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About Mitchell Torok
- Mitchell Torok (born October 28, 1929) is an American country music singer, songwriter, artist, author and guitarist, best known for his 1953 hit "Caribbean".
- He also wrote "Mexican Joe", which catapulted Jim Reeves to stardom.
- They began to write together and charted 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 "Caribbean" (#27 on Billboard); with "Redneck Nat' Anthem" by Vernon Oxford in 1976; with Jerry Wallace and their song "This One's on the House" (Top 20); and with Bill Phillips's "I Can Stand It (As Long as She Can)".
- In 1960, Torok's recording of "Pink Chiffon" topped out at No.
- 60 on Billboard.
- His last hit record was "Instant Love" in 1965, produced by Jimmie Bowen.
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