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 3, 2026
Episode Description: Today’s episode features a long set to celebrate a new book on Chicago’s own Gay Family (Donald Gay, Gay Sisters), plus another cut from the new Little Richard gospel collection on Jasmine, music from Fellowship MBC Choir, Pilgrim Travelers, Bell Jubilee Singers, Golden Tones, and others.
Playlist
Sweeping through the city – Blind Mary and Baby Shirley (Federal)
When I join the jubilee – Pilgrim Travelers (Specialty)
I didn’t have no doubt – Rev. Johnny L. Jones (Dust-to-Digital)
Jesus walked this lonesome valley – Little Richard (Goldisc/Jasmine)
Great change in me – Voices of Victory (Choir/Specialty)
Pray a little more – Southern Bells of New Orleans (S&B)
There’s a leak in this old building – Bell Jubilee Singers (Jewel)
I’ll wait till my change come – Donald Gay & Gay Sisters (Rush)
I shall not be moved – Evelyn Gay (P.E.A.)
God will take care of you – Gay Sisters (Savoy/Gospel Friend)
Have a little talk with Jesus – Gay Sisters (Dolphin’s of Hollywood/Gospel Friend)
Sing on my singer – Donald and Geraldine Gay (The Sirens)
Working on the building – Golden Tones (Chance)
Lead me on – Gerald Sisters (HSE/Nangente)
Bye and bye – Fellowship MBC Choir feat. Lois Scott (Jewel)
I’ve been in the storm too long – Mighty Clouds of Joy (Epic/Suffolk)
