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/.
January 31, 2026
Episode Description: Selections from Alex Bradford, Caravans, Evelyn Gay, Salem Travelers, Angelic Choir feat. Gerri Griffin, Sons of David, Chicago’s New Friendship MBC Choir (pictured), and others.
Playlist
God’s gonna separate the wheat from the tares – Mahalia Jackson (Decca/Eden)
Travelin’ shoes – Sons of David (Tuxedo)
Jesus is the light of the world – Flying Eagle Spiritual Singers (RPM)
I had to talk with God – Cleveland Singers feat. Gerri Griffin (Savoy)
The only hope we have – Helen Robinson Youth Chorus (Mag-Oll)
Soldier in God’s army – Thompson Community Singers (Vee-Jay)
Lord, remember me – Swanee Jubilee (private press)
Can’t trust nobody – Alex Bradford (Vee-Jay)
The Lord moves in mysterious ways – Evelyn Gay (Davis)
Some people never pray – Gospelaires of Dayton, OH (Avant)
Hold out – New Friendship MBC Choir (Peace)
Jesus will fix it – Caravans (Jubilee Showcase)
The gambling man – Sis. O. M. Terrell (Columbia)
Give me a few more days to live – Salem Travelers (Checker)
Talk and walk – Prof. Harold Boggs (Song Bird)
Who art thou? – Original Gospel Harmonettes (Specialty)
I don’t need no one else – Kansas City Soul Revivers (Dootone)
The world is changing, take your stand – Original Southern Travelers (private)
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