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.

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