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
February 22, 2025

Episode Description

This episode features more selections in honor of Black History Month, a long set in memory of Sam Williams (pictured, Tommy Ellison & the Five Singing Stars), Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir, Holy Disciples, and more.

Playlist

I woke up this morning – Freedom Riders (Dauntless)

This little light of mine – Fannie Lou Hamer (Smithsonian Folkways)

Amazing grace – Wiregrass Sacred Harp Singers (Designer)

In the garden – Masters of Harmony (Satin)

Working on the building – Golden Tones (Chance)

I stopped and I wondered – Elder Hightower & Sister Massey (Savoy)

Peace of mind – Holy Disciples (Song Bird)

Sailing for Jesus – Tommy Ellison & Five Singing Stars (HSE)

I want to be loved – Tommy Ellison & Five Singing Stars (Nashboro)

Lord I want you to move – Tommy Ellison & Five Singing Stars (HSE)

Hard to get along – Tommy Ellison & Five Singing Stars (Nashboro)

God is so good – Traveling Echoes (Melron)

Take care of America – Jubilee Hummingbirds (Parrall)

The magnificent sanctuary band – Rev. Maceo Woods & Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir (Gospel Truth/Craft)

Hurry change if you’re coming – Tenison Stephens & Voices of Operation Breadbasket Choir (Aries)

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