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 29, 2021

Playlist For December 29, 2021 - New Year's Special

The playlist for the December 29, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - 2021 New Year's Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Saturday, December 25, 2021

Merry Christmas!

 

From everyone here at the SSS. 

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Playlist For December 22, 2021 - Christmas Special

The playlist for the December 22, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - 2021 Christmas Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Monday, December 20, 2021

Holiday Break

 

I'm taking a break to finish up preparations for the holidays, but don't miss the Swing Shift Shuffle Christmas Special this Wednesday night at 6 p.m. CST on WEVL FM 89.9 or wevl.org.  

Friday, December 17, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: The First Snowfall

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The First Snowfall" by Bing Crosby.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: The Yam

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

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Playlist For December 15, 2021

The playlist for the December 15, 2021 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 14, 2021

Monday, December 13, 2021

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 10, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: I Take To You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Take To You" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Little Brown Jug

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

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Playlist For December 8, 2021

The playlist for the December 8, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Blues In The Night

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Blues In The Night" by Benny Goodman and His Sextet with Peggy Lee on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Monday, December 6, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Blue Skies

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Blue Skies" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Art Lund on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Friday, December 3, 2021

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Tavelin' Man

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

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Playlist For December 1, 2021

The playlist for the December 1, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Red Hot Gal Of Mine

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Red Hot Gal Of Mine" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.