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, June 30, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: People Like You And Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "People Like You And Me" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, in this clip from a 1940's film, performing as "Gene Morrison" and orchestra.  Enjoy the video from  YouTube.

 

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Please Handle With Care

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Please Handle With Care" by Lew Stone and the Monseigneur Band with Al Bowlly on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Playlist For June 28, 2023

The playlist for the June 28, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Independence Day Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                     

Sunrise Serenade: All Of Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "All Of Me" by Billie Holiday.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Exactly Like You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Exactly Like You" by Louis Armstrong.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, June 26, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Waltzing Matilda

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Waltzing Matilda" by Mart Kenney and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, June 23, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: It's Easy To Remember

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It's Easy To Remember" by Marie Greene and Her V-Disc Merry Men.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: I Got It Bad

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

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Playlist For June 21, 2023

The playlist for the June 21, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                    

Sunrise Serenade: You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Call It Madness (But I Call It Love)" by the Nat King Cole Trio.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Would You Like To Take A Walk?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Would You Like To Take A Walk?" by Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Monday, June 19, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Lambeth Walk

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

Friday, June 16, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: An Old Fashioned Tree

My unconscious must be looking forward to the holidays, because this morning's Sunrise Serenade was "An Old Fashioned Tree" by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Playlist For June 14, 2023

The playlist for the June 14, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                   

Sunrise Serenade: I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire" by the Ink Spots.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

 

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Playlist For June 7, 2023

The playlist for the June 7, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                  

Sunrise Serenade: I've Heard That Song Before

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I've Heard That Song Before" by Harry James and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.  

Monday, June 5, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: American Patrol

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

Friday, June 2, 2023

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.   

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Yodelin' Jive

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Yodelin' Jive" by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters accompanied by Joe Venuti and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.