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, November 25, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Riffin' The Scotch

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Riffin' The Scotch" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra featuring Billie Holiday on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, November 22, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: Song Of The Volga Boatmen

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Song Of The Volga Boatmen" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: I Gotta Have My Baby Back

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Gotta Have My Baby Back" by Ella Fitzgerald with the Mills Brothers. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Playlist For November 20, 2019

The playlist for the November 20, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Moonlight Saving Time

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Moonlight Saving Time" by Dick Robertson. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Sunrise Serenade Jukebox Saturday Night

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Jukebox Saturday Night" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, November 18, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: What Have You Got That Gets Me?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "What Have You Got That Gets Me?" by Benny Goodman and his Orchestra with Martha Tilton on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Sunrise Serenade: My Gal Mezzanine

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "My Gal Mezzanine" by Cleo Brown. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Playlist For November 13, 2019 - Fall Pledge Drive Special: Sisterhood of Swing

The playlist for the November 13, 2019 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - 2019 Fall Pledge Drive Special: Sisterhood of Swing - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Fall Pledge Drive Special Tonight: Sisterhood of Swing!

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Tonight's Swing Shift Shuffle Fall Pledge Drive Special will be "Sisterhood of Swing," featuring all women orchestras, bandleaders, instrumentalists and arrangers, as well as vocalists. Artists include the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Cleo Brown and Ina Ray Hutton and Her Melodears. Tune in for the music, and make a pledge to show your support for WEVL and the SSS.