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, October 31, 2024

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Playlist For October 30, 2024 - Halloween Special

The playlist for the October 30, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Halloween Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                       

Sunrise Serenade: On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: That Old Black Magic

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

Monday, October 28, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: You've Got To Blow Your Own Trumpet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You've Got To Blow Your Own Trumpet" by Ambrose and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Friday, October 25, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: These Foolish Things

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "These Foolish Things" by Benny Goodman and His V-Disc All Star Band with Mildred Bailey on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Playlist For October 23, 2024

The playlist for the October 23, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                      

Sunrise Serenade: Me, Myself And I

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Me, Myself And I" by Billie Holiday.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Monday, October 21, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Playlist For October 16, 2024

The playlist for the October 16, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Fall Pledge Drive Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                     

Fall Break And Fall Pledge Drive Special!

Although the SSS blog is taking a week off for fall break, the show will be live tonight for the WEVL Fall Pledge Drive.  Our goal is $80,000 by this Saturday (October 19) at 6:00 p.m.  Listen and make your pledge to support the home of the Swing Shift Shuffle - WEVL Memphis, 89.9 FM.  

Tonight's Pledge Drive Special is all new V-Discs, featuring all V-Disc recordings never before played on the SSS.  Join us tonight!

Friday, October 11, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Special Delivery

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Special Delivery" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Playlist For October 9, 2024

The playlist for the October 9, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                    

Sunrise Serenade: Ferryboat Serenade

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Ferryboat Serenade" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Out Of Nowhere

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Out Of Nowhere" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Monday, October 7, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Hold Tight

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Hold Tight" by the Andrews Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Why Don't You Practice What You Preach

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Why Don't You Practice What You Preach" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Playlist For October 2, 2024

The playlist for the October 2, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                   

Sunrise Serenade: The Object Of My Affection

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Object Of My Affection" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Royal Garden Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Royal Garden Blues" by Johnny Mercer and the Skylarks.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.