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 26-50 of 180 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BVE-40326 | 10-in. | 10/21/1927 | If you say you got good religion, don't turn back | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-40327 | 10-in. | 10/21/1927 | From the pit to the throne | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-40328 | 10-in. | 10/21/1927 | You may be living or you may be dead, Christmas day | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-40329 | 10-in. | 10/21/1927 | The first born was a murderer | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-40330 | 10-in. | 10/21/1927 | He was born in a manger | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-40331 | 10-in. | 10/21/1927 | Samson and the woman | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-41914 | 10-in. | 2/20/1928 | A bank that never fails | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal chorus | author, speaker | |
| Victor | BVE-41915 | 10-in. | 2/20/1928 | A building that never gives way | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-41916 | 10-in. | 2/20/1928 | A sure-enough soldier | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-41917 | 10-in. | 2/20/1928 | Somebody's been stealing | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-41918 | 10-in. | 2/20/1928 | Kidnapping | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-41919 | 10-in. | 2/20/1928 | Do it yourself | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal chorus | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82864 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | Lord, I'm in your care | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble and piano | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82865 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | On the battlefield | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble and piano | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82866 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | There is something about the Lord mighty sweet | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble and piano | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82867 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | No bad streets in town | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82868 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | Will you have Christmas dinner in jail? | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82869 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | Highway to hell | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82874 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | Hell ain't half full | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82875 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | Don't hide from your furniture man | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82876 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | President Roosevelt is everybody's friend | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82877 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | No bread line In heaven | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82878 | 10-in. | 8/1/1934 | Highway robbers in the night | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82889 | 10-in. | 8/2/1934 | Rev. Gates' song service | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with vocal ensemble and piano | speaker, author | |
| Victor | BVE-82890 | 10-in. | 8/2/1934 | Valley of death | Rev. J. M. Gates | Sermon, with vocal ensemble and piano | speaker, author |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gates, J. M., Rev," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110255.
Gates, J. M., Rev. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110255.
"Gates, J. M., Rev." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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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
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