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, September 3, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: All In Favor Of Swing Say 'Aye'

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "All In Favor Of Swing Say 'Aye'" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Edyth Wright on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Playlist For September 2, 2026

The playlist for the September 2, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                             

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Sunrise Serenade: Little Girl

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Little Girl" by Joe Venuti and friends.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Rappa To Musume

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rappa To Musume" by Kasagi Shizuko.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, August 31, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Poor Simple Simon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Poor Simple Simon" by Anita O'Day.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Thursday, August 27, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Sugar Moon

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sugar Moon" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

   

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Playlist For August 26, 2026

The playlist for the August 26, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                            

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Sunrise Serenade: I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues" 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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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Adios

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Adios" 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, August 24, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Sweeter Than The Sweetest

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sweeter Than The Sweetest" 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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