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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 51-75 of 180 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-82891 10-in. 8/2/1934 Goin' through the pearly gates Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble and piano speaker, author  
Victor BVE-82892 10-in. 8/2/1934 Born to die Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble and piano speaker, author  
Victor BVE-82893 10-in. 8/2/1934 Prepare to meet thy God Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble and piano speaker, author  
Victor BVE-82894 10-in. 8/2/1934 Wolf cat and his catcher Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon speaker, author  
Victor BVE-82895 10-in. 8/2/1934 New dead cat on the line Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon speaker, author  
Victor BS-031987 10-in. 2/3/1939 So glad I'm here in Jesus' name Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-031988 10-in. 2/3/1939 So glad I'm here in Jesus' name Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-031989 10-in. 2/3/1939 Oh, what a beautiful city Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-031990 10-in. 2/3/1939 Oh, what a beautiful city Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-031991 10-in. 2/3/1939 This heart of mine Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-031992 10-in. 2/3/1939 This heart of mine Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-031993 10-in. 2/3/1939 The racket train Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-031994 10-in. 2/3/1939 The racket train Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-041285 10-in. 8/23/1939 Hell without fire Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with female-male vocal duet and responses vocalist, speaker  
Victor BS-041286 10-in. 8/23/1939 Will hell be your Santa Claus? Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with female-male vocal duet and responses speaker, vocalist  
Victor BS-041287 10-in. 8/23/1939 Baptist World Alliance in Atlanta, Georgia Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with female-male vocal duet and responses speaker, vocalist  
Victor BS-041288 10-in. 8/23/1939 Smoking woman on the street Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with female-male vocal duet and responses speaker, vocalist  
Victor BS-047589 10-in. 2/7/1940 Job and his God Rev. J. M. Gates and his Congregation Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-047590 10-in. 2/7/1940 Travellin' on Rev. J. M. Gates and his Congregation Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-047591 10-in. 2/7/1940 I'll fly away Rev. J. M. Gates and his Congregation Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-047592 10-in. 2/7/1940 It's what you think and not what you know Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon speaker  
Victor BS-047593 10-in. 2/7/1940 Men and women talk too much Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon speaker  
Victor BS-047594 10-in. 2/7/1940 Joe Lewis' wrist and his fist Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon speaker  
Victor BS-071084 10-in. 10/2/1941 Hitler and hell Rev. J. M. Gates and his Congregation Sermon, with responses and mixed vocal ensemble speaker  
Victor BS-071085 10-in. 10/2/1941 When the war is over Rev. J. M. Gates and his Congregation Sermon, with responses and mixed vocal ensemble speaker  
(Results 51-75 of 180 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gates, J. M., Rev," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110255.

Gates, J. M., Rev. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110255.

"Gates, J. M., Rev." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 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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