Thelma Houston

When the dance music era of the '70s was at its height, Thelma Houston's passionate gospel-rooted voice stood out memorably above the rest. Don't Leave Me This Way," her Grammy-winning gold single, was an outstanding example of the soulfulness she brought to the dance genre. As a songwriter, she co-wrote "Be Yourself," which became the title track to Patti LaBelle's... read full bio