I danced to this song for what seemed like hours at my high school graduation party with a girl named Annette in 1975. I remember the magical feeling 40+ years later like it was yesterday. Always loved these guys.
This my favorite Geils song! And yes, the full version is a must!!!! The instrumentals are UNBELIEVABLE! I hate when they play the short version on the radio and cut you off just as the fun is starting!!!!
I remember playing this song with my cover band down the cape and the place was just partying like crazy...J Geils RIP brother man...Your tunes simplky the BEST for making the crowd boogie all night
This is great news, but what would be even better news is if they finally get elected INTO the RRHOF in 2017! So that means all of us fans have to vote for them on the RRHOF website as much as we can because we cannot let this golden opportunity slip away from us again! So please! - Get out the vote for J. Geils Band so we can see Peter Wolf give the absolute BEST and craziest acceptance speech in RRHOF history like only the Woofa Goofa Mama Toofa can do! Here's the website where you can vote for them: www.rockhall.com/vote . And just to let you all know - you can vote more than one time as the ruling says that you can cast 1 ballot per day through December 5th, 2016...so vote away and we can make sure the Original Bad Boys from Boston finally get the recognition they deserve!
John Geils a personal friend of mine in his Groton Massachusetts home found unresponsive by police doing a welfare check @ 4 P.M. Tuesday 4/11/17 @ the age of 71. RIP John love you and will miss you.
The first album I ever bought with my own money. I had the same haircut as "Jay" in high school. Now I'm 60 years old and a music teacher: guitar, bass, piano, ukulele, harmonica, etc. I try to convey this vibe to all students, young and old.
Saw them in concert at Cleveland Stadium in 1980 with Bob Seger, Eddie Money and Def Leppard! A rock blowout for sure! Ah, that was back in the days when we could smoke and drink at concerts and nobody cared! Concerts these days sure are different!
You know I'd have to agree with you there man! I've seen quite a few live groups in my day, not to say I've been around for a long long time however, but these guys just have a certain energy/charisma about them that I gravitate towards the most. The fact that they have so many great songs (both originals and perfectly picked covers) sure doesn't hurt either! Have a great year in 2015 William!
+William Hunley They're so good. I saw their show in Portland back in September and I was so blown away by how they sounded like they were performing live in the 70's. Lord knows how good they must have sounded then. An incredible show.
I have seen the eagles live a tremendous band '' great performance deep , but this is a different kind of energy'' and its unique'' believe that'' there is no comparison' nite and day'
My dad used to bump this record on my brothers Technique turntables and pioneers.. they both drummers and I grew to be a rhythm guitar guy.. I can hear all my influences in this one song I was about 5yrs old at the time
The picture of Wolf with Centerfold Models was taken at Uptown Theater Chicago 1981 I was front row. That is my shirt laying on the stage behind Peter.
The lyrics are incorrect. I attended the Blow Your Face Out concert (where they recorded for that live album) in the old Bawst'n Gahdn'z in 1976. I was 16 and my father waited across the street at the Penalty Box bar. It was my first concert, general admission and the last general admission concert there. Procol Harum opened without Robin Trower. Awesome concert. I remember seeing a guy almost fall over the railing in the balcony when at the last second someone grabbed him by the back of his pants and heaved him back. I remember that a good sized fire was lit in the middle of the floor. It was crazy. Real crazy. J. Geils performed for 3 1/2 hours. The PA speakers were two huge columns that seemed to be 70 feet tall or more. I've never seen anything like that even after that. Great music. The kids today don't know what they have missed. They missed the best R&R that this country will ever see. Real music. There was so much talent back in those days and so much originality from every style of music. And the lyrics were so cool, so much fun to hear. Todays music is just plain dog shit.
Oh mi god I was at that show. I was 13 and had made my way into Boston on the T, alone. I was totally in love with TJGB. My mom is still amazed I'm alive...
Damn, The Penalty Box and a dog and burger from Joe & Nemo what a time to be alive ! Thankfully Sully's Tap is still hanging on. J.Geils needs to be in the HOF !
First heard this when my big brother brought the album home. I was so mesmerized by the red vinyl disc. Even at the tender age of 8 back then. This song just jumped out at me. No one else I can think of from back them was rocking a ska groove like this. The jam stomps and may favorite part is that after saying what need to be said, everyone in the band gets a chance to strut for a bit.
The 70's, Abbott's game room, playing pool, drinking 'Boone's Farm', laughing at the cloud of smoke hanging by the ceiling, making out with 'what's her name'... now this was music.
Awesome song. Reminds me of college in Amherst, MA in '73. With all the other great songs this funky band created, they should be in the R&R HOF. Long live Peter Wolf!!
at 2:21 the wheels start to come off..at the 3:00 minute mark they go stratospheric! Love the organ, bass line, guitar riff, and Magic Dick never disappoints. Truth be told I could do without the first two minutes.
this brings back some awesome memories. i saw them in Bloomington, In. when this album was released and it was a great show. we did lose the car that night but when we finally landed it was on a street, not even close to the arena. lol
saw em twice in the 80s. great show each time. Small venue in Central Falls RI was one of them. Up close and personal and played some songs from their then new album, rage in the cage, etc. Great
I have always called it The J. Geils Riff! The Keyboards , The Harmonica , The Guitar! not always in the same order they did mix it up! Seth wrote the music!
Awesome songs great band love these songs and these are the best thing ever great classic tunes great job thank you so much for your kind of music sweet
Thank you so much Brenda Proffit for your comment! I am glad I can provide you with some good tunes! It means a to to me to know that so many people appreciate and love this as much as I do! Peace to you, friend! Always!
Hoodoo You Love? Thank you so much for your kind words and all these songs are wonderful and GREAT AND I LOVE THIS BAND SPECIALLY for me still great after all the these yrs.
These guys rocked past the cops in Orlando sometime in 73-74. The Bulls did not like the pot smoking hippies. The band lifted spirits above paranoia and the audience followed the bands lead. Love!
R.I.P. J. Geils! 2:56 is when people parachute in to get to the dance floor, and this can also be somewhat sped up and re-looped - dance perfection - thank you for posting a timeless classic from a true party band & one of the best of the 1970s AND 1980s! Cheers, DAVEDJ
Are you nuts! ? Not a long career? The were together 17 years. Not one member changed of 6 guys. They toured and recorded during those years. Do you know how hard and devoted you need to be to their craft of music. Need to do your homework before posting. 🎶
I had never heard of this song before I'd went to BreWingz to pick up order to go. For years,I always listen to Centerfold and Freeze Frame but this song I like. In the description,it had said it didn't chart well. Well done,guys. Even you,John Geils. Thumbs up!
I heard this song when I was a kid and I wanted to listen to it again today. The only lyrics I remembered were "give it to me". It took hours of Googling "give it to me" and sorting through 100 other songs with the same words. I almost gave up but I finally found it. Worth the effort.
I remember back in high school when WPLP 570 am would play this great tune! Lived in Tampa,Fla. back then-great memories associated with this song! Thank you for the upload! ED
We had a jukebox at Higgins Jr HS in Peabody Mass-1972 we played this song constantly. Still can't believe the powers that were-allowed this and played the long version-I'm so glad I experienced that! I was finally in the right place at the right time. Anyone from Higgins remember the big rock across from the school? The train tracks? That's all I'm gonna say! Thanks for posting this!!!
The last time I saw these guys was in 1982 in Germany with the Stones. What a great show! I wish it was on video. Two bands that in many ways are so alike!!! I never would have made that connection without seeing it. I use to play quite a few J Geils tunes in many cover bands. I played keys and harp. My favorite organ solo was "Give It To Me" my heart would race as the solo kick in! Love that bad boy! I gave up harp because the cold winters and the harp playing were brutal on my lips. I never could play any where near as good as Magic Dick. He is the greatest!
OK I was 12 or 13 when I first saw these guys live like 1971or 1972. They played the Santa Monica Civic. I talked my older bro into taking me. I was hooked. Could not get enough of them. They combined blues, soul, funk and then reggae. This was and still is my favorite album. BTW- I saw them many many times all over the country and more. Meet them many times. So underrated as a band. Incredible musicians. Just saw them again. This is a great description and slide show..thx 4 posting.
I was their 16 year old bellboy when they stayed at the Berkeley-Carteret Hotel in Asbury Park NJ after they played at the AP Convention Hall (1972). In that awkward silence on the elevator up to their room post-concert I asked them "where do you go next?"-- they laughed and Peter Wolf said "outta the business". I saw Peter a few years later at the Beverly Hills Polo Lounge on Super Bowl Weekend in '76.
Had the original red vinyl many moons ago and wore grooves in that thing. This song is still so fresh to me. Where did house-party bands go. Put this on at a house party and we were dancin', laughin'; partying, getting laid. Defiitely the way to do it, nowadays i'm sure they have their own stuff, but give me J. Geils if I was ready to set the party on fire!
As a record collector, I bought more 45s than albums back then, largely because I could acquire a lot more 99-cent singles than I could $3.99 LPs. I had two separate 45s of this song, issued by Atlantic Records within a weeks of each other. One was a 3½-minute cut (which was serviced to Top 40 stations) but the later one was around 5½ minutes long --- still about a minute less than the album version (serviced to AOR stations) but a hell of a lot better than the shorty version. Atlantic did much the same thing with "I MUST OF GOT LOST", serving up a severely-edited version to Top 40 stations while giving AOR stations the entire "NIGHTMARES" album.
Very interesting. My question to that is why would they do that to some songs and bands while not doing that to others? It seems like this happened to J. Geils Band on more than one occasion (like with Must of Got Lost), but why didn't this happen to other artists who also had a number of long songs too?
+Hoodoo You Love? So, why does it take nine months for me to reply? The answer is that I just NOW got a Google Plus notification about your comment. No lie. Anyway, this whole editing stuff happened to a lot of 45s, by artists such as Ten CC, The Doors, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd ─ just to name a few. AM radio still ruled back then, and Top 40 radio chains such as ABC and RKO had a lot of clout. Many times, a station wouldn't go on a record that was longer than 3½ minutes. It didn't take too many years for FM radio [with its static-free, cleaner, stereophonic sound, unrestricted time limits, and fewer commercials] to catch and surpass AM radio.
This should be counted as one of the top 10 best rock songs of all time, hands down. What a jam!
Excellent driving music!
Love it 😀
💕 love it!
Totally agree
Amen ❣️
Saw them while they were touring for Bloodshot album. This song was one of the highlight of the show.
Boy o boy this was my jam back in the day!!! I'm now 69 still a jam!! Omg😮
One of my favorites I’m 69 and still listening in 2024 loving every minute of it
This is one of their most underrated tunes. R.I.P. J. Geils!
I danced to this song for what seemed like hours at my high school graduation party with a girl named Annette in 1975. I remember the magical feeling 40+ years later like it was yesterday. Always loved these guys.
Then life happened
This my favorite Geils song! And yes, the full version is a must!!!! The instrumentals are UNBELIEVABLE! I hate when they play the short version on the radio and cut you off just as the fun is starting!!!!
When you get the piano slide and the guitar riffs, you know you got the long version, which is mandatory!!
I always play the full version of EVERYTHING on WINY
He is sorely missed...LONG LIVE J GEILS!!!! This is a total jam
Classic as usual. This band is so very good. One of my all-time favorites.
Most underrated Badass bands ever....!!! (RIP) J.Giels...Thanks for the Jams...!!!
That Jam at the end is just magical!
I remember playing this song with my cover band down the cape and the place was just partying like crazy...J Geils RIP brother man...Your tunes simplky the BEST for making the crowd boogie all night
Always loved their music 🎶🎵 Always will 💋💞💋😘
R.I.P J. Geils You were one of a kind. One of the greatest bands ever!
The J. Geils Band has been nominated for induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017!
This is great news, but what would be even better news is if they finally get elected INTO the RRHOF in 2017! So that means all of us fans have to vote for them on the RRHOF website as much as we can because we cannot let this golden opportunity slip away from us again! So please! - Get out the vote for J. Geils Band so we can see Peter Wolf give the absolute BEST and craziest acceptance speech in RRHOF history like only the Woofa Goofa Mama Toofa can do! Here's the website where you can vote for them: www.rockhall.com/vote . And just to let you all know - you can vote more than one time as the ruling says that you can cast 1 ballot per day through December 5th, 2016...so vote away and we can make sure the Original Bad Boys from Boston finally get the recognition they deserve!
Damn. Once again.
They are a great rock band. They deserve it.
It's about time. . .and 2:20 so sweet.
John Geils a personal friend of mine in his Groton Massachusetts home found unresponsive by police doing a welfare check @ 4 P.M. Tuesday 4/11/17 @ the age of 71.
RIP John love you and will miss you.
So sad
The first album I ever bought with my own money. I had the same haircut as "Jay" in high school. Now I'm 60 years old and a music teacher: guitar, bass, piano, ukulele, harmonica, etc. I try to convey this vibe to all students, young and old.
Local bad ass band
Saw them in concert at Cleveland Stadium in 1980 with Bob Seger, Eddie Money and Def Leppard! A rock blowout for sure! Ah, that was back in the days when we could smoke and drink at concerts and nobody cared! Concerts these days sure are different!
I was there :) The World Series of Rock!!
This is the best live band ever
You know I'd have to agree with you there man! I've seen quite a few live groups in my day, not to say I've been around for a long long time however, but these guys just have a certain energy/charisma about them that I gravitate towards the most. The fact that they have so many great songs (both originals and perfectly picked covers) sure doesn't hurt either! Have a great year in 2015 William!
+William Hunley They're so good. I saw their show in Portland back in September and I was so blown away by how they sounded like they were performing live in the 70's. Lord knows how good they must have sounded then. An incredible show.
well I agree but let's not forget there is one other band thats also good live and that would be the eagals they are perrty tite.
Amen brother
I have seen the eagles live a tremendous band '' great performance deep , but this is a different kind of energy'' and its unique'' believe that'' there is no comparison' nite and day'
As soon as this songs starts playing my body starts moving. Great song!
My dad used to bump this record on my brothers Technique turntables and pioneers.. they both drummers and I grew to be a rhythm guitar guy.. I can hear all my influences in this one song I was about 5yrs old at the time
Great, underrated band. I'm really sorry I missed them live.
Best album ever.
I still have the original vinyl in blood red.
+CoolStuffZone same here, bloodshot
Saw these guys open up for foghat one of the best shows I've seen in the 70s
The picture of Wolf with Centerfold Models was taken at Uptown Theater Chicago 1981
I was front row. That is my shirt laying on the stage behind Peter.
Saw them in the 70's New Haven Ct great show
These guys were freakin' INCREDIBLE at the Super Bowl of Rock in late May '77 at Soldier Field Chicago!!!
The lyrics are incorrect. I attended the Blow Your Face Out concert (where they recorded for that live album) in the old Bawst'n Gahdn'z in 1976. I was 16 and my father waited across the street at the Penalty Box bar. It was my first concert, general admission and the last general admission concert there. Procol Harum opened without Robin Trower. Awesome concert. I remember seeing a guy almost fall over the railing in the balcony when at the last second someone grabbed him by the back of his pants and heaved him back. I remember that a good sized fire was lit in the middle of the floor. It was crazy. Real crazy. J. Geils performed for 3 1/2 hours. The PA speakers were two huge columns that seemed to be 70 feet tall or more. I've never seen anything like that even after that. Great music. The kids today don't know what they have missed. They missed the best R&R that this country will ever see. Real music. There was so much talent back in those days and so much originality from every style of music. And the lyrics were so cool, so much fun to hear. Todays music is just plain dog shit.
Oh mi god I was at that show. I was 13 and had made my way into Boston on the T, alone. I was totally in love with TJGB. My mom is still amazed I'm alive...
I was 16. Where did you live then?
Damn, The Penalty Box and a dog and burger from Joe & Nemo what a time to be alive ! Thankfully Sully's Tap is still hanging on. J.Geils needs to be in the HOF !
@@sherrimigneault278
Do you remember the fire that was set on the floor?
I seen them in Cleveland in 1980 awesome
Listened to this song on KIKS in tuscon Arizona when it came out. Great memories
Good deep, rootsy, funky vibes. Always brings a smile to me face. RIP J
immensely underrated, these artists...
underrate'''? oh ok its a joke'' my fault.
Now this is when Music was Music. I don't know what they call that crap today.
it's not called crap, it's called shit
@@barryspeight6109 its not shit its not crap its music that you dont know and understand. just not your frequency.
Who would thumbs down such a wonderful song? 👍🏼✌🏼
First heard this when my big brother brought the album home. I was so mesmerized by the red vinyl disc. Even at the tender age of 8 back then. This song just jumped out at me. No one else I can think of from back them was rocking a ska groove like this. The jam stomps and may favorite part is that after saying what need to be said, everyone in the band gets a chance to strut for a bit.
I can, similar experience at 10 yrs old and still in my top 10 favs & still dancing to it 2🎉
The 70's, Abbott's game room, playing pool, drinking 'Boone's Farm', laughing at the cloud of smoke hanging by the ceiling, making out with 'what's her name'... now this was music.
The 1970's... Please, "Give It To Me", these guys were one of the best live acts!
Its been 6 yrs since you commemted hows life? Cmon back and listen to it again 🔥🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻
I so agree
Full house is the best!!!
@@SuperJneil It was only a year this time.
😎✌️
puts a smile on my face every time I hear this. always a great back beat with these guys.
Best live band back then, along with humble pie
They are still the best live band, ever.
RIP J Geils. You gave it to us all.
CummAsYouAre dam sad this music is gone im showing my millennial roommate these good songs ... hes amazed
Awesome song. Reminds me of college in Amherst, MA in '73. With all the other great songs this funky band created, they should be in the R&R HOF. Long live Peter Wolf!!
Greatest Party Band Ever!!!!
at 2:21 the wheels start to come off..at the 3:00 minute mark they go stratospheric! Love the organ, bass line, guitar riff, and Magic Dick never disappoints. Truth be told I could do without the first two minutes.
You got it buddy.
2:21 and don't look back.
agreed
Their jab is top 10 j. GEILES ON GUITAR JAM WOW!& DAM!!
Hey, great slide show, brought back many memories and reminded me just how old I am. Best live act ever!! Thanks...Peace
Thanks a bunch! I'm glad to hear that! I agree. This band deserves so much more credit!
I was a local truck driver in the early 90s and late 80s and would ,make a stop, get coked out and go to my next stop with these guys blasting.
gotta love them days.
In 1973. Climbing the charts @ # 37. The FCC. Pulled this song and few others off the air for suggestive lyrics! Not good. What a song!🎶
Sure it was them?
Yes, and look at the $hit that can be played now on radio.
@@WGarbarczyk To had negative stuff then.
Been a fan since 1975, SEEN THEM 17 X,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, some of the coolest pictures I have seen of my BOYS!!!!
It's a nice little ditty
I love this frickin song!
this brings back some awesome memories. i saw them in Bloomington, In. when this album was released and it was a great show. we did lose the car that night but when we finally landed it was on a street, not even close to the arena. lol
saw em twice in the 80s. great show each time. Small venue in Central Falls RI was one of them. Up close and personal and played some songs from their then new album, rage in the cage, etc. Great
This folks, is why they are the ORIGINAL Bad Boys of Boston
there is so much going on behind the vocals, great stuff! and very funky.
Love their music so many great tunes makes ya want to dance!! This is a classic woooo hoooo!!
Funky ass,whiteboy reggae, with the Funky break. Before there was such a thing. This was so ahead of its time.
I think that I discovered this, up late as a kid on WQDR. F.M was an infant, at least in the south.
Bob Marley was popular then, and the J. Geils Band wanted to do something with a reggae flavor. They succeeded. Great, great song.
I have always called it The J. Geils Riff! The Keyboards , The Harmonica , The Guitar! not always in the same order they did mix it up! Seth wrote the music!
... Rest In Peace J Geils , great party band . I love this extended version , or original before they cut it down for radio !!
Jam on‼️ Brothers and Sisters ❣☮🎶
Stay with me on this one the breakdown beat will be worth it trust me y^all
midnight cruzzers
🌷 R.I.P. I grew up with him. never was full with J Geils on the 8 track., radio...sad.
I meant Dull
Awesome songs great band love these songs and these are the best thing ever great classic tunes great job thank you so much for your kind of music sweet
Thank you so much Brenda Proffit for your comment! I am glad I can provide you with some good tunes! It means a to to me to know that so many people appreciate and love this as much as I do! Peace to you, friend! Always!
Hoodoo You Love? Thank you so much for your kind words and all these songs are wonderful and GREAT AND I LOVE THIS BAND SPECIALLY for me still great after all the these yrs.
Awesome songs great bands and artists wonderful job thank you so much for your kind of music and
Thank you so much wonderful job on all of these song's thank you much for your kind of music sweet really sweet
These guys rocked past the cops in Orlando sometime in 73-74. The Bulls did not like the pot smoking hippies. The band lifted spirits above paranoia and the audience followed the bands lead. Love!
Old Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, FL 1974.....nothing but a house party.
R.I.P. J. Geils! 2:56 is when people parachute in to get to the dance floor, and this can also be somewhat sped up and re-looped - dance perfection - thank you for posting a timeless classic from a true party band & one of the best of the 1970s AND 1980s! Cheers, DAVEDJ
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It’s a shame that they didn’t have a long career. In my opinion, the greatest band ever!
What realty do you live in? they did.
Are you nuts! ? Not a long career? The were together 17 years. Not one member changed of 6 guys. They toured and recorded during those years. Do you know how hard and devoted you need to be to their craft of music. Need to do your homework before posting. 🎶
Peter Wolf is still going strong.
Great song, got to see J. Geils Band in Tampa years ago!
High School, Detroit, 1973, Frank Gagen’s joint on 6 mile rd. We Were Dancin’ Fools !
One of our favorite bands growing up in Philly in the early 70’s!! Full House and Bloodshot absolutely rocked!!
Haven't heard this forever. Good stuff. J Geils music so fun. :)
Gold. This is the stuff right here. Reggae into jam blues funky fusion. Hell yeah!
I had never heard of this song before I'd went to BreWingz to pick up order to go. For years,I always listen to Centerfold and Freeze Frame but this song I like. In the description,it had said it didn't chart well. Well done,guys. Even you,John Geils. Thumbs up!
i needed that ❤
Man the gulf summer of 77.Blow your face out live.
This brings back such wonderful memories,it sounds wonderful! Thanks for posting, Man.
I heard this song when I was a kid and I wanted to listen to it again today. The only lyrics I remembered were "give it to me". It took hours of Googling "give it to me" and sorting through 100 other songs with the same words. I almost gave up but I finally found it. Worth the effort.
This should topped the charts, Great pop/rock mix Top 100 songs on my list!
I remember back in high school when WPLP 570 am would play this great tune! Lived in Tampa,Fla. back then-great memories associated with this song! Thank you for the upload! ED
Great song, wish it would get more airplay on the classic rock stations
also reminds me of my favorite radio station...WBCN BOSTON..
RIP BCN
Saddened by the passing of j geils today. saw them on the love stinks tour in new orleans. an incredible 8 encours. damn fun band
Now don't touch the knobs cause I think we're going to have some fun with this one. Yessssssssss
almost 60 still the best band ever l want to party with these guys
I totally agree with you on this one ......... from a JG fan since FULL HOUSE !
I saw them in Maple Leaf Gardens.
The place was ROCKIN!
Brings back my partying day's of the 70's!
Just one of Boston's best! Peace.
We had a jukebox at Higgins Jr HS in Peabody Mass-1972 we played this song constantly. Still can't believe the powers that were-allowed this and played the long version-I'm so glad I experienced that! I was finally in the right place at the right time. Anyone from Higgins remember the big rock across from the school? The train tracks? That's all I'm gonna say! Thanks for posting this!!!
The last time I saw these guys was in 1982 in Germany with the Stones. What a great show! I wish it was on video. Two bands that in many ways are so alike!!! I never would have made that connection without seeing it. I use to play quite a few J Geils tunes in many cover bands. I played keys and harp. My favorite organ solo was "Give It To Me" my heart would race as the solo kick in! Love that bad boy! I gave up harp because the cold winters and the harp playing were brutal on my lips. I never could play any where near as good as Magic Dick. He is the greatest!
One of these guys went to Bernards High school in Bernardsville NJ.
Great Stuff!!! Thankyou guys!
OK I was 12 or 13 when I first saw these guys live like 1971or 1972. They played the Santa Monica Civic. I talked my older bro into taking me. I was hooked. Could not get enough of them. They combined blues, soul, funk and then reggae. This was and still is my favorite album. BTW- I saw them many many times all over the country and more. Meet them many times. So underrated as a band. Incredible musicians. Just saw them again. This is a great description and slide show..thx 4 posting.
I have the limited edition, red vinyl record. Still sounds good
I was their 16 year old bellboy when they stayed at the Berkeley-Carteret Hotel in Asbury Park NJ after they played at the AP Convention Hall (1972). In that awkward silence on the elevator up to their room post-concert I asked them "where do you go next?"-- they laughed and Peter Wolf said "outta the business". I saw Peter a few years later at the Beverly Hills Polo Lounge on Super Bowl Weekend in '76.
Best live band ever
i agree abt the slide show, but totally disagree abt old, I wish music was still as good makes me feel YOUNG & ALIVE😄😛
U r best at upward vibes and I love this for that thank u
Had the original red vinyl many moons ago and wore grooves in that thing. This song is still so fresh to me. Where did house-party bands go. Put this on at a house party and we were dancin', laughin'; partying, getting laid. Defiitely the way to do it, nowadays i'm sure they have their own stuff, but give me J. Geils if I was ready to set the party on fire!
High School. Wow, this and Right place at the Wrong time THEME SONGS
J I saw you guys in 1982. U2 opned for ya;ll great concert.
I've listened to this song many times and it just now occurred to me that's it reggae in it's nature and beat.
As a record collector, I bought more 45s than albums back then, largely because I could acquire a lot more 99-cent singles than I could $3.99 LPs. I had two separate 45s of this song, issued by Atlantic Records within a weeks of each other. One was a 3½-minute cut (which was serviced to Top 40 stations) but the later one was around 5½ minutes long --- still about a minute less than the album version (serviced to AOR stations) but a hell of a lot better than the shorty version. Atlantic did much the same thing with "I MUST OF GOT LOST", serving up a severely-edited version to Top 40 stations while giving AOR stations the entire "NIGHTMARES" album.
Very interesting. My question to that is why would they do that to some songs and bands while not doing that to others? It seems like this happened to J. Geils Band on more than one occasion (like with Must of Got Lost), but why didn't this happen to other artists who also had a number of long songs too?
+Hoodoo You Love? So, why does it take nine months for me to reply? The answer is that I just NOW got a Google Plus notification about your comment. No lie. Anyway, this whole editing stuff happened to a lot of 45s, by artists such as Ten CC, The Doors, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd ─ just to name a few. AM radio still ruled back then, and Top 40 radio chains such as ABC and RKO had a lot of clout. Many times, a station wouldn't go on a record that was longer than 3½ minutes. It didn't take too many years for FM radio [with its static-free, cleaner, stereophonic sound, unrestricted time limits, and fewer commercials] to catch and surpass AM radio.