Surely one of the most talented one-hit wonders of the rock era, Doris Troy hit the Top Ten with "Just One Look" in 1963, but also recorded many other fine pop-soul sides for Atlantic between 1963 and 1965. Unlike many soul performers of the time, Troy wrote most of her own material (under the pseudonym Payne), and had already written for other artists and sung backup with Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick and Cissy Houston on New York soul records before striking out on her own. (AllMusic) Outstanding. File under: R&B Divas.
Discography:
In the music library: Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974 Volume 5 (1962-1966): Just One Look
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Links: Wikipedia AllMusic Discogs 45cat Way Back Attack Soulwalking Christgau Consumer Guide
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Obituary: The Guardian