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.

Friday, February 27, 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Till Then

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Till Then" by the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Playlist For February 25, 2026

The playlist for the February 25, 2026 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                      

Sunrise Serenade: Three O'Clock In The Morning

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Three O'Clock In The Morning" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Ferryboat Serenade

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Ferryboat Serenade" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

  

Monday, February 23, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: My Blue Heaven

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "My Blue Heaven" by Stuff Smith and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

Friday, February 20, 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Beyond The Blue Horizon

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Beyond The Blue Horizon" by Martha Tilton and Her V-Disc Play-Fellows.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Playlist For February 18, 2026

The playlist for the February 18, 2026 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                     

Sunrise Serenade: Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" by Count Basie and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.