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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

550.2 million
Updated on 2025-09-17

Country

United States

Monthly listeners

2,373,944

Followers

909,456

Top Cities

  1. Australia
    Sydney
    50,037 listeners
  2. Australia
    Brisbane
    51,568 listeners
  3. Australia
    Melbourne
    42,366 listeners
  4. United States
    Chicago
    34,473 listeners
  5. Canada
    Toronto
    31,617 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Centerfold
Centerfold
395,990,322 3:37 1981-01-01
Freeze-Frame
Freeze-Frame
36,507,032 3:58 1981-01-01
Love Stinks
Love Stinks
22,497,115 3:45 1980-01-01
Must of Got Lost
Must of Got Lost
21,524,289 2:58 1974-01-01
Whammer Jammer
Whammer Jammer
7,171,412 2:38 1971-01-01
Give It to Me
Give It to Me
6,129,164 6:30 1973-01-01
Musta Got Lost - Live
Musta Got Lost - Live
4,360,049 6:35 1976-01-01
Come Back
Come Back
2,789,369 5:13 1980-01-01
Angel In Blue
Angel In Blue
2,615,722 4:52 1981-01-01
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
2,611,793 4:00 1976-01-01
Land Of A Thousand Dances
Land Of A Thousand Dances
2,502,712 3:31 1988-01-01
I Don't Need You No More
I Don't Need You No More
2,138,261 2:36 1971-01-01
I Do
I Do
2,124,252 3:08 1977-06-09
Flamethrower
Flamethrower
2,085,398 4:59 1981-01-01
Just Can't Wait
Just Can't Wait
1,834,780 3:25 1980-01-01
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party
1,814,852 4:41 1973-01-01
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
1,534,415 2:37 1972-01-01
Floyd's Hotel
Floyd's Hotel
1,248,122 3:10 1971-01-01
Gettin' Out
Gettin' Out
1,163,031 5:48 1974-01-01
Southside Shuffle
Southside Shuffle
953,790 3:42 1973-01-01
One Last Kiss
One Last Kiss
926,241 4:20 1978-01-01
Monkey Island
Monkey Island
899,827 9:04 1977-06-09
Rage In The Cage
Rage In The Cage
857,041 4:57 1981-01-01
Come Back - Single Edit / Remastered/2006
Come Back - Single Edit / Remastered/2006
848,339 3:37 1988-01-01
Detroit Breakdown
Detroit Breakdown
847,749 5:59 1974-01-01
Ice Breaker (For the Big "M")
Ice Breaker (For the Big "M")
786,364 2:17 1970-01-01
Hard Drivin' Man - Live
Hard Drivin' Man - Live
729,481 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 !)
720,475 5:09 1971-01-01
First I Look at the Purse
First I Look at the Purse
672,478 3:53 1970-01-01
Nightmares
Nightmares
670,402 1:13 1974-01-01
Looking for a Love
Looking for a Love
621,044 3:44 1971-01-01
Looking For A Love
Looking For A Love
621,044 3:44 1985-02-01
First I Look at the Purse - Live
First I Look at the Purse - Live
611,716 4:09 1972-01-01
Piss On The Wall
Piss On The Wall
565,298 3:03 1981-01-01
Make up Your Mind
Make up Your Mind
563,584 3:30 1973-01-01
I Do - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
I Do - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
561,474 3:04 1982-01-01
Love Stinks
Love Stinks
529,925 3:46 2007-01-01
Homework - Live
Homework - Live
506,761 2:43 1972-01-01
Truck Drivin' Man - Live
Truck Drivin' Man - Live
483,932 1:52 1976-01-01
Serves You Right to Suffer - Live
Serves You Right to Suffer - Live
456,169 9:57 1972-01-01
Pack Fair and Square - Live
Pack Fair and Square - Live
450,315 2:34 1972-01-01
Cruisin' for a Love - Live Version
Cruisin' for a Love - Live Version
444,317 3:38 1972-01-01
Shoot Your Shot - Live
Shoot Your Shot - Live
440,020 3:57 1976-01-01
Looking for a Love - Live
Looking for a Love - Live
434,553 5:27 1972-01-01
Do You Remember When
Do You Remember When
431,895 4:46 1981-01-01
Back to Get Ya - Live
Back to Get Ya - Live
393,783 4:38 1976-01-01
Wait
Wait
376,786 3:27 1970-01-01
Till The Walls Come Tumblin' Down
Till The Walls Come Tumblin' Down
370,785 4:05 1980-01-01
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party - Live
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party - Live
359,567 5:04 1976-01-01
I'm Falling
I'm Falling
310,528 5:48 1977-06-09
Love-itis - Live
Love-itis - Live
308,710 4:06 1976-01-01
Night Time
Night Time
305,301 4:31 1980-01-01
Insane, Insane Again
Insane, Insane Again
303,433 4:44 1981-01-01
Sanctuary - Remastered/2006
Sanctuary - Remastered/2006
296,597 3:49 2011-01-01
No Anchovies, Please
No Anchovies, Please
289,249 2:42 1980-01-01
Tryin' Not To Think About It
Tryin' Not To Think About It
280,745 6:23 1980-01-01
Southside Shuffle - Live
Southside Shuffle - Live
258,879 4:16 1976-01-01
Hard Drivin' Man
Hard Drivin' Man
245,371 2:19 1970-01-01
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
241,704 3:51 1978-01-01
Serves You Right to Suffer
Serves You Right to Suffer
240,845 4:60 1970-01-01
River Blindness
River Blindness
234,836 6:06 1981-01-01
Detroit Breakdown - Live
Detroit Breakdown - Live
224,439 6:26 1976-01-01
Centerfold - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Centerfold - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
223,180 4:04 1982-01-01
Night Time
Night Time
222,687 4:31 2011-01-01
Chimes - Live
Chimes - Live
219,453 8:56 1976-01-01
Homework
Homework
219,306 2:43 1970-01-01
Back to Get Ya
Back to Get Ya
219,267 5:19 1973-01-01
So Sharp
So Sharp
216,387 3:09 1971-01-01
Takin' You Down
Takin' You Down
207,667 4:06 1980-01-01
Give It to Me - Live
Give It to Me - Live
207,121 6:53 1976-01-01
Surrender
Surrender
193,322 3:51 1977-06-09
Looking For A Love
Looking For A Love
189,336 2:06 1976-01-01
Crusin' for a Love
Crusin' for a Love
186,577 2:31 1970-01-01
The Usual Place
The Usual Place
183,517 2:45 1971-01-01
Just Can't Wait
Just Can't Wait
182,257 3:15 1988-01-01
Struttin' with My Baby
Struttin' with My Baby
178,763 3:18 1973-01-01
(It Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party - Live
(It Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party - Live
170,046 5:43 2012-01-01
Pack Fair and Square
Pack Fair and Square
159,068 2:00 1970-01-01
Gonna Find Me a New Love
Gonna Find Me a New Love
153,376 3:21 1971-01-01
Gonna Find Me A New Love
Gonna Find Me A New Love
153,376 3:21 1985-02-01
You're the Only One
You're the Only One
152,679 3:05 1977-06-09
You're The Only One
You're The Only One
152,679 3:05 1985-07-01
Looking for a Love (Early Fade) - Live
Looking for a Love (Early Fade) - Live
151,476 5:02 1979-06-05
Gotta Have Your Love
Gotta Have Your Love
147,295 4:31 1971-01-01
Cry One More Time
Cry One More Time
146,586 3:21 1971-01-01
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
146,445 5:41 1982-01-01
Givin' It All Up
Givin' It All Up
144,924 3:44 1974-01-01
Somebody
Somebody
136,726 5:14 1977-06-09
Just Can't Wait - Live/1982 / Remastered/2006
Just Can't Wait - Live/1982 / Remastered/2006
135,252 3:27 2011-01-01
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
131,055 4:01 2012-01-01
Start All Over - Live
Start All Over - Live
129,783 2:22 1976-01-01
Desire (Please Don't Turn Away)
Desire (Please Don't Turn Away)
126,393 3:38 1980-01-01
So Sharp - Live
So Sharp - Live
126,342 2:39 1976-01-01
Teresa
Teresa
125,953 3:46 1978-01-01
Take It Back
Take It Back
125,414 3:20 1978-01-01
Piss On The Wall - Remastered/2006
Piss On The Wall - Remastered/2006
123,447 3:08 2011-01-01
Wild Man
Wild Man
120,264 5:24 1978-01-01
Start All Over - Again
Start All Over - Again
119,934 4:13 1973-01-01
Wait - Live
Wait - Live
116,687 3:44 1976-01-01
Raise Your Hand - Live
Raise Your Hand - Live
111,390 4:08 1976-01-01
On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time
109,033 3:04 1970-01-01
I Could Hurt You
I Could Hurt You
107,394 3:54 1978-01-01
So Good
So Good
104,063 3:18 1977-06-09
Sno-Cone - Live
Sno-Cone - Live
101,543 3:05 1976-01-01
Jus' Can't Stop Me - Live
Jus' Can't Stop Me - Live
98,787 3:50 2012-01-01
Wreckage
Wreckage
98,079 5:21 1977-06-09
Sno-Cone
Sno-Cone
97,280 3:25 1970-01-01
I'm Not Rough
I'm Not Rough
96,498 3:03 1977-06-09
Hold Your Loving
Hold Your Loving
95,740 2:32 1973-01-01
Teresa - Remastered/2006
Teresa - Remastered/2006
94,794 3:52 2011-01-01
What's Your Hurry?
What's Your Hurry?
93,892 2:45 1970-01-01
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
90,511 2:49 2012-01-01
Don't Try to Hide It
Don't Try to Hide It
90,194 2:35 1973-01-01
Wild Man - Edit
Wild Man - Edit
89,141 4:04 1988-01-01
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
88,668 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
88,267 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
87,349 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
85,759 3:44 1982-01-01
Stoop Down #39
Stoop Down #39
83,222 6:53 1974-01-01
Love-itis
Love-itis
82,370 4:38 1975-01-01
Jus' Can't Stop Me
Jus' Can't Stop Me
79,182 3:35 1978-01-01
I Don't Hang Around Much Anymore
I Don't Hang Around Much Anymore
78,408 4:38 1978-01-01
I Can't Believe You
I Can't Believe You
68,541 4:12 1978-01-01
Give It To Me - Live
Give It To Me - Live
65,145 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
64,293 3:50 1982-01-01
I'll Be Coming Home
I'll Be Coming Home
62,397 4:41 1974-01-01
I Could Hurt You - Live
I Could Hurt You - Live
61,764 3:56 2012-01-01
Lookin' For A Love - Live
Lookin' For A Love - Live
61,129 4:31 2012-01-01
Sanctuary - Live
Sanctuary - Live
60,681 3:56 2012-01-01
One Last Kiss - Live
One Last Kiss - Live
60,182 4:38 2012-01-01
Look Me in the Eye
Look Me in the Eye
59,754 3:60 1974-01-01
Did You No Wrong
Did You No Wrong
59,103 4:08 1973-01-01
First I Look At The Purse - Live
First I Look At The Purse - Live
55,745 6:59 2012-01-01
Funky Judge
Funky Judge
55,386 3:20 1974-01-01
Stoop Down #39 - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Stoop Down #39 - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
54,170 5:56 1982-01-01
Teresa - Live
Teresa - Live
53,445 3:47 2012-01-01
Love Rap - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Love Rap - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
51,702 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
50,975 6:02 1982-01-01
Chimes
Chimes
44,994 5:04 1973-01-01
Nightmares - Live
Nightmares - Live
44,025 1:15 2012-01-01
Pack Fair and Square - Live
Pack Fair and Square - Live
42,939 2:16 2012-01-01
Orange Driver
Orange Driver
42,536 4:29 1975-01-01
Lay Your Good Thing Down
Lay Your Good Thing Down
41,580 4:32 1973-01-01
Wildman - Live
Wildman - Live
38,982 5:17 2012-01-01
I Can't Go On
I Can't Go On
38,581 5:04 1973-01-01
Believe in Me
Believe in Me
37,571 4:43 1975-01-01
No Doubt About It
No Doubt About It
37,446 3:41 1973-01-01
Be Careful (What You Do)
Be Careful (What You Do)
36,513 4:03 1975-01-01
The Lady Makes Demands
The Lady Makes Demands
35,403 4:22 1973-01-01
Diddyboppin'
Diddyboppin'
35,045 3:32 1973-01-01
Think It Over
Think It Over
33,471 4:41 1975-01-01
Tha'ts Why I'm Thinking of You
Tha'ts Why I'm Thinking of You
32,841 3:13 1973-01-01
Easy Way Out
Easy Way Out
32,658 4:04 1975-01-01
Jealous Love
Jealous Love
31,343 4:09 1975-01-01
Take a Chance (On Romance)
Take a Chance (On Romance)
27,792 3:56 1973-01-01
Fancy Footwork
Fancy Footwork
27,473 5:26 1975-01-01
My Baby Don't Love Me
My Baby Don't Love Me
25,535 3:43 1973-01-01
Mean Love
Mean Love
23,038 5:05 1975-01-01
Ain't Nothin' But A Houseparty - Live
Ain't Nothin' But A Houseparty - Live
7,496 4:12 2020-11-09
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
6,635 2:48 2020-11-09
It Serves You Right To Suffer - Live
It Serves You Right To Suffer - Live
3,895 13:38 2020-11-09
Give It To Me - Live
Give It To Me - Live
3,844 2:41 2020-11-09
Ice Breaker (For The Big 'M') - Live
Ice Breaker (For The Big 'M') - Live
3,733 4:19 2020-11-09
Back To Get Ya - Live
Back To Get Ya - Live
3,576 2:57 2020-11-09
Lookin' For A Love - Live
Lookin' For A Love - Live
3,488 5:07 2020-11-09
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
1,934 3:08 2025-05-19
First I Look At The Purse - Live
First I Look At The Purse - Live
1,754 4:30 2025-05-19
Sno Cone - Live
Sno Cone - Live
1,613 3:19 2025-05-19
Wait - Live
Wait - Live
1,401 3:21 2025-05-19
Homework - Live
Homework - Live
1,200 3:20 2025-05-19
Cruisin' For A Love - Live
Cruisin' For A Love - Live
1,170 4:01 2025-05-19
Serves You Right To Suffer - Live
Serves You Right To Suffer - Live
1,074 11:37 2025-05-19
Pack Fair And Square - Live
Pack Fair And Square - Live
1,001 2:22 2025-05-19
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
Talk - Live
Talk - Live
< 1000 0:32 2025-05-19
Hard Drivin' Man - Live
Hard Drivin' Man - Live
< 1000 4:09 2025-05-19
Thankyou Bill Graham - Live
Thankyou Bill Graham - Live
< 1000 1:21 2025-05-19
Do Your Thing - Live
Do Your Thing - Live
< 1000 10:45 2025-05-19

New releases

Out On Main Street (Live New York '71)
Out On Main Street (Live New York '71)
2025-05-19
[Juniper Recordings]
There's A Party Goin' On! (Live In New York 1972)
There's A Party Goin' On! (Live In New York 1972)
2020-11-09
[Blue Cactus]
House Party Live in Germany (Live in Germany 1979)
House Party Live in Germany (Live in Germany 1979)
2012-01-01
[Eagle Rock]
Best Of The J. Geils Band
Best Of The J. Geils Band
2011-01-01
[Capitol Records]
Original Album Series
Original Album Series
2005-03-15
[Rhino]
Masters Of Rock
Masters Of Rock
2002-01-01
[EMI Catalogue]
Flashback- Best Of
Flashback- Best Of
1988-01-01
[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
[Juke Joint Music / Atlantic]
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]