WDIA "THE GOODWILL STATION" 1953

Promotional tape for WDIA from 1953. WDIA was the first black formatted radio station in the United State.

[@thomaspgreen6302]

I think Rufus Thomas brought Elvis on stage with him during the 1956 WDIA Goodwill Revue, where he thanked BB King for his lessons.

[@edwinkirkland8856]

Amen amen amen

[@xrigtrk]

When I was a boy in 1958-1960 I know bless my bone Wade did gospel and I think Ford Nelson but I thought Nat D Williams did a gospel program on sunday evening about 5 pm ,im I right? Someone tell me I'm on the right track.

[@kenmillsagency]

Thanks for being in touch, A radio station needs a soul...

[@Francesco-cn1js]

Bevor elvis started in WDIA 1954 thats all right Mama🙃👍

[@memphismusic-universityofm46]

Is there are front side to this documentary?