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Doris Troy (born Doris Elaine Higginsen; January 6, 1937 – February 16, 2004) 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. == Life and career == She was born as Doris Elaine Higginsen, in the Bronx, the daughter of a Barbadian Pentecostal minister. She later took her grandmother's name and grew up as Doris Payne. Her parents disapproved of "subversive" forms... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Doris Troy first charted in 1959 with How About That.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 5 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.