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.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Get On Board, Little Children

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Get On Board, Little Children" by Ella Mae Morse.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Friday, January 12, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Reefer Man

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Reefer Man" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Blue Skies

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Blue Skies" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Art Lund on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Playlist For January 10, 2024

The playlist for the January 10, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                

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Sunrise Serenade: Candy

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Candy" by the Nat King Cole Trio.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Moonlight Bay

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Moonlight Bay" by Bing and Gary Crosby.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, January 8, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Darktown Strutters Ball

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Darktown Strutters Ball" by Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra with June Richmond on vocals.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 

 

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Friday, January 5, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: It's A Sin To Tell A Lie

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "It's A Sin To Tell A Lie" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Playlist For January 3, 2024

The playlist for the January 3, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                               

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Sunrise Serenade was "Be Like A Kettle And Sing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Be Like A Kettle And Sing" by Vera Lynn.  Enjoy this YouTube video clip from the 1942 film We'll Meet Again.

 

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