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.

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Playlist For July 31, 2024

The playlist for the July 31, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                          

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Sunrise Serenade: The Music Goes Round And Round

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "The Music Goes Round And Round" by Tommy Dorsey and His Clambake Seven.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: The Continental

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "The Continental" by Jolly Coburn and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Monday, July 29, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Sing You Sinners

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Sing You Sinners" by the High Hatters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, July 22, 2024

Hitting The Road


I'll be out of the factory for a few days, so postings will be temporarily suspended, but I'll be back next week. 

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Sunrise Serenade: Happy Feet

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Happy Feet" by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry" by Red Norvo and His Orchestra with Mildred Bailey on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: You Fit Into The Picture

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You Fit Into The Picture" by Fats Waller and His Rhythm.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Playlist For July 17, 2024

The playlist for the July 17, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                         

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Sunrise Serenade: Darktown Strutters Ball

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Darktown Strutters Ball" by Ella Fitzgerald.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

 

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