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, December 5, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Day In, Day Out

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Day In, Day Out" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra with Helen Forrest on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Playlist For December 3, 2025

The playlist for the December 3, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                           

Sunrise Serenade: Jingle Bells

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Jingle Bells" by the Nat King Cole Trio.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Boog It

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

Monday, December 1, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Walk With A Wiggle

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Walk With A Wiggle" by the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.