The Beat tv show

The Beat was a syndicated tv show from Dallas, Texas that aired for one year in 1966. It was hosted by Nashville-based deejay Bill "Hoss" Allen and featured a house band led by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. Below, are some fine, soul performances from the program.

• show intro
• Jerkin' the Dog, The Mighty Hannibal
• I Can't Turn You Loose, Jimmy Church
• Uptight, Jimmy Church
• You'll Lose a Good Thing, Barbara Lynn
• Suffering Soul, Mighty Joe Young
• Hold On To What You've Got, Joe Tex
• Something's Got a Hold On Me, Etta James
• Hide Away, Freddie King