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.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Merry Christmas Polka

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Merry Christmas Polka" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Friday, December 12, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Little Joe From Chicago

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Little Joe From Chicago" by Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Jingle Bells

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Jingle Bells" by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
 

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Playlist For December 10, 2025

The playlist for the December 10, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                            

Sunrise Serenade: Exactly Like You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Exactly Like You" by the Benny Goodman Trio.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: What A Little Moonlight Can Do

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "What A Little Moonlight Can Do" by Billie Holiday with Benny Goodman on clarinet and Teddy Wilson on piano.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, December 8, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Swing That Music

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swing That Music" by Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, December 5, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Day In, Day Out

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Day In, Day Out" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra with Helen Forrest on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Playlist For December 3, 2025

The playlist for the December 3, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.