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.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Playlist For May 6, 2026

The playlist for the May 6, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                

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Sunrise Serenade: Shoo Shoo Baby

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Shoo Shoo Baby" by Ella May Morse.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Memphis Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Memphis Blues" by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Monday, May 4, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Happy Feet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Happy Feet" by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.  Go to song number 197.      

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: At Your Beck And Call

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "At Your Beck And Call" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with Gail Reese on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Slumming On Park Avenue

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Slumming On Park Avenue" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Playlist For April 29, 2026

The playlist for the April 29, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                               

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Sunrise Serenade: How Deep Is The Ocean

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "How Deep Is The Ocean" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Peggy Lee on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Elmer's Tune

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Elmer's Tune" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Peggy Lee on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

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Monday, April 27, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Just Got A Letter

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Just Got A Letter" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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