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/.
August 15, 2026
Episode Description: William Luck is host this week and every third Saturday of the month henceforward. Artists on today’s episode include the Union Gospel Singers, Gospel Highlights, Joan Creary, Darcus Sisters, Vocalaires, and others.
Playlist
(Reach out) take hold of God’s hand – Psalms of Joy (Memorial)
He knows – Vocalaires (Hummingbird)
In the morning of glory – Joan Creary (Remnant)
Let’s serve the Lord – Dr. J.J. Love and the Sons of Solomon (Universal Mission for All People)
I am bound – Golden Harmoneers (Motown)
You better be ready when He comes – Gospel Highlights (Lifetime Recordings)
Soul – Evangelist Genevie Manning and Daughters in Christ (private press)
Save the children – Unknown Group (Music Makers)
The betrayal – Darcus Sisters (Sunrise Recordings)
God is still on the throne – Crossroad Gospel Singers (Church Door)
Keep on trusting in Jesus – Union Gospel Singers (Lucky Star)
If you’re burdened – True Gospel Singers (United Audio)
Jesus is a mighty man – Gospel Four of Pensacola, FL (Five Star)
We can all walk a little bit prouder – Otis Smith (Tuba)
Jesus is all – South Land Spiritual Singers (Sacred Soul)
And when it’s over – United Sounds (United Music World)
