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, January 29, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Whatcha Know Joe?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Whatcha Know Joe?" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Lovesick Blues

 Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Lovesick Blues" by Anita O'Day.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Playlist For January 27, 2021

The playlist for the January 27, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight" by Louis Armstrong.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Be That Way

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Be That Way" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, January 25, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Elmer's Tune

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Elmer's Tune" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Peggy Lee on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Friday, January 22, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Hello Ma, I Done It Again

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Hello Ma, I Done It Again" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: All Over Nothing At All

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "All Over Nothing At All" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Playlist For January 20, 2021

The playlist for the January 20, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Fairy Tales

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Fairy Tales" by the Mills Brothers with Ella Fitzgerald.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Let's Get Away From It All

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Let's Get Away From It All" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Connie Haines, Frank Sinatra, Jo Stafford and the Pied Pipers on vocals.   Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Friday, January 15, 2021

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.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Solo Flight

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Solo Flight" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Playlist For January 13, 2021

The playlist for the January 13, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: There's Frost On The Moon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "There's Frost On The Moon" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra with Peg LaCentra on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: The Continental

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

Monday, January 11, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Sliphorn Jive

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sliphorn Jive" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Friday, January 8, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Song Of India

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Song Of India" by the Casa Loma Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, January 7, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Calloway Boogie

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Calloway Boogie" by Cab Calloway.  Enjoy this video featuring the man himself from YouTube

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Diga Diga Doo

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Diga Diga Doo" by Lena Horne from the 1943 film, Stormy Weather.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Long About Midnight

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Long About Midnight" by the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, January 4, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Blow, Blow Thou Winter Winds

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Blow, Blow Thou Winter Winds" by Bob Crosby and His Bobcats with Marian Mann on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Friday, January 1, 2021

Happy New Year!

 

All of us here at the SSS join Cab Calloway and His Orchestra (on New Year's Eve 1937 from the Cotton Club) in wishing you a very happy, healthy and safe 2021!