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, September 11, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I Fell Down And Broke My Heart In Two

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Fell Down And Broke My Heart In Two" by Bonnie Baker. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Playlist For September 10, 2025

The playlist for the September 10, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Dream A Little Dream Of Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Right Or Wrong

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Right Or Wrong" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, September 8, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: With Plenty Of Money And You

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "With Plenty Of Money And You" by the Ink Spots. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, September 5, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Sugar Blues

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sugar Blues" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I Won't Dance

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Won't Dance" by Smith Ballew and his Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Playlist For September 3, 2025

The playlist for the September 3, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Rip Van Winkle

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Rip Van Winkle" by Ella Mae Morse. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: You're Driving Me Crazy

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You're Driving Me Crazy" by Valaida Snow. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.