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, April 28, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Star Dust

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Star Dust" by Hoagy Carmichael. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Cherokee

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Cherokee" by Charlie Barnett and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Playlist For April 26, 2023

The playlist for the April 26, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: Tuxedo Junction

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

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Mister Meadowlark

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Mister Meadowlark" by Bing Crosby and Johnny Mercer. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Monday, April 24, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Managua, Nicaragua

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Managua, Nicaragua" by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra. Enjoy the video from YouTube.

Friday, April 21, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Loch Lomond

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Loch Lomond" by Maxine Sullivan. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Sunrise Serenade: Twee-twee-Tweet

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Twee-twee-Tweet" by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra. Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Jazz On Line.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Playlist For April 19, 2023 - Spring Pledge Drive Special: For the Birds

The playlist for the April 19, 2023 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle - Spring Pledge Drive Special: For the Birds - has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

Sunrise Serenade: That's What The Bird Said To Me

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "That's What The Bird Said To Me" by Fats Waller. Enjoy the video from YouTube.