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The J. Geils Band

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The J. Geils Band is a legendary American rock group known for their high-energy performances, blues-infused sound, and a string of chart-topping hits that defined the 1970s and early 1980s. Formed in 1967 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the band consisted of guitarist J. Geils, lead vocalist Peter Wolf, harmonica player Magic Dick, keyboardist Seth Justman, bassist Danny Klein, and drummer Stephen Jo Bladd. Their early work was heavily influenced by rhythm and blues, delivering gritty, soulful tracks with electric energy.

The band gained a loyal following with albums like Love Stinks and Bloodshot, but it was their 1981 record Freeze Frame that launched them into superstardom. The album included hits like "Centerfold," which became a No. 1 Billboard smash, and the title track, "Freeze Frame," solidifying their place in pop-rock history. Known for their infectious hooks, clever lyrics, and charismatic stage presence, The J. Geils Band became a staple of FM radio and MTV.

Despite disbanding in the mid-1980s, their music remains iconic, and their live shows are still celebrated for their electrifying energy. The J. Geils Band’s unique blend of blues, rock, and pop continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.

Genres

: classic rock

Total plays

518.7 million
Updated on 2025-03-30

Country

United States

Monthly listeners

2,318,047

Followers

886,901

Top Cities

  1. Australia
    50,190 listeners
  2. Australia
    43,229 listeners
  3. Australia
    42,843 listeners
  4. United States
    27,409 listeners
  5. Australia
    26,477 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Centerfold
Centerfold
375,195,086 3:37 1981-01-01
Freeze-Frame
Freeze-Frame
34,202,232 3:58 1981-01-01
Love Stinks
Love Stinks
21,310,627 3:45 1980-01-01
Must of Got Lost
Must of Got Lost
20,465,200 2:58 1974-01-01
Whammer Jammer
Whammer Jammer
6,484,952 2:38 1971-01-01
Give It to Me
Give It to Me
5,721,366 6:30 1973-01-01
Musta Got Lost - Live
Musta Got Lost - Live
4,184,653 6:35 1976-01-01
Come Back
Come Back
2,530,094 5:13 1980-01-01
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
2,460,019 4:00 1976-01-01
Land Of A Thousand Dances
Land Of A Thousand Dances
2,402,394 3:31 1988-01-01
Angel In Blue
Angel In Blue
2,386,037 4:52 1981-01-01
Flamethrower
Flamethrower
1,988,184 4:59 1981-01-01
I Do
I Do
1,952,904 3:08 1977-06-09
I Don't Need You No More
I Don't Need You No More
1,892,582 2:36 1971-01-01
Just Can't Wait
Just Can't Wait
1,700,646 3:25 1980-01-01
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party
1,671,310 4:41 1973-01-01
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
1,427,710 2:37 1972-01-01
Gettin' Out
Gettin' Out
1,121,143 5:48 1974-01-01
Floyd's Hotel
Floyd's Hotel
1,061,083 3:10 1971-01-01
Southside Shuffle
Southside Shuffle
896,434 3:42 1973-01-01
One Last Kiss
One Last Kiss
867,020 4:20 1978-01-01
Monkey Island
Monkey Island
856,890 9:04 1977-06-09
Come Back - Single Edit / Remastered/2006
Come Back - Single Edit / Remastered/2006
814,130 3:37 1988-01-01
Rage In The Cage
Rage In The Cage
810,740 4:57 1981-01-01
Detroit Breakdown
Detroit Breakdown
804,706 5:59 1974-01-01
Ice Breaker (For the Big "M")
Ice Breaker (For the Big "M")
714,066 2:17 1970-01-01
Hard Drivin' Man - Live
Hard Drivin' Man - Live
680,821 4:39 1972-01-01
It Ain't What You Do (It's How You Do It !)
It Ain't What You Do (It's How You Do It !)
658,291 5:09 1971-01-01
Nightmares
Nightmares
654,851 1:13 1974-01-01
First I Look at the Purse
First I Look at the Purse
646,965 3:53 1970-01-01
First I Look at the Purse - Live
First I Look at the Purse - Live
570,777 4:09 1972-01-01
Looking for a Love
Looking for a Love
561,595 3:44 1971-01-01
Make up Your Mind
Make up Your Mind
543,969 3:30 1973-01-01
Piss On The Wall
Piss On The Wall
534,909 3:03 1981-01-01
I Do - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
I Do - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
513,274 3:04 1982-01-01
Love Stinks
Love Stinks
506,419 3:46 2007-01-01
Homework - Live
Homework - Live
478,201 2:43 1972-01-01
Truck Drivin' Man - Live
Truck Drivin' Man - Live
466,576 1:52 1976-01-01
Serves You Right to Suffer - Live
Serves You Right to Suffer - Live
431,943 9:57 1972-01-01
Pack Fair and Square - Live
Pack Fair and Square - Live
425,559 2:34 1972-01-01
Cruisin' for a Love - Live Version
Cruisin' for a Love - Live Version
420,393 3:38 1972-01-01
Shoot Your Shot - Live
Shoot Your Shot - Live
418,775 3:57 1976-01-01
Looking for a Love - Live
Looking for a Love - Live
412,277 5:27 1972-01-01
Do You Remember When
Do You Remember When
410,774 4:46 1981-01-01
Back to Get Ya - Live
Back to Get Ya - Live
379,668 4:38 1976-01-01
Wait
Wait
348,091 3:27 1970-01-01
Till The Walls Come Tumblin' Down
Till The Walls Come Tumblin' Down
344,354 4:05 1980-01-01
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party - Live
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party - Live
335,488 5:04 1976-01-01
Love-itis - Live
Love-itis - Live
292,892 4:06 1976-01-01
Insane, Insane Again
Insane, Insane Again
289,537 4:44 1981-01-01
Sanctuary - Remastered/2006
Sanctuary - Remastered/2006
288,020 3:49 2011-01-01
Night Time
Night Time
282,877 4:31 1980-01-01
No Anchovies, Please
No Anchovies, Please
275,244 2:42 1980-01-01
Tryin' Not To Think About It
Tryin' Not To Think About It
265,064 6:23 1980-01-01
I'm Falling
I'm Falling
261,639 5:48 1977-06-09
Southside Shuffle - Live
Southside Shuffle - Live
243,035 4:16 1976-01-01
Hard Drivin' Man
Hard Drivin' Man
225,745 2:19 1970-01-01
River Blindness
River Blindness
225,058 6:06 1981-01-01
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
215,271 3:51 1978-01-01
Night Time
Night Time
214,239 4:31 2011-01-01
Serves You Right to Suffer
Serves You Right to Suffer
210,294 4:60 1970-01-01
Detroit Breakdown - Live
Detroit Breakdown - Live
209,842 6:26 1976-01-01
Chimes - Live
Chimes - Live
209,112 8:56 1976-01-01
Homework
Homework
207,630 2:43 1970-01-01
Centerfold - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Centerfold - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
203,447 4:04 1982-01-01
Back to Get Ya
Back to Get Ya
200,365 5:19 1973-01-01
Takin' You Down
Takin' You Down
196,314 4:06 1980-01-01
Give It to Me - Live
Give It to Me - Live
193,856 6:53 1976-01-01
So Sharp
So Sharp
181,954 3:09 1971-01-01
Looking For A Love
Looking For A Love
178,362 2:06 1976-01-01
Just Can't Wait
Just Can't Wait
176,394 3:15 1988-01-01
Struttin' with My Baby
Struttin' with My Baby
167,987 3:18 1973-01-01
Crusin' for a Love
Crusin' for a Love
167,342 2:31 1970-01-01
(It Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party - Live
(It Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party - Live
166,182 5:43 2012-01-01
Surrender
Surrender
160,069 3:51 1977-06-09
Pack Fair and Square
Pack Fair and Square
148,336 2:00 1970-01-01
The Usual Place
The Usual Place
148,060 2:45 1971-01-01
Looking for a Love (Early Fade) - Live
Looking for a Love (Early Fade) - Live
140,996 5:02 1979-06-05
Land Of A Thousand Dances - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Land Of A Thousand Dances - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
138,639 5:41 1982-01-01
Givin' It All Up
Givin' It All Up
137,773 3:44 1974-01-01
Just Can't Wait - Live/1982 / Remastered/2006
Just Can't Wait - Live/1982 / Remastered/2006
130,741 3:27 2011-01-01
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
127,358 4:01 2012-01-01
Start All Over - Live
Start All Over - Live
122,759 2:22 1976-01-01
Gonna Find Me a New Love
Gonna Find Me a New Love
121,208 3:21 1971-01-01
Piss On The Wall - Remastered/2006
Piss On The Wall - Remastered/2006
119,877 3:08 2011-01-01
Desire (Please Don't Turn Away)
Desire (Please Don't Turn Away)
119,789 3:38 1980-01-01
So Sharp - Live
So Sharp - Live
119,340 2:39 1976-01-01
You're the Only One
You're the Only One
119,300 3:05 1977-06-09
Teresa
Teresa
118,150 3:46 1978-01-01
Take It Back
Take It Back
117,593 3:20 1978-01-01
Wild Man
Wild Man
113,862 5:24 1978-01-01
Gotta Have Your Love
Gotta Have Your Love
113,382 4:31 1971-01-01
Start All Over - Again
Start All Over - Again
111,595 4:13 1973-01-01
Wait - Live
Wait - Live
110,084 3:44 1976-01-01
Cry One More Time
Cry One More Time
106,227 3:21 1971-01-01
Raise Your Hand - Live
Raise Your Hand - Live
104,917 4:08 1976-01-01
Somebody
Somebody
102,043 5:14 1977-06-09
On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time
101,846 3:04 1970-01-01
I Could Hurt You
I Could Hurt You
100,928 3:54 1978-01-01
Jus' Can't Stop Me - Live
Jus' Can't Stop Me - Live
97,033 3:50 2012-01-01
Sno-Cone - Live
Sno-Cone - Live
95,848 3:05 1976-01-01
Teresa - Remastered/2006
Teresa - Remastered/2006
92,148 3:52 2011-01-01
Sno-Cone
Sno-Cone
91,225 3:25 1970-01-01
Hold Your Loving
Hold Your Loving
90,380 2:32 1973-01-01
What's Your Hurry?
What's Your Hurry?
88,207 2:45 1970-01-01
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
87,975 2:49 2012-01-01
Wild Man - Edit
Wild Man - Edit
87,905 4:04 1988-01-01
Don't Try to Hide It
Don't Try to Hide It
85,473 2:35 1973-01-01
Till The Walls Come Tumblin' Down - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Till The Walls Come Tumblin' Down - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
84,826 3:31 1982-01-01
Just Can't Wait - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Just Can't Wait - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
83,790 3:28 1982-01-01
Love Stinks - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Love Stinks - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
82,125 3:29 1982-01-01
Jus' Can't Stop Me - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Jus' Can't Stop Me - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
82,103 3:44 1982-01-01
Stoop Down #39
Stoop Down #39
78,147 6:53 1974-01-01
Love-itis
Love-itis
76,632 4:38 1975-01-01
I Don't Hang Around Much Anymore
I Don't Hang Around Much Anymore
74,409 4:38 1978-01-01
Jus' Can't Stop Me
Jus' Can't Stop Me
74,194 3:35 1978-01-01
So Good
So Good
68,938 3:18 1977-06-09
Wreckage
Wreckage
64,813 5:21 1977-06-09
I Can't Believe You
I Can't Believe You
64,543 4:12 1978-01-01
Give It To Me - Live
Give It To Me - Live
63,510 5:27 2012-01-01
Sanctuary - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Sanctuary - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
61,420 3:50 1982-01-01
I Could Hurt You - Live
I Could Hurt You - Live
60,710 3:56 2012-01-01
Lookin' For A Love - Live
Lookin' For A Love - Live
59,770 4:31 2012-01-01
Sanctuary - Live
Sanctuary - Live
59,325 3:56 2012-01-01
I'm Not Rough
I'm Not Rough
58,932 3:03 1977-06-09
One Last Kiss - Live
One Last Kiss - Live
58,894 4:38 2012-01-01
I'll Be Coming Home
I'll Be Coming Home
58,825 4:41 1974-01-01
Look Me in the Eye
Look Me in the Eye
56,225 3:60 1974-01-01
Did You No Wrong
Did You No Wrong
55,493 4:08 1973-01-01
First I Look At The Purse - Live
First I Look At The Purse - Live
54,534 6:59 2012-01-01
Funky Judge
Funky Judge
52,639 3:20 1974-01-01
Teresa - Live
Teresa - Live
52,465 3:47 2012-01-01
Stoop Down #39 - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Stoop Down #39 - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
51,971 5:56 1982-01-01
Love Rap - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Love Rap - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
49,655 5:14 1982-01-01
I'm Falling - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
I'm Falling - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
49,092 6:02 1982-01-01
Nightmares - Live
Nightmares - Live
43,276 1:15 2012-01-01
Pack Fair and Square - Live
Pack Fair and Square - Live
42,204 2:16 2012-01-01
Chimes
Chimes
41,543 5:04 1973-01-01
Orange Driver
Orange Driver
40,936 4:29 1975-01-01
Lay Your Good Thing Down
Lay Your Good Thing Down
39,725 4:32 1973-01-01
Wildman - Live
Wildman - Live
38,151 5:17 2012-01-01
I Can't Go On
I Can't Go On
36,812 5:04 1973-01-01
Believe in Me
Believe in Me
35,909 4:43 1975-01-01
No Doubt About It
No Doubt About It
35,795 3:41 1973-01-01
Be Careful (What You Do)
Be Careful (What You Do)
34,586 4:03 1975-01-01
The Lady Makes Demands
The Lady Makes Demands
33,793 4:22 1973-01-01
Diddyboppin'
Diddyboppin'
33,517 3:32 1973-01-01
Think It Over
Think It Over
31,971 4:41 1975-01-01
Tha'ts Why I'm Thinking of You
Tha'ts Why I'm Thinking of You
31,333 3:13 1973-01-01
Easy Way Out
Easy Way Out
31,239 4:04 1975-01-01
Jealous Love
Jealous Love
29,897 4:09 1975-01-01
Take a Chance (On Romance)
Take a Chance (On Romance)
26,584 3:56 1973-01-01
Fancy Footwork
Fancy Footwork
26,508 5:26 1975-01-01
My Baby Don't Love Me
My Baby Don't Love Me
24,359 3:43 1973-01-01
Mean Love
Mean Love
22,032 5:05 1975-01-01
Ain't Nothin' But A Houseparty - Live
Ain't Nothin' But A Houseparty - Live
6,843 4:12 2020-11-09
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
6,256 2:48 2020-11-09
It Serves You Right To Suffer - Live
It Serves You Right To Suffer - Live
3,635 13:38 2020-11-09
Give It To Me - Live
Give It To Me - Live
3,604 2:41 2020-11-09
Ice Breaker (For The Big 'M') - Live
Ice Breaker (For The Big 'M') - Live
3,538 4:19 2020-11-09
Back To Get Ya - Live
Back To Get Ya - Live
3,395 2:57 2020-11-09
Lookin' For A Love - Live
Lookin' For A Love - Live
3,304 5:07 2020-11-09
Believe In Me (Rockpalast Theme)
Believe In Me (Rockpalast Theme)
< 1000 0:15 2016-12-02
Sno-Cone (Remastered) - Live
Sno-Cone (Remastered) - Live
< 1000 3:23 1972-01-01
Wait (Remastered) - Live
Wait (Remastered) - Live
< 1000 3:26 1972-01-01
First I Look At The Purse (Remastered) - Live
First I Look At The Purse (Remastered) - Live
< 1000 4:49 1972-01-01
Whammer Jammer (Remastered) - Live
Whammer Jammer (Remastered) - Live
< 1000 3:04 1972-01-01
Homework (Remastered) - Live
Homework (Remastered) - Live
< 1000 3:25 1972-01-01
Pack Fair And Square (Remastered) - Live
Pack Fair And Square (Remastered) - Live
< 1000 2:23 1972-01-01
Cruisin’ For A Love (Remastered) - Live
Cruisin’ For A Love (Remastered) - Live
< 1000 4:09 1972-01-01
Serves You Right To Suffer (Remastered) - Live
Serves You Right To Suffer (Remastered) - Live
< 1000 12:30 1972-01-01
Hard Drivin’ Man (Remastered) - Live
Hard Drivin’ Man (Remastered) - Live
< 1000 4:06 1972-01-01
Believe in Me (Live) - Rockpalast Caption
Believe in Me (Live) - Rockpalast Caption
< 1000 0:14 2018-08-24
Rockpalast-Intro (Believe in Me)
Rockpalast-Intro (Believe in Me)
< 1000 0:24 2011-03-25

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2012-01-01
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Best Of The J. Geils Band
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2011-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Original Album Series
Original Album Series
2005-03-15
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Masters Of Rock
Masters Of Rock
2002-01-01
[EMI Catalogue]
Flashback- Best Of
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1988-01-01
[Parlophone Catalogue]
Showtime!
Showtime!
1982-01-01
[CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)]
Freeze Frame
Freeze Frame
1981-01-01
[EMI/EMI Records (USA)]
Love Stinks
Love Stinks
1980-01-01
[EMI/EMI Records (USA)]
Best Of The J. Geils Band
Best Of The J. Geils Band
1979-06-05
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Sanctuary.
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1978-01-01
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Monkey Island
Monkey Island
1977-06-09
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Live: Blow Your Face Out
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1976-01-01
[Rhino Atlantic]
Hotline
Hotline
1975-01-01
[Rhino Atlantic]
Nightmares...And Other Tales From The Vinyl Jungle
Nightmares...And Other Tales From The Vinyl Jungle
1974-01-01
[Atlantic Records]
Ladies Invited
Ladies Invited
1973-01-01
[Rhino Atlantic]
Bloodshot
Bloodshot
1973-01-01
[Atlantic Records]
Full House "Live"
Full House "Live"
1972-01-01
[Atlantic Records]
The Morning After
The Morning After
1971-01-01
[Atlantic Records]
The J. Geils Band
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1970-01-01
[Atlantic Records]