This morning (June 20), Rev. Joe Williams, former member of the Sons of the Birds (Song Bird Records) and the Dixie Hummingbirds, chatted on air with Bob Marovich, host of WLUW’s “Gospel Memories.”
In between classic quartet tracks, including those of the Sons of the Birds, Rev. Williams stressed the importance of preserving the legacy of traditional gospel. He encouraged everyone to call a gospel legend just to say “thank you” for the music.
Rev. Williams presented Marovich a Certificate of Appreciation for his service of keeping vintage gospel music alive and well in the 21st century and informed the audience about the First Annual Living Legend Music Awards that he is hosting next Saturday in Philadelphia (TBGB will post more about this program in the next day or two).
Accompanying Rev. Williams to the WLUW studios was Dr. Willie A. Naylor. Dr. Naylor, who worked with soulster Tyrone Davis back in the day, is releasing his own CD. “A Change is Gonna Come,” a track from the new project, was previewed on “Gospel Memories” this morning.
“Gospel Memories” is now on Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Chicago’s 88.7 WLUW FM. Today’s program will be rebroadcast next Saturday, June 27, and can be heard live via the Internet at www.wluw.org.
Check out www.gospelmemories.com for more information.
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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