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.

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.    

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.    

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.

                                                                                                   

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.    

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Royal Garden Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Royal Garden Blues" by Johnny Mercer and the Skylarks.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Monday, September 30, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Avalon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Avalon" by the Benny Goodman Quartet.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Jumpin' Jive

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Jumpin' Jive" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra from the 1943 film Stormy Weather featuring the Nicholas Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube 

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Playlist For September 25, 2024

The playlist for the September 25, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                  

Sunrise Serenade: It's The Talk Of The Town

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It's The Talk Of The Town" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye" by Chick Bullock and His Levee Loungers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.