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.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: You're A Sweetheart

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You're A Sweetheart" by Tommy Dorsey And His Clambake Seven.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, February 10, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Give Me Some Skin, My Friend

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Give Me Some Skin, My Friend" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Friday, February 7, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Hungry Man

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Hungry Man" by Louis Jordan.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Rockin' Chair

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rockin' Chair" by Louis Armstrong with the Casa Loma Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Playlist For February 5, 2025

The playlist for the February 5, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                     

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Explain

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Explain" by Billie Holiday.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Rhythm And Romance

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rhythm And Romance" by Chick Webb and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, February 3, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Make Believe Ballroom Time

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Make Believe Ballroom Time" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.