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.

Monday, September 30, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Avalon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Avalon" by the Benny Goodman Quartet.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Jumpin' Jive

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Jumpin' Jive" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra from the 1943 film Stormy Weather featuring the Nicholas Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube 

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Playlist For September 25, 2024

The playlist for the September 25, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                  

Sunrise Serenade: It's The Talk Of The Town

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It's The Talk Of The Town" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye" by Chick Bullock and His Levee Loungers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Monday, September 23, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Cherry

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Cherry" by Louis Armstrong and the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Friday, September 20, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: How Little We Know

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "How Little We Know" performed by Lauren Bacall with Hoagy Carmichael in the 1944 film To Have And Have Not.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: The Rhumba Jumps

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Rhumba Jumps" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with Marion Hutton and Tex Beneke on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Playlist For September 18, 2024

The playlist for the September 18, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                 

Sunrise Serenade: Hong Kong Blues

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Hong Kong Blues" by Hoagy Carmichael.  Here is the man himself performing the song in the role of "Cricket" from a clip of the 1944 film, To Have And Have Not, posted on YouTube.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Chattanooga Choo Choo

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

Monday, September 16, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: I'll Never Smile Again

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'll Never Smile Again" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra with Frank Sinatra and the Pied Pipers on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Friday, September 13, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Embassy Stomp

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Embassy Stomp" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Am I Blue

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Am I Blue" by Teddy Powell and His Orchestra with Ruth Gaylor on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Playlist For September 11, 2024

The playlist for the September 11, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                

Sunrise Serenade: Deed I Do

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Deed I Do" by Lena Horne.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: I've Heard That Song Before

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I've Heard That Song Before" by Harry James with Helen Forrest on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Monday, September 9, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: I'll Never Be Free

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'll Never Be Free" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Friday, September 6, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)" by Bing Crosby accompanied by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: You, You Darlin'

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You, You Darlin'" by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Playlist For September 4, 2024

The playlist for the September 4, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                               

Sunrise Serenade: Scrapin' The Toast

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Scrapin' The Toast" by Larry Clinton and His Ochestra with Bea Wain on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Boog It

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