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/.
July 11, 2026
Episode Description: This episode includes a long set in memory of Clyde Wright (Golden Gate Quartet), music from Alex Bradford & Ladies of Song, Jerusalem B.C. Male Chorus of Gary, Shirley Caesar & the Tommies, Spiritual All-Stars, and others.
Playlist
Leaning on the everlasting arm – Rev. Gatemouth Moore & Gospel Singers (Audio Fidelity/Jasmine)
Looking to Jesus – Lucille Parks Singers (Regent)
Saved and I know I am – Prof. Charles Taylor (Sharp)
(Early one morning) He answered my prayer – Patterson Singers (King)
Fire one day – Morning Echoes of Detroit (Nashboro)
Have faith – Rev. William Abney (King’s Chapel)
Come on, let’s go – Alex Bradford & Ladies of Music (Gospel)
Low down chariot – Golden Bell Quintet (RCA Victor)
All over this world – Golden Gate Quartet (EMI)
Gospel train – Selah Singers (Savoy)
Great getting’ up morning – Golden Gate Quartet (EMI)
Swing down chariot – Clyde Wright & Incredible Golden Gates (Curb)
Get up my brother – Shirley Caesar & Thompson Community Singers (HOB)
Blessed quietness – Spiritual All-Stars (Carrie)
One step – Jerusalem B.C. Male Chorus of Gary, IN (private press)
Right now – Chicago Mass Choir (Light)
