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, November 7, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Limehouse Blues

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Limehouse Blues" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Thursday, November 6, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Hey Lawdy Mama (Meet Me In The Bottom)

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Hey Lawdy Mama (Meet Me In The Bottom)" by Andy Kirk and His Twelve Clouds of Joy.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Playlist For November 5, 2025

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

                                                                                                                                                        

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Sunrise Serenade: Someone Stole Gabriel's Horn

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Someone Stole Gabriel's Horn" by the Dorsey Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: The Headless Horseman

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Headless Horseman" by Bing Crosby from the 1949 Disney film, The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Monday, November 3, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Gotta Go Places And Do Things

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Gotta Go Places And Do Things" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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