Gospel Memories
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsEvery Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT on Chicago's WLUW 88.7FM, host Bob Marovich brings you vintage black gospel recordings on "Gospel Memories."
If you are not in Chicago, you can listen live to the program via www.wluw.org. Miss a show? Hear a snippet of the last month's worth of programs on Podomatic.
Be sure to visit www.gospelmemories.com for the latest playlist and news about the upcoming show.
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Episodes
Episode 82: Gospel Memories - June 4, 2022
June 04, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBThis episode includes selections from the new three-CD set "Female Gospel Groups: 1940 - 1962" (Fremeaux & Associes), salutes to Deacon Reuben Burton (Victory Travelers) and LouDella Evans Reid (Fellowship MBC) on being honored at the 2022 Chicago Gospel Music Festival, and more.
Episode 81: Gospel Memories - May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBThis episode includes two long sets in remembrance of Memorial Day (US), plus music from Bro. Hugh Dent, Bonita Cantrell, Trumpeteers, Fisk University Jubilee Quartette, Gospel Clefs (pictured), Family Chorus of Terrell, TX, and others.
Episode 80: Gospel Memories - May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis episode includes music from the Soul Stirrers, Doris Akers, Upper Room Quintet, Original Five Blind Boys ft. Roscoe Robinson (pictured), Charles Watkins, Busy Bees, a long set of Buffalo gospel artists in memory of the Buffalo, NY, tragedy last week, and others.
Episode 79: Gospel Memories: May 14, 2022
May 14, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis episode features music from Isaac Douglas & the Douglas Singers, Donald Vails Choraleers, Victory Five, Violinaires, Rev. Otis Sampson, Staple Singers (pictured), and others.
Episode 78: Gospel Memories - May 7, 2022
May 07, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBGospel Memories' 21st anniversary episode includes long sets in honor of Mother's Day. Artists include the Pilgrim Travelers, Helen Robinson Youth Chorus, Windy City Four, Ruby Elzy (pictured), Bessie Griffin, and the Mighty Clouds of Harmony.
Episode 77: Gospel Memories - April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBThis episode includes music from the Pilgrim Jubilees, Gospel Harmonettes, Otis Clay, Bibletone Gospel Singers, Pullman Porters Quartette, Mighty Soul Searchers, a long set of 1960s-era music from Chicago's Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (pictured), lost to a Good Friday fire, and others.
Episode 76: Gospel Memories - April 23, 2022
April 23, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBThis episode includes two long sets of Specialty Records gospel in memory of Specialty prexy Art Rupe, who died April 15, 2022, at age 104; plus an exclusive recording of classic gospel artists singing at a program at the now-demolished Antioch Baptist Church of Chicago in 2007.
Episode 75: Gospel Memories - April 16, 2022
April 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBA special Holy Week episode, featuring music from the Pilgrim Travelers, Albertina Walker, Argo Singers, Pace Jubilee Singers (pictured), Lucy Rodgers Singers, Inez Matthews, Alphabetical Four, and others.
Episode 74: Gospel Memories - April 9, 2022
April 10, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBThis episode includes music from Sis. Wynona Carr, Caravans, Gospel Travelers, Kansas City Melodyaires, Heaven Dee-Ettes, Harmonizing Four (pictured), and others.
Episode 73: Gospel Memories - March 26, 2022
March 26, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBThis episode features tributes to the late LaShun Pace (pictured) and Dr. Timothy Poston; plus music from the Starlight Spiritual Singers, Original Gospel Harmonettes, Metropolitan Baptist Church Choir, Bro. Isaiah Roberts' choir feat. Lorenza Brown Porter, and more.
Episode 72: Gospel Memories - March 19, 2022
March 19, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBThis episode features another set in honor of Women's History Month, a set in memory of Junette Smith, the daughter of pioneering gospel vocalist Julia Mae Smith (pictured), a 1917 recording of the Billy Sunday Chorus of 2,500 voices, a cappella quartet and jubilee singing, and more.
Episode 71: Gospel Memories - March 12, 2022
March 12, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBA one-hour salute to the pioneering women of gospel music, in celebration of Women's History Month.
Episode 70: Gospel Memories - March 5, 2022
March 05, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBThis episode contains music from the Anna Murrell Singers, Kim McFarland, Jesse Martin Singers, Swan Silvertones, New Orleans Chosen Five, the Duncanaires (pictured), and others.
Episode 69: Gospel Memories - February 26, 2022
February 26, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis episode includes a set in memory of the late Paul "Easy" Arnold (pictured) on his birthday month, and Paul Arnold Jr. who passed away at the end of 2021; plus music from the Davis Sisters, Ward Singers, James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir, Maggie Staton Peebles, Fantastic Family Jubilees, Dedicated Sons of Zion, and others.
Episode 68: Gospel Memories - February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBThis episode includes music from the Soul Stirrers, Gospel Harmonettes, Spirit of Memphis, Nicholas, Voices of Christ of Berkeley (pictured), DER Choral Ensemble, Apostolic Clefs, Lunenberg Travelers, and others.
Episode 67: Gospel Memories - February 12, 2022
February 12, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBSasha Daltonn is our guest this week. She talks about her new book, "Unplugged: The Untold Story of Chicago's Gospel Music Festival." Words and music with Sasha!
Episode 66: Gospel Memories - February 5, 2022
February 05, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBThis episode is a repeat of the April 10, 2010, broadcast. It includes a rare recording of Pastor Donald Gay and Geraldine Gay Hambric (of the Gay Sisters, pictured) at Antioch B.C. during the Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild's 2007 "Pleasant Saturday Service." One of the people you can hear shouting encouragements to Geraldine as she played is Eugene Smith of the Roberta Martin Singers. How do I know? He was sitting next to me!
Episode 65: Gospel Memories - January 29, 2022
January 29, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThis episode features music from Mahalia Jackson (pictured) on the 50th anniversary of her passing, plus Washington Phillips, Blind Pearly Brown, Teddy Huffam & the Gems, Gene Martin & Miracle Valley Choir, Artistic Nightingales, Chosen Gospel Singers, and others.
Episode 64: Gospel Memories - January 22, 2022
January 22, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBThis episode features music from the Swan Silvertones, Aretha Franklin (pictured), Andrae Crouch, Helen Robinson Youth Chorus, Fountain of Life Singers, St. Luke's Young Adult Choir, and others.
Episode 63: Gospel Memories - January 15, 2022
January 15, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis episode features selections from the Skylarks, Cassietta George, St. Louis All Stars, Beverly Glenn Concert Chorale, Art Reynolds Singers, a long set in memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and more.
Episode 62: Gospel Memories - January 8, 2022
January 08, 2022 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBThis episode features music from the Argo Singers, Roberta Martin Singers, Bishop Jeff Banks & Revival Temple Mass Choir, Royal Chanters, Troy Ramey & the Soul Searchers, a tribute to the late Sir Sidney Poitier, and others.
Episode 61: Gospel Memories - January 1, 2022
January 01, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThis episode spotlights selections from gospel reissue packages we were serviced with in 2021 plus a set in memory of the late Bishop Joe Simon (THE Joe Simon).
Episode 60: Gospel Memories - December 25, 2021
December 25, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBThe 21st Annual Christmas Caravan, featuring Christmas songs by the Soul Stirrers, Marion Williams, the Sons of Christ, Rev. Cleophus Robinson, the Angelic Gospel Singers, Mavis Staples, Daniels Singers, and many others.
Episode 59: Gospel Memories - December 18, 2021
December 18, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBA one-hour survey of some of the music featured in "Peace Be Still: How James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir Created a Gospel Classic" by Robert M. Marovich (University of Illinois Press), released December 14.
Episode 58: Gospel Memories - December 11, 2021
December 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis episode includes a set of Christmas songs from gospel artists, plus music from the Birmingham Community Choir, Claude Timmons (pictured), the Skylarks, Julius Brockington, Morning Echoes of Detroit, Goodwill Male Chorus, and others.
Episode 57: Gospel Memories - December 4, 2021
December 04, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBThis episode includes a salute to the late Rev. James Cleveland on what would have been his 90th birthday, Christmas music, selections from recent reissue projects, a tribute to the late Pat Marovich, and more.
Episode 56: Gospel Memories - November 27, 2021
November 27, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBThis episode includes selections from "Gospel Train," a Marie Knight reissue collection from Jasmine Records; a set of Christmas songs by gospel artists; Grammy nominees, and more.
Episode 55: Gospel Memories - November 20, 2021
November 20, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBThis episode features a long set in memory of Detroit gospel choir vocalist Mother Lillie B. Lyles, pictured (Harold Smith Majestics, New Bethel B.C. Radio Choir, Greater Burnette B.C. Choir), a tribute to the late JFK, a Thanksgiving song, and more.
Episode 54: Gospel Memories - November 13, 2021
November 13, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBMost of this episode is dedicated to the Charles Fold Singers of Cincinnati - celebrating 50 years today!
Episode 53: Gospel Memories - November 6, 2021
November 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis episode features selections from two new reissue projects: "Alex Bradford: Feel Like Running for the Lord" (Gospel Friend) and "There Will Be Joy: With the 'Free Sound' of Michael, Righteous and Peace" (NarroWay); plus Jackson Gospel Singers, Golden Tone Singers of Detroit, Selah Singers, and others.
Episode 52: Gospel Memories - October 30, 2021
October 30, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBThis episode includes music from Jessy Dixon & Chicago Community Choir, Pilgrim Travelers, Charles Clency & Voices of Melody, Dixie Hummingbirds, Albertina Walker & Christ Universal Temple Choir, the Roberta Martin Singers (pictured), and others.
Episode 51: Gospel Memories - October 23, 2021
October 23, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThis episode features music from the Staple Singers (pictured), Oakland Silvertones, Revs. F.C. Barnes & Janice Brown, Apostolic Choraleers, Meditation Singers, Mars Hill B.C. Choir, and others - plus an inspirational message from the late Gen. Colin Powell.
Episode 50: Gospel Memories - October 16, 2021
October 16, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBThis episode includes a long set in salute to Jimmy Carter (Blind Boys of Alabama) on the release of his first solo album, Blind Faith; plus music from Jean Reed & The Anointed Ones, Beverly Glenn Concert Chorale, Dixie Nightingales, Sallie Martin Singers, Davis Sisters, and others.
Episode 47: Gospel Memories - September 25, 2021
September 25, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBThis episode includes music from Sara Jordan Powell, the Johnson Ensemble, Radio Four, Elder E.J. Duncan, Mighty True Friends, another selection from "The King of Gospel Music," and more.
Episode 46: Gospel Memories - September 18, 2021
September 18, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBThis episode includes two long sets in memory of the late Archbishop Carl Bean (pictured, Gospel Wonders, Alex Bradford Singers) and Rev. Frank Baylor (Sweet Chariot Singers, Gospel Ambassadors).
Episode 45: Gospel Memories - September 11, 2021
September 11, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBThis episode includes long sets in memory of Lee Williams (Spiritual QCs) and pioneering African American playwright, composer, actor, singer and dancer Micki Grant.
Episode 44: Gospel Memories - August 28, 2021
August 28, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBThis episode includes music from the Christ Unity Temple Youth Choir, Sacred Harp singing, Dixie Hummingbirds, Robert Anderson (pictured), rare Andrae' and Sandra Crouch, a selection from the forthcoming collection "The King of Gospel Music: The Life and Music of Rev. James Cleveland," and others.
Episode 42: Gospel Memories - August 14, 2021
August 14, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBThis episode includes music from the Davis Sisters, Wings Over Jordan, Cleveland Graves, Soul Seekers, Heritage Music Foundation Mass Choir, Olivia Branch Walker, Donny Hathaway, a young Aretha Franklin (pictured), and others.
Episode 41: Gospel Memories - August 7, 2021
August 07, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBThis episode features a congratulatory set for Elder Jack Ward on the release of his first solo album, "Already Made" (Bible & Tire), an in memoriam to Dr. Dorgan J. Needom of Detroit, plus music from the Roberta Martin Singers, Alex Bradford, Soul Stirrers, Loving Sisters, Gospel Messengers, and others.
Episode 40: Gospel Memories - July 31, 2021
July 31, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis episode features music from the Davis Sisters, Corder Family (pictured), Ambassadors of Philadelphia, Caravans, Cleophus Robinson, Trumpelettes, a 1926 recording of a soon-to-be civil rights anthem, and more.
Episode 39: Gospel Memories - July 24, 2021
July 24, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBSpecial guests Spencer "Godfather" Taylor Jr. and Spencer Bouvier Taylor III of the Highway QCs, and author Noah Schaffer discuss "A General Becomes a Legend," the memoir of Spencer Taylor Jr. Music by the Highway QCs and Soul Stirrers.
Episode 38: Gospel Memories - July 17, 2021
July 17, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBThis episode includes music from Marion Williams, Florida Soul Stirrers, St. James Young Adult Choir of Detroit, Alex Bradford, Davis Sisters (pictured), Pilgrim Travelers, and others.
Episode 37: Gospel Memories - July 10, 2021
July 10, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBMusic from Rev. Oris Mays, Sis. Rosetta Tharpe, Clara Ward (pictured), New York Community Choir, Maceo Woods Singers, Gospel Lights, Gospel Coronetts, and others.
Episode 36: Gospel Memories - July 3, 2021
July 03, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBThis episode includes music of patriotism and protest from gospel stars such as Mahalia Jackson, Laura Lee, and the First Church of Deliverance Choir; a long set in memory of the Cotton Brothers (pictured, Tommy Cotton); and more.
Episode 35: Gospel Memories - June 26, 2021
June 26, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBThis episode includes music from the Consolers, Allegro Workshop Choir of Chicago, Unique Gospel Singers, Celestial Choir of Washington Temple, Patterson Singers, Bob Dylan, Prof. Harold Boggs (pictured), and others.
Episode 34: Gospel Memories - June 19, 2021
June 19, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis Juneteenth episode includes a 1927 version of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," plus music from Lucille Barbee, the Soul Stirrers, Bright Stars, Charles Taylor, Abyssinian B.C. Gospel Choir, a special Fathers Day song from Evelyn Turrentine-Agee, and others.
Episode 33: Gospel Memories - June 12, 2021
June 12, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBThis episode includes cuts from the new collection from Bible & Tire, "The Last Shall Be First: The JCR Records Story, Vol. 2;" plus music from the Northwestern Community Ensemble, Soul Stirrers, Davis Sisters, Doris Akers, Silvertone Singers, and others.
Episode 32: Gospel Memories - June 5, 2021
June 05, 2021 00:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBPastor Mack Mason talks about his new book, "The Official Guide to Chicago Gospel Music," accompanied by plenty of Chicago gospel music!
Episode 30: Gospel Memories - May 22, 2021
May 22, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBLinwood Heath, host of Gospel Highway 11's "Precious Memories," tells his story and shares some of his all-time favorite gospel records.
Episode 29: Gospel Memories - May 15, 2021
May 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBThis episode includes two sets in memoriam to Earlston Ford and Pervis Staples (pictured); plus music from Lorenza Brown Porter, Elder James Lenox, Dr. Douglas Miller, and others.