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]
Top songs: #1: When Mexico Gave Up the Rumba - #2: Caribbean - #3: Pledge of Love - #4: Red Light Green Light - #5: (Open Up the Door) Let the Good Times In
Hootchy Kootchy Henry (From Hawaii)
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#1 When Mexico Gave Up the Rumba
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#4 Red Light Green Light
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When Mexico Gave Up the Rumba
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#3 Pledge of Love
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Mexican Joe
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Pink Chiffon
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#5 (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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