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Doris Troy

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Born
6 January 1937
Born In
The Bronx, New York, New York, United States
Died
16 February 2004 (aged 67)
Doris Troy (January 6, 1937 – February 16, 2004) was an American Rhythm & Blues singer, known to her many fans as "Mama Soul". 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 of music like rhythm & blues, so she cut her teeth singing in her father's choir. She was working as an usherette at the Apollo where she was discovered by James Brown. Troy worked with Solomon Burke, The Dri… read more
Doris Troy (January 6, 1937 – February 16, 2004) was an American Rhythm & Blues singer, known to her many fans as "Mama Soul". 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 g… read more
Doris Troy (January 6, 1937 – February 16, 2004) was an American Rhythm & Blues singer, known to her many fans as "Mama Soul". 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"… read more

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2 What'cha Gonna Do About It - Single Version What'cha Gonna Do About It - Single Version
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3 Records & R'n'B: 50's & 60's Soul Please Little Angel (Single Version)
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5 Play track Sings Just One Look And Other Memorable Selections Draw Me Closer
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8 Give Me Back My Dynamite - 2010 Remaster Give Me Back My Dynamite - 2010 Remaster
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