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, November 27, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

  

We here at the SSS wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving, and a very safe holiday season.   

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Taking A Break

  

I'll be taking a break this week to take care of some things and prepare for the holidays, but the show will go on, and I'll be back after Thanksgiving.   

Friday, November 21, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Singing In The Bathtub

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Singing In The Bathtub" by Gracie Fields.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive" by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Playlist For November 19, 2025

The playlist for the November 19, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                          

Sunrise Serenade: Artistry In Rhythm

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Artistry In Rhythm" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Monday, November 17, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Massachusetts

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Massachusetts" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Friday, November 14, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Joltin' Joe Dimaggio

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Joltin' Joe Dimaggio" by Les Brown and His Orchestra with Betty Bonney and the band on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Playlist For November 12, 2025

The playlist for the November 12, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                         

Sunrise Serenade: Let Me Off Uptown

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Let Me Off Uptown" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Dinah

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Dinah" by the Benny Goodman Quartet.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Monday, November 10, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Juke Box Saturday Night

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Juke Box Saturday Night" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

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.  

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.  

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.

                                                                                                                                                        

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.  

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.

 

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.