"The Castle Walk"

"The Castle Walk" was one of several songs written by composer James Reese Europe. A native of Mobile, Europe served as musical director for the world-famous dance team of Vernon and Irene Castle from 1913 to 1916.

Dancers performing the Castle Walk, a popular early 20th-century dance
Photo courtesy of the Music Division, the New York Public Library
Dancers performing the Castle Walk, a popular early 20th-century dance