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, July 22, 2020

Playlist For July 22, 2020

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

Sunrise Serenade: Captain Kidd

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

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Let's Dance

While the report is a bit late, today's Sunrise Serenade was "Let's Dance" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Monday, July 20, 2020

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.

Friday, July 17, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Baby, Are You Kiddin'?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Baby, Are You Kiddin'?" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Day In, Day Out

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Day In, Day Out" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra with Helen Forrest on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Playlist For July 15, 2020

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

Sunrise Serenade: I Used To Love You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Used To Love You" by Charlie Spivak and His Orchestra with Irene Daye on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: St. Louis Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "St. Louis Blues" by the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line. 

Monday, July 13, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Dirt Dishin' Daisy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Dirt Dishin' Daisy" by the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.