 "Don't Leave Me This Way" was covered by then-upcoming Motown artist Thelma Houston in 1976.Originally assigned to Diana Ross, it was intended to be the follow-up to her hit "Love Hangover" but was reassigned and given to Houston instead.Following the release of her fourth album "Any Way You Like It", a Boston record pool unanimously reported positive audience response to "Don't Leave Me This Way" in discos, and the song was selected for release as a single.