The !!! Beat - Show 4
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - "Production Slate"
“The Beat!” production slate: “Scene #4, take 3, Rec. Date: 2/14/66, Director: Rowley, Agency: Show-Biz.” Host Bill “Hoss” Allen in BG.
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - "Open"
“The !!! Beat” opening sequence. Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and the Bluebeats appear on set, joined by Frank Howard and the Commanders. Host Bill “Hoss” Allen introduces guests Carla Thomas, Lee “Shot” Williams and Gerri Taylor, Cleo Randle, Mighty Joe Young, and Art Grayson. “Hoss” Allen reintroduces “Shot” Williams and Gerri.
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - Williams & Taylor "Tighten Up Your Game"
Lee “Shot” Williams and Gerri Taylor perform “Tighten Up Your Game” (lip sync), backed by Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and the Bluebeats. Host Bill “Hoss” Allen commends Lee “Shot” Williams and Gerri, breaks for commercial.
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - Gatemouth Brown and Bluebeats "Have You Ever Been Mistreated"
Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and the Bluebeats perform “Have You Ever Been Mistreated” (live). “Gatemouth” Brown sings, plays electric guitar.
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - Carla Thomas "Comfort Me"
Host Bill “Hoss” Allen commends Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and the Bluebeats, introduces Carla Thomas. Carla Thomas performs “Comfort Me” (lip sync), accompanied by The Carnations on backup vocals.
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - Gatemouth Brown and the Bluebeats
Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and the Bluebeats perform unidentified instrumental (live). Saxophonist performs solo.
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - Art Grayson "When I Get Home"
Host Bill “Hoss” Allen commends Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and the Bluebeats, introduces Art Grayson. Art Grayson performs “When I Get Home” (lip sync), backed by “Gatemouth” Brown and the Bluebeats, joined by The Carnations on backup vocals. “Gatemouth” Brown does an impromptu waltz while playing guitar.
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - Cleo Randle "Big City Lights"
Host Bill “Hoss” Allen introduces Cleo Randle, who performs “Big City Lights” (lip sync).
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - Mighty Joe Young "Suffering Soul"
Mighty Joe Young performs “Suffering Soul” (lip sync), backed by Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and the Bluebeats. Host Bill “Hoss” Allen thanks Mighty Joe Young and breaks for commercial.
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - Gatemouth Brown and Bluebeats "Funky Jones"
Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and the Bluebeats perform “Funky Jones” (live). Guitarist Johnny “Yard Dog” Jones performs a guitar solo.
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - Carla Thomas "Move on Drifter"
Carla Thomas performs “Move on Drifter” (lip sync).
The !!! Beat: EP 4 - "Close"
Host Bill “Hoss” Allen with Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown and the Bluebeats. “Hoss” Allen invites Carla Thomas on stage; they discuss her studies at Howard University. “Hoss” Allen invites all the other guests: Cleo Randle, Mighty Joe Young, The Carnations, Art Grayson, Lee “Shot” Williams and Gerri Taylor, along with show regulars Frank Howard and the Commanders. “Gatemouth” Brown and the Blue Beats play out program while credits roll and guests dance.