Mitchell Joseph Torok (October 28, 1929 – November 16, 2017) was an American country music singer-songwriter, guitarist, artist and author, best known for his 1953 hit record "Caribbean". He also wrote "Mexican Joe", which catapulted Jim Reeves to stardom. They began to write together and charted with many top 20 hits. Torok reached the Billboard charts several times: in 1957 with "Pledge of Love" (Billboard Top 20), written by his wife, Gail Redd; in 1959 with an updated version of... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Mitchell Torok first charted in 1953 with Marriage of Mexican Joe.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 2 of which peaked at number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Caribbean - #2: (Open Up the Door) Let the Good Times In - #3: Mexican Joe - #4: Caribbean - #5: Pink Chiffon
Hootchy Kootchy Henry (From Hawaii)
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Mexican Joe
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#5 Pink Chiffon
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#2 (Open Up the Door) Let the Good Times In
Dean Martin
Instant Love
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Redneck Roots
Vernon Oxford
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