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.

Friday, May 29, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: What A Little Moonlight Can Do

This morning'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.  

 

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: You Gotta Ho-De-Ho (To Get Along With Me)

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You Gotta Ho-De-Ho (To Get Along With Me)" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Playlist For May 27, 2026

The playlist for the May 27, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Sunrise Serenade: Out For No Good

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Out For No Good" by the Mills Brothers with Dick Powell.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Playlist For May 20, 2026

The playlist for the May 20, 2026, broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Sunrise Serenade: So Says My Heart

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "So Says My Heart" by Ozzie Nelson and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Pick Yourself Up

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Pick Yourself Up" by Fred Astaire.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, May 18, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: He Ain't Got Rhythm

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "He Ain't Got Rhythm" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Jimmy Rushing on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, May 15, 2026

Sunrise Serenade: Lookie, Lookie, Lookie, Here Comes Cookie

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Lookie, Lookie, Lookie, Here Comes Cookie" by Cleo Brown.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.