Swing Shift Shuffle

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.

Monday, September 11, 2017

Sunrise Serenade: Star Dust

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Star Dust" by Louis Armstrong. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, September 8, 2017

The Wabbit Who Came To Supper

Here is a classic Bugs Bunny Cartoon. Elmer is advised he will inherit $3 million from his Uncle Louie, as long as he does not harm any animals, especially rabbits. This information curtails his rabbit hunting, and gives Bugs all the opportunity he needs. Posted on YouTube, enjoy this 1942 Warner Bros. short, The Wabbit Who Came To Supper.

Sunrise Serenade: Savoy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Savoy" by Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Sunrise Serenade: Sweet And Lovely

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sweet And Lovely" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Playlist For September 6, 2017

The playlist for the September 6, 2017 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Tico-Tico No Fuba

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Tico-Tico No Fuba" by Carmen Miranda. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

From Memphis To Sydney: A Cadillac's Ride

It can be a small world, both in terms of space and time. For example, as Vance Lauderdale of "Ask Vance" recently posted, sitting in Sydney, Australia is a 1931 Cadillac V-12 Sport Phaeton that was first sold by Southern Motors Cadillac here in Memphis. Vance tells the interesting story of the dealership and the car's trip from Downtown Memphis to Down Under.

Sunrise Serenade: Out Of Nowhere

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Out Of Nowhere" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, September 1, 2017

The Riveter

It being Labor Day weekend, I thought this Walt Disney tribute to the working man would be appropriate. Donald Duck decides to take a job as a riveter on a construction site, and the expected high-impact antics ensue. From YouTube, here is the 1940 short, The Riveter.

Sunrise Serenade: Wood And Ivory

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Wood And Ivory" by Ambrose and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.