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, February 28, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: The Rhumba Jumps

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Rhumba Jumps" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with Marion Hutton and Tex Beneke on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 

Monday, February 27, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Sing An Old Fashioned Song

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sing An Old Fashioned Song" by Red McKenzie and His Rhythm Kings.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Friday, February 24, 2023

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: The Ghost Of Smokey Joe

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

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Playlist For February 22, 2023

The playlist for the February 22, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                    

Sunrise Serenade: To You

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

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: A String of Pearls

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

Monday, February 20, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: What Is This Thing Called Love?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "What Is This Thing Called Love?" by Anita O'Day.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: You'll Never Know

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You'll Never Know" by Vera Lynn.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Playlist For February 15, 2023

The playlist for the February 15, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                   

Sunrise Serenade: On A Slow Boat To China

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "On A Slow Boat To China" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, featuring Al Hendrickson on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Monday, February 13, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: In A Mellow Tone

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

 

Friday, February 10, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Be Happy

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

Thursday, February 9, 2023

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, February 8, 2023

Playlist For February 8, 2023

The playlist for the February 8, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                  

Sunrise Serenade: Coax Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Coax Me" by Dinah Shore.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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

Today'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.  

Friday, February 3, 2023

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

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: You Go To My Head

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You Go To My Head" by Billie Holiday and Her Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Playlist For February 1, 2023

The playlist for the February 1, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                 

Sunrise Serenade: A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube