Don't Leave Me This Way

Songs

"Don't Leave Me This Way" is a popular song written by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff and Cary Gilbert. It was originally released in 1975 by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass, who were signed to Gamble and Huff's Philadelphia International label. The song was later covered by Thelma Houston in 1976 and by the British synth-pop duo the Communards in 1986. Both cover versions achieved commercial success.

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Writers: Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff and Cary Gilbert
Original release: Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass, 1975
Later successful covers: Thelma Houston (1976) and the Communards (1986)

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Article: Don't Leave Me This Way (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q3713449
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