Swing Shift Shuffle: December 2023

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, December 27, 2023

Playlist For December 27, 2023 - New Year's & Winter Special

The playlist for the December 27, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - New Year's & Winter Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Monday, December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas!

From everyone here at the SSS.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Playlist For December 20, 2023 - Christmas Special

The playlist for the December 20, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Christmas Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: They Can't Take That Away From Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "They Can't Take That Away From Me" by Billie Holiday. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: I Haven't Changed A Thing

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Haven't Changed A Thing" by Mildred Bailey. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Playlist For December 13, 2023

The playlist for the December 13, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Amapola

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Amapola" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Time Changes Everything

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Time Changes Everything" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, December 11, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Try A Little Tenderness

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Try A Little Tenderness" by Ruth Etting. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: He Ain't Got Rhythm

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "He Ain't Got Rhythm" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Jimmy Rushing on vocal. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Playlist For December 6, 2023

The playlist for the December 6, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Twee-Twee-Tweet

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Twee-Twee-Tweet" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: New San Antonio Rose

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "New San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, December 4, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Sugar Moon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sugar Moon" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, December 1, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Hot Canary

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Hot Canary" by Ella Fitzgeral. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

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