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, December 2, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Fence Me In

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Fence Me In" by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

  

We here at the SSS wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving, and a very safe holiday season.  

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Playlist For November 27, 2024 - Thanksgiving Special

The playlist for the November 27, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Thanksgiving Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                           

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Pre-Holiday Break

  

I'll be taking a break this week to take care of some things and prepare for the holidays, but the show will go on, and I'll be back after Thanksgiving.  

Friday, November 22, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: The Lady In Red

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Lady In Red" by Xavier Cugat and His Waldorf Astoria Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Cash For Your Trash

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Cash For Your Trash" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Playlist For November 20, 2024

The playlist for the November 20, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                          

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.