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, March 12, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Time Changes Everything

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Time Changes Everything" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

  

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Friendship

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Friendship" by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra with vocals by Harry Babbitt, Ginny Simms, Jack Martin and Ish Kabibble.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Playlist for March 6, 2024

The playlist for the March 6, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                        

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Can Anyone Explain?

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Can Anyone Explain?" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Playlist For February 28, 2024

The playlist for the February 28, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                       

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Sunrise Serenade: Breezin' Along With Breeze

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Breezin' Along With Breeze" by The Merry Macs.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: It Had To Be You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "It Had To Be You" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, February 26, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Dipsy Doodle

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Dipsy Doodle" by the Golden Gate Quartet.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

 

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Friday, February 23, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Makin' Whoopee

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Makin' Whoopee" by Eddie Cantor.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Goody Goodbye

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Goody Goodbye" by Dolly Dawn and Her Dawn Patrol.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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