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.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Comin' In On A Wing And A Prayer" by the Golden Gate Quartet. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Playlist For June 29, 2022

The playlist for the June 29, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Perdido

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

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Georgia On My Mind

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Georgia On My Mind" by Hoagy Carmichael. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, June 27, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Sugar Moon

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sugar Moon" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, June 24, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: If It's Love You Want

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "If It's Love You Want" by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: She's Funny That Way

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "She's Funny That Way" by the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Playlist For June 22, 2022

The playlist for the June 22, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: MacPherson Is Rehearsin'

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "MacPherson Is Rehearsin'" by Chick Webb and His Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Basin Street Blues

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Basin Street Blues" by The Charleston Chasers featuring Jack Teagarden on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.