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.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me" by Count Basie and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: I Wanna Be In Winchell's Column

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Wanna Be In Winchell's Column" by Alice Faye. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, March 11, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: All The Things You Are

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "All The Things You Are" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra with Helen Forrest on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, March 8, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: As Time Goes By

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "As Time Goes By" by Dooley Wilson (a/k/a "Sam" from Casablanca). Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Screamin' Boogie

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Screamin' Boogie" by Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Playlist For March 6, 2019

The playlist for the March 6, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Shoo Shoo Baby

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Shoo Shoo Baby" by Ella Mae Morse. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Little Jack Frost Get Lost

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Little Jack Frost Get Lost" by Frankie Carle and His Orchestra with Marjorie Hughes on vocals. Enjoy the video below from YouTube.

Monday, March 4, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Wham (Re-Bop-Boom_Bam)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Wham (Re-Bop-Boom_Bam)" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, March 1, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Freedom Train

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Freedom Train" by Johnny Mercer, Peggy Lee, Benny Goodman, Margaret Whiting, the Pied Pipers & Paul Weston Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.