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, April 29, 2020

Playlist For April 29, 2020

The playlist for the April 29, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: Ciribiribin

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Ciribiribin" by Harry James and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: The Sheik Of Araby

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Sheik Of Araby" by Hot Lips Page and the V-Disc All Stars.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Friday, April 24, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Swing That Music

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swing That Music" by Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Nagasaki

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Nagasaki" by Valaida Snow.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Playlist For April 22, 2020

The playlist for the April 22, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: Glory of Love

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Glory of Love" by Willie Bryant and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Old Yazoo

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Old Yazoo" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, April 20, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: My Sunday Gal

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "My Sunday Gal" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Friday, April 17, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Exactly Like You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Exactly Like You" by Louis Armstrong.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Louisiana Fairy Tale

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Louisiana Fairy Tale" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Playlists For March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2020

Yes, I know.  The playlist postings have been absent for the last six weeks.  Between Coronavirus shelter in place orders and a broken right ankle, the SSS has been reduced to minimum operations.  Let me make up for it tonight.  The playlists for the March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle have now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: New San Antonio Rose

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "New San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Limehouse Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Limehouse Blues" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, April 13, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: A Porter's Love Song To A Chambermaid

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "A Porter's Love Song To A Chambermaid" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Friday, April 10, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Sugar Moon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sugar Moon" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Who?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Who?" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Friday, April 3, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: I've Heard That Song Before

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I've Heard That Song Before" by Harry James and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Jubilee

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Jubilee" by Louis Armstrong.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line