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Doris Troy (Doris Elaine Higginsen) was born on 6 January, 1937 in The Bronx, New York, NY, is an American actress and singer (1937-2004). Discover Doris Troy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
Popular As |
Doris Elaine Higginsen |
Occupation |
Singer, songwriter |
Age |
67 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
Born |
6 January 1937 |
Birthday |
6 January |
Birthplace |
The Bronx, New York, NY |
Date of death |
16 February, 2004 |
Died Place |
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Nationality |
United States
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Doris Troy Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Doris Troy Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Doris Troy worth at the age of 67 years old? Doris Troy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Doris Troy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Soundtrack |
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Timeline
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".
Under the name Doris Payne, she began songwriting and earned $100 in 1960 for the Dee Clark hit "How About That".
Going into the recording industry, Troy worked as a backup vocalist for Atlantic Records alongside Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick.
The song was recorded in 10 minutes in October 1962, with producer Buddy Lucas, as a demo for Atlantic Records.
However, after Atlantic Records heard the demo, they decided not to re-record it, instead opting to release it as was.
Her biggest hit was "Just One Look", a top 10 hit in 1963.
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.
At age 16, she was working as an usherette at the Apollo where she was discovered by James Brown.
She was also part of the original lineup of The Sweet Inspirations in 1963, with Cissy Houston and the two Warwicks, who were Houston's nieces.
Taking her stage name from Helen of Troy, Troy sang backup vocals for Solomon Burke, the Drifters, Houston, and Dionne Warwick, before she co-wrote and recorded "Just One Look" (the songwriting credits use the name Doris Payne).
This song hit No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1963.
"Just One Look" was the only charting US hit for Troy.
Troy's only foray into the UK Singles Chart, "Whatcha Gonna Do About It", peaked at No. 37 in December 1964.
She contributed vocals to The Rolling Stones' 1968 song "You Can't Always Get What You Want", Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, and Carly Simon's "You're So Vain".
After moving to London in 1969, she was signed by The Beatles to their Apple Records label, and released the Doris Troy album the following year, co-produced by Troy and George Harrison.
Troy worked in the UK throughout the 1970s, appearing at Ronnie Scott's Club and recording a live album, The Rainbow Testament.
Neither The Rainbow Testament nor her People Records album, Stretching Out, sold well.
As her solo career peaked, she continued to sing back-up for multiple artists and bands.
In 1974, Troy moved from England back to the United States, where she played casinos and nightclubs.
Mama, I Want to Sing is a stage musical based on her life, and was co-written with her sister, Vy Higginsen, a popular New York City radio personality.
It ran for 1,500 performances at the Heckscher Theatre in Spanish Harlem.
Troy played her own mother, Geraldine.
Mama, I Want to Sing! was also made into a motion picture, starring Ciara, Patti LaBelle, and Hill Harper, which was released on DVD in 2012.
Troy died from emphysema at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada, aged 67.