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, August 29, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Indiana

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Indiana" by Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Playlist For August 28, 2024

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

                                                                                              

Sunrise Serenade: Murder, He Says

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Murder, He Says" by the Four Vagabonds.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

 

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Going Mad For A Pad

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Going Mad For A Pad" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Monday, August 26, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Ain't She Sweet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Ain't She Sweet" by Nat King Cole and Shirley Temple.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, August 23, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: I Must Have That Man

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Must Have That Man" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Green Eyes

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Green Eyes" by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Bob Eberly and Helen O'Connell on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Playlist For August 21, 2024

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

                                                                                             

Sunrise Serenade: (I Can Make Most Anything) But I Can't Make A Man

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "(I Can Make Most Anything) But I Can't Make A Man" by Mildred Bailey with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube 

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Monday, August 19, 2024

Friday, August 16, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: I Haven't Changed A Thing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Haven't Changed A Thing" by Mildred Bailey.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

 

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Bomboleo

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Bomboleo" by Carmen Miranda.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Playlist For August 14, 2024

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

                                                                                            

Sunrise Serenade: More Than You Know

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "More Than You Know" by Erskine Hawkins and his Orchestra with Dolores Brown on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Any Bonds Today?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Any Bonds Today?" by the Andrews Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Monday, August 12, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Begin The Beguine

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Begin The Beguine" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Friday, August 9, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Willow Weep For Me

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Willow Weep For Me" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with June Christy on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: If I Didn't Care

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "If I Didn't Care" by the Ink Spots.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Playlist For August 7, 2024

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

                                                                                           

Sunrise Serenade: The Broken Record

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Broken Record" by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Be Happy

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Be Happy" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Monday, August 5, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Kick It

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Kick It" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, August 2, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Saint Louis Blues March

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Saint Louis Blues March" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: The Coffee Song

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Coffee Song" by Frank Sinatra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.