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
February 14, 2026

Episode Description: “The Gospel According to Atlantic Records” – an hour-long survey of gospel recordings from Atlantic Records (1949-1972).

Playlist

Old landmark – Aretha Franklin & Southern Cal. Comm. Choir (Atlantic/Rhino)

I’m grateful to the NAACP – Gospel Pilgrims (Atlantic)

He has a way that’s mighty sweet – Mary Johnson Davis Singers (Atlantic)

I can’t walk this highway – Jackson Gospel Singers (Atlantic)

Peace, be still – Fountain of Life Singers (Atlantic)

So glad I’m here (in Jesus’ name) – Rev. H.B. Crum & Golden Keys (Atlantic)

I heard Zion moan – Silver Leaf Quartet (Atlantic)

The little wooden church on the hill – Gospel Harmonaires (Atlantic)

I’m going home on the mornin’ train – Rev. R.C. Crenshaw & Congregation (Atlantic)

Walk out in Jesus’ name – Rosettes (Atlantic)

Travelin’ shoes – Little Richard (Atlantic)

I’m happy with Jesus alone – Jeanette Robinson Jones (Atlantic)

What a friend – Cissy Drinkard Houston (Atlantic)

I don’t mind – Jimmy Ellis & Riverview Spiritual Singers (Atlantic)

Come on people – Marion Williams (Atlantic)

Take your burdens to the Lord – Harmonizing Four (Atlantic)

Stretch out (when trouble comes) – Institutional COGIC Choir (Atlantic)

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