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.

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Can Anyone Explain?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Can Anyone Explain?" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Playlist For February 28, 2024

The playlist for the February 28, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                       

Sunrise Serenade: Breezin' Along With Breeze

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Breezin' Along With Breeze" by The Merry Macs.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: It Had To Be You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "It Had To Be You" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, February 26, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Dipsy Doodle

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Dipsy Doodle" by the Golden Gate Quartet.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Friday, February 23, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Makin' Whoopee

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Makin' Whoopee" by Eddie Cantor.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Goody Goodbye

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Goody Goodbye" by Dolly Dawn and Her Dawn Patrol.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Playlist For February 21, 2024

The playlist for the February 21, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                      

Sunrise Serenade: Billy-A-Dick

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Billy-A-Dick" by Hoagy Carmichael.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Safe, Sane And Single

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Safe, Sane And Single" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, February 19, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Stone Cold Dead In The Market

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was that tribute to marital bliss known as "Stone Cold Dead In The Market" by Ella Fitzgerald with Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, February 16, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Checkin' Out, Goombye

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Checkin' Out, Goombye" by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Playlist For February 14, 2024

The playlist for the February 14, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                     

Sunrise Serenade: There'll Be Some Changes Made

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "There'll Be Some Changes Made" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video below from YouTube. 

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Nobody's Baby

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Nobody's Baby" by Judy Garland.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, February 12, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Number Ten Lullaby Lane

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Number Ten Lullaby Lane" by Dinah Shore.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, February 9, 2024

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, February 8, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Washboard Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Washboard Blues" by the Casa Loma Orchestra with Hoagy Carmichael on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Playlist For February 7, 2024

The playlist for the February 7, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                    

Sunrise Serenade: Personality

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Personality" by Johnny Mercer and the Pied Pipers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Monday, February 5, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Yeah, Man

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Yeah, Man" by Woody Herman and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, February 2, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Peace, Brother

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Peace, Brother" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Mildred Bailey on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube 

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Dough-Ra-Me

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Dough-Ra-Me" by Lionel Hampton.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.