Canadian folk-pop group the Original Caste style was characterized by rich tight vocals and a clean sound; the group was compared to The Carpenters, The Mamas & the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver and Peter, Paul and Mary.

Formed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1966 the band moved to Los Angeles in 1968 and recorded the single “I Can’t Make It Anymore” for Dot Records. In 1969 the band signed with TA Records, a label distributed by Bell Records and quickly released One Tin Soldier – a number one hit. The band followed that up with another hit Mr. Monday.  The album went Gold propelling the band to tour Canada, the Unites States and Japan. 

The success brought the band many television appearances and allowed them the opportunity to open for both B. B. King and Glen Campbell.