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 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.     

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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.  

 

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Playlist For April 30, 2025

The playlist for the April 30, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                               

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Sunrise Serenade: I'll See You In My Dreams

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'll See You In My Dreams" by Django Reinhardt.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I'll See You In My Dreams

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'll See You In My Dreams" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her V-Disc Jumpers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Monday, April 28, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Fifth Avenue

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

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Friday, April 25, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Blue Moon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Blue Moon" by Coleman Hawkins accompanied by Michel Warlop and His Orchestra, including Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Pecos Bill

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Pecos Bill" by Roy Rogers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 

 

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Playlist For April 23, 2025

The playlist for the April 23, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                              

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Sunrise Serenade: Smoke On The Water

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Smoke On The Water" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

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