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 24, 2026
Episode Description: Artists featured on this episode include the Argo Singers, James Cleveland, Fountain of Life Joy Choir, Rugged Cross Singers, Biblical Gospel Singers, Robert Anderson (pictured), Gate City Singers, and others.
Playlist
Daniel saw the stone – Pilgrim Travelers (Andex)
Since my heart’s been changed – Robert Anderson (Apollo)
Where shall I be – Argo Singers (Vee-Jay)
Heavenly father – Patterson Singers (Vee-Jay/Craft)
Just like fire – Angelettes (Power)
Prayer changes things – Gate City Singers (Gospel)
Jesus is a way maker – Angelic Gospel Singers (Nashboro)
My prayer – James Cleveland (Savoy)
I come to praise him – Biblical Gospel Singers (Song Bird)
He got what he wanted – Little Richard (Mercury/Jasmine)
God is real (pt. I) – Sammy Hall (Praise)
Prayer and faith go a long way – Majestic Male Choir of Atlanta (Savoy)
Try God – Rugged Cross Singers of Baltimore (Gotham)
I signed – Dixie Wonders (Song Bird)
Sunshine – Rev. Maceo Woods & Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir (Righteous/NarroWay)
God will open up a window – Babbie Mason (Meltone)
It pays to serve Jesus – Fountain of Life Joy Choir (Gospel Roots)
