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/.
September 5, 2026
Episode Description: We celebrate the Centennial of Recorded Gospel Music with a show featuring artists associated with the Church of God in Christ – from Arizona Dranes and Sister Rosetta Tharpe to the Hawkins and Winans families.
Playlist
In the morning – St. Luke Powerhouse COGIC Congregation (Arhoolie)
John said he saw a number – Arizona Dranes (OKeh/Document)
Do what my Lord said do – Sis. Minnie Pearl Roberts’ Sanctified Singers (Brunswick)
Jonah in the belly of a whale – Rev. F.W. McGee & Congregation (Victor)
Strange things happening every day – Sis. Rosetta Tharpe (Decca/Jasmine)
Each day – Sis. Ernestine Washington (Arco)
What do you think about Jesus – Elder Charles Beck (King/Gospel Friend)
Send your blessings down – Anna Crockett Singers of Chicago (Savoy)
God will take care of you – Gay Sisters (Savoy/Gospel Friend)
Two wings – Rev. Utah Smith (Checker/JSP)
I thank you Lord – Southwest Michigan State Choir of COGIC (Savoy)
One step closer – Duncanaires (Battle)
I’m one of them today (pt. I) – Pastor James Lenox (Parliament)
Oh happy day – Northern California State Choir (Edwin Hawkins Singers) (Century)
Through it all – Andrae Crouch & the Disciples (Light)
Jesus Christ is the way – Hawkins Family (Light)
Tomorrow – Winans (Light)
