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, February 4, 2026

Playlist For February 4, 2026

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

                                                                                                                                                                   

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Sunrise Serenade: King Porter Stomp

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "King Porter Stomp" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Music, Maestro, Please

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Music, Maestro, Please" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Edythe Wright on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Monday, February 2, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Let's Swing It

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Let's Swing It" by Louis Prima and New Orleans Gang.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Skylark

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Skylark" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Elmer's Tune

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Elmer's Tune" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Playlist For January 28, 2026

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

                                                                                                                                                                  

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Sunrise Serenade: Heart And Soul

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Heart And Soul" by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra with Bea Wain on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: A Little Bit Independent

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "A Little Bit Independent" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Monday, January 26, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: I Only Have Eyes For You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Only Have Eyes For You" by Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler with the Warner Bros. Vitaphone Orchestra and Chorus.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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