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.

Monday, March 31, 2025

On The Road


Like this driver, posted in the Library of Congress FSA-OWI Collection, I'll be on the road for a few days, so postings will be temporarily suspended.  The show carries on, and I'll be back next week.  

Sunrise Serenade: All My Life

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "All My Life" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, March 28, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Rosetta

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Rosetta" by Garnet Clark And His Hot Clubs Four featuring Bill Coleman on trumpet and Django Reinhardt on guitar.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Miss Otis Regrets

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Miss Otis Regrets" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Playlist For March 26, 2025

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

                                                                                                                           

Sunrise Serenade: If I Didn't Care

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "If I Didn't Care" by the Ink Spots.  Enjoy the video from YouTube 

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Breezin' Along With The Breeze

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Breezin' Along With The Breeze" by the Hoosier Hot Shots.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

Friday, March 21, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: That's What I Like About The South

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "That's What I Like About The South" by Phil Harris and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube
 

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Chicken Reel

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Chicken Reel" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Playlist For March 19, 2025

The playlist for the March 19, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.