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.

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Playlist For July 31, 2024

The playlist for the July 31, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                          

Sunrise Serenade: The Music Goes Round And Round

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Music Goes Round And Round" by Tommy Dorsey and His Clambake Seven.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: The Continental

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Continental" by Jolly Coburn and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Monday, July 29, 2024

Monday, July 22, 2024

Hitting The Road


I'll be out of the factory for a few days, so postings will be temporarily suspended, but I'll be back next week. 

Sunrise Serenade: Happy Feet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Happy Feet" by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Friday, July 19, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry" by Red Norvo and His Orchestra with Mildred Bailey on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: You Fit Into The Picture

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You Fit Into The Picture" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Playlist For July 17, 2024

The playlist for the July 17, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                         

Sunrise Serenade: Darktown Strutters Ball

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Darktown Strutters Ball" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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.

  

Monday, July 15, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: A Tisket, A Tasket

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "A Tisket, A Tasket" by Chick Webb and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Friday, July 12, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Royal Garden Blues

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Royal Garden Blues" by Johnny Mercer And The Skylarks With Ben Pollack And His Pic A Rib Boys.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: When Paw Was Courtin' Maw

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "When Paw Was Courtin' Maw" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Playlist For July 10, 2024

The playlist for the July 10, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                        

Sunrise Serenade: Imagine Me In The Maginot Line

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Imagine Me In The Maginot Line" by George Formby.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Jack, I'm Mellow

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Jack, I'm Mellow" by Trixie Smith.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, July 8, 2024

Friday, July 5, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Yankee Doodle Never Went To Town

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Yankee Doodle Never Went To Town" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!  

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Oh! By Jingo

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Oh! By Jingo" by The Three Keys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, July 1, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Roly Poly

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