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, November 20, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Lovesick Blues

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Lovesick Blues" by Anita O'Day.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: You Go To My Head

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You Go To My Head" by Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, November 18, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: No Name Jive

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "No Name Jive" by the Casa Loma Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, November 15, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Deep In A Dream

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Deep In A Dream" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra with Helen Forrest on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: In The Mood

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "In The Mood" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Playlist For November 13, 2024

The playlist for the November 13, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                         

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Five Salted Peanuts

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Five Salted Peanuts" by Tony Pastor and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project

Monday, November 11, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Are You Havin' Any Fun?

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

Friday, November 8, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Back In Your Own Back Yard

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Back In Your Own Back Yard" by Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Oh, Look At Me Now

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Oh, Look At Me Now" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Frank Sinatra, Connie Haynes, and the Pied Pipers on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.