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.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Sunrise Serenade: Five O'Clock Whistle - Plus Spring Pledge Drive Special

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Five O'Clock Whistle" by Will Bradley and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

You can also hear this tune tonight at 6:00 p.m. Central on Swing Shift Shuffle as part of my WEVL Spring Pledge Drive Special:  "On The Job," which will feature music about people at work. 

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