The Soundtrack of that Old Time Religion
Since May 2001, Bob Marovich has hosted Gospel Memories, a one-hour program of classic gospel, spiritual, and jubilee music from the 1890s through the 1990s. Past guests of the show include Rev. Claude Jeter of the Swan Silvertones, Margaret Allison of the Angelic Gospel Singers, Lorenza Brown Porter of the Argo Singers, Pastor Shirley Caesar, and Etta James. The show airs every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. Central Time on WLUW 88.7 FM in Chicago. You can listen live at www.wluw.org or via podcast at https://journalofgospelmusic.com/gospel-memories-radio-show/.
October 31, 2026
Episode Description: Today’s episode features music from the Sons of the Birds (pictured), Mary Wiley & the Velvetaires, Christ Tabernacle Church Choir, Clyde Bradley Singers, CBS Trumpeteers, Dorothy Milton, and others.
Playlist
The storm is passing over – Bonnett Harmonizers of Washington, DC (Gospel)
He’s the one – Willie Webb Singers (Gotham)
Hold the light – Roberta Martin Singers (Savoy)
The solid rock – Caravans feat. James Cleveland (States/Fremeaux)
God is coming – CBS Trumpeteers (Nashboro)
I believe I’ll run on – Sis. Bertha Robinson (Peacock)
I’d trade a lifetime – Clyde Bradley Singers (Savoy)
Check your way of living – Sons of the Birds (Song Bird)
Call up heaven – Mary Wiley & Velvetaires (Fine Art)
I want to be ready – Dorothy A. Milton (J&W)
Let the will of the Lord be done – Supreme Angels (Nashboro)
Amazing grace – Virliece Marshall (Praise)
Glory, glory – Eveready Singers (Memorial)
Key to the kingdom – Christ Tabernacle Church Choir (HOB)
When the gates swing open – Otis Clay (Paula/Nangente)
He’s a rock – Apostle Moses Adams & NC Community Gospel Choir (private press)
