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, February 28, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Making Believe

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Making Believe" by Ella Fitzgerald and the Ink Spots.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: A Kiss To Build A Dream On

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "A Kiss To Build A Dream On" by Louis Armstrong.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Playlist For February 26, 2020

The playlist for the February 26, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: Organ Grinder's Swing

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Organ Grinder's Swing" by Bunny Berigan. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Music Makers

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Music Makers" by Harry James and his Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, February 24, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Tampico

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Tampico" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with June Christy on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Friday, February 21, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Lazy River

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Lazy River" by Woody Herman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Just A Kid Named Joe

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Just A Kid Named Joe" by Jan Savitt and His Top Hatters with Bon Bon on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Playlist For February 19, 2020

The playlist for the February 19, 2020 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.  

Sunrise Serenade: Johnson Rag

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Johnson Rag" by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line