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, July 22, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Doin' The New Low Down

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Doin' The New Low Down" by Cab Calloway and the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

  

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Monday, July 20, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Rhythm Is Our Business

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Rhythm Is Our Business" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Friday, July 17, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Dinah

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Dinah" by Bing Crosby and the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Double Dare You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Double Dare You" by Russ Morgan and His Orchestra with Bernice Parks on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Playlist For July 15, 2026

The playlist for the July 15, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                        

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Sunrise Serenade: Life's Full Of Consequence

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Life's Full Of Consequence" by Eddie "Rochester" Anderson and Lena Horne from the 1943 film, Cabin In The Sky.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Sold American

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sold American" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Going Up

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Going Up" by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra from the 1943 film Cabin in the Sky.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  "Going Up" starts in the shot with Duke at the piano after the musical introduction.  
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Friday, July 10, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: The Glow Worm

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Glow Worm" by the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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