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, March 31, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Tess' Torch Song

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Tess' Torch Song" by Ella Mae Morse.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Playlist For March 29, 2023

The playlist for the March 29, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                        

Sunrise Serenade: Smoke Rings

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Smoke Rings" by the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" by Jimmie Lunceford.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, March 27, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Boo-Wah Boo-Wah

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

Friday, March 24, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Rhythm Is Our Business

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Rhythm Is Our Business" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: It's So Easy

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

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Playlist For March 22, 2023

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

                       

Sunrise Serenade: You Better Change Your Tune

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Better Change Your Tune" by Rose Marie.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: My Kinda Love

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "My Kinda Love" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Bing Crosby on vocals.  Enjoy the video below from YouTube.

 

Monday, March 20, 2023

Friday, March 10, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: My Baby Just Cares For Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "My Baby Just Cares For Me" by Orrin Tucker and His Orchestra with "Wee" Bonnie Baker on vocals.  Click on the song title and then press play to listen courtesy of the Internet Archive.  

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Tico Tico

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Tico Tico" by the Andrews Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Playlist For March 8, 2023

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

                      

Sunrise Serenade: The Woodpecker Song

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

 

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Ferryboat Serenade

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

Monday, March 6, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Cheek To Cheek

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Cheek To Cheek" by Fred Astaire with Leo Reisman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Friday, March 3, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: You Call Everybody Darling

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Call Everybody Darling" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Make Believe Ballroom Time

Today'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.  

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Playlist For March 1, 2023

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

                     

Sunrise Serenade: Somebody Nobody Loves

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Somebody Nobody Loves" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Peggy Lee on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.