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.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Swing Is The Thing

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Swing Is The Thing" by Valaida Snow.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Monday, April 20, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: The Ghost Of Smokey Joe

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Ghost Of Smokey Joe" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: All The Things You Are

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "All The Things You Are" by Mildred Bailey.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Some Sunny Day

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Some Sunny Day" by Bing Crosby.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Playlist For April 15, 2026

The playlist for the April 15, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Spring Pledge Drive Special:  WEVL 50th - Looking to the Future - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                             

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Sunrise Serenade: Royal Garden Blues

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Royal Garden Blues" by Johnny Mercer and the Skylarks.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: East Of The Rockies

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "East Of The Rockies" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, April 13, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Ace In The Hole

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Ace In The Hole" by Anita O'Day.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Friday, April 10, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Walking By The River

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Walking By The River" by Ginny Simms.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Strictly From Dixie

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Strictly From Dixie" by Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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