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, January 13, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Jubilee

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Jubilee" by Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Friday, January 10, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Beginning To See The Light

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Beginning To See The Light" by Ella Fitzgerald and the Ink Spots.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

  

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: When I Take My Sugar To Tea

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "When I Take My Sugar To Tea" by Fred Rich and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Playlist For January 8, 2025

The playlist for the January 8, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                 

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Sunrise Serenade: Bob White

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Bob White" by Bing Crosby and Connie Boswell.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Flight Of The Bumblebee

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Flight Of The Bumblebee" by Harry James.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Monday, January 6, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Undecided

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Undecided" by Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France with Beryl Davis on Vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Playlist For January 1, 2025

The playlist for the January 1, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                

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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Playlist For December 25, 2024 - Christmas Special Part 2

The playlist for the December 25, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Christmas Special Part 2 - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                               

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Merry Christmas!

From everyone here at the SSS - Merry Christmas!  
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