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
January 3, 2026

Episode Description: After the Cotton Brothers sing us into the New Year, the show turns to an extended tribute to the late Richard Smallwood.

Playlist

Another New Year – Cotton Brothers (private press)

I found God – Howard University Gospel Choir (Gerald M. Lewis)

A peaceful place – Union Temple Young Adult Choir (Gerald M. Lewis)

I’ve got something – Richard Smallwood Singers (Onyx/Benson)

I love the Lord – Whitney Houston & Georgia Mass Choir (Arista)

Follow the star – Edwin Hawkins & the Angels Singing (Birthright)

Power of God – Richard Smallwood Singers (Rejoice)

The center of my joy – Richard Smallwood Singers (Rejoice)

Trust me – Richard Smallwood with Vision (Verity)

Healing – Richard Smallwood with Vision (Verity)

Total Praise – Richard Smallwood with Vision (Verity)

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