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 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.

 

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Playlist For November 4, 2026

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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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.     

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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.     

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Friday, October 30, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: The Skeleton In The Closet

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Skeleton In The Closet" by Louis Armstrong accompanied by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Hold Tight

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Hold Tight" by the Andrews Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Playlist For October 28, 2026 - Halloween Special

The playlist for the October 28, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle Halloween Special has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Powerhouse

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Powerhouse" by The Raymond Scott Quintette.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Monday, October 26, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Swanee River

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swanee River" by Django Reinhardt and the Quintette Du Hot Club De France.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Friday, October 23, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Sweet Marie

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sweet Marie" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.
 
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