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.

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: The Woodpecker Song

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Woodpecker Song" by the Andrews Sisters. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Playlist For September 7, 2022

The playlist for the September 7, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Sweet Lorraine

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sweet Lorraine" by the Nat King Cole Trio. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Beginning To See The Light

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Beginning To See The Light" by Harry James and His Orchestra with the late Kitty Kallen on vocals. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, September 2, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: One Dozen Roses

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "One Dozen Roses" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Doin' What I Please

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Doin' What I Please" by Don Redman and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Playlist For August 31, 2022

The playlist for the August 31, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Five O'Clock Whistle

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Five O'Clock Whistle" by Ella Fitzgerald. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: In A Mellow Tone

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "In A Mellow Tone" by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, August 29, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Chickery Chick

This morning'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.