Rev. J. M. Gates & His Sermons A Discography 1926 - 1941: Christian Scott
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Rev. Gates began recording with Columbia records in April of 1926. During this year Rev. Gates recorded 85 sides. In August through September alone Rev. Gates recorded 48 sides in New York. He recorded for Gennett, Banner, Paramount, Pathe, Okeh, Vocalion, Victor and others.His first big hit which sold approximately 35, 000 copies by the end of 1926 was "Death's Black Train Is Coming". Recorded in New York City in November of 1926 "Death Might Be Your Santa Claus" became his next big seller by the fall of 1927.Rev. Gates was an extraordinary communicator as many of his recordings were powerful warnings of punishments that awaited all sinners. This discography covers his entire recording career from 1926 - 1941. You will find all recorded tracks on every label issued up until 1941; includes matrix numbers, recording dates, pseudonyms, accompaniments, recording type and recording locations. All this information is in an easy to read format with extensive indexes in the back of the book."Death' Black Train Is Coming", "Death Might Be Your Santa Claus", "Dead Cat On The Line", "Will The Coffin Be Your Santa Claus", these are just a few of the powerful sermons Rev. Gates recorded.
