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, December 20, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Santa's On His Way

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Santa's On His Way" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 
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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Playlist For December 18, 2024

The playlist for the December 18, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Christmas Speical Part 1 - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                              

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Sunrise Serenade: Winter Weather

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Winter Weather" by Benny Goodman with Peggy Lee and Art Lund on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Jingle Bells

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Jingle Bells" by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, December 16, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Santa Claus Got Stuck In My Chimney

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Santa Claus Got Stuck In My Chimney" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Friday, December 13, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Walkin' My Baby Back Home

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Walkin' My Baby Back Home" by Louis Armstrong.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 
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Thursday, December 12, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Here Comes Santa Claus

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Here Comes Santa Claus" by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Playlist For December 11, 2024

The playlist for the December 11, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                             

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Sunrise Serenade: Who?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Who?" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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