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 10, 2010

RIP Lena Horne

On Mother's Day 2010, we lost another one of the great icons who arose in the swing era, Lena Horne.  The weather is rainy in Memphis this morning, so I can think of no better tribute than her signature tune, from the 1943 movie of the same name, "Stormy Weather."  Yes, that is Cab Calloway leading the band.
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