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 4, 2026
Episode Description: This episode features selections in honor of America’s 250th, a long set in memory of Bishop James C. Austin (pictured, St. Luke’s COGIC Youth Choir), Ward Singers, Wheat Street Female Quartet, Edward Dominick, and others.
Playlist
Battle hymn of the Republic – Rev. Cleophus Robinson & Bethlehem BC Choir (Peacock)
God save America – Spirit of Memphis (Peacock/Acrobat)
America the beautiful – Angelic Choir feat. Gay Jamison (Elgin)
When I get home – Ward Singers (Dolphin’s of Hollywood)
Filled with the Holy Spirit – Baltimore Echoes (Peacock)
What did Jesus say – Little Wonders of Havre de Grace, MD (Jude)
All that I am – Margaret Aikens & Hope Presbyterian Church Ensemble (Mag-Oll)
All to Jesus – St. Luke’s COGIC Youth Choir (GJ)
Somebody loves me – James Austin & St. Luke’s COGIC Youth Choir (HOB)
I need the Lord – St. Luke’s COGIC Youth Choir (private press)
Never let go – James Austin & St. Luke’s COGIC Youth Choir (HOB)
Look for the silver lining – Edward Dominick (Staff)
Jesus will never say no – Evang. Loretta Myles (Pitch)
Jesus picked you up – Fantastic Goldenaires of Rocky Mount, NC (Pinewood)
Stand up, America, don’t be afraid – Power & Light Choral Ensemble (Checker/Honest Jon’s)
Go down Moses – Wheat Street Female Quartet (Columbia/Tompkins Square)
Redeemers Prayer – Mighty Redeemers (Lanrod)
