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
April 12, 2025

Episode Description

This episode features a long set in memory of Bishop Dr. Barbara Ann Ward Farmer, plus music by the Silver Stars of Chicago, Friendship B.C. Choir of LA, Troy Ramey & the Soul Searchers, Mahalia Jackson, Voices of Tabernacle, Dynamic Golden Stars, and others.

Playlist

Power of the Holy Ghost – Foreign Mission Convention Choir (CLG)

I know the man all right – Silver Stars (C.H. Brewer)

What kind of man is this – Bay State Gospel Singers (Grand)

Elijah rock – Mahalia Jackson (Columbia/Jasmine)

What are they doing in heaven today – Sons of Harmony (Radax unissued)

I love him because he first loved me – Friendship BC Choir feat. Sondra Williams (Ball/NarroWay)

It is well with my soul – Voices of Tabernacle (HOB/FMC)

I’m not uneasy – Troy Ramey & Soul Searchers (Musicor)

What do you think of Jesus – Little Barbara Ann Ward (Revelation)

Wait on the Lord – Barbara Ann Ward Farmer & Wagner Alumni Chorale (Sweet Rain)

Fill me Lord – Barbara Ann Ward Farmer & Wagner Alumni Chorale (Sweet Rain)

IRS – Dynamic Golden Stars (AIR)

All the way – Galilee Singers of Pompano Beach, FL (Blue Boy)

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