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/.
May 30, 2026
Episode Description: Music from Elder Charles Beck, Voices of Christ, Radio Four, Maceo Woods Singers (pictured), Biblical Gospel Singers, Silver Stars, Robbie Preston Williams and Billy Preston, and others.
Playlist
Shouting with Elder Beck – Elder Charles Beck (King/Gospel Friend)
He’s the same today – Kelly Brothers (Federal)
Run to Jesus – Maceo Woods Singers (Vee-Jay)
Joshua – Dolly McCoy & Shabells (Melron)
Mercy Lord – Royal Harmony Singers (Apex/P-Vine)
Lead me to that rock – James Singers (Richburgh)
Take it to the Lord – Silver Stars (Checker)
Blood done signed my name – Radio Four (Republic/Gospel Heritage)
Thy way oh Lord – Lemon Singers (Savoy)
Love lifted me – Biblical Gospel Singers (Silver Cross, unissued)
I’m not worried – Violinaires (Jewel)
Memphis flu – Elders Curry and Beck (OKeh/Topaz Jazz)
Somebody help me – Madam Andrews & Heavenly Echoes (Designer/Big Legal Mess)
I’ve already been to the water – Voices of Christ (Savoy)
Is God satisfied with me? – Mt. Zion Wrens (Joy)
Send the Holy Ghost – Brother Clark & his Trio (Clark/Tompkins Square)
When he called my name – Mighty Wings (C.R.A./Tompkins Square)
Use me, Lord – Robbie Preston Williams & Billy Preston (Birthright)
