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.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Sweet Lorraine

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sweet Lorraine" by the Nat King Cole Trio.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Playlist For October 30, 2024 - Halloween Special

The playlist for the October 30, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Halloween Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                       

Sunrise Serenade: On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: That Old Black Magic

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "That Old Black Magic" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.   

Monday, October 28, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: You've Got To Blow Your Own Trumpet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You've Got To Blow Your Own Trumpet" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Friday, October 25, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: These Foolish Things

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "These Foolish Things" by Benny Goodman and His V-Disc All Star Band with Mildred Bailey on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Playlist For October 23, 2024

The playlist for the October 23, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                      

Sunrise Serenade: Me, Myself And I

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Me, Myself And I" by Billie Holiday.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Wednesday, October 23, 2024