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, March 9, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Tico Tico

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Tico Tico" by the Andrews Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Playlist For March 8, 2023

The playlist for the March 8, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: The Woodpecker Song

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

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Ferryboat Serenade

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

Monday, March 6, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Cheek To Cheek

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Cheek To Cheek" by Fred Astaire with Leo Reisman and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, March 3, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: You Call Everybody Darling

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Call Everybody Darling" by the Andrews Sisters. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Make Believe Ballroom Time

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Make Believe Ballroom Time" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Playlist For March 1, 2023

The playlist for the March 1, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Somebody Nobody Loves

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Somebody Nobody Loves" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Peggy Lee on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: The Rhumba Jumps

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Rhumba Jumps" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with Marion Hutton and Tex Beneke on vocals. Enjoy the video from YouTube.