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.

Friday, October 31, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: (We've Gotta) Put That Sun Back Into The Sky

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "(We've Gotta) Put That Sun Back Into The Sky" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I Got The Sun In The Morning

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Got The Sun In The Morning" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra with Mel Torme and the Meltones on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Playlist For October 29, 2025 - Halloween Special

The playlist for the October 29, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - the Halloween Special - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                       

Sunrise Serenade: When I Take My Sugar To Tea

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "When I Take My Sugar To Tea" by Jack Hylton and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Flyin' Home

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Flyin' Home" by Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, October 27, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Victory Polka

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Victory Polka" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Friday, October 24, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: On A Slow Boat To China

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "On A Slow Boat To China" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Al Hendrickson on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Freedom Train

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Freedom Train" by Johnny Mercer, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman, Margaret Whiting, the Pied Pipers & Paul Weston Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Playlist For October 22, 2025 - Fall Pledge Drive Special

The playlist for the October 22, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                      

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Going Mad For A Pad

This morning'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.    

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Lazy River

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

Monday, October 20, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: A Monday Date

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "A Monday Date" by Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Monday, October 13, 2025

Taking A Break

I'm taking a little time off for Fall Break, but I'll be back in a little while.  In the meantime, keep listening to the Swing Shift Shuffle on WEVL.     

Friday, October 10, 2025

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 9, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Get With It

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Get With It" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Playlist For October 8, 2025

The playlist for the October 8, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                     

Sunrise Serenade: Boog It

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Boog It" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Monday, October 6, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: People Like You And Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "People Like You And Me" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, in this clip from a 1940's film, performing as "Gene Morrison" and orchestra.  Enjoy the video from  YouTube.

   

Friday, October 3, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Opus One

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Opus One" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: There! I Said It Again

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "There!  I Said It Again" by Vaugh Monroe and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Playlist For October 1, 2025

The playlist for the October 1, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                    

Sunrise Serenade: Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" by Johnny Mercer with the Pied Pipers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.