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, September 30, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: You Gotta Ho-De-Ho (To Get Along With Me)

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "You Gotta Ho-De-Ho (To Get Along With Me)" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Saturday Night Is The Loniest Night Of The Week

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Saturday Night Is The Loniest Night Of The Week" by Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Playlist For September 28, 2022

The playlist for the September 28, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Side By Side

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Side By Side" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Your Father's Mustache

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Your Father's Mustache" by Woody Herman and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Monday, September 26, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: How Many Hearts Have You Broken

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "How Many Hearts Have You Broken" by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra with Gene Howard on vocals. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Friday, September 23, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Just A Little Bit South Of North Carolina

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Just A Little Bit South Of North Carolina" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day on vocal. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Sunrise Serenade: Christopher Columbus

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Christopher Columbus" by Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Playlist For September 21, 2022

The playlist for the September 21, 2022 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: I'm Nobody's Baby

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "I'm Nobody's Baby" by Judy Garland with Bobby Sherwood and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.