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, February 20, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" by Vera Lynn.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Beyond The Blue Horizon

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Beyond The Blue Horizon" by Martha Tilton and Her V-Disc Play-Fellows.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Playlist For February 18, 2026

The playlist for the February 18, 2026 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                     

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Sunrise Serenade: Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" by Count Basie and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: My Blue Heaven

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

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Monday, February 16, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Me And My Gal

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Me And My Gal" by Judy Garland and Gene Kelly from the 1942 motion picture of the same name.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 

 

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: You Go To My Head

This morning'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.      

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Ooh! What You Said

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Ooh! What You Said" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Playlist For February 11, 2026

The playlist for the February 11, 2026 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                    

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Sunrise Serenade: Green Eyes

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Green Eyes" by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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