Doris Troy | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Doris Elaine Higginsen |
| Also known as | Doris Payne |
| Born | January 6, 1937 |
| Origin | New York City, U.S.[1] |
| Died | February 16, 2004 (aged 67) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, doo-wop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1962–2004 |
| Labels | Apple, Atlantic, People, Toast |
| Website | simonbell |
Doris Troy (born Doris Elaine Higginsen; January 6, 1937 – February 16, 2004)[2][3] was an American R&B singer and songwriter, known to her fans as "Mama Soul". Her biggest hit was "Just One Look", a top 10 hit in 1963.
- ^ "Obituary: Doris Troy". The Guardian. February 20, 2004.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
British Hit Singles & Albumswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Sisario, Ben (February 19, 2004). "Doris Troy, Pop Singer Whose Life Inspired a Show, Dies at 67". The New York Times. Retrieved March 9, 2015.