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 1980s. 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/.

Saturdays

10am – 11am Central

wlum 88.7 fm
December 27, 2025

Episode Description: This episode pays tribute in loving memory to Jeffrey Newberry Sr. (pictured, Gospel Keynotes), Elder Goldwire McLendon (Savettes), and Katie Sankey.

Playlist

Trouble in my way – Dixie Hummingbirds (Peacock/Acrobat)

Shine heavenly light – Roberta Martin Singers (Apollo)

Just make it in – Savettes (Choice)

I don’t know why – Katie Sankey (Meltone)

Hold on (a little while longer) – Willie Neal Johnson & Gospel Keynotes (Nashboro)

Beams of Heaven – Katie Sankey (Gold Key)

I’ve worked too hard – Savettes (Choice)

Keep the Lord on your mind – Willie Neal Johnson & Gospel Keynotes (Nashboro)

He is my joy – Katie Sankey (Meltone)

Sunshine follows rain – Savettes (Kept)

Ain’t no stopping us now – Willie Neal Johnson & Gospel Keynotes (Nashboro)

God made me – Katie Sankey (Gold Key)

Jesus be a fence around me – Elder Goldwire McLendon (Music World Gospel)

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