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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

523.8 million
Updated on 2025-04-24

Country

United States

Monthly listeners

2,332,708

Followers

890,109

Top Cities

  1. Australia
    51,823 listeners
  2. Australia
    46,416 listeners
  3. Australia
    42,672 listeners
  4. United States
    28,388 listeners
  5. Australia
    26,837 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Centerfold
Centerfold
378,145,626 3:37 1981-01-01
Freeze-Frame
Freeze-Frame
34,516,414 3:58 1981-01-01
Love Stinks
Love Stinks
21,471,206 3:45 1980-01-01
Must of Got Lost
Must of Got Lost
20,590,882 2:58 1974-01-01
Whammer Jammer
Whammer Jammer
6,555,724 2:38 1971-01-01
Give It to Me
Give It to Me
5,788,406 6:30 1973-01-01
Musta Got Lost - Live
Musta Got Lost - Live
4,208,674 6:35 1976-01-01
Come Back
Come Back
2,565,121 5:13 1980-01-01
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
2,480,823 4:00 1976-01-01
Angel In Blue
Angel In Blue
2,418,757 4:52 1981-01-01
Land Of A Thousand Dances
Land Of A Thousand Dances
2,415,138 3:31 1988-01-01
Flamethrower
Flamethrower
2,004,484 4:59 1981-01-01
I Do
I Do
1,977,291 3:08 1977-06-09
I Don't Need You No More
I Don't Need You No More
1,928,854 2:36 1971-01-01
Just Can't Wait
Just Can't Wait
1,719,070 3:25 1980-01-01
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party
1,688,422 4:41 1973-01-01
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
1,442,693 2:37 1972-01-01
Gettin' Out
Gettin' Out
1,127,649 5:48 1974-01-01
Floyd's Hotel
Floyd's Hotel
1,086,168 3:10 1971-01-01
Southside Shuffle
Southside Shuffle
904,196 3:42 1973-01-01
One Last Kiss
One Last Kiss
875,891 4:20 1978-01-01
Monkey Island
Monkey Island
862,767 9:04 1977-06-09
Come Back - Single Edit / Remastered/2006
Come Back - Single Edit / Remastered/2006
819,076 3:37 1988-01-01
Rage In The Cage
Rage In The Cage
817,130 4:57 1981-01-01
Detroit Breakdown
Detroit Breakdown
810,631 5:59 1974-01-01
Ice Breaker (For the Big "M")
Ice Breaker (For the Big "M")
723,639 2:17 1970-01-01
Hard Drivin' Man - Live
Hard Drivin' Man - Live
687,646 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 !)
666,754 5:09 1971-01-01
Nightmares
Nightmares
657,164 1:13 1974-01-01
First I Look at the Purse
First I Look at the Purse
650,667 3:53 1970-01-01
First I Look at the Purse - Live
First I Look at the Purse - Live
576,642 4:09 1972-01-01
Looking for a Love
Looking for a Love
569,946 3:44 1971-01-01
Looking For A Love
Looking For A Love
569,946 3:44 1985-02-01
Make up Your Mind
Make up Your Mind
546,844 3:30 1973-01-01
Piss On The Wall
Piss On The Wall
539,038 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
519,373 3:04 1982-01-01
Love Stinks
Love Stinks
509,065 3:46 2007-01-01
Homework - Live
Homework - Live
482,333 2:43 1972-01-01
Truck Drivin' Man - Live
Truck Drivin' Man - Live
468,951 1:52 1976-01-01
Serves You Right to Suffer - Live
Serves You Right to Suffer - Live
435,652 9:57 1972-01-01
Pack Fair and Square - Live
Pack Fair and Square - Live
429,075 2:34 1972-01-01
Cruisin' for a Love - Live Version
Cruisin' for a Love - Live Version
423,666 3:38 1972-01-01
Shoot Your Shot - Live
Shoot Your Shot - Live
421,604 3:57 1976-01-01
Looking for a Love - Live
Looking for a Love - Live
415,455 5:27 1972-01-01
Do You Remember When
Do You Remember When
413,751 4:46 1981-01-01
Back to Get Ya - Live
Back to Get Ya - Live
381,664 4:38 1976-01-01
Wait
Wait
351,099 3:27 1970-01-01
Till The Walls Come Tumblin' Down
Till The Walls Come Tumblin' Down
348,081 4:05 1980-01-01
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party - Live
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party - Live
338,799 5:04 1976-01-01
Love-itis - Live
Love-itis - Live
295,081 4:06 1976-01-01
Insane, Insane Again
Insane, Insane Again
291,520 4:44 1981-01-01
Sanctuary - Remastered/2006
Sanctuary - Remastered/2006
289,335 3:49 2011-01-01
Night Time
Night Time
286,047 4:31 1980-01-01
No Anchovies, Please
No Anchovies, Please
277,350 2:42 1980-01-01
Tryin' Not To Think About It
Tryin' Not To Think About It
267,488 6:23 1980-01-01
I'm Falling
I'm Falling
267,453 5:48 1977-06-09
Southside Shuffle - Live
Southside Shuffle - Live
245,301 4:16 1976-01-01
Hard Drivin' Man
Hard Drivin' Man
228,338 2:19 1970-01-01
River Blindness
River Blindness
226,409 6:06 1981-01-01
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
218,986 3:51 1978-01-01
Night Time
Night Time
215,584 4:31 2011-01-01
Serves You Right to Suffer
Serves You Right to Suffer
213,634 4:60 1970-01-01
Detroit Breakdown - Live
Detroit Breakdown - Live
211,815 6:26 1976-01-01
Chimes - Live
Chimes - Live
210,833 8:56 1976-01-01
Homework
Homework
209,330 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
206,682 4:04 1982-01-01
Back to Get Ya
Back to Get Ya
203,001 5:19 1973-01-01
Takin' You Down
Takin' You Down
198,267 4:06 1980-01-01
Give It to Me - Live
Give It to Me - Live
195,690 6:53 1976-01-01
So Sharp
So Sharp
186,216 3:09 1971-01-01
Looking For A Love
Looking For A Love
179,846 2:06 1976-01-01
Just Can't Wait
Just Can't Wait
177,196 3:15 1988-01-01
Crusin' for a Love
Crusin' for a Love
169,847 2:31 1970-01-01
Struttin' with My Baby
Struttin' with My Baby
169,403 3:18 1973-01-01
(It Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party - Live
(It Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party - Live
166,762 5:43 2012-01-01
Surrender
Surrender
163,915 3:51 1977-06-09
The Usual Place
The Usual Place
152,550 2:45 1971-01-01
Pack Fair and Square
Pack Fair and Square
149,918 2:00 1970-01-01
Looking for a Love (Early Fade) - Live
Looking for a Love (Early Fade) - Live
142,415 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
139,768 5:41 1982-01-01
Givin' It All Up
Givin' It All Up
139,017 3:44 1974-01-01
Just Can't Wait - Live/1982 / Remastered/2006
Just Can't Wait - Live/1982 / Remastered/2006
131,374 3:27 2011-01-01
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
127,940 4:01 2012-01-01
Gonna Find Me a New Love
Gonna Find Me a New Love
125,022 3:21 1971-01-01
Gonna Find Me A New Love
Gonna Find Me A New Love
125,022 3:21 1985-02-01
Start All Over - Live
Start All Over - Live
123,776 2:22 1976-01-01
You're the Only One
You're the Only One
123,219 3:05 1977-06-09
You're The Only One
You're The Only One
123,219 3:05 1985-07-01
Desire (Please Don't Turn Away)
Desire (Please Don't Turn Away)
120,802 3:38 1980-01-01
Piss On The Wall - Remastered/2006
Piss On The Wall - Remastered/2006
120,375 3:08 2011-01-01
So Sharp - Live
So Sharp - Live
120,353 2:39 1976-01-01
Teresa
Teresa
119,322 3:46 1978-01-01
Take It Back
Take It Back
119,041 3:20 1978-01-01
Gotta Have Your Love
Gotta Have Your Love
117,479 4:31 1971-01-01
Wild Man
Wild Man
114,881 5:24 1978-01-01
Start All Over - Again
Start All Over - Again
112,855 4:13 1973-01-01
Wait - Live
Wait - Live
110,975 3:44 1976-01-01
Cry One More Time
Cry One More Time
110,927 3:21 1971-01-01
Somebody
Somebody
105,986 5:14 1977-06-09
Raise Your Hand - Live
Raise Your Hand - Live
105,842 4:08 1976-01-01
On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time
102,811 3:04 1970-01-01
I Could Hurt You
I Could Hurt You
102,044 3:54 1978-01-01
Jus' Can't Stop Me - Live
Jus' Can't Stop Me - Live
97,313 3:50 2012-01-01
Sno-Cone - Live
Sno-Cone - Live
96,730 3:05 1976-01-01
Teresa - Remastered/2006
Teresa - Remastered/2006
92,510 3:52 2011-01-01
Sno-Cone
Sno-Cone
92,089 3:25 1970-01-01
Hold Your Loving
Hold Your Loving
91,087 2:32 1973-01-01
What's Your Hurry?
What's Your Hurry?
89,026 2:45 1970-01-01
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
88,346 2:49 2012-01-01
Wild Man - Edit
Wild Man - Edit
88,100 4:04 1988-01-01
Don't Try to Hide It
Don't Try to Hide It
86,191 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
85,424 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
84,474 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
82,820 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
82,682 3:44 1982-01-01
Stoop Down #39
Stoop Down #39
79,049 6:53 1974-01-01
Love-itis
Love-itis
77,401 4:38 1975-01-01
I Don't Hang Around Much Anymore
I Don't Hang Around Much Anymore
75,173 4:38 1978-01-01
Jus' Can't Stop Me
Jus' Can't Stop Me
75,046 3:35 1978-01-01
So Good
So Good
72,757 3:18 1977-06-09
Wreckage
Wreckage
68,564 5:21 1977-06-09
I Can't Believe You
I Can't Believe You
65,272 4:12 1978-01-01
Give It To Me - Live
Give It To Me - Live
63,774 5:27 2012-01-01
I'm Not Rough
I'm Not Rough
63,064 3:03 1977-06-09
Sanctuary - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Sanctuary - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
61,855 3:50 1982-01-01
I Could Hurt You - Live
I Could Hurt You - Live
60,904 3:56 2012-01-01
Lookin' For A Love - Live
Lookin' For A Love - Live
59,987 4:31 2012-01-01
Sanctuary - Live
Sanctuary - Live
59,555 3:56 2012-01-01
I'll Be Coming Home
I'll Be Coming Home
59,388 4:41 1974-01-01
One Last Kiss - Live
One Last Kiss - Live
59,119 4:38 2012-01-01
Look Me in the Eye
Look Me in the Eye
56,832 3:60 1974-01-01
Did You No Wrong
Did You No Wrong
56,036 4:08 1973-01-01
First I Look At The Purse - Live
First I Look At The Purse - Live
54,752 6:59 2012-01-01
Funky Judge
Funky Judge
53,099 3:20 1974-01-01
Teresa - Live
Teresa - Live
52,635 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
52,299 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
49,963 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
49,403 6:02 1982-01-01
Nightmares - Live
Nightmares - Live
43,405 1:15 2012-01-01
Pack Fair and Square - Live
Pack Fair and Square - Live
42,335 2:16 2012-01-01
Chimes
Chimes
42,044 5:04 1973-01-01
Orange Driver
Orange Driver
41,189 4:29 1975-01-01
Lay Your Good Thing Down
Lay Your Good Thing Down
40,022 4:32 1973-01-01
Wildman - Live
Wildman - Live
38,300 5:17 2012-01-01
I Can't Go On
I Can't Go On
37,088 5:04 1973-01-01
Believe in Me
Believe in Me
36,180 4:43 1975-01-01
No Doubt About It
No Doubt About It
36,086 3:41 1973-01-01
Be Careful (What You Do)
Be Careful (What You Do)
34,875 4:03 1975-01-01
The Lady Makes Demands
The Lady Makes Demands
34,054 4:22 1973-01-01
Diddyboppin'
Diddyboppin'
33,750 3:32 1973-01-01
Think It Over
Think It Over
32,197 4:41 1975-01-01
Tha'ts Why I'm Thinking of You
Tha'ts Why I'm Thinking of You
31,569 3:13 1973-01-01
Easy Way Out
Easy Way Out
31,464 4:04 1975-01-01
Jealous Love
Jealous Love
30,122 4:09 1975-01-01
Take a Chance (On Romance)
Take a Chance (On Romance)
26,794 3:56 1973-01-01
Fancy Footwork
Fancy Footwork
26,670 5:26 1975-01-01
My Baby Don't Love Me
My Baby Don't Love Me
24,553 3:43 1973-01-01
Mean Love
Mean Love
22,196 5:05 1975-01-01
Ain't Nothin' But A Houseparty - Live
Ain't Nothin' But A Houseparty - Live
6,976 4:12 2020-11-09
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
6,331 2:48 2020-11-09
It Serves You Right To Suffer - Live
It Serves You Right To Suffer - Live
3,690 13:38 2020-11-09
Give It To Me - Live
Give It To Me - Live
3,646 2:41 2020-11-09
Ice Breaker (For The Big 'M') - Live
Ice Breaker (For The Big 'M') - Live
3,577 4:19 2020-11-09
Back To Get Ya - Live
Back To Get Ya - Live
3,435 2:57 2020-11-09
Lookin' For A Love - Live
Lookin' For A Love - Live
3,336 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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Original Album Series
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Masters Of Rock
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2002-01-01
[EMI Catalogue]
Flashback- Best Of
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[Parlophone Catalogue]
Monkey Island (Remastered 1985)
Monkey Island (Remastered 1985)
1985-07-01
[Juke Joint Music / Atlantic]
The Morning After (Remastered 1985)
The Morning After (Remastered 1985)
1985-02-01
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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
[Atlantic Records]
Sanctuary.
Sanctuary.
1978-01-01
[CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)]
Monkey Island
Monkey Island
1977-06-09
[Atlantic Records]
Live: Blow Your Face Out
Live: Blow Your Face Out
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
The J. Geils Band
1970-01-01
[Atlantic Records]