On the eve of its eighth anniversary on the air, “Gospel Memories” goes from a monthly to a weekly program!
Starting May 2, you will be able to hear “Gospel Memories” live on 88.7 WLUW Chicago every Saturday morning from 10 to 11 a.m.
Not in Chicago? No problem. Go to http://www.wluw.org/, click the Listen Live button, and enjoy “Gospel Memories” from wherever you may be!
The final Sunday morning “Gospel Memories” live broadcast will be May 3, from 3:00 to 7:30 a.m. Central Time.
Highlights of the May 3 Broadcast: 
In Loving Memory: Rev. Timothy Wright.
Known as “The Godfather of Gospel,” Rev. Wright found his life suddenly and tragically changed last July when an automobile he and his wife and grandson were in was hit by an oncoming car. Wright’s wife and grandson were killed by the crash and he struggled with his injuries for months until he could struggle no longer. He passed away on April 23 and is now reunited with his family in the land beyond the Jordan River, where we never grow old.
We’ll remember Rev. Wright’s life and music by playing some of his earliest recordings for the Glori label and a couple recent tracks on Savoy and AIR, as well.
Preacher Feature: “Prayer” – Rev. James Cleveland (1978)
Vintage recordings by classic artists, such as:
Violinaires
Fairfield Four
Gospelaires of Dayton, OH 
Clefs of Joy
Voices of Tabernacle
Roberta Martin Singers (rarely heard alt. of “Jesus”)
Redemption Singers
Madame Ernestine Martin
Smith Jubilee Singers
Inez Andrews
Duncanaires
Antioch B.C. Choir, feat. organist Dr. Charles Clency (1963)
…and much more!
Saturday’s broadcast will feature a “taste of Sunday,” with musical remembrances of Rev. Timothy Wright and a sampling of other artists mentioned above.
So tune in and turn on to “Gospel Memories”…the home of the pioneers and legends of gospel music. Once monthly, now weekly!
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Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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Hi Bob,
I’m from Southern California, the place where we don’t have a 24-hour gospel station, but like many others have to rely online (thank God :D) to listen to gospel stations around the country. I enjoy your broadcast and I’m glad you are moving your show from a monthly to a weekly show which is great. I’m glad you are keeping these classics alive for the young’ens to enjoy. And you are keeping up with the younger set with the blogs.
Keep up the good work,
Gayle
Gayle, thank you for your kind comments and for listening. Happy to have you on the Gospel Memories “gospel train”! This is my ministry and I’m happy to do it!
Blessings, Bob
Hi Bob,
You would think by switching from a monthy to weekly freqeuncy and from an ungodly hour to a Godly hour (lol) that I would be able to catch your show. Unfortunately, I’ve missed the first two broadcasts. I can blame that on finals week, lol. Hopefully I can catch it this upcoming weekend. Keep up the good work!
Not to worry — there will be plenty more times to catch “Gospel Memories” now! I like that…”Godly hour.” Indeed it is!