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, July 16, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Swinging Down The Lane

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swinging Down The Lane" by Isham Jones and His Famous Orchestra with Curt Massey on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: If I Had A Girl Like You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "If I Had A Girl Like You" by Hal Kemp and His Orchestra with Smith Ballew on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, July 14, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream" by Waring's Pennsylvanians.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, July 11, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Gosh Darn!

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Gosh Darn!" by Harold White And His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Playlist For July 9, 2025

The playlist for the July 9, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                        

Sunrise Serenade: I Guess I'll Have To Dream The Rest

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Guess I'll Have To Dream The Rest" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with Ray Eberle and the Modernaires on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Prince Charming

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Prince Charming" by Harry James and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, July 7, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Star Dust

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Star Dust" by Bing Crosby.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, July 4, 2025