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, April 13, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Sing, Sing, Sing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sing, Sing, Sing" by the Andrews Sisters. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Put On An Old Pair Of Shoes

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Put On An Old Pair Of Shoes" by Louis Prima and His Gang. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, April 11, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Daddy Won't You Please Come Home

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Daddy Won't You Please Come Home" by Annette Hanshaw. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, April 8, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: The Song Is Ended

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Song Is Ended" by Louis Armstrong and the Mills Brothers. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Johnson Special

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Johnson Special" by Abe Lyman and His Californians. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Playlist For April 6, 2022

The playlist for the April 6, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: The Object Of My Affection

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Object Of My Affection" by the Boswell Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Peggy The Pin-Up Girl

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Peggy The Pin-Up Girl" by Glenn Miller and the Army Air Force Band. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, April 4, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Undecided

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Undecided" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, April 1, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!" by the Andrews Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.