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.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Time Out

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Time Out" by Count Basie.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Playlist For March 11, 2026

The playlist for the March 11, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                        

Sunrise Serenade: My Dreams Are Getting Better

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "My Dreams Are Getting Better" by Vera Lynn.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Undecided

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Undecided" by Chick Webb and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, March 9, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Solo Flight

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

Friday, March 6, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Opus One

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Opus One" by Anita O'Day with Gene Krupa and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

  

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Crazy People

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Crazy People" by Ben Selvin and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Playlist For March 4, 2026

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

                                                                                                                                                                       

Sunrise Serenade: Starlit Hour

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Starlit Hour" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.