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.

Friday, August 30, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Sweet Georgia Brown

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sweet Georgia Brown" by the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Oh Babe!

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Oh Babe!" by Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Playlist For August 28, 2019

The playlist for the August 28, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: After You've Gone

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "After You've Gone" by the Benny Goodman Quartet from the 1946 Walt Disney film, Make Mine Music.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Monday, August 26, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Did You Mean It?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Did You Mean It?" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, August 23, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: New San Antonio Rose

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "New San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: From Monday On

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "From Monday On" by Ella Logan and the Spirits of Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Playlist For August 21, 2019

The playlist for the August 21, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat" by the Ink Spots.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Lovesick Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Lovesick Blues" by Anita O'Day.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, August 19, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Broadway Rhythm

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Broadway Rhythm" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, August 16, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: London Rhythm

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "London Rhythm" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: I'll Never Say Never Again

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'll Never Say Never Again" by Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Playlist For August 14, 2019

The playlist for the August 14, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: Swing For Sale

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swing For Sale" by the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Cherry

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Cherry" by Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, August 12, 2019

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Playlist For August 7, 2019

The playlist for the August 7, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: Begin The Beguine

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Begin The Beguine" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!" by the Andrews Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, August 5, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Just A Gigalo

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Just A Gigalo" by Louis Prima and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, August 2, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Hot Toddy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Hot Toddy" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Gonna Be A Bad Girl

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Gonna Be A Bad Girl" by Orrin Tucker and His Orchestra with "Wee" Bonnie Baker on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.