Sunrise Serenade: Darn That Dream

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Darn That Dream" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Mildred Bailey on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Playlist For July 29, 2020

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

RIP Olivia de Havilland

On July 25, 2020, Dame Olivia de Havilland passed away.  She was always one of my favorite actresses.  At the age of 19, she was cast as the leading lady in only her third film, opposite another newcomer, Errol Flynn.  The name of the movie was Captain Blood.  The rest, as they say, is history.  Above is a shot of her from one of my favorites, Princess O'Rourke, a fun little 1942 wartime comedy with Robert Cummings and Charles Coburn.  Think Roman Holiday, but this time, the leading man gets to marry the princess!  RIP Olivia.  

Sunrise Serenade: If You Build A Better Mousetrap

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "If You Build A Better Mousetrap" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Art Lund and Peggy Lee on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Sunrise Serenade: Truckin'

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

Sunrise Serenade: Down By The Ohio

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Down By The Ohio" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Sunrise Serenade: Sunrise Serenade

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

Sunrise Serenade: MacPherson Is Rehearsin'

Once again a bit late, but today's Sunrise Serenade was "MacPherson Is Rehearsin'" by Chick Webb and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Playlist For July 22, 2020

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

Sunrise Serenade: Captain Kidd

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Captain Kidd" by Ella Mae Morse.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Sunrise Serenade: Let's Dance

While the report is a bit late, today's Sunrise Serenade was "Let's Dance" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Sunrise Serenade: Song Of The Volga Boatmen

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Song Of The Volga Boatmen" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Sunrise Serenade: Baby, Are You Kiddin'?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Baby, Are You Kiddin'?" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Sunrise Serenade: Day In, Day Out

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Day In, Day Out" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra with Helen Forrest on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Playlist For July 15, 2020

The playlist for the July 15, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: I Used To Love You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Used To Love You" by Charlie Spivak and His Orchestra with Irene Daye on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Sunrise Serenade: St. Louis Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "St. Louis Blues" by the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Sunrise Serenade: Dirt Dishin' Daisy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Dirt Dishin' Daisy" by the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Sunrise Serenade: Blues In The Night

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Blues In The Night" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra.   Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Playlist For July 8, 2020

The playlist for the July 8, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Uncle Sammy, Here I Am

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Uncle Sammy, Here I Am" by Clarence Williams' Blue Five.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Sunrise Serenade: Loafin' Time

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Loafin' Time" by Fats Waller.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Sunrise Serenade: Happy Feet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Happy Feet" by Horace Henderson and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Happy Independence Day!

A July 4th Celebration on St. Helena Island, South Carolina, 1939.  From the Library of Congress. 

Sunrise Serenade: The General Jumped At Dawn

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The General Jumped At Dawn" by the Charioteers (the chorus group for Bing Crosby's radio show).  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Playlist For July 1, 2020 - Independence Day Special

The playlist for the July 1, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Independence Day Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Independence Day Special Tonight!

This being the last Wednesday before the Fourth of July on Saturday, I'll be playing my Independence Day Special, with plenty of patriotic themed music from the Swing Era.  There will be plenty of familiar tunes, plus maybe a few new ones I dug up recently.  I hope you can join me on  WEVL 89.9 FM or wevl.org tonight at 6 p.m. CDT.

Sunrise Serenade: I'll Get By

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'll Get By" by Harry James and His Orchestra with Dick Haymes on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.