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, May 15, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Jeepers Creepers

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Jeepers Creepers" by Bert Ambrose and His Orchestra with Evelyn Dall on vocals. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: The Patty Cake Man

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Patty Cake Man" by Ella Mae Morse. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, May 13, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: This Time It's Love

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "This Time It's Love" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, May 10, 2019

Red Hot Lindy Hop Dance Tomorrow Night

Just a reminder, the Red Hot Lindy Hop has kindly invited me to DJ at their monthly swing dance tomorrow night, May 11, 2019. Free dance lesson from 6-7 p.m., and then swing dancing until 9. Hope to see you there!

Sunrise Serenade: Savoy

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

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Call The Police

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Call The Police" Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, May 3, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Swing Is The Thing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swing Is The Thing" by Valaida Snow. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: My Baby Likes To Bebop

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "My Baby Likes To Bebop" by Ella Fitzgerald. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Playlist For May 1, 2019

The playlist for the May 1, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Sugar

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sugar" by Teddy Wilson and His Orchestra with Billie Holliday on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.