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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

510.8 million
Updated on 2025-02-11

Country

United States

Monthly listeners

2,251,826

Followers

880,564

Top Cities

  1. Australia
    55,989 listeners
  2. Australia
    49,600 listeners
  3. Australia
    46,222 listeners
  4. United States
    26,443 listeners
  5. Australia
    28,078 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Centerfold
Centerfold
369,684,648 3:37 1981-01-01
Freeze-Frame
Freeze-Frame
33,606,214 3:58 1981-01-01
Love Stinks
Love Stinks
20,976,390 3:45 1980-01-01
Must of Got Lost
Must of Got Lost
20,198,579 2:58 1974-01-01
Whammer Jammer
Whammer Jammer
6,280,536 2:38 1971-01-01
Give It to Me
Give It to Me
5,647,776 6:30 1973-01-01
Musta Got Lost - Live
Musta Got Lost - Live
4,138,588 6:35 1976-01-01
Come Back
Come Back
2,469,270 5:13 1980-01-01
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
2,424,388 4:00 1976-01-01
Land Of A Thousand Dances
Land Of A Thousand Dances
2,377,193 3:31 1988-01-01
Angel In Blue
Angel In Blue
2,318,960 4:52 1981-01-01
Flamethrower
Flamethrower
1,957,877 4:59 1981-01-01
I Do
I Do
1,918,982 3:08 1977-06-09
I Don't Need You No More
I Don't Need You No More
1,847,923 2:36 1971-01-01
Just Can't Wait
Just Can't Wait
1,668,294 3:25 1980-01-01
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party
1,638,875 4:41 1973-01-01
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
1,403,043 2:37 1972-01-01
Gettin' Out
Gettin' Out
1,109,359 5:48 1974-01-01
Floyd's Hotel
Floyd's Hotel
1,027,885 3:10 1971-01-01
Southside Shuffle
Southside Shuffle
882,527 3:42 1973-01-01
One Last Kiss
One Last Kiss
851,669 4:20 1978-01-01
Monkey Island
Monkey Island
851,067 9:04 1977-06-09
Come Back - Single Edit / Remastered/2006
Come Back - Single Edit / Remastered/2006
805,437 3:37 1988-01-01
Rage In The Cage
Rage In The Cage
798,625 4:57 1981-01-01
Detroit Breakdown
Detroit Breakdown
794,250 5:59 1974-01-01
Ice Breaker (For the Big "M")
Ice Breaker (For the Big "M")
687,885 2:17 1970-01-01
Hard Drivin' Man - Live
Hard Drivin' Man - Live
668,514 4:39 1972-01-01
Nightmares
Nightmares
650,311 1:13 1974-01-01
It Ain't What You Do (It's How You Do It !)
It Ain't What You Do (It's How You Do It !)
647,863 5:09 1971-01-01
First I Look at the Purse
First I Look at the Purse
640,797 3:53 1970-01-01
First I Look at the Purse - Live
First I Look at the Purse - Live
559,508 4:09 1972-01-01
Looking for a Love
Looking for a Love
550,494 3:44 1971-01-01
Make up Your Mind
Make up Your Mind
538,540 3:30 1973-01-01
Piss On The Wall
Piss On The Wall
527,173 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
507,107 3:04 1982-01-01
Love Stinks
Love Stinks
501,412 3:46 2007-01-01
Homework - Live
Homework - Live
469,694 2:43 1972-01-01
Truck Drivin' Man - Live
Truck Drivin' Man - Live
462,118 1:52 1976-01-01
Serves You Right to Suffer - Live
Serves You Right to Suffer - Live
424,832 9:57 1972-01-01
Pack Fair and Square - Live
Pack Fair and Square - Live
418,514 2:34 1972-01-01
Cruisin' for a Love - Live Version
Cruisin' for a Love - Live Version
413,636 3:38 1972-01-01
Shoot Your Shot - Live
Shoot Your Shot - Live
413,432 3:57 1976-01-01
Looking for a Love - Live
Looking for a Love - Live
406,315 5:27 1972-01-01
Do You Remember When
Do You Remember When
404,692 4:46 1981-01-01
Back to Get Ya - Live
Back to Get Ya - Live
376,091 4:38 1976-01-01
Wait
Wait
341,815 3:27 1970-01-01
Till The Walls Come Tumblin' Down
Till The Walls Come Tumblin' Down
336,593 4:05 1980-01-01
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party - Live
(Ain't Nothin' but A) House Party - Live
329,584 5:04 1976-01-01
Love-itis - Live
Love-itis - Live
288,768 4:06 1976-01-01
Insane, Insane Again
Insane, Insane Again
285,717 4:44 1981-01-01
Sanctuary - Remastered/2006
Sanctuary - Remastered/2006
285,181 3:49 2011-01-01
Night Time
Night Time
276,383 4:31 1980-01-01
No Anchovies, Please
No Anchovies, Please
271,669 2:42 1980-01-01
Tryin' Not To Think About It
Tryin' Not To Think About It
260,119 6:23 1980-01-01
I'm Falling
I'm Falling
254,657 5:48 1977-06-09
Southside Shuffle - Live
Southside Shuffle - Live
239,157 4:16 1976-01-01
River Blindness
River Blindness
222,257 6:06 1981-01-01
Hard Drivin' Man
Hard Drivin' Man
221,596 2:19 1970-01-01
Night Time
Night Time
212,143 4:31 2011-01-01
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
208,473 3:51 1978-01-01
Detroit Breakdown - Live
Detroit Breakdown - Live
206,206 6:26 1976-01-01
Chimes - Live
Chimes - Live
205,555 8:56 1976-01-01
Homework
Homework
204,484 2:43 1970-01-01
Serves You Right to Suffer
Serves You Right to Suffer
203,934 4:60 1970-01-01
Centerfold - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
Centerfold - Live At Pine Knob Music Theater, Detroit, MI/1982
197,998 4:04 1982-01-01
Back to Get Ya
Back to Get Ya
196,073 5:19 1973-01-01
Takin' You Down
Takin' You Down
192,659 4:06 1980-01-01
Give It to Me - Live
Give It to Me - Live
190,526 6:53 1976-01-01
So Sharp
So Sharp
178,861 3:09 1971-01-01
Looking For A Love
Looking For A Love
175,504 2:06 1976-01-01
Just Can't Wait
Just Can't Wait
174,935 3:15 1988-01-01
(It Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party - Live
(It Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party - Live
165,150 5:43 2012-01-01
Struttin' with My Baby
Struttin' with My Baby
164,893 3:18 1973-01-01
Crusin' for a Love
Crusin' for a Love
162,698 2:31 1970-01-01
Surrender
Surrender
158,081 3:51 1977-06-09
Pack Fair and Square
Pack Fair and Square
145,712 2:00 1970-01-01
The Usual Place
The Usual Place
143,773 2:45 1971-01-01
Looking for a Love (Early Fade) - Live
Looking for a Love (Early Fade) - Live
138,348 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
136,504 5:41 1982-01-01
Givin' It All Up
Givin' It All Up
135,768 3:44 1974-01-01
Just Can't Wait - Live/1982 / Remastered/2006
Just Can't Wait - Live/1982 / Remastered/2006
129,556 3:27 2011-01-01
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
Where Did Our Love Go - Live
126,522 4:01 2012-01-01
Start All Over - Live
Start All Over - Live
121,005 2:22 1976-01-01
Gonna Find Me a New Love
Gonna Find Me a New Love
118,977 3:21 1971-01-01
Piss On The Wall - Remastered/2006
Piss On The Wall - Remastered/2006
118,952 3:08 2011-01-01
Desire (Please Don't Turn Away)
Desire (Please Don't Turn Away)
117,939 3:38 1980-01-01
So Sharp - Live
So Sharp - Live
117,517 2:39 1976-01-01
You're the Only One
You're the Only One
117,342 3:05 1977-06-09
Teresa
Teresa
116,257 3:46 1978-01-01
Take It Back
Take It Back
114,911 3:20 1978-01-01
Wild Man
Wild Man
112,110 5:24 1978-01-01
Gotta Have Your Love
Gotta Have Your Love
110,982 4:31 1971-01-01
Start All Over - Again
Start All Over - Again
109,277 4:13 1973-01-01
Wait - Live
Wait - Live
108,276 3:44 1976-01-01
Cry One More Time
Cry One More Time
104,170 3:21 1971-01-01
Raise Your Hand - Live
Raise Your Hand - Live
103,265 4:08 1976-01-01
On Borrowed Time
On Borrowed Time
100,143 3:04 1970-01-01
Somebody
Somebody
100,082 5:14 1977-06-09
I Could Hurt You
I Could Hurt You
99,039 3:54 1978-01-01
Jus' Can't Stop Me - Live
Jus' Can't Stop Me - Live
96,441 3:50 2012-01-01
Sno-Cone - Live
Sno-Cone - Live
94,076 3:05 1976-01-01
Teresa - Remastered/2006
Teresa - Remastered/2006
91,471 3:52 2011-01-01
Sno-Cone
Sno-Cone
89,625 3:25 1970-01-01
Hold Your Loving
Hold Your Loving
89,171 2:32 1973-01-01
Wild Man - Edit
Wild Man - Edit
87,591 4:04 1988-01-01
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
87,308 2:49 2012-01-01
What's Your Hurry?
What's Your Hurry?
86,826 2:45 1970-01-01
Don't Try to Hide It
Don't Try to Hide It
84,422 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
83,656 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
82,592 3:28 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
81,067 3:44 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
80,837 3:29 1982-01-01
Stoop Down #39
Stoop Down #39
76,827 6:53 1974-01-01
Love-itis
Love-itis
75,205 4:38 1975-01-01
I Don't Hang Around Much Anymore
I Don't Hang Around Much Anymore
73,273 4:38 1978-01-01
Jus' Can't Stop Me
Jus' Can't Stop Me
72,895 3:35 1978-01-01
So Good
So Good
68,058 3:18 1977-06-09
Wreckage
Wreckage
63,907 5:21 1977-06-09
I Can't Believe You
I Can't Believe You
63,463 4:12 1978-01-01
Give It To Me - Live
Give It To Me - Live
63,051 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
60,622 3:50 1982-01-01
I Could Hurt You - Live
I Could Hurt You - Live
60,339 3:56 2012-01-01
Lookin' For A Love - Live
Lookin' For A Love - Live
59,380 4:31 2012-01-01
Sanctuary - Live
Sanctuary - Live
58,906 3:56 2012-01-01
One Last Kiss - Live
One Last Kiss - Live
58,464 4:38 2012-01-01
I'm Not Rough
I'm Not Rough
58,184 3:03 1977-06-09
I'll Be Coming Home
I'll Be Coming Home
57,820 4:41 1974-01-01
Look Me in the Eye
Look Me in the Eye
55,250 3:60 1974-01-01
Did You No Wrong
Did You No Wrong
54,507 4:08 1973-01-01
First I Look At The Purse - Live
First I Look At The Purse - Live
54,157 6:59 2012-01-01
Teresa - Live
Teresa - Live
52,137 3:47 2012-01-01
Funky Judge
Funky Judge
51,884 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
51,264 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
49,072 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
48,516 6:02 1982-01-01
Nightmares - Live
Nightmares - Live
43,025 1:15 2012-01-01
Pack Fair and Square - Live
Pack Fair and Square - Live
41,971 2:16 2012-01-01
Chimes
Chimes
40,707 5:04 1973-01-01
Orange Driver
Orange Driver
40,478 4:29 1975-01-01
Lay Your Good Thing Down
Lay Your Good Thing Down
39,198 4:32 1973-01-01
Wildman - Live
Wildman - Live
37,882 5:17 2012-01-01
I Can't Go On
I Can't Go On
36,285 5:04 1973-01-01
Believe in Me
Believe in Me
35,444 4:43 1975-01-01
No Doubt About It
No Doubt About It
35,315 3:41 1973-01-01
Be Careful (What You Do)
Be Careful (What You Do)
34,032 4:03 1975-01-01
The Lady Makes Demands
The Lady Makes Demands
33,326 4:22 1973-01-01
Diddyboppin'
Diddyboppin'
33,087 3:32 1973-01-01
Think It Over
Think It Over
31,557 4:41 1975-01-01
Tha'ts Why I'm Thinking of You
Tha'ts Why I'm Thinking of You
30,906 3:13 1973-01-01
Easy Way Out
Easy Way Out
30,819 4:04 1975-01-01
Jealous Love
Jealous Love
29,529 4:09 1975-01-01
Take a Chance (On Romance)
Take a Chance (On Romance)
26,253 3:56 1973-01-01
Fancy Footwork
Fancy Footwork
26,229 5:26 1975-01-01
My Baby Don't Love Me
My Baby Don't Love Me
24,019 3:43 1973-01-01
Mean Love
Mean Love
21,755 5:05 1975-01-01
Ain't Nothin' But A Houseparty - Live
Ain't Nothin' But A Houseparty - Live
6,617 4:12 2020-11-09
Whammer Jammer - Live
Whammer Jammer - Live
6,098 2:48 2020-11-09
It Serves You Right To Suffer - Live
It Serves You Right To Suffer - Live
3,546 13:38 2020-11-09
Give It To Me - Live
Give It To Me - Live
3,496 2:41 2020-11-09
Ice Breaker (For The Big 'M') - Live
Ice Breaker (For The Big 'M') - Live
3,452 4:19 2020-11-09
Back To Get Ya - Live
Back To Get Ya - Live
3,319 2:57 2020-11-09
Lookin' For A Love - Live
Lookin' For A Love - Live
3,228 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

New releases

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]
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]