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, January 28, 2026

Playlist For January 28, 2026

The playlist for the January 28, 2026 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                  

Sunrise Serenade: Heart And Soul

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Heart And Soul" by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra with Bea Wain on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: A Little Bit Independent

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "A Little Bit Independent" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Monday, January 26, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Only Have Eyes For You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Only Have Eyes For You" by Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler with the Warner Bros. Vitaphone Orchestra and Chorus.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, January 23, 2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Rose Room

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rose Room" by the Benny Goodman Sextet.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)" by the King Cole Trio.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Friday, January 16, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Night And Day

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Night And Day" by Billie Holiday.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Want The Waiter (With The Water)

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Want The Waiter (With The Water)" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Playlist For January 14, 2026

The playlist for the January 14, 2026 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                 

Sunrise Serenade: Midnight

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Midnight" by Benny Carter and His Orchestra with Maxine Sullivan on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: och Lomond

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Loch Lomond" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Martha Tilton on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, January 12, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Haven't Changed A Thing

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

  

Friday, January 9, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: China Boy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "China Boy" by (what sounds like) Sidney Bechet with Muggsy Spanier.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: There Isn't Any Limit To My Love

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "There Isn't Any Limit To My Love" by Jack Hylton's Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Playlist For January 7, 2026

The playlist for the January 7, 2026 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                

Sunrise Serenade: Try A Little Tenderness

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

   

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Cheek To Cheek

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Cheek To Cheek" by Eddie Duchin and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, January 5, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Hello, New Year, Hello

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was (appropriately enough) "Hello, New Year, Hello" by Henry Jerome & His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.