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Gaines's work with Nashville songwriter, Ted Jarrett, led Gaines from singing in clubs to meeting Louis Brooks. Brooks led the instrumental Hi-Toppers, who had a recording contract with the Excello label. Their subsequent joint recording, "It's Love Baby (24 Hours a Day)," peaked at #2 on the US R&B chart in 1955. It was Gaines biggest hit, but his name was not credited on the record.

"It's Love Baby (24 Hours a Day)", accredited to Louis Brooks and his Hi-Toppers. He had minor success with "The Best of Luck to You" (1966) and "Hymn Number 5" (1973). Noted as the best R&B singer from Nashville, Gaines was also known for his lengthy career.

During his career, Gaines has worked with numerous artists including Louis Brooks & His Hi-Toppers, Bill Doggett, Bill "Hoss" Allen, Ted Jarrett, Fred James, Clifford Curry and Roscoe Shelton, and has recorded with numerous record labels including, Excello, Champion, Poncello and Ace, and Meltone Records,