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, April 29, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Let That Be A Lesson To You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Let That Be A Lesson To You" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra from the 1937 film Hollywood Hotel.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho" by the Golden Gate Quartet.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Playlist For April 27, 2022 - Spring Pledge Drive Special

The playlist for the April 27, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Spring Pledge Drive Special:  Once Upon A Time . . ." has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

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Sunrise Serenade: Deacon Jones

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Deacon Jones" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Rosie The Riveter

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rosie The Riveter" by the Four Vagabonds.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

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Monday, April 25, 2022

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

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Between 18th And 19th On Chestnut Street" by Bing Crosby and Connie Boswell.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Battle Of Swing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Battle Of Swing" by Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Begin The Beguine

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Begin The Beguine" by Artie Shaw.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Playlist For April 20, 2022

The playlist for the April 20, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

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Sunrise Serenade: Candy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Candy" by the Nat King Cole Trio.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

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