Gospel Memories

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. 

This episode marks the start of Black History Month 2025 with selections by the Gospel Pilgrims, Staple Singers, and Bro. Will Hairston; plus a tribute to the late Willis Pittman of the Burden Lifters (pictured), and music by the A. C. Bilbrew Choir, D.C. Aires, Mighty Clouds of Joy, New Friendship MBC Choir, and others.

William Luck hosts this week with selections from Dock Reed (pictured), Ever-Ready Singers, Bill Landford Quartet, Mattie Wood, Mighty Golden Bells, Mahalia Jackson, and others.

This episode features a set of songs in memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his forthcoming birthday, plus selections from the Sky Pilot Choir, Brooklyn All Stars, Heavenly Tones, Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir, and others.

This episode includes music from the Swan Silvertones, Cornerstone Church Choir, Singing Sammy Lewis, Friendly Gospel Singers of Chicago, Rev. Isaac Douglas & Johnson Ensemble, a track from the new Parchman Prison Prayer album, and others.

This episode includes a long track in memory of Joe Britt (pictured, Highway QCs), more selections from gospel reissue packages that came out in 2024, and music from artists such as Irma Thomas, Biblical Gospel Singers, Jo Ann Blackman, and the Friendly Brothers.

The last show of the year features selections from 2024's gospel reissue projects and long sets in memory of the late Rodessa Barrett Porter (pictured, Barrett Sisters) and Sis. Mattie Wood of Suffolk, VA.

The 24th Annual Christmas Caravan features Christmas carols, songs, and hymns sung by artists such as Wings over Jordan, Florida Spiritualaires, Six Trumpets, Charles Watkins, Blind Boys of Alabama, Angelic Gospel Singers, and others.

This episode includes selections from the new two-LP Checker Records gospel collection "Life in Heaven is Free" (Honest Jon's), a long set in memory of the late Elaine Davis (Gospel Challengers, Andrewettes), Christmas music, and more.

This episode includes a long set in memory of the Reverend James Cleveland on what would have been his 93rd birthday, plus music from the Fairfield Four, Swanee Quintet, Mahalia Jackson, Robert Gazaway & Gospel Larks, and others.