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 17, 2026
Episode Description: William Luck features music from such artists as the Five Blind Boys of Alabama (pictured), Soul Stirrers, Paul Robeson, Illinois District Council Mass Choir, Jewel Gospel Singers, and others.
Playlist
Just to behold his face – Masonic Wonders (Checker)
Fill your heart – Meditation Singers (Checker)
This little light of mine – Cleveland All-Stars (Dee-Jay)
God’s masterpiece – J.J. Farley and the Original Soul Stirrers (HSE)
It’s alright – Chosen Gospel Singers (Nashboro)
When shall I meet him face to face? – Brewsteraires of Memphis (Gotham)
Alone and motherless – Original Five Blind Boys of Alabama (Specialty)
After awhile – Jewel Gospel Singers (Savoy)
Two wings – Robert Pete Williams (Prestige Bluesville)
By an’ by – Paul Robeson and Lawrence Brown (Columbia)
We are climbing Jacob’s ladder – Paul Robeson (Columbia)
He’s done so much for me – Evangelistic Voices (Versa)
Bless the Lord – Bishop Charles Watkins & Illinois District Council Mass Choir (private press)
