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/.
November 14, 2026
Episode Description: This episode includes selections from the Gospel Harmonettes, Mahalia Jackson, Crescent City Gospel Singers, Andrews Gospel Singers, SW Michigan State Choir of COGIC feat. Rose Marie Rimson (pictured), Trumpeteers, and others.
Playlist
I cried – First Pentecostal PAW Choir (Arizona Recording Productions)
Stay in touch with Jesus – Ambassadors of Shreveport (Hosanna)
Even me – Mahalia Jackson (Apollo/Acrobat)
Heavenly father – Crescent City Gospel Singers (Arcadia)
Time is winding up – Helen Robinson Youth Chorus (Vee-Jay)
In my savior’s care – Ohio Wonders (Proverb)
Motherless child – Pilgrim Travelers (Andex/Gospel Friend)
I won’t let go – Gospel Harmonettes (Vee-Jay)
Shall be mine – Southwest Michigan State Choir of COGIC (Kapp)
Right to the tree of life – Trumpeteers (King)
Hold on – Southern Bells of New Orleans (Booker)
Weary / Roll Jordan – Cast of Eubie! (WB)
He’s a mighty God – Andrews Gospel Singers (Capitol)
When I woke up this morning – Salem Harmonizers (Praise)
Soul is a witness – Mighty Golden Echoes (MGE)
The battle is the Lord’s – Yolanda Adams (Verity)
