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.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= 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	Role
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

(Results 26-30 of 30 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Beck, Elder," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106824.

Beck, Elder. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/106824.

"Beck, Elder." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.