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, June 16, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: An Old Fashioned Tree

My unconscious must be looking forward to the holidays, because this morning's Sunrise Serenade was "An Old Fashioned Tree" by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Playlist For June 14, 2023

The playlist for the June 14, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire" by the Ink Spots. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "My Canary Has Circles Under His Eyes" by Elsie Carlisle. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Playlist For June 7, 2023

The playlist for the June 7, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: I've Heard That Song Before

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I've Heard That Song Before" by Harry James and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye" by the Boswell Sisters. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, June 5, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: American Patrol

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "American Patrol" by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, June 2, 2023

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.

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Yodelin' Jive

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Yodelin' Jive" by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters accompanied by Joe Venuti and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.