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, February 26, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Ta-hu-wa-hu-wai" by the Merry Macs. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Chica, Chica, Boom Chic

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Chica, Chica, Boom Chic" by Xavier Cugat. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Playlist For February 24, 2021

The playlist for the February 24, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: New San Antonio Rose

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "New San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Stay A Little Longer

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Stay A Little Longer" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, February 22, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Are You Ready?

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Are You Ready?" by Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, February 19, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: I've Heard That Song Before

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I've Heard That Song Before" by Harry James and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Sunrise Serenade: Petootie Pie

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Petootie Pie" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Playlist For February 17, 2021

The playlist for the February 17, 2021 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Boogie Woogie Piggy

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