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, May 20, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: So Says My Heart

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "So Says My Heart" by Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Pick Yourself Up

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Pick Yourself Up" by Fred Astaire.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, May 18, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: He Ain't Got Rhythm

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "He Ain't Got Rhythm" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Jimmy Rushing on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, May 15, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Lookie, Lookie, Lookie, Here Comes Cookie

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Lookie, Lookie, Lookie, Here Comes Cookie" by Cleo Brown.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Stop Beatin' Around The Mulberry Bush

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Stop Beatin' Around The Mulberry Bush" by Count Basie and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, May 8, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Darktown Strutters' Ball

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Darktown Strutters' Ball" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Me, Myself And I

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Me, Myself And I" by Billie Holiday.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Playlist For May 6, 2026

The playlist for the May 6, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                

Sunrise Serenade: Shoo Shoo Baby

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Shoo Shoo Baby" by Ella May Morse.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Memphis Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Memphis Blues" by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.