[Publius]

Written in 1947 by Ken Lane, who was Dean’s music director for his TV show. Dean finally got around to recording it in 1964, and it became his biggest hit.

[Publius]

Thelma Houston had been one of Jimmy Webb’s projects, but her work for Webb didn’t score, and neither did her work for Motown. She managed to get a hit when she put her career in the hands of the Philadelphia duo of Leon Huff and Kenny Gamble. It came in at #5 this week.

Thelma Houston: “Don’t Leave Me This Way”

[luvie]

it’s a great tune! I love your commentary on the songs...it helps me to know what was happening at the time! :)

Thanks!