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Rev. J. M. Gates

Reverend J.M. Gates (born James M. Gates July 14, 1884 – August 18, 1945) was an American preacher who recorded sermons and gospel songs extensively between the mid-1920s and 1940s. Recording over 200 sides in his career, Gates was one of the most prolific preachers of the pre-war era, and was largely responsible for the popularity in recorded sermons. Among the Reverend's most successful sermons, include "Death's Black Train Is Coming", "I'm Gonna Die with the Staff in My Hand"", and "Death Might Be Your Santa Claus".

Birth and Death Data: Born July 14, 1884 (Hogansville), Died August 18, 1945 (Atlanta)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker, author, vocalist, arranger

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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 180 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh W403900 10-in. 4/23/1930 Heaven in my view Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon speaker  
OKeh W403901 10-in. 4/23/1930 I'm going home on the heaven-bound train Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble speaker  
OKeh W403902 10-in. 4/23/1930 Jacob 'rassled with the angel Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W403903 10-in. 4/23/1930 Elijah, the key man Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W403904 10-in. 4/23/1930 Dead cat on the line no. 2 Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W403905 10-in. 4/23/1930 Corn licker and gasoline Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W403930 10-in. 4/25/1930 The woman and the snake Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses and dialogue speaker  
OKeh W403931 10-in. 4/25/1930 Clean the corners of your mind Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses and dialogue speaker  
OKeh W403932 10-in. 4/25/1930 Scat to the cat and suie to the hog Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses and dialogue speaker  
OKeh W403933 10-in. 4/25/1930 David and Uriah Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses and dialogue speaker  
OKeh W403934 10-in. 4/25/1930 Goodbye chain stores Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon speaker  
OKeh W403935 10-in. 4/25/1930 Goodbye chain stores Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon speaker  
OKeh W404685 10-in. 12/12/1930 These hard times are tight like that Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses and dialogue speaker  
OKeh W404686 10-in. 12/12/1930 Is the rope around your neck? Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses and dialogue speaker  
OKeh W404687 10-in. 12/12/1930 Kinky hair is no disgrace Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses and dialogue speaker  
OKeh W404688 10-in. 12/12/1930 Pay your policy man Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses and dialogue speaker  
OKeh W404689 10-in. 12/12/1930 Keep the graves of your loved ones clean Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses and dialogue speaker  
OKeh W404690 10-in. 12/12/1930 Prison bound Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses and dialogue speaker  
OKeh W404691 10-in. 12/12/1930 Will the judge descend? Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with mixed vocal trio speaker  
OKeh W404692 10-in. 12/12/1930 My God will always be God Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with mixed vocal trio speaker  
OKeh W404693 10-in. 12/12/1930 He'll feed you when you're hungry Rev. J. M. Gates Prayer, responses, and vocal ensembles vocalist, speaker  
OKeh W404694 10-in. 12/12/1930 I'm a warrior Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with mixed vocal trio speaker  
OKeh W404695 10-in. 12/12/1930 John saw a number Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with mixed vocal trio speaker  
OKeh W404696 10-in. 12/12/1930 Pray for better times to come Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon and male vocal solo, with mixed vocal trio and responses speaker, vocalist  
Brunswick E3750-E3751 10-in. 9/13/1926 Praying for the pastor Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker, author  
(Results 151-175 of 180 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gates, J. M., Rev," accessed April 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110255.

Gates, J. M., Rev. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110255.

"Gates, J. M., Rev." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110255

External Sources

Wikipedia: Rev. J.M. Gates

Discogs: Rev. J. M. Gates

Allmusic: Rev. J. M. Gates

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Gates, J. M., Rev. - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no96026994

Wikidata: Rev. J.M. Gates - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q15461031

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/43891985

MusicBrainz: Rev. J.M. Gates - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/41a32fbd-2b1c-432c-88fe-fdcae14b4fe8

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1527758

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