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.

Monday, September 14, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Four Beat Shuffle

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Four Beat Shuffle" by Raymond Scott and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Friday, September 11, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: The Two Little Squirrels (Nuts To You)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Two Little Squirrels (Nuts To You)" by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Be That Way

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Be That Way" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Playlist For September 9, 2026

The playlist for the September 9, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                              

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Sunrise Serenade: You'll Never Know

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You'll Never Know" by Vera Lynn.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

  

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: South American Joe

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "South American Joe" by Ambrose and His Orchestra with Donald Stewart on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 

 

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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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