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.

Friday, August 28, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: I Got Rings On My Fingers

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I Got Rings On My Fingers" by the Merry Macs. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Fifteen Minute Intermission

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Fifteen Minute Intermission" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Playlist For August 26, 2020

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

Sunrise Serenade: Shady Lady Bird

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Shady Lady Bird" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Peggy Lee on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Don't Fence Me In

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Don't Fence Me In" by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, August 21, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Beau Night In Hotchkiss Corner

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Beau Night In Hotchkiss Corner" by Artie Shaw and His Orchestra. Enjoy the YouTube video.

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Shim Sham Shimmy

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Shim Sham Shimmy" by the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Playlist For August 19, 2020

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

Sunrise Serenade: Jitterbug

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Jitterbug" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Sunrise Serenade: Boogie Woogie Piggy

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Boogie Woogie Piggy" by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra, with Tex Beneke on vocals. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.