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, October 10, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: These Foolish Things

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "These Foolish Things" by Benny Goodman and His V-Disc All Star Band with Mildred Bailey on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Get With It

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Get With It" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Playlist For October 8, 2025

The playlist for the October 8, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                     

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Sunrise Serenade: Boog It

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Boog It" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: The White Cliffs Of Dover

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The White Cliffs Of Dover" by Vera Lynn.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, October 6, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: People Like You And Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "People Like You And Me" by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, in this clip from a 1940's film, performing as "Gene Morrison" and orchestra.  Enjoy the video from  YouTube.

   

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Opus One

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Opus One" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 
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Thursday, October 2, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: There! I Said It Again

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "There!  I Said It Again" by Vaugh Monroe and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Playlist For October 1, 2025

The playlist for the October 1, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                                    

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Sunrise Serenade: Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive" by Johnny Mercer with the Pied Pipers.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

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