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
April 11, 2026

Episode Description: This episode includes selections by Albertina Walker (pictured) and the Caravans, Clark Sisters, Harmonizing Four, Mahalia Jackson, Billy Preston, Close Harmoneers, Edna Gallmon Cooke, and others.

Playlist

Angels rolled the stones away – Sensational Singing Stars (Triad)

Jesus rose on Easter morning – Wandering Travelers (Praise)

I just rose to tell you – Harmonizing Four (Checker)

Count your many blessings – Four Internes (Federal)

The mule talked – Edna Gallmon Cooke (Nashboro)

Nobody like Jesus – Albertina Walker & Caravans (Jewel)

Come on children – Rev. William O’Neal & Christian Tabernacle Choir (Trip)

Sometimes I feel like a motherless child – Kronos Quartet feat. Mahalia Jackson (Smithsonian Folkways)

I believe – Close Harmoneers (Cash)

I’ll do – Heavenly Spirituals of Chicago (Church)

That’s the way God planned it (live) – Billy Preston (Apple)

Sanctify me, Lord – Clark Sisters (Spirit and Truth)

Praise the Lord – Brownsville Community BC Mass Choir (GTS)

There’s not a friend like Jesus – Marie Hayes and Rev. W.E. Jasper & St. Luke BC Congregation (HSE)

Is your all on the altar – Messengers of Peace feat. Rev. Lawrence Roberts (Savoy)

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