ever

[@djhutcherson6761]

The strings are just gorgeous...

[@chrissvenningson1747]

I just can’t get tired of Disco. Growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, Disco was everywhere. Born in ‘67, I started listening as soon as I could. I loved it and still do !! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@QuePasaUSA]

This is awesome! Also 96 tears!

[@stevennicholson8538]

Would have to be one of the best songs from its era. Never tired of listening to it. Timeless

[@johnnieisla63]

👍 Great 💃 Disco remix version! The 💃 Disco-Era Of The 1970’s Lives On Forever!

[@lorrianne1563]

Guillaume Lods, thanks for sharing. A Disco Blast from the past!

[@stuartcribbes5185]

Thelma houston we have lift of

[@williamalhashimi9779]

You go, Miss Thelma, get them toes atappin' under the Disco ball !

[@Thomasny53]

This brings back the Disco days and the parties at Studio 54 and The Ice Palace on 57th Street, NYC. I am getting chills up & down my spine listening to this song. It was great then and it is still great.

[@peterking3186]

Yeah my house no. is 54 same my age 🎉 with a puff and some good speaker cerwin vega sounds brilliant

[@rubenascenciojr6223]

Studio 54..aah! Different scene every couple hours, Different flavors of people. Oh, let's not forget the purest coke back then! LOL

[@Thomasny53]

True 😃😃 LOL@@rubenascenciojr6223

[@markordorica4935]

I like this song 🌹👏

[@LizDaWiz]

THELMA HOUSTON DON'T LEAVE ME 'TIMELESSNESS'🎶🎶 'FRANKIE WORKIN' AT THE CLUB'

[@soniacohenson7772]

Ipanema! I miss those disco/hustle till you drop days!

[@janinefoad9411]

Awsome Tune. Happy Memories of this tune. I just Love it😆.

[@Lee-vt6rr]

Id never leave you!

[@bobpeterson1123]

Not a disco lover, but this song is AWESOME!!! Been lovin' since the 70's!!!

[@mp7402]

Great hustle dance classic for couples, a forgotten golden era of class and fashion for the in crowd 73-77.

[@gusspacedisco5677]

Timeless anthem and is still rocking in 2022, awesome jewel of Disco music💯💯💥💥💥💥👌👌👌👌👌

[@barbarablonsky7521]

Always LOOOOOVED this song...especially this version!

[@daledillon220]

Can you believe I'm Apache and love this song. reminds me of my youth. Timeless!

[@Love.IsTheAnswer]

This mix takes all the soul power of the regular mix and dials it up into an ecstatic gospel frenzy. This cut is massive.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

This Badass tune will kick your ass out on the dance floor!, if you want to lose weight, just dance to this over & over!, non stop action, love this song!

[@SpicyFruitJuice]

Glass of wine, some cheese and this song...Got me out of my chair and dancing like it was 1976...WOOHOO

[@davebear65]

Gonna go ahead and update this. We were on the way home tonight after being out for the 1st time in a year (yes, we are vaccinated). I was just talking about how amazing it is that the world we live in allows us to actually be friends with all these disco divas like Thelma and Jeanie Tracey, Evelyn Champagne King, Martha Wash etc., etc., I get to either chat with them or see them yearly. It's amazing. Once upon a time it was only a dream. This music and these ladies are only here once and ain't we lucky to get to know them? Thank you Thank you Thank you. Much love!

[@stephenvaughan5326]

My God.I love you gets in my soul Laughing .crying, rejoicing...God bless you

[@kwolf43]

This song is so powerful and strong you could walk on it even in 2018 thank you for posting.

[@raulrodriguezjr.4682]

During this pandemic I had the chance of reminiscing and to hear this amazing all time favorite, put me in a happier time and place in my life. Love this and it’s my anthem from my youth. ❤️. Thelma you rock baby 💖

[@user-du2sk7pc9e]

A classic......the GREAT 70S. TY.

[@jamesmarshall2861]

Boy I miss all the good music and times back then ,today's music is so disappointing ☹️

[@eugenegm]

One of my favorite disco songs. My late husband and I saw her perform as a surprise guest at the Trocadero Transfer in San Francisco several decades ago.

[@georges7340]

The greatest gay anthem of all time!! Never got to the Tracadero...... but I heard a lot about it from my late partner ...... We had 9 great years together......but I lived to love again....... hope you have, also!

[@sekhemasaru5718]

Honestly, it's hard for me to accept in the mind that the 70''s and 80's are over. When something is the best why does it have to change. I wasn't thinking back then that it would never end, but I surely didn't think what has come along now to replace it, would become the norm. If there was a 70''s and 80's Planet or World you could go to and stay as long as you want....Lol I'd be outta here tomorrow!

[@geraldsteers6887]

Me too life was fun everyone did their on thing.

[@catluke1]

I AM WITH YOU ...I HAD THE LOVE OF MY LIFE BACK THEN,

[@billmago7991]

Iam there when i play stuff like this

[@lowelltill3930]

Look behind you, I'm going back with you.

[@jimmybisk]

Wouldn't it be great if there were 70's & 80's based theme parks, where everything was set at the prices they were then, fashions & technology were of the times & of course plenty of clubs playing this kind of iconic music?! God I'd never leave!

[@davescott780]

I remember hearing this song when it first hit the airwaves way back when. I fell in love with it instantly. I also remember looking on the album cover and seeing Thelma Houston for the first time and falling instantly in love with her too. I still love this song just as much as I did as when I first heard it and am still love struck for Thelma Houston even after all these years. Marry me Thelma.

[@danfordboyt4889]

Truly Superb!!! I was 11 yrs old. Disco ruled 74 to 80's

[@mickeyhodge6078]

She was the queen of disco until Donna came and took it over in a massive way ,I liked to hear both of them .Two A1 singers for sure.

[@amyryan407]

Im so happt to see others get into music so passionatly as i do. I love the way you said this song was like a "religious experience"

[@ayatollahofarocknrolla403]

I forced my 15 year old daughter to listen to this. Under much sufference she finally agreed. Once it was finished i said to her "Well ? " Her reply..."Wow"

[@LizDaWiz]

'THELMA HOUSTON'/🎤🎤🎤 WORKIN' OUT OF CONTROL🔥🔥AND DESIRE FOR YOU🎶🎶🎸🎸