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, April 5, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Try A Little Tenderness

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Try A Little Tenderness" by Ruth Etting.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 
  
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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Heartaches

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Heartaches" by Al Bowlly.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Crazy People

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Crazy People" by the Boswell Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Limehouse Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Limehouse Blues" by Django Reinhardt.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Friday, March 29, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Shuffle Off To Buffalo

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Shuffle Off To Buffalo" by the Boswell Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Sweet Georgia Brown

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Sweet Georgia Brown" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Playlist For March 27, 2024

The playlist for the March 27, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                           

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Sunrise Serenade: Pistol Packin' Mama

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Pistol Packin' Mama" by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: You Always Hurt The One You Love

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You Always Hurt The One You Love" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, March 25, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Change Partners

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Change Partners" by Fred Astair from the 1938 film Carefree.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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