The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Monday, May 12, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder" by Eddie Howard and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, May 9, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Begin The Beguine

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Begin The Beguine" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Sleep, Come On And Take Me

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sleep, Come On And Take Me" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Playlist For May 7, 2025

The playlist for the May 7, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                

Sunrise Serenade: Blue Prelude

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Blue Prelude" by Bing Crosby.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Bouncin' On A V-Disc

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Bouncin' On A V-Disc" by Fats Waller.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, May 5, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Raisin' The Rent

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Raisin' The Rent" by Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra with Ivie Anderson on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, May 2, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Twee-Twee-Tweet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Twee-Twee-Tweet" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Worry 'Bout Me

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" by Les Brown and His Orchestra with Miriam Shaw on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Playlist For April 30, 2025

The playlist for the April 30, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.