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, September 25, 2023

Friday, September 22, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Now I Lay Me Down To Dream

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Now I Lay Me Down To Dream" by Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Starlit Hour

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Starlit Hour" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Playlist For September 20, 2023

The playlist for the September 20, 2023 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 Jazz On Line.  

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Eadie Was A Lady

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Eadie Was A Lady" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Monday, September 18, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: G.I. Jive

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "G.I. Jive" by Glenn Miller and the U.S. Army Air Force Band.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Friday, September 15, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: China Boy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "China Boy" by Muggsy Spanier and His V-Disc Band.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Playlist For September 13, 2023

The playlist for the September 13, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                

Sunrise Serenade: Jumpin' Jive

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