Doris Troy was an American soul singer, sometimes called "Mama Soul", whose career was richer than a single hit suggests. Beyond her own records she was a sought-after backing vocalist, even singing on Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon and recording for The Beatles' Apple label. Her place on this list is a matter of measurement, not standing.
Her one big hit as a lead artist was "Just One Look", released in 1963, a bright, yearning soul song she co-wrote, which reached the US top ten and was later covered by many artists.
On streaming, "Just One Look" sits near 38 million plays, while her next most-streamed track trails at around five million. That puts the ratio above 7, past our 5.0 line.
By our measure Doris Troy is a certified one-hit wonder, with the caveat that she was a respected, much-in-demand singer whose voice graced many famous records. As a lead artist, though, the numbers are clear: one bright, self-penned soul song became her signature, standing far ahead of everything else she released under her own name. Covered by acts from The Hollies to Linda Ronstadt, "Just One Look" has long outlived its moment, even as the singer who wrote it remains far less famous than her song.