Joe Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 (edited) Looks like the Document label has been reissuing / has reissued his completed recorded works in chronological order, but I was wondering if anyone else here had picked up this disc, which is one of the recent release in what looks like the re-activated "Roots 'N Blues" series (cf. the Leroy Carr, Mamie Smith, The Mississippi Shieks), and wants to discuss. Powerful stuff that should intrigue anyone interested in either spiritual expression OR the roots of those infectious rhythms and stirring vocal styles that have defined so much great African-American popular music. If you want to hear it for yourself, CLICK HERE to access some clips. I'd recommend starting with "No Room In The Jailhouse"... Edited August 9, 2004 by Joe Quote
Shrdlu Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 Well, that's a good question for all you posters! Certainly not a question to be considered frivolously, as the "Reverend" seems to be doing. My answer is: Heaven, and I'm not boasting, because God did all the saving and I did nothing - that's why a person can be sure about this. (If it was up to me, I would have blown it long ago.) Quote
jazzbo Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 I'm not believing in either place so I'm not able to respond. I have heard a few sides by the Rev. and liked them. . . probably need to hear more all in good time! Quote
7/4 Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 I live in Jersey so I'm already in Hell on Earth.. Quote
Shrdlu Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 I know you are kidding, 7/4, but I'm still going to state that no place on earth is like the real hell. Have a look at Luke, Chapter 16 for starters. I guess a rough idea could be gained from one of those documentaries that show the top of an active volcano. What kind of friend would I be if I didn't warn about a place like that? Quote
7/4 Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 You haven't driven Rt. One between NYC and Princeton. These people are insane. Quote
7/4 Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 I know you are kidding, 7/4, but I'm still going to state that no place on earth is like the real hell. And then there's Penn Station when you're arriving at rush hour. Not nice. Quote
7/4 Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 Watching network reruns sucks too. Yikes. Quote
DTMX Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 I know you are kidding, 7/4, but I'm still going to state that no place on earth is like the real hell. Of course no place on Earth is like Hell. Rick James is their problem now. Quote
Christiern Posted August 6, 2004 Report Posted August 6, 2004 I first heard a Rev. Gates recording in the late 1940s and became an instant convert, as it were. Great recording on which the congregation has to share top billing, IMO. Quote
JSngry Posted August 7, 2004 Report Posted August 7, 2004 Certainly not a question to be considered frivolously, as the "Reverend" seems to be doing. Frivolously? Why do you say that? Quote
frank m Posted August 7, 2004 Report Posted August 7, 2004 7/4 There's more affordable jazz in Jersey than anywhere else in the USA. Enjoy it, man. Quote
Brad Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 As a fellow resident of NJ, I'm with 7/4. On a more serious note, I'm not sure this forum is the place for religious topics. I'm not anti religious; I thing it just better belongs in the non music areas. Quote
Big Wheel Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 I live in Jersey so I'm already in Hell on Earth.. Obviously you've never visited Jakarta on a particularly polluted day. Yowza! Quote
Shawn Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 I think the idea was to talk about the music...... Quote
John L Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 I love the 1920s Reverend Gates sides. The new Columbia CD is nice, although the tracks seem to be chosen more for the content of the sermons than the music. The early recordings on Document records in sequence have a much stronger musical impact (IMO). Quote
Shrdlu Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 Certainly not a question to be considered frivolously, as the "Reverend" seems to be doing. Frivolously? Why do you say that? Well, hell is real, and awful, and not to be joked about, or used as an album or song title, unless the aim is to show people how to avoid going there. I heard yersterday about an evangelist called Carl Hatch. Before he was saved, he had a buddy who was killed when his small airplane crashed. The aircraft burst into flames on the ground and Carl heard his buddy screaming horribly. Later, he asked to see the body at the funeral home. "I wouldn't advise that", said the undertaker (the coffin was closed). But Carl insisted, so the undertaker opened the lid. He was so deeply shocked that he got saved a few days later, and is now said to be a very persuasive witness for the Lord Jesus Christ. I hope that you will also trust Jesus as Saviour. Speaking of fires, I just heard that Red Adair died. If he wasn't saved, he is now in a fire that he can't put out. As he was a Texan, he sure had the opportunity to get saved. I hope he was. Quote
rockefeller center Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 I heard yersterday about an evangelist called Carl Hatch. Before he was saved, he had a buddy who was killed when his small airplane crashed. The aircraft burst into flames on the ground and Carl heard his buddy screaming horribly. Later, he asked to see the body at the funeral home. "I wouldn't advise that", said the undertaker (the coffin was closed). But Carl insisted, so the undertaker opened the lid. He was so deeply shocked that he got saved a few days later, and is now said to be a very persuasive witness for the Lord Jesus Christ. That makes sense. As he was a Texan, he sure had the opportunity to get saved. Why is that? Anyway, good news for Texans. Great! Quote
Jazzmoose Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 What kind of interest rates can I get? Quote
Shawn Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 I hope that you will also trust Jesus as Saviour. hmmmm...the tangent this topic is going on is making me a tad nervous... Quote
John L Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 (edited) Certainly not a question to be considered frivolously, as the "Reverend" seems to be doing. Frivolously? Why do you say that? Well, hell is real, and awful, and not to be joked about, or used as an album or song title, unless the aim is to show people how to avoid going there. What makes you think that Reverend Gates is frivolous or joking? The reason that his records sold so well is because he performed with perceived conviction and sincerity. The theme is exactly that: how to avoid going to hell. People didn't buy the records as a joke. Edited August 9, 2004 by John L Quote
J.A.W. Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 (edited) I hope that you will also trust Jesus as Saviour. hmmmm...the tangent this topic is going on is making me a tad nervous... Me too. I don't like it that this board can apparently be used for missionary work. Edited August 9, 2004 by J.A.W. Quote
jazzbo Posted August 9, 2004 Report Posted August 9, 2004 I think S has been quite respectful, explaining himself when questioned, and when introducing "evangelical" material not being pushy or persistant. I wouldn't exactly call it "missionary" . . . . How much of this cd is SERMON and how much is MUSIC? I'm desirious myself of more music than sermon. . . . I have a number of sermons on cd and a whole lot more in my personal experience. . . . Could say I have my fill. Quote
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