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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 126-150 of 180 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
OKeh W400306 10-in. 2/23/1928 Things that you can move, don't ask God to move Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with vocal ensemble speaker  
OKeh W400307 10-in. 2/23/1928 Since Jesus came into my heart Rev. J. M. Gates Male vocal solo and talk, with mixed vocal ensemble speaker, vocalist  
OKeh W402045 10-in. 8/3/1928 Woe be unto you liars Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with male vocal solo, vocal ensemble, and guitar vocalist, speaker  
OKeh W402046 10-in. 8/3/1928 Stop for the red light Deacon Leon Davis ; Rev. J. M. Gates ; Sisters Jordan and Norman Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble speaker  
OKeh W402047 10-in. 8/3/1928 Pay your furniture man Deacon Leon Davis ; Rev. J. M. Gates ; Sisters Jordan and Norman Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble speaker  
OKeh W402048 10-in. 8/3/1928 The rattlesnake coils before he strikes Deacon Leon Davis ; Rev. J. M. Gates ; Sisters Jordan and Norman Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble speaker  
OKeh W402049 10-in. 8/3/1928 Deacon board meeting Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble speaker, vocalist  
OKeh W402050 10-in. 8/3/1928 Deacon board meeting Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble speaker, vocalist  
OKeh W402061 10-in. 8/4/1928 Women spend too much money Rev. J. M. Gates ; Sisters Jordan and Norman Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble speaker  
OKeh W402353 10-in. 3/18/1929 Why don't you live so God can use you anytime Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with mixed vocal ensemble speaker  
OKeh W402354 10-in. 3/18/1929 You mother heart breakers Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W402355 10-in. 3/18/1929 Speed on, hell is waiting for you Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W402356 10-in. 3/18/1929 Straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W402357 10-in. 3/18/1929 You midnight ramblers Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W402358 10-in. 3/18/1929 Dead cat on the line Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W402399 10-in. 3/21/1929 The flood of Alabama Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W402400 10-in. 3/21/1929 Death is on your track Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W403430 10-in. 12/16/1929 Lord, I'm in your hands Deacon Leon Davis ; Rev. J. M. Gates ; Sister Jordan ; Sister Norman Mixed vocal ensemble and male vocal solo, unaccompanied vocalist  
OKeh W403431 10-in. 12/16/1929 Down here, Lord, waiting on you Deacon Leon Davis ; Rev. J. M. Gates ; Sister Jordan ; Sister Norman Mixed vocal ensemble and preaching, unaccompanied vocalist, speaker  
OKeh W403432 10-in. 12/16/1929 Did you spend Christmas Day in jail? Deacon Leon Davis ; Rev. J. M. Gates ; Sister Jordan ; Sister Norman Sermon, with responses speaker, author  
OKeh W403433 10-in. 12/16/1929 No room in the jailhouse Deacon Leon Davis ; Rev. J. M. Gates ; Sister Jordan ; Sister Norman Sermon, with responses author, speaker  
OKeh W403434 10-in. 12/16/1929 Manish women Deacon Leon Davis ; Rev. J. M. Gates ; Sister Jordan ; Sister Norman Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W403435 10-in. 12/16/1929 Saturday night Black Maria riders Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses speaker  
OKeh W403436 10-in. 12/16/1929 Meeting the judge on Monday morning Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with responses author, speaker  
OKeh W403437 10-in. 12/16/1929 You gonna need this man Jesus on your bond Rev. J. M. Gates Sermon, with male vocal solo, mixed vocal ensemble, and responses speaker, vocalist  
(Results 126-150 of 180 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gates, J. M., Rev," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110255.

Gates, J. M., Rev. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/110255.

"Gates, J. M., Rev." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

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

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