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.

Friday, October 29, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Bob White

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Bob White" by Bing Crosby and Connie Boswell. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Nightmare

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Nightmare" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Playlist For October 27, 2021

The playlist for the October 27, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle Halloween Special has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: I Found A New Baby

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Found A New Baby" by the Mills Brothers. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" by the Boswell Sisters. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, October 25, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Your Feet's Too Big

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Your Feet's Too Big" by Fats Waller. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, October 22, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: On The Sunny Side Of The Street

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: I'll Be Around

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'll Be Around" by the Mills Brothers. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Playlist For October 20, 2021 - Fall Pledge Drive Special: Off The Charts 1941

The playlist for the October 20, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Fall Pledge Drive Special: Off the Charts 1941 - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

SSS Pledge Drive Special: Off The Charts 1941

Join me tonight for the Swing Shift Shuffle Fall Pledge Drive Special: Off the Charts 1941. All the songs tonight will be drawn from the Popular Music charts in the October 25, 1941 issue of The Billboard magazine. Tune in, listen, enjoy some blasts from the past, and show your support for the home of the SSS, WEVL Memphis.