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 28, 2022

The playlist for the December 28, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - New Year's & Winter Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

            

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Playlist For December 21, 2022 - Christmas Special

The playlist for the December 21, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Christmas Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

           

Friday, December 2, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I Ain't Gettin' Any Younger

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Ain't Gettin' Any Younger" by Anita O'Day.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: The Lady From 29 Palms

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Lady From 29 Palms" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Playlist For November 30, 2022

The playlist for the November 30, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

          

Sunrise Serenade: Right Or Wrong

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

 

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Silver Bells

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Silver Bells" by Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra with Thelma Gracen on vocal.  Click here to listen on the Internet Archive.  



Monday, November 28, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Down By The Riverside

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Down By The Riverside" by Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra with Sister Rosetta Tharpe on vocal and guitar.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Friday, November 18, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Can't Get Stuff In Your Cuff

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Can't Get Stuff In Your Cuff" by the Four Vagabonds.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Avalon

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

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Stompin' At The Savoy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Stompin' At The Savoy" by Benny Goodman.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Opus One

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Opus One" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, November 14, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Stop! It's Wonderful

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Stop! It's Wonderful" by Orrin Tucker and His Orchestra with Bonnie Baker on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Shim Sham Shimmy

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

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Playlist For November 9, 2022

The playlist for the November 9, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

         

Sunrise Serenade: Kickin' The Gong Around

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Kickin' The Gong Around" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Monday, November 7, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Blues In The Night

This morning'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.  

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: A Chicken Ain't Nothin' But A Bird

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "A Chicken Ain't Nothin' But A Bird" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Monday, October 31, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Sing, Baby, Sing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sing, Baby, Sing" by Bob Crosby and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Friday, October 28, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Sing Me A Swing Song (And Let Me Dance)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sing Me A Swing Song (And Let Me Dance)" by Chick Webb and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Jersey Bounce

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

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Playlist For October 26, 2022

The playlist for the October 26, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

        

Sunrise Serenade: The Strip Polka

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Strip Polka" by Johnny Mercer.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Pecos Bill

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Pecos Bill" by Roy Rogers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Monday, October 24, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Barnyard Boogie

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Barnyard Boogie" by Louis Jordan.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Friday, October 21, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Minnie The Moocher

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

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I Wonder Who Made Rhythm

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Wonder Who Made Rhythm" by Valaida Snow.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Playlist For October 19, 2022 - Fall Pledge Drive Special

The playlist for the October 19, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle  -Fall Pledge Drive Special:  Harvest Moon - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

       

Sunrise Serenade: Pappy

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

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Delores

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Delores" by Bing Crosby with the Merry Macs.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Taking A Break

I'm taking a little time off for Fall Break, but I'll be back in a little while.  In the meantime, keep listening to the Swing Shift Shuffle on WEVL.     

Friday, October 7, 2022

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Run Joe

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Run Joe" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Playlist For October 5, 2022

The playlist for the October 5, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

      

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Walkin' This Town

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Walkin' This Town" by the Spirits of Rhythm.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Willow Weep For Me

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

Monday, October 3, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Sentimental Journey

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sentimental Journey" by Les Brown and His Orchestra with Doris Day on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Friday, September 30, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: You Gotta Ho-De-Ho (To Get Along With Me)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Gotta Ho-De-Ho (To Get Along With Me)" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Playlist For September 28, 2022

The playlist for the September 28, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

     

Sunrise Serenade: Side By Side

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

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Your Father's Mustache

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Your Father's Mustache" by Woody Herman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Monday, September 26, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: How Many Hearts Have You Broken

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "How Many Hearts Have You Broken" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with Gene Howard on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Friday, September 23, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Just A Little Bit South Of North Carolina

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Just A Little Bit South Of North Carolina" 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, September 22, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Christopher Columbus

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Christopher Columbus" by Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Playlist For September 21, 2022

The playlist for the September 21, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

    

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Nobody's Baby

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Nobody's Baby" by Judy Garland with Bobby Sherwood and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Martha Tilton on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Monday, September 19, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Worry 'Bout Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" by Les Brown and His Orchestra with Miriam Shaw on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Friday, September 16, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I Going Mad For A Pad

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Going Mad For A Pad" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Playlist For September 14, 2022

The playlist for the September 14, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

   

Sunrise Serenade: Walk With A Wiggle

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Walk With A Wiggle" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Skylark

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

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: After You've Gone

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "After You've Gone" by the Benny Goodman Quartet from the 1946 Walt Disney film, Make Mine Music.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, September 12, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Avalon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Avalon" by the Benny Goodman Quartet.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Friday, September 9, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby" by Bing Crosby.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: The Woodpecker Song

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Woodpecker Song" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Playlist For September 7, 2022

The playlist for the September 7, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

  

Sunrise Serenade: Sweet Lorraine

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sweet Lorraine" by the Nat King Cole Trio.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Beginning To See The Light

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Beginning To See The Light" by Harry James and His Orchestra with the late Kitty Kallen on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Friday, September 2, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: One Dozen Roses

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

 

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Doin' What I Please

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Doin' What I Please" by Don Redman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Playlist For August 31, 2022

The playlist for the August 31, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

  

Sunrise Serenade: Five O'Clock Whistle

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Five O'Clock Whistle" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: In A Mellow Tone

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "In A Mellow Tone" by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, August 29, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Chickery Chick

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

Friday, August 26, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: It Had To Be You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It Had To Be You" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Have You Got The Gumption?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Have You Got The Gumption?" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Playlist For August 24, 2022

The playlist for the August 24, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: The Hut-Sut Song

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Hut-Sut Song" by Horace Heidt and His Musical Knights with Donna and Her Don Juans providing vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Rock And Roll

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rock And Roll" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, August 22, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Happy Feet

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

Friday, August 19, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Poor Simple Simon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Poor Simple Simon" by Anita O'Day.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I Want to Rock

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Want to Rock" by Cab Calloway and his Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Playlist For August 17, 2022

The playlist for the August 17, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Sunrise Serenade

Today'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

Monday, August 15, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I Saw Stars

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Saw Stars" by Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club Quintet of France.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, August 12, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: It's Too Hot For Words

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It's Too Hot For Words" by Billie Holiday.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Mr. Five By Five

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Mr. Five By Five" by Freddie Slack and His Orchestra, featuring Ella Mae Morse on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Playlist For August 10, 2022

The playlist for the August 10, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Wacky Dust

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Wacky Dust" by Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Amapola

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

Monday, August 8, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: 720 In The Books

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "720 In The Books" by Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Playlist For August 3, 2022

The playlist for the August 3, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Monday, August 1, 2022

Taking A Break

I'm taking a brief Summer break, but the show will go on and I'll be back next Monday. 

Friday, July 29, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: That's A Plenty

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "That's A Plenty" by Sidney Bechet.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Playlist For July 27, 2022

The playlist for the July 27, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Here Comes The Sun

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Here Comes The Sun" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: The Chant

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Chant" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Bei Mir Bist Du Schon

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon" by the Andrews Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, July 25, 2022

Friday, July 22, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Benny Rides Again

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Benny Rides Again" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Cole Slaw

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Cole Slaw" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Playlist For July 20, 2022

The playlist for the July 20, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Ain't Misbehavin'

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Ain't Misbehavin'" by Fats Waller.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Shady Lady Bird

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Shady Lady Bird" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Peggy Lee on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, July 18, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Louisiana Hayride

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Louisiana Hayride" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Playlist For July 13 2022

The playlist for the July 13 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Glow Worm

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Glow Worm" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Miss Molly

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

Monday, July 11, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: You Are My Lucky Star

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Are My Lucky Star" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, July 8, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Caravan

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Caravan" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Lovesick Blues

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

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Playlist For July 6, 2022

The playlist for the July 6, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

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.  

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai" by the Merry Macs.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, July 1, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Hip Hip Hooray

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Hip Hip Hooray" by the Four Vagabonds.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Playlist For June 29, 2022

The playlist for the June 29, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Perdido

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

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Georgia On My Mind

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Georgia On My Mind" by Hoagy Carmichael.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, June 27, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Sugar Moon

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

Friday, June 24, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: If It's Love You Want

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "If It's Love You Want" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: She's Funny That Way

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "She's Funny That Way" by the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Playlist For June 22, 2022

The playlist for the June 22, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: MacPherson Is Rehearsin'

This morning'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

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Basin Street Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Basin Street Blues" by The Charleston Chasers featuring Jack Teagarden on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, June 20, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Limehouse Blues

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

Friday, June 17, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Flying Home

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Flying Home" by Ella Fitzgerald with Vic Schoen.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Celestial Express

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Celestial Express" by Edmond Hall Celeste Quartet.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Playlist For June 15, 2022

The playlist for the June 15, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Heat Wave

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Heat Wave" by Ethel Waters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: How D'Ya Like To Love Me?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "How D'Ya Like To Love Me?" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, June 13, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Sleepy Time Gal

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sleepy Time Gal" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Friday, June 10, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Now Will You Be Good

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Now Will You Be Good" by Count Basie and His Orchestra with James Rushing on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Playlist For June 8, 2022

The playlist for the June 8, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: I Don't Know Why, But I Do

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Don't Know Why, But I Do" by Russ Columbo.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, June 6, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Are You Hep To The Jive?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Are You Hep To The Jive?" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, June 3, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Shuffle Off To Buffalo

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Shuffle Off To Buffalo" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Are You All Reet

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

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Playlist For June 1, 2022

The playlist for the June 1, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Chattanooga Choo Choo

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

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: A Fine Romance

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "A Fine Romance" by Fred Astaire.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Friday, May 27, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: It's Been So Long

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It's Been So Long" by Bunny Berigan and His Boys.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Putting All My Eggs In One Basket" by Louis Armstrong.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Playlist For May 25, 2022

The playlist for the May 25, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Memphis Blues

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Memphis Blues" by Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: How High The Moon

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "How High The Moon" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, May 23, 2022

Friday, May 20, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I Want A Grown Up Man

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Want A Grown Up Man" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Nancy Walker on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Playlist For May 18, 2022

The playlist for the May 18, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Doin' The New Low Down

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Doin' The New Low Down" by Cab Calloway and the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Sorry For Myself

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Sorry For Myself" by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, featuring Marion Hutton and Tex Beneke on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, May 16, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Make Believe Ballroom Time

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

Friday, May 13, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Organ Grinder's Swing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Organ Grinder's Swing" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Avalon

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Avalon" by Django Reinhardt.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Playlist For May 11, 2022

The playlist for the May 11, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Darn That Dream

This morning'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

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Monday, May 9, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: The Sheik of Araby

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Sheik of Araby" by Fats Waller.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Friday, May 6, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree" by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Song Of India

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

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Playlist For May 4, 2022

The playlist for the May 4, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: They Can't Take That Away From Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "They Can't Take That Away From Me" by Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Minnie The Moocher's Wedding Day

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Minnie The Moocher's Wedding Day" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, May 2, 2022

Friday, April 29, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Let That Be A Lesson To You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Let That Be A Lesson To You" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra from the 1937 film Hollywood Hotel.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Playlist For April 27, 2022 - Spring Pledge Drive Special

The playlist for the April 27, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Spring Pledge Drive Special:  Once Upon A Time . . ." has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Deacon Jones

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Deacon Jones" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Rosie The Riveter

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rosie The Riveter" by the Four Vagabonds.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, April 25, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Between 18th And 19th On Chestnut Street

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Between 18th And 19th On Chestnut Street" by Bing Crosby and Connie Boswell.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Friday, April 22, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Battle Of Swing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Battle Of Swing" by Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Begin The Beguine

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Begin The Beguine" by Artie Shaw.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Playlist For April 20, 2022

The playlist for the April 20, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Candy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Candy" by the Nat King Cole Trio.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Getting Sentimental Over You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, April 18, 2022

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 14, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Mean To Me

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Mean To Me" by Annette Hanshaw.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Playlist For April 13, 2022

The playlist for the April 13, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

 

Sunrise Serenade: Sing, Sing, Sing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sing, Sing, Sing" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Put On An Old Pair Of Shoes

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Put On An Old Pair Of Shoes" by Louis Prima and His Gang.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, April 11, 2022

Friday, April 8, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: The Song Is Ended

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Song Is Ended" by Louis Armstrong and the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Johnson Special

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Johnson Special" by Abe Lyman and His Californians.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Playlist For April 6, 2022

The playlist for the April 6, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.