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 8, 2025

Episode Description

This episode includes tributes to the late Joe Chambers (Chambers Brothers), Rev. Dennis Freeman (Christ Missionary BC, Indianapolis), a long set of recordings by unidentified artists, and more.

Playlist

Joe Louis is a fighting man – Dixieaires (Sittin’ In With)

Dry bones – No Name Gospel Singers (private press)

Help me Jesus – Staple Singers (Vee-Jay/Craft)

Just a closer walk with Thee – Chambers Brothers & Joan Baez (Vanguard)

Gettin’ up morning – New Hope Baptist Church Young Adult Choir (HOB)

Nothing ever changes – Christ MBC Youth Choir (Commercial Features)

A great change – Mighty Unknowns (Sav-All)

Draw me nearer – Unknown Female Group (Collectables)

Balm in Gilead – Unknown Male Singer (Audiodisc)

Amazing grace – Unknown Female Singer (Audiodisc)

I’ve got two wings – Unknown Quartet (original master tape)

I’ve got a father – Unknown Quartet (Audiodisc)

I’m satisfied – Unknown Female Singer (Audiodisc)

How did you feel when you come out of the wilderness – Soul Stirrers (L of C)

John the revelator – Soul Stirrers (Library of Congress)

Three people – Albertina Walker & the Caravans (HOB)

Stand up, America, don’t be afraid – Power & Light Choral Ensemble (Checker/Honest Jon’s)

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