Doris Troy

Doris Troy
Background information
Birth nameDoris Elaine Higginsen
Also known asDoris Payne
Born(1937-01-06)January 6, 1937
OriginNew York City, U.S.[1]
DiedFebruary 16, 2004(2004-02-16) (aged 67)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
GenresR&B, doo-wop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1962–2004
LabelsApple, Atlantic, People, Toast
Websitesimonbell.com/doristroy.html

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.

  1. ^ "Obituary: Doris Troy". The Guardian. February 20, 2004.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference British Hit Singles & Albums was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ 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.