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/.
May 23, 2026
Episode Description: This episode features selections from the Mighty Clouds of Joy, Roberta Martin Singers, Cora Martin, James C. Chambers & ECC (pictured), Williams Brothers, Swan Silvertones, and others.
Playlist
Jesus – W.E. Jasper & Songbirds of the South (Artistic)
I want to dig a little deeper – Swan Silvertones (King/Acrobat)
Let it be – Roberta Martin Singers (Apollo/Acrobat)
Milky white way – Angelic Gospel Singers (Gotham)
We’re marching to Zion – Meditation Singers (DeLuxe)
I’m satisfied with Jesus – James Cleveland & Voices of Tabernacle (HOB)
Thy servant’s prayer, amen – Cora Martin (Specialty)
Let’s say a prayer – Larks (Apollo)
Christ is all – Soul Stirrers feat. Sam Cooke (Specialty)
Just a little talk with Jesus – Rev. Cleavant Derricks & Family (Canaan)
I shall wear a crown – Arizona Dranes & Choir (OKeh/Document)
More like him – Wooten Choral Ensemble (private press)
Nobody but Jesus – James C. Chambers & ECC (Morada)
Shout – Mighty Clouds of Joy (ABC)
I’m just a nobody – Williams Brothers (Blackberry)
