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.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: You Took Advantage Of Me

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You Took Advantage Of Me" by Anita O'Day.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 

  

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Playlist For August 19, 2026

The playlist for the August 19, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                           

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Sunrise Serenade: Moon Country

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Moon Country" by the Casa Loma Orchestra..  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: It's The Talk Of The Town

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "It's The Talk Of The Town" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, August 17, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Alive And Kickin'

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Alive And Kickin'" by Nancy Walker with Harry James and His Music Makers from the film Best Foot Forward.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Friday, August 14, 2026

Sunrise Serenade" Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?" by Phil Harris and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Haven't Changed A Thing

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Haven't Changed A Thing" by Mildred Bailey.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 

   

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Get A Kick Out Of You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Get A Kick Out Of You" by Ethel Merman with Johnny Green and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Exactly Like You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Exactly Like You" by Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Monday, August 10, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: My Baby Just Cares For Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "My Baby Just Cares For Me" by Orrin Tucker and His Orchestra with "Wee" Bonnie Baker on vocals.  Click on the song title, then select track 2 to listen courtesy of Archive.org.     

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