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, January 31, 2013

R.I.P. Patty Andrews

As I drove to the radio station before last night's broadcast of the SSS, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Patricia Marie "Patty" Andrews, the last surviving member of the Andrews Sisters.  With her older sisters, Maxene and LaVerne she formed one of the most popular musical groups in American history, as well as a symbol of the American home front during World War II.  Read the Los Angelus Times obituary. 
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Sunrise Serenade: No Sense

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "No Sense" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Click on the song title for a sample from emusic, or click here for the album page.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Playlist For January 30, 2013

The playlist for the January 30, 2013 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has been added to the playlist filing cabinet. 
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Carspotting In Portland 1939 - With Video!

In this Hemmings blog carspotting post, we get to see color film footage of various intersections in Portland, Oregan in 1939.  All I can say is, auto insurance premiums must have been fairly high considering the many near misses in this footage. 
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Sunrise Serenade: Rhythm Saved The World

The Mills Brothers have been hanging around my unconscious a bit lately, and this morning was no exception.  Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Rhythm Saved The World" by the Mills Brothers.  Click on the song title for a sample from emusic, or click here for the album page.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Hop Into February

The Red Hot Lindy Hop lesson and session continues this Friday night at the Rumba Room.  Free lesson at 7:00 p.m.  Free admission before 7:00, and $5 cover at the door afterwards.  The lesson will be by Jaredan and Becky, with music by Jaredan.  Dress like you are going out!
303 South Main
Memphis, TN 38103

The Tiger Rag progressive dance lessons and guided practice sessions are in full swing at the Madison Dance Studio in Minglewood Plaza, 1555 Madison Ave Memphis, TN 38104.  Learn more and register here. 
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Sunrise Serenade: Swing For Sale

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Swing For Sale" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 

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Monday, January 28, 2013

Film Noir Posters


The Golden Age blog (fomerly Golden Age Comic Book Stories) posted a series of classic film noir posters, including The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity and Dark Passage. 
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Sunrise Serenade: Long About Midnight

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Long About Midnight" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube. 
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Friday, January 25, 2013

Out Again, In Again

I am not sure I have ever had a Heckle & Jeckle cartoon on the SSS, so here is the first.  In this episode, the talking magpies escape from jail, only to be pursued on a train.  From the Internet Archive, here is the 1948 animated short, Out Again, In Again. 

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