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, May 5, 2017

The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg

In this 1936 Van Beuren production, Felix the Cat uses the titular waterfowl to run a relief agency providing support to the needy, but Captain Kidd has his greedy eyes on the bird.  From the Internet Archive, here is The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg. 

Sunrise Serenade: Apollo Jump

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Apollo Jump" by Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Thursday, May 4, 2017

World War II Aircraft Flying At Memphis Air Show

B-17 Flying Fortress
Three iconic aircraft from World War II will take to the skies again at the Memphis Air Show, May 13-14 at the Memphis-Millington Airport.  The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Texas Raiders will offer tours of the aircraft as well as a limited number of 25 minutes flights. 
P-51 MUSTANG
The North American P-51 Mustang Quick Silver will also give demonstration flights, as will the Vaught F4U Corsair, Korean War Hero. 
F-4U CORSAIR

Sunrise Serenade: You Took Advantage Of Me

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You Took Advantage Of Me" by Anita O'Day.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Playlist For May 3, 2017

The playlist for the May 3, 2017 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

No Lindy Hop This Week

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There will be no Red Hot Lindy Hop at the Rumba Room this Friday, but the regular weekly session will return next Friday, and there will be live music later in May.

Sunrise Serenade: It's A Quiet Town

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It's A Quiet Town" by the Andrews Sisters with Danny Kaye.  Enjoy the video below from YouTube.

Monday, May 1, 2017

TCM In May

Time for The Hollywood Revue's monthly preview of programming on Turner Classic Movies.  The Star of the Month for May is Clark Gable, with his movies every Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning and afternoon.  Yes, that is Gable above with Joan Crawford.  What, did you think he always had the mustache?  Also on deck are two nights of movies made in 1967, and a monster movie marathon every Thursday night. 

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Goin' Down The Road

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Goin' Down The Road" by Burl Ives and the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.