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 26, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Till Then

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Till Then" by the Mills Brothers.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Fit As A Fiddle

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Fit As A Fiddle" by Phil Harris and His Orchestra with Leah Ray on vocal.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Playlist For April 24, 2024

The playlist for the April 24, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                              

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Sunrise Serenade: My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekuwa, Hawaii

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "My Little Grass Shack In Kealakekuwa, Hawaii" by Dorothy Lamour.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: You're A Heavenly Thing

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "You're A Heavenly Thing" by Cleo Brown.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Monday, April 22, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Oh Babe!

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "Oh Babe!" by Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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Friday, April 19, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: Daddy Won't You Please Come Home

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Daddy Won't You Please Come Home" by Annette Hanshaw.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.

  

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Sunrise Serenade: It's Love, Love, Love

Today's Sunrise Serenade was "It's Love, Love, Love" by the King Sisters.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Playlist For April 17, 2024 - Spring Pledge Drive Special

The playlist for the April 17, 2024 broadcast of the Swing Shift Shuffle Spring Pledge Drive Special, Billboard 1944, has now been added to the playlist filing cabinet.

                                                                             

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Sunrise Serenade: "Main Stem

This morning's Sunrise Serenade was "Main Stem" by Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra.  Enjoy the video from YouTube.  
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