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Gospel Memories

Bob Marovich
Gospel Music
Chicago
Mahalia Jackson
Black Gospel Recordings
Gospel Memories
Black History Month
Christmas Music
Richard Smallwood
James Cleveland
Music
Spencer Taylor Jr.
Los Angeles
Highway Qcs
Church Of God In Christ
Christmas
Gospel Harmonets
Women's History Month
St. Louis
Lawrence Roberts
Louisville

Every 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 upcomi... more

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William Luck features music from such artists as the Five Blind Boys of Alabama (pictured), Soul Stirrers, Paul Robeson, Illinois District Council Mass Choir, Jewel Gospel Singers, and others.

Selections from artists such as the Philippian Gospel Singers, Father Hayes Specials, Flying Clouds of Detroit, Back Home Choir, Gene Viale & Cassietta George (pictured), Thompson Community Singers, and others

Today's episode features a long set to celebrate a new book on Chicago's own Gay Family (Donald Gay, Gay Sisters), plus another cut from the new Little Richard gospel collection on Jasmine, music from Fellowship MBC Choir, Pilgrim Travelers, Bell Jub... more

This episode features selections from a new collection on Jasmine Records of Little Richard's gospel side; plus McDermott Singers for Christ feat. Raymond A. Myles, Jewel Gospel Singers, Original Five Blind Boys, Alex Bradford, Garden State Choir, an... more

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Stephen B. Dollins
Author of Can I Get a Witness? Faith, Family and Chicago Gospel Music
Author, Can I Get a Witness?
Episode: Episode 296: Gospel Memories - October 3, 2026
Donald Gay
Pastor of Prayer Center Church of God in Christ
Prayer Center Church of God in Christ
Episode: Episode 296: Gospel Memories - October 3, 2026
Jeanette Robinson Jones
Living legend in gospel music, highlighted as a survey subject for the 1960s recordings
Helen Robinson Youth Chorus / Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Choir
Episode: Episode 291: Gospel Memories - August 29, 2026
Bob Marovich
Gospel historian and presenter (guest appearance)
Episode: Episode 289: Gospel Memories - August 15, 2026
Evelyn Gay
Singer known from the Gay Sisters; Chicago gospel figure
Independent gospel artist; associated with Chicago gospel scene
Episode: Episode 288: Gospel Memories - August 8, 2026
Pastor Mack Mason
Pastor of Greater Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ, radio announcer
Greater Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ
Episode: Episode 287: Gospel Memories - August 1, 2026
Edward Dominick
Gospel vocalist featured on the program
Episode: Episode 283: Gospel Memories - July 4, 2026
Reverend Billy Kiles
Leader of the Maceo Woods Singers (1953)
Maceo Woods Singers
Episode: Episode 278: Gospel Memories - May 30, 2026
Stanley Stovall
Choir Director extraordinaire
Episode: Episode 272: Gospel Memories - April 18, 2026

Host

Bob Marovich
Gospel historian and presenter, widely recognized for in-depth context and archival knowledge; often hosts or co-hosts, with a focus on historical gospel conversations

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Sunday Morning

    This show reminds me of Sundays mornings when I was a child getting ready for church. It brings back so many wonderful memories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iwillii
    United States4 years ago
  • Intriguing

    This program is loaded with rich history and precious gospel memories. Bob does a superb job rekindling great memories. Eric Maurice Clark

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eric maurice clark
    United States7 years ago
  • Old-School Gospel is still alive and well!

    As much as I love today's gospel sound, it's always refreshing to hear Gospel from back in the day...music and artists I grew up listening to like The Caravans, James Cleveland, Dorothy Norwood, The Sensational Nightingales, Rev. Cleophus Robinson, Shirley Caesar and others. This reminds me of the foundation that got me started musically.

    Thank God for Bob Marovich having a vision to play these classic sounds on the airwaves! Gospel Memories is one broadcast/podcast I highly recommend to all ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    td88keyz
    United States16 years ago
  • fantastic

    Yep, Gospel Memories Podcasts are truly fantastic for music lovers. Download and enjoy. Get some soul in your life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    willvis
    United States19 years ago

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Episode 287: Gospel Memories - August 1, 2026
Q: Did you get serviced with projects once artists got to know that you were on the radio?
At first it wasn't common, but later on connections through other stations and guilds opened doors to receive advance promos and materials from artists, helping me program and promote concerts and new releases.
Episode 287: Gospel Memories - August 1, 2026
Q: What started you to get interested in radio?
The environment of Saturday gospel days in Chicago, early influences from renowned pastors and announcers, and a spontaneous moment with a station owner that led to my first on-air opportunity. That spark grew into a multi-decade career across several stations and programs.
Episode 265: Gospel Memories - February 28, 2026
Q: Well, for those who don't know you, tell the listeners a little bit about who you are.
Keith Eason describes his role as a Houston-based minister of music and author, detailing his long tenure in local churches, his work teaching choirs, and his motivation for writing the Houston Gospel Sound to document and celebrate the city's gospel history.
Episode 240: Gospel Memories - August 30, 2025
Q: When did you get called to ministry?
I was called to ministry at 33 and took seminary classes, though I originally wanted to be a singer.
Episode 240: Gospel Memories - August 30, 2025
Q: Did the Sons of the Birds continue on after you joined the Dixie Hummingbirds?
No, they didn't continue; I eventually focused more on preaching and my career with the Dixie Hummingbirds.

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A longtime archival music program centered on vintage black gospel, blending curated vinyl-era tracks with historical context, label histories, and artist lineages. Episodes commonly feature host-led sets, occasional deep-dive guests, and tributes or spotlights on influential figures in gospel music, often weaving in anecdotes about recording eras, regional scenes, and radio heritage. The show stands out for its preservationist ethos, wide archival knowledge, and strong community ties with Chicago's gospel and radio ecosystem, making it a compelling pick for listeners who crave historical depth and classic gospel performances.

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Gospel Memories launched 19 years ago and published 30 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Gospel Memories include:

1. Stephen B. Dollins
2. Donald Gay
3. Jeanette Robinson Jones
4. Bob Marovich
5. Evelyn Gay
6. Pastor Mack Mason
7. Edward Dominick
8. Reverend Billy Kiles

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