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, November 12, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Living In The Sunlight

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Living In The Sunlight" by the Jack Albin Orchestra with Bill Coty on vocal.  Click on the song title and go to Track 110 to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Playlist for November 11, 2026 - Veterans Day Special

The playlist for the November 11, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle Veterans Day Special has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Sunrise Serenade: Gotta Go Places And Do Things

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Gotta Go Places And Do Things" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Always Chasing Rainbows

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Helen Forrest on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

Monday, November 9, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Oh, Look At Me Now

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Oh, Look At Me Now" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Frank Sinatra, Connie Haynes, and the Pied Pipers on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Friday, November 6, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: At Last

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "At Last" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with Ray Eberle on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Them There Eyes

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Them There Eyes" by Les Brown and His Orchestra with Lucy Ann Polk on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Playlist For November 4, 2026

The playlist for the November 4, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Sunrise Serenade: The Music Goes Round And Round

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Music Goes Round And Round" by Tommy Dorsey and His Clambake Seven.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Stay On The Right Side Of the Road

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Stay On The Right Side Of the Road" by Bing Crosby and the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.