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
March 29, 2025

Episode Description

This episode features a long set of Jackson Southernaires selections in memory of member and lead singer Huey Williams, plus music by the Southern Faith Singers, Psalmeneers, Rev. Reuben Henry, Hightower Brothers, and others.

Playlist

May the Lord bless you real good – Rev. Clay Evans & the Ship (Jewel)

It’s me oh Lord – Andrew Johnson & Southern Six Quartet (Hollywood)

Talk it over with Jesus – Hightower Brothers (Truth)

The only hope we have – Helen Robinson Youth Chorus (Mag-Oll)

Just a closer walk with Thee – Gerald Spraggins (HOB)

Bless us today – Psalmeneers of Columbus, OH (Simpson)

Shady green pastures – Southern Faith Singers (Jade)

The greatest creator – Jackson Southernaires (Song Bird)

Live so God can use you – Jackson Southernaires (Malaco)

Too late – Jackson Southernaires (Song Bird)

Where I belong – Jackson Southernaires (Malaco)

Walk around heaven all day – Jackson Southernaires (Song Bird)

How I got over – Kid Ramos (Nola Blue)

Lord, I want to be there – Rev. Reuben Henry (Fidelity)

What he’s done for me – Five Blind Boys of Alabama (Vee-Jay)

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