Playlist For February 26, 2014

The playlist for the February 26, 2014 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle, has been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

The Story Of Caleb Scott

Here is an interesting story, posted on Four Color Shadows, with no hero.  The protagonist, Caleb Scott, has an obsession that he pursues at all costs to the bitter end. 

Sunrise Serenade: Take The "A" Train

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was the classic "Take The 'A' Train" by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Hop Like A March Hare

The Red Hot Lindy Hop lesson and session continues this Friday night at the Rumba Room.  Free beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m.  Admission $5.  Lesson by Jaredan and Brooke with music by Brooke.  Dress like you are going out!

Rumba Room

303 South Main

Memphis, TN 38103

The Tiger Rag lessons and guided practice sessions are in full swing at the Madison Dance Studio in Minglewood Plaza, 1555 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38104.  Learn more and register here. 

Sunrise Serenade: "That's What You Think"

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "That's What You Think" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocals.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

1934 BMW R7 Motorcycle

Although it never went into production, elements of the 1934 BMW R7 motorcycle appeared on other BMW models, and it foreshadowed features of modern bikes.  Retronaut posted some great photos and commentary about the cycle. 

Sunrise Serenade: I Got A Gal In Kalamazoo

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Got A Gal In Kalamazoo" by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Hollywood Capers

This encore from 2011 features a 1935 Looney Tunes short starring "Beans," who sneaks into the Warner Bros. studio and causes chaos.  From the Internet Archive, here is Hollywood Capers. 

Sunrise Serenade: Winter Wonderland

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was probably appropriate somewhere in the U.S., if not in Memphis today:  "Winter Wonderland" by the Andrews Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Asta: The Dog Star

Since the Oscars are approaching, Movie Morlocks posted an interesting biography of a performer who should have been awarded best supporting actor on many occasions, namely "Skippy," later better known by the name of his most famous role, "Asta" from The Thin Man.  In addition to two of the Thin Man series, he also starred in Topper Takes a Trip and Bringing Up Baby.