J. Geils Band - Give It To Me (Full Version; Lyrics in Description)

"Give it To Me" surprisingly did not chart in the Top 10 in 1973, reaching it's highest at #30 on the Billboard charts when it was released on The J. Geils Band's Atlantic Records album Bloodshot. Perhaps a more likely reason the song didn't chart higher was because of it's length being 6 and 1/2 minutes and less because of the somewhat "suggestive lyrics." Most hit songs at the time were not usually over 6 minutes, but keep in mind, this was back when most pop songs had relatively clean lyrics. Most lines in pop songs then were not so blatant. True, Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" came out the same year and did chart higher, but by 1973 Gaye had been an established star in music since the mid 60's. Even for Marvin's standards, those were his most "direct" lyrics that he had sung up to that point as well. The J. Geils Band, around this time, were just starting to make noise in the major music scene. Both songs are great, but it took The J. Geils Band years later in the early 80's (thanks to heavy rotation on MTV) to gain serious recognition on the national level.
This song has always been one of the band's most beloved tunes. The live versions of this song have even more energy. I'd say it's the best song in their set. The funk style breakdown starting around 2:55 that drives through the rest of the song is simply one of the best breakdowns in Rock and Roll history. Each group member has their moment to stand out. The organ part, played by underrated keyboardist Seth Justman ,certainly has a 1960's psychedelic sound. Then, Magic Dick solos on the Lickin' Stick. J. Geils comes in after with a sweet guitar solo. All while bassist Danny Klein holds down that unique bass line until the song fades. It's such a memorable groove. The way the song is structured is unique, having the 3 different parts: the Reggae style in the beginning, the organ solo after the bridge and the funk style outro. Three completely different sections, but they all work together as one great whole!
"Give it To Me" is my one of my favorite songs ever. I love the Reggae influence in the first part of the song. Few rock bands used Reggae influences in their songs at that time. The genre was just beginning to gain substantial appeal in the U.S., due in large part to artists like Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley. This song further proves how ahead of their time the Geils crew really was for a Rock band. So sit back, relax and enjoy this gem by my hometown guys: Boston's very own, J. Geils Band!
Lyrics:
Now don't touch the knobs 'cause I think
We're going to have some fun with this one here
Oh yeah!
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
You're so slick hun, know every trick now
You know I want it, I want it so bad
You know I need it, I can't believe it
So come on baby, Please relieve it
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me (Mmm, hmm)
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
Now you've been bugging me, Every night now
You say you want it, You want it right now
I can't get to it, I can't get through it
So come on baby, Please
You've got to get it up (give it up)
You've got to get it up (give it up)
You've got to get it up (give it up)
You've got to get it up (give it up)
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
Why keep me cold
When it's so warm inside
Come on baby
Your love is too good to hide"

[@CynthiaRoberts-nk5rk]

Boy o boy this was my jam back in the day!!! I'm now 69 still a jam!! Omg😮

[@ruffusp768]

One of my favorites I’m 69 and still listening in 2024 loving every minute of it

[@williammoore3790]

Saw them while they were touring for Bloodshot album. This song was one of the highlight of the show.

[@BarbDonnelly]

This should be counted as one of the top 10 best rock songs of all time, hands down. What a jam!

[@stoptaxloopholes]

Excellent driving music!

[@vernonquattlebaum7397]

Love it 😀

[@jerigillispie5310]

💕 love it!

[@GggA.T.-music]

Totally agree

[@anidiquaojala1804]

Amen ❣️

[@Mato1970]

This is one of their most underrated tunes. R.I.P. J. Geils!

[@adamstevens2782]

He is sorely missed...LONG LIVE J GEILS!!!! This is a total jam

[@scottbohe7047]

Classic as usual. This band is so very good. One of my all-time favorites.

[@kendee2749]

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.

[@stephenfricke9298]

Then life happened

[@darrylcole7728]

Most underrated Badass bands ever....!!! (RIP) J.Giels...Thanks for the Jams...!!!

[@daquilajmd]

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!!!!

[@louisgallaher3733]

When you get the piano slide and the guitar riffs, you know you got the long version, which is mandatory!!

[@BrianBattles]

I always play the full version of EVERYTHING on WINY

[@LoneLee2022]

That Jam at the end is just magical!

[@leomonster1973]

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

[@patriciaamento5639]

Always loved their music 🎶🎵 Always will 💋💞💋😘

[@kimalexander166]

As soon as this songs starts playing my body starts moving. Great song!

[@shannonmccarthy3201]

R.I.P J. Geils You were one of a kind. One of the greatest bands ever!

[@marsharupe8112]

Great, underrated band. I'm really sorry I missed them live.

[@dbcoll1957]

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.

[@robertwhite9439]

immensely underrated, these artists...

[@miken2213]

underrate'''? oh ok its a joke'' my fault.

[@jollymeanthinkiesjohnstert9166]

These guys were freakin' INCREDIBLE at the Super Bowl of Rock in late May '77 at Soldier Field Chicago!!!

[@dubayujayski]

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

[@TomLongusa]

The 1970's... Please, "Give It To Me", these guys were one of the best live acts!

[@SuperJneil]

Its been 6 yrs since you commemted hows life? Cmon back and listen to it again 🔥🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻

[@annejohnston2193]

I so agree

[@robertwilcox4482]

Full house is the best!!!

[@TomLongusa]

@@SuperJneil It was only a year this time. 😎✌️

[@mayomorganjr.8395]

Listened to this song on KIKS in tuscon Arizona when it came out. Great memories

[@catcorner59]

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!

[@EbolaSandwich]

I was there :) The World Series of Rock!!

[@pablonj525]

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!!

[@zg1000dru1]

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.

[@anidiquaojala1804]

I can, similar experience at 10 yrs old and still in my top 10 favs & still dancing to it 2🎉

[@Enzolabpit]

The J. Geils Band has been nominated for induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017!

[@HoodooYooLuv]

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!

[@gailgibson4220]

Damn. Once again.

[@noppornthanompong7300]

They are a great rock band. They deserve it.

[@debschack9277]

It's about time. . .and 2:20 so sweet.

[@jackski6964]

Best live band back then, along with humble pie

[@mwfajano930]

Who would thumbs down such a wonderful song? 👍🏼✌🏼

[@3papaw3]

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

[@CoolStuffZone]

Best album ever. I still have the original vinyl in blood red.

[@joemyrick7241]

+CoolStuffZone same here, bloodshot

[@jmeara9912]

Funky ass,whiteboy reggae, with the Funky break. Before there was such a thing. This was so ahead of its time.

[@jmeara9912]

I think that I discovered this, up late as a kid on WQDR. F.M was an infant, at least in the south.

[@Barnabas45]

Brings back my partying day's of the 70's!

[@rc136561]

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.

[@angelbeagle2687]

So sad

[@michaelmonfils2642]

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.

[@chucklinckss5584]

Local bad ass band

[@jddowns2016]

Good deep, rootsy, funky vibes. Always brings a smile to me face. RIP J

[@chuckfinley6156]

puts a smile on my face every time I hear this. always a great back beat with these guys.

[@williamhunley2704]

This is the best live band ever

[@HoodooYooLuv]

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!

[@matttennis]

+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.

[@DVDRVDV]

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.

[@AzPoolguy]

Amen brother

[@miken2213]

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'

[@RTerrence]

RIP J Geils. You gave it to us all.

[@gizmono8377]

CummAsYouAre dam sad this music is gone im showing my millennial roommate these good songs ... hes amazed

[@dewaynecoleman4550]

Now this is when Music was Music. I don't know what they call that crap today.

[@barryspeight6109]

it's not called crap, it's called shit

[@eckscell140]

​@@barryspeight6109 its not shit its not crap its music that you dont know and understand. just not your frequency.

[@garylee5899]

Been a fan since 1975, SEEN THEM 17 X,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, some of the coolest pictures I have seen of my BOYS!!!!

[@michaelpegoda7482]

Saw these guys open up for foghat one of the best shows I've seen in the 70s

[@mr.d.4175]

They are still the best live band, ever.

[@labtide]

Man the gulf summer of 77.Blow your face out live.

[@rondy702]

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!

[@glimmertwinsproduct]

Hey, great slide show, brought back many memories and reminded me just how old I am. Best live act ever!! Thanks...Peace

[@HoodooYooLuv]

Thanks a bunch! I'm glad to hear that! I agree. This band deserves so much more credit!

[@crackerheadwhite4774]

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.

[@crackerheadwhite4774]

gotta love them days.

[@MichaelBrown-wf3ej]

One of our favorite bands growing up in Philly in the early 70’s!! Full House and Bloodshot absolutely rocked!!

[@therxchef1664]

there is so much going on behind the vocals, great stuff! and very funky.

[@garytanguay9980]

Saw them in the 70's New Haven Ct great show

[@ronbaun4864]

Greatest Party Band Ever!!!!

[@gk10002000]

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

[@jeanettesheridan8207]

I seen them in Cleveland in 1980 awesome

[@fredhardcastle7643]

... Rest In Peace J Geils , great party band . I love this extended version , or original before they cut it down for radio !!

[@anthonymckoy158]

Best live band ever

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

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.

[@sherrimigneault278]

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...

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

I was 16. Where did you live then?

[@stephencaparella1133]

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 !

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

@@sherrimigneault278 Do you remember the fire that was set on the floor?

[@TJTAMPA2000]

Great song, got to see J. Geils Band in Tampa years ago!

[@melaniewhiteford2425]

I love this frickin song!

[@danfan56]

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

[@TheBerndude]

Rest easy, J.

[@amaltest]

This should topped the charts, Great pop/rock mix Top 100 songs on my list!

[@baliscotsurf]

J's solo funky!!!!

[@emeraldhaze]

Jam on‼️ Brothers and Sisters ❣☮🎶

[@fossgoddess]

Haven't heard this forever. Good stuff. J Geils music so fun. :)

[@Multi1628]

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

[@vinceroque5410]

Alabama

[@vinceroque5410]

Alabama

[@Doobie1975]

Great song, wish it would get more airplay on the classic rock stations

[@Judi1210]

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!!!

[@TheXtremefaith]

Love their music so many great tunes makes ya want to dance!! This is a classic woooo hoooo!!

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

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

[@cindeluke1195]

🌷 R.I.P. I grew up with him. never was full with J Geils on the 8 track., radio...sad.

[@cindeluke1195]

I meant Dull

[@jamesshuel1519]

This folks, is why they are the ORIGINAL Bad Boys of Boston

[@josiespringfield4808]

I am ready to cry.

[@chazhernandez6933]

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!🎶

[@hillardgibson9570]

High School, Detroit, 1973, Frank Gagen’s joint on 6 mile rd. We Were Dancin’ Fools !

[@Superfangelo]

Bob Marley was popular then, and the J. Geils Band wanted to do something with a reggae flavor. They succeeded. Great, great song.

[@markrodriguez9442]

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!

[@wl34nkw]

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.

[@chernand58]

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.

[@MaySecond07]

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.

[@GratefulCraig]

Gold. This is the stuff right here. Reggae into jam blues funky fusion. Hell yeah!

[@timcotero7205]

It’s a shame that they didn’t have a long career. In my opinion, the greatest band ever!

[@MIKECNW]

What realty do you live in? they did.

[@chazhernandez6933]

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. 🎶

[@walkerbrothersmusic]

Peter Wolf is still going strong.

[@stevewember8837]

Great Stuff!!! Thankyou guys!

[@dannygutierrez8010]

I remember bumping at Last National Bank in San Antonio, right before college, This song was very popular in Texas.

[@cpu554]

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.

[@chrisinfiesto835]

Freshman year! 😌💯🔥

[@billserra1684]

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.

[@davidabair2280]

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!

[@stevenlawrence3614]

This brings back such wonderful memories,it sounds wonderful! Thanks for posting, Man.

[@starshinesnider5809]

GREAT SONG!!

[@joemyrick7241]

Old Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, FL 1974.....nothing but a house party.

[@stephenfricke9298]

One of these guys went to Bernards High school in Bernardsville NJ.

[@heavy533448183]

almost 60 still the best band ever l want to party with these guys

[@mikeface1]

Great Harmonica !!!! first time I heard this version

[@orlandoawilliams799]

I remember when this came out, and how gym whistles were a thing at parties and concerts.

[@jamesmillard5884]

we opened with this song at university of richmond right after it came out...........we played the gymnasium wow what a riot...................kids had a blasti was using a hammond b3 2 122 leslies and a roland piano wow those days......................

[@jimmiehultman5351]

I totally agree with you on this one ......... from a JG fan since FULL HOUSE !

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

it's always been one of my favorite track ever, but whenever I buy the album and put it into my iTunes library, one channel drops out!

[@jongone3225]

The day is still here, eh. From Canada

[@500stargazer]

PARTY TIME FOR ME !!! LOVE J. GEILS !!!

[@kevinthomas5754]

The old Michigan Palace in Downtown Detroit. Whama Jama! Hell of a show 1974

[@dkapone]

Just one of Boston's best! Peace.

[@alancherkoff9198]

another great rocker gone R.I.P.

[@lvkenny420man]

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!

[@sarashepard4465]

Love them!

[@johndial789]

Always loved J Geils Band!