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.

Monday, June 30, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Here Comes The Sun

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Here Comes The Sun" by the Boswell Sisters.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Friday, June 27, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: It Had To Be You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "It Had To Be You" by Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Playlist For June 25, 2025

The playlist for the June 25, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                                                                                      

Sunrise Serenade: "Murder," He Says

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "'Murder,' He Says" by Dinah Shore.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You" by Frankie Trumbauer and His Orchestra with Fredda Gibson on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.

Monday, June 23, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: They All Laughed

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "They All Laughed" by Fred Astaire.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Friday, June 13, 2025

Taking A Break

I'll be taking a break next week, so no blog posts, but the radio show will go on Wednesday night at 6:00  on WEVL as always.  

Sunrise Serenade: Somebody Else Is Taking My Place

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Somebody Else Is Taking My Place" by Benny Goodman and His Orchestra with Peggy Lee on vocal.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.     

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Sunrise Serenade: Watch The Birdie

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Watch The Birdie" by Gene Krupa and His Orchestra with Anita O'Day.  Click on the song title to listen courtesy of Archive.org and its Great 78 Project.    

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Playlist For June 11, 2025

The playlist for the June 11, 2025 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.