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, March 29, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Shuffle Off To Buffalo

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Shuffle Off To Buffalo" by the Boswell Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Sweet Georgia Brown

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sweet Georgia Brown" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Playlist For March 27, 2024

The playlist for the March 27, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                           

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Sunrise Serenade: Pistol Packin' Mama

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Pistol Packin' Mama" by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: You Always Hurt The One You Love

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You Always Hurt The One You Love" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, March 25, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Change Partners

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Change Partners" by Fred Astair from the 1938 film Carefree.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Friday, March 22, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Mr. Rainbow Man

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Mr. Rainbow Man" by Carl Fenton and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Heartbreaker

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Heartbreaker" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Playlist For March 20, 2024

The playlist for the March 20, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                          

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Sunrise Serenade: The Chant

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Chant" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Blow, Blow Thou Winter Winds

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Blow, Blow Thou Winter Winds" by Bob Crosby and His Bobcats.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, March 18, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Some Of These Days

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Some Of These Days" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Cleo's Boogie

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Cleo's Boogie" by Cleo Brown.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Streamline Strut

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Streamline Strut" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Playlist For March 13, 2024

The playlist for the March 13, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                         

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Sunrise Serenade: Mister Meadowlark

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Mister Meadowlark" by Bing Crosby and Johnny Mercer.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Time Changes Everything

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

  

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Friendship

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Friendship" by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra with vocals by Harry Babbitt, Ginny Simms, Jack Martin and Ish Kabibble.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Playlist for March 6, 2024

The playlist for the March 6, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                        

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