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, February 8, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Washboard Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Washboard Blues" by the Casa Loma Orchestra with Hoagy Carmichael on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Playlist For February 7, 2024

The playlist for the February 7, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                    

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Sunrise Serenade: Personality

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Personality" by Johnny Mercer and the Pied Pipers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Gee But I'd Like To Make You Happy

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Gee But I'd Like To Make You Happy" by the Boswell Sisters.  Enjoy the version below from YouTube.

  

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Yeah, Man

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Yeah, Man" by Woody Herman and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Friday, February 2, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Peace, Brother

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Peace, Brother" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Mildred Bailey on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Dough-Ra-Me

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Dough-Ra-Me" by Lionel Hampton.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Playlist For January 31, 2024

The playlist for the January 31, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                   

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Sunrise Serenade: Skyliner

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Skyliner" by Charlie Barnet and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: It's A Quiet Town

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "It's A Quiet Town" by the Andrews Sisters with Danny Kaye.  Enjoy the video below from YouTube.

 

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