Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Daddy" by the Andrews Sisters. Enjoy the video from YouTube.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Playlist For June 29, 2016
The playlist for the June 29, 2016 broadcasts of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet. No "Gobbledygook" In 1944
Boing Boing posted this note about a War Plants Corporation memo from 1944, in which a Mr. Maury Maverick (really!) stated his position on "Gobbledygook Language" in a clear and concise manner. The really interesting point to me is that many of the words and phrases he considered nonsense are now quite common: finalizing, stem from, patterns, dynamics, activation, implementation, etc. Considering his last sentence, quite a few people in business today would have been in serious danger back then.
Sunrise Serenade: St. James Infirmary
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "St. James Infirmary" by Cab Calloway. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Red, Hot & Blue Lindy Hop
The Red Hot Lindy Hop lesson and session continues at the Rumba Room this Friday night. Free beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m. Free admission before 7:00 and $5 thereafter.
303 South Main
Memphis, TN 38103
The University of Memphis RHLH chapter hosts a free beginner swing dance lesson every Monday (except school holidays) in Field House. Beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. More information here.
Sunrise Serenade: Life Is Fine
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Life Is Fine" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.
Friday, June 24, 2016
Sunrise Serenade: Now I Lay Me Down To Dream
This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Now I Lay Me Down To Dream" by Andy Kirk and His Clouds of Joy. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Catman And Kitten
There have been many costumed comic book characters, both heroes and villains, who had something to do with a cat, so I was not surprised to learn of a Cat-Man. I must confess, however, I have never heard of a young girl sidekick named "Kitten." Four Color Shadows posted this 1942 issue.
Sunrise Serenade: Ride On
Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Ride On" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day. Enjoy the YouTube video below.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Playlist For June 22, 2016
The playlist for the June 22, 2016 broadcasts of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.
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