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, December 25, 2019

Playlist For December 25, 2019 - Christmas Special Part 2

The playlist for the December 25, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Christmas Special Part 2 - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Merry Christmas!

We here at the SSS would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!  We like to watch classic Christmas movies (Scrooge, It's A Wonderful Life, The Bishop's Wife, Miracle On 34th Street, etc.) leading up to the holiday, but with everything going on, it is sometimes difficult.  So this year, I was searching around for a shorter film, and stumbled across this wonderful gem from Warner Bros. in 1945 on YouTube.  I had never seen nor heard of it before, but it has now become part of our holiday tradition.  It packs a lot into its 21 minute run time.  Enjoy!

Friday, December 20, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: White Christmas

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.com.

I'll be taking some time off for the holidays, but I'll be back in January.  Meanwhile, join me at WEVL 89.9 FM or wevl.org on December 25, 2019 for Part 2 of the Swing Shift Shuffle Christmas Special, and on January 1, 2020 to greet the New Year!

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Silver Bells

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Silver Bells" by Ella Fitzgerald and Bing Crosby.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Playlist For December 18, 2019 - Christmas Special Part 1

The playlist for the December 18, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Christmas Special Part 1 - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: The Nutcracker Suite & SSS Christmas Special Part 1 Tonight!

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Nutcracker Suite" by Les Brown and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.
  
Tonight, the SSS will present Part 1 of its Christmas Special, with nothing but Christmas and Holiday music.  Part 2 will air on Christmas Day.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Christmas Medley

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Christmas Medley" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Monday, December 16, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Let It Snow, Let it Snow, Let It Snow" by Woody Herman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Friday, December 13, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: What Will Santa Claus Say?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "What Will Santa Claus Say?" by Louis Prima and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Jingle Bells

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Jingle Bells" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Playlist For December 11, 2019

The playlist for the December 11, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: My Heart Belongs To Daddy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: I Want You For Christmas

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Want You For Christmas" by Dick Robertson and his Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, December 9, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Makin' Whoopee

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Makin' Whoopee" by Eddie Cantor.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Playlist For December 4, 2019

The playlist for the December 4, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.