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, May 23, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Fifth Avenue

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Fifth Avenue" by Shirley Temple from the 1940 film Young People.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: That Old Black Magic

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

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Playlist For May 21, 2025

The playlist for the May 21, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                  

Sunrise Serenade: Limehouse Blues

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

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: 11:60 p.m.

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "11:60 p.m." by Harry James and His Orchestra with Kitty Kallen on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, May 19, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: 47th Street Jive

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "47th Street Jive" by Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, May 16, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: At An Arabian House Party

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "At An Arabian House Party" by Raymond Scott and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Be Happy

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

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Playlist For May 14, 2025

The playlist for the May 14, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                 

Sunrise Serenade: Begin The Beguine (in German!)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Begin The Beguine," in German, by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Obey Your Air Raid Warden

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Obey Your Air Raid Warden" by Tony Pastor and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, May 12, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder" by Eddie Howard and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, May 9, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Begin The Beguine

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Begin The Beguine" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Sleep, Come On And Take Me

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sleep, Come On And Take Me" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Playlist For May 7, 2025

The playlist for the May 7, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                

Sunrise Serenade: Blue Prelude

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

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Bouncin' On A V-Disc

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Bouncin' On A V-Disc" by Fats Waller.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, May 5, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Raisin' The Rent

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Raisin' The Rent" by Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra with Ivie Anderson on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, May 2, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Twee-Twee-Tweet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Twee-Twee-Tweet" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Worry 'Bout Me

Today'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.