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, July 15, 2016

Road Trip

I'm off on a road trip to beat the Summer heat, so the SSS blog will go on a shutdown/maintenance schedule for about a week.   
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Sunrise Serenade: Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition" by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 
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Thursday, July 14, 2016

Sunrise Serenade: Sent For You Yesterday And Here You Come Today

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sent For You Yesterday And Here You Come Today" by Count Basie and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Playlist For July 13, 2016

The playlist for the July 13, 2016 broadcasts of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  
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1930's French Pharmacutical Ads

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Nothing like a little French Art Deco pharmaceutical advertising to make things interesting.  Boing Boing posted this series of 1930's French drug ads.



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Sunrise Serenade: Jeepers Creepers

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Jeepers Creepers" by Louis Armstrong.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Red Hot Rumba Room Lindy Hops Roll On

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.   
Dress like you are going out!
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. 

The Tiger Rag lessons and guided practice sessions are back at the Madison Dance Studio in Minglewood Plaza, 1555 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38104.  Learn more and register here. 
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Sunrise Serenade: Oh Babe!

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Oh Babe!" by Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.
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Monday, July 11, 2016

Black Fury


In this comic, posted on Four Color Shadows, the name Black Fury applies to the team of the human and feline crime fighters, not each individually. 
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Sunrise Serenade: Don't Worry 'Bout That Mule

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Worry 'Bout That Mule" by Woody Herman.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

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