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, October 28, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: You've Got To Blow Your Own Trumpet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You've Got To Blow Your Own Trumpet" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Friday, October 25, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: These Foolish Things

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "These Foolish Things" by Benny Goodman and His V-Disc All Star Band 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, October 24, 2024

Playlist For October 23, 2024

The playlist for the October 23, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                      

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Sunrise Serenade: Me, Myself And I

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Me, Myself And I" by Billie Holiday.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" by Mildred Bailey.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" by the Ink Spots.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, October 21, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Playlist For October 16, 2024

The playlist for the October 16, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Fall Pledge Drive Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                     

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Fall Break And Fall Pledge Drive Special!

Although the SSS blog is taking a week off for fall break, the show will be live tonight for the WEVL Fall Pledge Drive.  Our goal is $80,000 by this Saturday (October 19) at 6:00 p.m.  Listen and make your pledge to support the home of the Swing Shift Shuffle - WEVL Memphis, 89.9 FM.  

Tonight's Pledge Drive Special is all new V-Discs, featuring all V-Disc recordings never before played on the SSS.  Join us tonight!

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Friday, October 11, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Special Delivery

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Special Delivery" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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