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, August 26, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: It Had To Be You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It Had To Be You" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Have You Got The Gumption?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Have You Got The Gumption?" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Playlist For August 24, 2022

The playlist for the August 24, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: The Hut-Sut Song

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Hut-Sut Song" by Horace Heidt and His Musical Knights with Donna and Her Don Juans providing vocals. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Rock And Roll

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rock And Roll" by the Boswell Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, August 22, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Happy Feet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Happy Feet" by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, August 19, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Poor Simple Simon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Poor Simple Simon" by Anita O'Day. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I Want to Rock

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Want to Rock" by Cab Calloway and his Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Playlist For August 17, 2022

The playlist for the August 17, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea" by the Boswell Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.