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, June 12, 2019

Playlist For June 12, 2019

The playlist for the June 12, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: Riff Time

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Riff Time" by Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: I Wonder Who Made Rhythm

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Wonder Who Made Rhythm" by Valaida Snow.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Monday, June 10, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Cherokee

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Cherokee" by Charlie Barnett and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, June 7, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Crazy Rhythm

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Crazy Rhythm" by Harry James.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: The General Jumped At Dawn

Today's Sunrise Serenade was (appropriately enough for the 75th anniversary of D-Day) "The General Jumped At Dawn" by the Charioteers, who served as the chorus group for Bing Crosby's radio show from 1942-46.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Playlist For June 5, 2019

The playlist for the June 5, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai" by the Merry Macs.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Monday, June 3, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Amapola

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Amapola" by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line