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.

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: When Paw Was Courtin' Maw

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "When Paw Was Courtin' Maw" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Playlist For July 10, 2024

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

Sunrise Serenade: Imagine Me In The Maginot Line

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Imagine Me In The Maginot Line" by George Formby. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Jack, I'm Mellow

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Jack, I'm Mellow" by Trixie Smith. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, July 8, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones" by Judy Garland. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, July 5, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Yankee Doodle Never Went To Town

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Yankee Doodle Never Went To Town" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Happy Independence Day!

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Nice Work If You Can Get It

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Nice Work If You Can Get It" by Billie Holiday. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Oh! By Jingo

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Oh! By Jingo" by The Three Keys. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, July 1, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Roly Poly

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