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 28, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Amapola

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Amapola" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Playlist For June 26, 2024 - 20th Anniversary!

The playlist for the June 26, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                       

Sunrise Serenade: Pistol Packin' Mama

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Pistol Packin' Mama" by Al Dexter and His Troopers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Roll 'Em

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Roll 'Em" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, June 21, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Get Out And Get Under The Moon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Get Out And Get Under The Moon" by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Playlist For June 19, 2024

The playlist for the June 19, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                      

Sunrise Serenade: Juneteenth Jamboree

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Juneteenth Jamboree" by Louis Jordan.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Smoke On The Water

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Smoke On The Water" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, June 17, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Miss Molly

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Miss Molly" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

 

Friday, June 14, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Be That Way

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Be That Way" by Mildred Bailey.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Playlist For June 12, 2024

The playlist for the June 12, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                     

Sunrise Serenade: Lyla Lou

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Lyla Lou" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Sugar Moon

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sugar Moon" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

  

Monday, June 10, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: St. Louis Blues

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "St. Louis Blues" by Janette and the Four Vagabonds.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, June 7, 2024

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Playlist For June 5, 2024

The playlist for the June 5, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                    

Sunrise Serenade: Jersey Bounce

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Jersey Bounce" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Blue Lou

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Blue Lou" by Bunny Berigan.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, June 3, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: New San Antonio Rose

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "New San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.