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.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea" by teh Boswell Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Playlist For October 9, 2024

The playlist for the October 9, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                    

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Sunrise Serenade: Ferryboat Serenade

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Ferryboat Serenade" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Out Of Nowhere

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Out Of Nowhere" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Monday, October 7, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Hold Tight

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Hold Tight" by the Andrews Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Why Don't You Practice What You Preach

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Why Don't You Practice What You Preach" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Playlist For October 2, 2024

The playlist for the October 2, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                   

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Sunrise Serenade: The Object Of My Affection

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Object Of My Affection" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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