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.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: The Lady From St. Paul

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Lady From St. Paul" by Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, July 21, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Have You Got Any Castles, Baby?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Have You Got Any Castles, Baby?" by Dolly Dawn and Her Dawn Patrol.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Friday, July 18, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)" by Jack Teagarden and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: If I Had A Boy Like You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "If I Had A Boy Like You" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Playlist For July 16, 2025

The playlist for the July 16, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                         

Sunrise Serenade: Swinging Down The Lane

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swinging Down The Lane" by Isham Jones and His Famous Orchestra with Curt Massey on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: If I Had A Girl Like You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "If I Had A Girl Like You" by Hal Kemp and His Orchestra with Smith Ballew on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, July 14, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream" by Waring's Pennsylvanians.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, July 11, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Gosh Darn!

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Gosh Darn!" by Harold White And His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, July 10, 2025