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, June 2, 2021

Playlist For June 2, 2021

The playlist for the June 2, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Back In The Swing At The Rumba Room!

Swing dancing is back! This Friday, June 4, 2021, the Rumba Room presents the first Swing Friday dance. Beginner lesson from 7:00-7:30 p.m., following by social dancing until 9:30 p.m. There will also be a 1920's-1940's vintage outfit contest. Cover is $5 or $3 with a student ID.

Sunrise Serenade: Yea Boo

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Yea Boo" by Anita O'Day. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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.

Friday, May 28, 2021

Swing Dance Returns To Rumba Room!

Swing dancing is back! Next Friday, June 4, 2021, the Rumba Room presents the first Swing Friday dance. Beginner lesson from 7:00-7:30 p.m., following by social dancing until 9:30 p.m. There will also be a 1920's-1940's vintage outfit contest. Cover is $5 or $3 with a student ID.

Sunrise Serenade: Tess' Torch Song

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

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Flying Home

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Flying Home" by Ella Fitzgerald with Vic Schoen. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Playlists For May 26, 2021

The playlist for the May 26, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: I Double Dare You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Double Dare You" by Larry Clinton and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Chickery Chick

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Chickery Chick" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.