Elder Beck
Elder Charles Beck (ca. 1900–1972) was an American gospel musician and evangelist. A seminal figure in the formative years of modern African-American gospel music, he is responsible for an extensive recording discography, which included over 60 songs over the span of two decades. Beck's abilities as a pianist and trumpet player are praised as one of the best from the gospel genre. His work, both as an instrumentalist and live performer, however, was predominantly overshadowed by the career of Thomas A. Dorsey. Over time, nearly all of Beck's recordings have become more accessible through compilation albums. |
Birth and Death Data: Born 1900, Died 1972
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, piano, trumpet, author
Notes: Also listed as Elder Charles Beck, Elder Charlie Beck, and Charles Beck.
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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.
Recordings (Results 26-30 of 30 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 62275 | 10-in. | 6/16/1937 | I'm a stranger | Elder Beck | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 62276 | 10-in. | 6/16/1937 | Jesus remembers when others forget | Elder Beck | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 62277 | 10-in. | 6/16/1937 | I never will turn back | Elder Beck | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 62278 | 10-in. | 6/16/1937 | Hide me in Thy bosom | Elder Beck | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano | ||
| Decca | 62279 | 10-in. | 6/16/1937 | That's the way I do | Elder Beck | vocalist, instrumentalist, piano |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Beck, Elder," accessed July 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106824.
Beck, Elder. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved July 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106824.
"Beck, Elder." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 July 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Beck, Elder - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93026189
Wikidata: Elder Charles Beck - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q29182280
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/37106270
MusicBrainz: Elder Charles Beck - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/8f33f47d-3a10-4332-b7ec-72a3819136f7
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