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
November 15, 2025

Episode Description: This episode includes music by Ernestine Washington & Washington Temple Choir, Thomas A. Dorsey & Mahalia Jackson, Staple Singers (pictured), Faith Temple Church Choir, Supreme Angels, Gospel Silhouettes, and others.

Playlist

Rock in a weary land – Gospel Silhouettes (Songs of the Cross/JSP)

Christ is the answer – People’s Community Gospel Choir (private press)

The reunion with Thomas A. Dorsey – Mahalia Jackson & Thomas Dorsey (Spirit Feel)

Let the will of the Lord be done – Supreme Angels (Nashboro)

Swing low, sweet chariot – Staple Singers (Vee-Jay)

I’m his child – Ernestine Washington & Washington Temple Choir (Washington Temple)

Pray, pray, pray – Sally Jenkins Singers (Sharp)

I thank you – Pilgrim Baptist Church Gospel Choir (acetate)

Let your light shine ‘round de world – Deep River Boys (Lang-Worth/Southland)

Lead me to the rock – Faith Temple Church Choir (RCA Victor)

You got to walk that lonesome valley – Versatile A Cappella Chorus (Missouri/JSP)

Moving on down the line – Memphis Southern Airs (Designer)

You don’t know how blessed you are – Charlie Williams & Five Singing Sons (Smoke)

I know I’ve been blessed – Calvin Ivy, Armstead Ford & God’s Harvesters (private press)

Yes Lord/Take the Lord with you – Elder Sam Windham (W & W)

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