He was a musician and had his own orchestra which toured in Europe. He started writing tango poems only after his father, José González Castillo passed away. Troilo frequently worked with him in writing tangos.
Read his biography on todotango.
Tinta Roja (Red Ink)
Music: Sebastián Piana Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Francisco Fiorentino in 1941La Madrugada (Dawn)
Music: Ángel Maffia Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Juan D'Arienzo with Alberto Echagüe in 1944Cornetín (The Cornet)
Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Homero Manzi & Cátulo Castillo Translation: Michael Krugman Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Roberto Rufino in 1943Caserón De Tejas (Tile Roofed Big House)
Music: Sebastián Piana Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Pedro Laurenz with Alberto Del Campo in 1942Una Vez (Once)
Music: Osvaldo Pugliese Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with with Alberto Morán in 1946Maleza (Garden Weeds)
Music: Enrique Munné Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Derrick Del Pilar Recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese with with Alberto Morán in 1945Luna Llena (Full Moon)
Music: Mario Perini Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Floreal Ruiz in 1944Café de Los Angelitos (The Angels' Cafe)
Music: José Razzano & Cátulo Castillo Lyrics: José Razzano & Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1945Se Muere De Amor (It Dies Of Love)
Music: Pedro Maffia Lyrics: Cátulo CastilloRecorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Mario Pomar in 1952María (Maria)
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1945La Cantina (The Canteen)
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Jorge Casal in 1954Mensaje (Message)
Music: Enrique Santos Discépolo Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Roberto Rufino in 1965La Última Curda (The Last Drunkenness) Watch 🎞 Una Noche De Poesía to know more about this song!
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Alberto PazRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Roberto Goyeneche in 1963A Homero (To Homero)
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Roberto Goyeneche in 1961Desencuentro (Mismatch)
Music: Aníbal Troilo Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Dave Beall Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Roberto Rufino in 1963Recorded by Roberto Goyeneche (singer) accompanied by Baffa-Berlingieri Orchestra in 1968El Último Farol (The Last Streetlamp)
Te Llama Mi Violín (My Violin Calls You)
Music: Elvino Vardaro Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Osvaldo Fresedo with Oscar Serpa in 1942Están Sonando Las Ocho (The Clock Strikes Eight)
Music: Juan Larenza Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Lucio Demare with Horacio Quintana in 1944Adiós, Te Vas...! (Goodbye, You're Leaving!)
Music: Egidio Pittaluga Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoDinero, Dinero (Money, Money)
Music: Enrique Delfino Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Carlos Di Sarli with Alberto Podestá in 1947Estampa Federal (Federalist Sketch)**
Music: Pedro Maffia & Sebastián Piana Lyrics: Cátulo Castillo Translation: Michael KrugmanCorazón De Papel (Paper Heart)
Music: Cátulo Castillo 1929 Lyrics: Alberto Franco Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Aníbal Troilo with Floreal Ruiz in 1947El Aguacero (Canción de la Pampa) (Rainstorm (Song of Pampa))
Music: Cátulo Castillo 1933 Lyrics: José González Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Lucio Demare with Horacio Quintana in 1944Café de Los Angelitos (The Angels' Cafe)
Music: José Razzano & Cátulo Castillo Lyrics: José Razzano & Cátulo Castillo Translation: Felipe & AyanoRecorded by Aníbal Troilo with Alberto Marino in 1945Viejo Ciego (Old Blind Man)
Music: Sebastián Piana & Cátulo Castillo Lyrics: Homero Manzi Translation: Felipe & Ayano Recorded by Roberto Goyeneche accompanied by Antonio Agri and Esteban Morgado in 1986