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/.
June 6, 2026
Episode Description: This episode includes a long set in celebration of gospel legend Lorenza Brown Porter (pictured, Argo Singers), as well as selections from the Flying Clouds of Detroit, Aretha Franklin & Southern California Community Choir, Lumzy Sisters, Watkins-Bell Singers, and others.
Playlist
By and by – Brother Rodney (Gotham/Constellation)
Jesus saves – Rev. James Cleveland & Angelic Choir (Savoy)
I want to move in the room with the Lord – Flying Clouds of Detroit (King/P-Vine)
Do what the Lord says do – Rev. John T. Highbaugh (King)
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus – Watkins-Bell Singers (Bandwagon)
How many times – St. Paul Baptist Church Choir of Los Angeles (Capitol)
Whisper a prayer – Argo Singers & Southern Sons (Trumpet/Alligator)
The fountain – Bro. Isaiah’s COGIC Choir (Vee-Jay)
Near the cross – Argo Singers (Vee-Jay)
He never said a word – Argo Singers (Vee-Jay)
Swing down the chariot – Argo Singers (Vee-Jay)
Prayer will win – Lumzy Sisters (Richburgh)
I don’t have no doubt – First Baptist Church of Birmingham Choir (Hy-Tone)
All I want is that pure religion – Deacon L.J. Bates (Paramount/Tompkins Square)
Old landmark – Aretha Franklin & Southern California Community Choir (Atlantic)
