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.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I've Heard That Song Before

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I've Heard That Song Before" by Harry James with Helen Forrest on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Dedicated To You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Dedicated To You" by Ella Fitzgerald and the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Three Little Fishes

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Three Little Fishes" by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Playlist For February 12, 2025

The playlist for the February 12, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                      

Sunrise Serenade: Special Delivery Stomp

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Special Delivery Stomp" by Artie Shaw and His Grammercy Five.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: You're A Sweetheart

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You're A Sweetheart" by Tommy Dorsey And His Clambake Seven.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, February 10, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Give Me Some Skin, My Friend

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Give Me Some Skin, My Friend" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Friday, February 7, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Hungry Man

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Hungry Man" by Louis Jordan.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Rockin' Chair

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rockin' Chair" by Louis Armstrong with the Casa Loma Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Playlist For February 5, 2025

The playlist for the February 5, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                     

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Explain

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Explain" by Billie Holiday.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Rhythm And Romance

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rhythm And Romance" by Chick Webb and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, February 3, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Make Believe Ballroom Time

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Make Believe Ballroom Time" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, January 31, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga" by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Between 18th And 19th On Chestnut Street

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Between 18th And 19th On Chestnut Street" by Will Osborne and His Slide Music.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Playlist For January 29, 2025

The playlist for the January 29, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                    

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Worry 'Bout Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" by Les Brown and His Orchestra  with Miriam Shaw on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: My Blue Heaven

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "My Blue Heaven" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, January 27, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Living In The Sunlight

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Living In The Sunlight" by the Jack Albin Orchestra with Bill Coty on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, January 24, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: That's How Rhythm Was Born

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "That's How Rhythm Was Born" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I'll Never Say Never Again

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'll Never Say Never Again" by the Connie Boswell.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

  

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Playlist For January 22, 2025

The playlist for the January 22, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                   

Sunrise Serenade: Say 'Si Si'

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Say 'Si Si'" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: You're My Everything

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You're My Everything" by Jimmy Grier and His Orchestra with Donald Novis and Loyce Whiteman on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, January 17, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Imagination

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Imagination" by Dinah Shore.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: How Could You?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "How Could You?" by Anson Weeks and His Orchestra with Margie Dee on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Playlist For January 15, 2025

The playlist for the January 15, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle 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

 

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Let's Swing It

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Let's Swing It" by Louis Prima and New Orleans Gang.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, January 13, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Jubilee

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Jubilee" by Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, January 10, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Beginning To See The Light

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Beginning To See The Light" by Ella Fitzgerald and the Ink Spots.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

  

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: When I Take My Sugar To Tea

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "When I Take My Sugar To Tea" by Fred Rich and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Playlist For January 8, 2025

The playlist for the January 8, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                 

Sunrise Serenade: Bob White

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Bob White" by Bing Crosby and Connie Boswell.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Flight Of The Bumblebee

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Flight Of The Bumblebee" by Harry James.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, January 6, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Undecided

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Undecided" by Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France with Beryl Davis on Vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Playlist For January 1, 2025

The playlist for the January 1, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.