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, February 28, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Coax Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Coax Me" by Dinah Shore.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 
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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Christopher Columbus

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Christopher Columbus" by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Playlist For February 26, 2025

The playlist for the February 26, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                       

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Sunrise Serenade: When I Get Low I Get High

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "When I Get Low I Get High" 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.     

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Little Girl

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Little Girl" by Joe Venuti and friends.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Monday, February 24, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: St. Louis Blues March

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "St. Louis Blues March" by the 418th AAFTC Band under the direction of Captain Glenn Miller.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Friday, February 21, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I Thought About You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Thought About You" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Mildred Bailey on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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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.     

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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.     

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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.  
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