The Millionaires (23)

The very first group signed and recorded by Castle Records in 1965 was a four man vocal group based out of Camden, New Jersey known as The Millionaires. Member of the group were veterans of the Philly music scene and included first tenor Billy Tyler, second tenors Henry Tuten and Winfred Curtis and baritone vocalist Billy Summers. Rob Russen wrote both sides of The Millionaires single. The songs were recorded at Baker Studio in Camden, NJ just blocks away from Camden High School which was known as the “Castle On The Hill” and from which the name Castle Records was created. Musical tracks for the two songs were made by the highly respected Mike Douglas Orchestra from the local television show of the same name. Lawsen Productions financed the sessions and the formation of the label. Gamble & Huff, founders of Philadelphia International Records licensed the two songs recorded by The Millionaires for Castle Records but never released them on their label.