Luther G. Presley (March 6, 1887 – December 6, 1974) was a songwriter, musician, and composer, who is best-known for writing the lyrics to the gospel song "When the Saints Go Marching In".
Luther G. Presley was born on Beckett Mountain in Faulkner County, Arkansas on March 6, 1887. He studied music beginning at the age of 14, where he excelled. He soon became choir director. He wrote his first song, "Gladly Sing," when he was 17. He furthered his study in singing and music, under renowned teachers.
Work
Luther Presley wrote the lyrics for the gospel spiritual "When the Saints Go Marching In", in 1937, while Virgil O. Stamps composed the music and melody to the famous work.
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Tune Title: [On the resurrection morning when all the dead in Christ shall rise]First Line: On the resurrection morning when all the dead in Christ shall riseComposer: Luther G. PresleyDate: 1947
Tune Title: [On the resurrection morning when all the dead in Christ shall rise]First Line: On the resurrection morning when all the dead in Christ shall riseComposer: Luther G. PresleyDate: 1940
Tune Title: [On the resurrection morning when all the dead in Christ shall rise]First Line: On the resurrection morning when all the dead in Christ shall riseComposer: Luther G. PresleyDate: 1966
Tune Title: [On the resurrection morning when all the dead in Christ shall rise]First Line: On the resurrection morning when all the dead in Christ shall riseComposer: Luther G. PresleyIncipit: 31212 16556 71122Key: C MajorDate: 1951Source: "Pearly Gates"