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 30, 2020

Playlist For December 30, 2020

The playlist for the December 30, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - The 2020 New Year's Eve Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Friday, December 25, 2020

Merry Christmas!

 

For everyone here at the Swing Shift Shuffle, I wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and safe New Year!

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Playlist For December 23, 2020

The playlist for the December 23, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - The 2020 Christmas Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

We've taken a production break here at the SSS blog until after the holidays, so let me wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Friday, December 18, 2020

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 17, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Mele Kalikimaka

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Mele Kalikimaka" by Bing Crosby with the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Playlist For December 16, 2020

The playlist for the December 16, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: An Old Fashioned Tree

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "An Old Fashioned Tree" by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: He'll Be Coming Down The Chimney

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "He'll Be Coming Down The Chimney" by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians.  Enjoy the video from YouTube
 

Monday, December 14, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Jingle Bells

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

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Shake Your Head (From Side To Side)

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Shake Your Head (From Side To Side)" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Playlist For December 9, 2020

The playlist for the December 9, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Miss Molly

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

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Happy Holiday

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Happy Holiday" by Bing Crosby from the 1942 movie, Holiday Inn.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, December 7, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Shoo Shoo Baby

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

Friday, December 4, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: When It's Christmas On The Range

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "When It's Christmas On The Range" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jibe

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jibe" by Johnny Mercer with the Dorsey Brother's Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Playlist For December 2, 2020

The playlist for the December 2, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: What Will Santa Claus Say?

Today'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

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Mood Hollywood

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Mood Hollywood" by the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra.  Enjoy the video below from YouTube