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.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Cow Cow Boogie

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Cow Cow Boogie" by Freddie Slack and His Orchestra with Ella Mae Morse on vocals. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, January 24, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Wacky Dust

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Wacky Dust" by Ella Fitzgerald with Chick Webb and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Funiculi, Funicula

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Funiculi, Funicula" by The Mills Brothers. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Playlist For January 22, 2020

The playlist for the January 22, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: New Year's Eve In A Haunted House

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "New Year's Eve In A Haunted House" by the Raymond Scott Quintet. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Nobody's Baby

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Nobody's Baby" by Judy Garland with Bobby Sherwood and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, January 17, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: I Want To Learn About Love

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Want To Learn About Love" by Ella Fitzgerald with the Daydreamers. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Oh Lady Be Good

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Oh Lady Be Good" by Count Basie and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Playlist For January 15, 2020

The playlist for the January 15, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me" by Phil Harris and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.