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, January 23, 2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Rose Room

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rose Room" by the Benny Goodman Sextet.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)" by the King Cole Trio.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Friday, January 16, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Night And Day

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Night And Day" by Billie Holiday.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Want The Waiter (With The Water)

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Want The Waiter (With The Water)" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Playlist For January 14, 2026

The playlist for the January 14, 2026 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                 

Sunrise Serenade: Midnight

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Midnight" by Benny Carter and His Orchestra with Maxine Sullivan on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: och Lomond

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Loch Lomond" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Martha Tilton on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, January 12, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Haven't Changed A Thing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Haven't Changed A Thing" by Mildred Bailey.  Enjoy the video from YouTube