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, April 28, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Fifth Avenue

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

Friday, April 25, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Blue Moon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Blue Moon" by Coleman Hawkins accompanied by Michel Warlop and His Orchestra, including Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Pecos Bill

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Pecos Bill" by Roy Rogers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

 

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Playlist For April 23, 2025

The playlist for the April 23, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                              

Sunrise Serenade: Smoke On The Water

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Smoke On The Water" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Are You Havin' Any Fun?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Are You Havin' Any Fun?" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

Monday, April 21, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Swing For Sale

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swing For Sale" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, April 18, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: How D'Ya Like To Love Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "How D'Ya Like To Love Me" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Ko-Ko

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Ko-Ko" by Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Playlist For April 16, 2025

The playlist for the April 16, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Spring Pledge Drive Special:  Spring Fling - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                             

Sunrise Serenade: You'll Never Know

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You'll Never Know" by Vera Lynn.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Moonlight Serenade

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

Monday, April 14, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Cash For Your Trash

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Cash For Your Trash" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.      

Friday, April 11, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: There'll Be Some Changes Made

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "There'll Be Some Changes Made" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, April 10, 2025

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.     

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Playlist For April 9, 2025

The playlist for the April 9, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                            

Sunrise Serenade: Let's Dance

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Let's Dance" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Annie Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Annie Doesn't Live Here Anymore" by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, April 7, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: You Call Everybody Darling

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