J. GEILS BAND - SERVES YOU RIGHT TO SUFFER | REACTION

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Yes sir, their concerts were legendary, nobody sits down at a J. Geils Party, you just can't sit.

[@xaspirate8060]

I have seen over 100 acts and they are top 5 live - no question -- Peter Wolf can outjagger Jagger! All are masters of their instuments... is you are sitting at JGeils concert, it's because you have passed out before concert started🙃 "Serves' maybe my fav JG song - it just does a number on my internal organs like every damn time! BTW, there is nothing better than "Whammer Jammer" in any setting!

[@wendyw4487]

back in the day, this was one of the best live bands ever.........saw them in concert five, maybe six times...........never a bad show!!!!!!

[@1bigrowdy]

WHAMMER JAMMER on this album is the most off the chain harmonica work you'll ever hear

[@loupi4bama]

YASSSSS!!!

[@jayp.2313]

Yes it is.

[@jayp.2313]

How I learned to play it back in the day. Hoping to play it again soon with my old band.. Saw them 4 or 5 times in the 70s and early 80s

[@jayp.2313]

They were the best party band.

[@jayp.2313]

B3 Hammond organ with Leslie speakers.

[@alexvargas2638]

"If it's all night, it's all right" Their concerts were always all out non stop jaaamin'

[@extdiso]

I’ve seen a lot of great bands, but honestly, the J Geils Band was the best to see live!

[@MsRuthLittle]

they were better live !

[@joeharrington6852]

Grew up in the Boston area in the '60's and '70's. Saw these guys from the beginning at The Catacombs in jJanuary '68 and MANY times thereafter. I saw hundreds (thousands) of shows live over the years and nobody, and I MEAN NOBODY, rocked harder, longer and with more energy then The J. Geils Band.

[@davesnothere8859]

every see them in Detroit? There other home town.

[@quiteright623]

Saw them a dozen times in the 70's .. Best Live band EVER !! The original bad boys from Boston ..

[@annettebrueggeman821]

The JGiels were the best band to see live always got your money's worth played at least 2 hours many encores. Seen them every time they played in Detroit in the late 70s and early 80s. Number one for me!!!

[@clifton8929]

One of the best live albums ever released. This is the way to listen to J. Geils Band. Same with 'Little Feat' - WAITING FOR COLUMBUS (LIVE).

[@cosmickid1794]

Greetings from Canada, eh!!! Yes Sir, I was there, Cinderella Ballroom, Detroit Michigan, oh so long ago!! J. Geils Band, one of my alltime favourites, been too many many many shows, never disappointed. Hope you listened to "Whammer Jammer", one of the all time greatest "roll down you car window and turn the stereo all the way up" songs. J. Geils band unique where the harmonica player "Magic DIck" was the lead instrument, while, J. Geils on guitar played mostly rhythm. Peter Wolf is the lead singer, who has had some success on his own.

[@cosmickid1794]

forgot to mention, it's pronounced Giles, like Miles, Piles, Riles, so go with J. Giles, although spelled Geils.........

[@vrvaughn]

Best live bar band that hit it big... always a great show...

[@cosmickid1794]

@@vrvaughn more than a bar band, they grew as the years went on, writing improved, but, yes, live shows was where they made it happen!!

[@abmqa]

Yo, I saw this and dropped my Hot Pocket! One of my favorite songs! This entire album is fire! I saw them live, loudest concert I've ever been to.

[@xaspirate8060]

I hate to admit, but on a couple of occasions, I did want them to turn it down a notch =-- haha. But yeah = fkg LOUD!

[@musicairplanes4884]

Seeing them perform live during time frame was a happening. Their energy wsa unmatched and Peter Wolf was and is a amazing entertainer.

[@bluesmike1]

"Pack Fair And Square" and "First I Look At The Purse" are a must!!!!! Off the same Full House live album. You'll be so impressed!!!!!

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nope Cruising and looking for a love

[@matsolsson6202]

One of the greatest live album ever made! Thank you!

[@loupi4bama]

I'll say it again! J. Geils (that's a hard G ie got and isles) was the best live band hands down. I went to see them whenever they came to Bham.

[@kimquinten5298]

I second that they are the best live band!!!!l

[@vrvaughn]

Finally... more J. Geils.. Next react to a live version of Whammer Jammer!

[@Irockthere4]

GREAT ALBUM so is their other live album Blow Your Face Out

[@patches1589]

The intro alone to" Musta Got Lost" off that LP should be in a rock and roll institution for greatness somewhere! Damn, that was so epic! Raputa the Beauta! Lol I still have that album.

[@joesiano21]

I went to see them in concert twice in the 70s and they rocked the house. No one could stay in their seats. Very fun to see. Magi Dick on harmonica was incredible.

[@rogerkelly7988]

It's what is known as a shuffle where each member of the band takes a turn for a solo and it can be off the chain like what you just heard

[@laurakali6522]

Seeing the great Peter Wolf (lead singer) this Friday night. He has a great new band called the Midnight Travelers. You really need to listen to Love Itis, Homework and First I Look at the Purse. There’s a great live performance you can watch on You Tube circa 1979 of them performing. Nothing like seeing them live in their prime.

[@doplinger1]

He had a live show from recent years that was broadcast on AXSTV, great show!

[@laurakali6522]

@@doplinger1 oh, I will have to look for that!

[@stevencorreia9193]

My home town band.The Original Bad Boys from Boston.Seen them a few times in the 70's and later on.

[@majorharper4087]

Best party band of the 1970s! Saw them a number of times, man they had the Detroit Cobo Hall spinning out of control.

[@charlotteredbird700]

“Give It To Me” ty

[@davidburton2381]

I only got to see them once, in 74, but it was a night to remember! Blew the roof off the Fabulous Forum! Some relative unknown guy named Peter Frampton opened.

[@thor8580]

They opened for the stones in 78 I still believe they blew them away I know the audience thought so.

[@erinbrew9675]

Seth Justman on the Hammond B3 beginning at 5:17 is epic.

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Their best album.

[@screwedagain1]

The greatest party band ever. Saw them at the Boston Garden several times and it was incredible!

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Knew you'd like this one. One of my favorite J. Geils songs. What a great band they were!

[@9RJA]

Anything off this album is great but Lookin' for Love is my fave.

[@oldguyespo640]

I saw them 2 times. One in 1970 at New Haven College. A friend knew the keyboard player and we got to sit under the piano and smoked hash with him as he played. The second time was Cape Cod Coliseum in 1977. Brian Ferry of Roxy Music opened. It was the 10 year anniversary for the band and they were totally shit faced but put on one of the best shows I've ever seen.

[@bobsteinzig]

In Boston J Geils, my high school band , was the only opening act for Peter Greens Fleetwood Mac

[@marckusel5602]

My first concert 51 years ago. They opened for ELP.

[@davesnothere8859]

good show, I can't believe that had this opening for them. That is regular scheduled ass kicking of a live show.

[@venividiviking]

J. Geils Band, Full House....One of the best live albums ever made 👌👌👌

[@williamdillon2052]

Best live band ever!!!

[@V0ID_X5]

This is one of the finest albums I’ve ever had the pleasure of listening to! Not many albums are as fun as this- what I would give to have been at this concert...

[@billydworrell8259]

Talk about some back n alley blues misic for ya!!! Peter Wolf, what a tremendous front man and Jerome Geils on guitar...fantastic

[@robertdanyus6836]

Saw Jay geils at the Miami Fronton in 1976 perform this whole album 4th Row from the stage. Looking for love another great song

[@michaelschwab5628]

I was at the same show! Saw alot of great shows there and the Hollywood Sportatorium.

[@thirdbase6870]

J Geils does their magic on John Lee Hooker.

[@randallglenn6352]

WHAMMER JAMMER mind blowing

[@billydworrell8259]

I was fortunate enough to see them 3 or 4 times.. They sound just like this recording. And in person Peter Wolf , lead singer is a true rock star. As you stated the whole band is immensely talented. And to weave all that talent together is truly Amazing. They never failed to impress me. And on double and triple billings. They always stole the show.

[@rokav5221]

Greatest live band I've ever seen. And since 1975, I've seen them all. Great party band and so much fun!

[@vicprovost2561]

Awesome stuff, they were off the charts each time I saw them, the energy level in those shows back in the day was manic. Those guys had an amazing rapport with their audience and really had the house rocking. Some of the best blues you will ever hear, time for Detroit Breakdown! Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@TheRydog61]

Been listening to that album for many many years,,Recorded in Detroit

[@davidmooney2512]

Seen them first time in Frankfurt Germany first time in Europe played right before ELP 1972. GREAT!!

[@bobcorbin3294]

I saw these guys open for ZZ Top,They were one of the best.

[@bobsteinzig]

They Played the Boston Teaparty once a month as an opening act for Zappa,Cream, Steve Miller,Who,Lead Zeppelin Van the Man 10 years after The Fish.....

[@bluesman3232]

One of the best live albums ever....especially Whammer Jammer "let me hear ya Dickie!"

[@paulsullivan1650]

I worked for The J. Geils Band from 1972 -1977 . I grew up in North Cambridge, Ma. in the projects right down the street from where they rehearsed. I was already working at "The Music Complex" when they began booking studio time. I had been helping out "Aerosmith", and later on "Boston". Let me tell you something, that was one kick-ass rock and roll band, for certain! There weren't many bands that could hold their own with those guys on stage. Easily one of the best live rock acts ever. Only Springsteen's "E Street Band" could compare with the sheer energy, talent and power of Wolf and company. The only thing that Geils didn't do was play live for three and a half hours like The Boss and his boys. But you've got to remember something, times were very different back then. J. Geils rarely got an entire show to themselves. The began by opening up for such acts as The Allman Brothers Band, Johnny Winter, B.B. King, The Byrds etc. I do remember one of the very first shows they headlined. It was at Boston Garden in 1971 or 1972, I can't remember which. The band that opened for them was "Duke And The Drivers", another great Boston rock and blues band. Anyway, I carried their equipment, helped set up the stage the way Peter Wolf and Magic Dick liked it, took care of their drink orders and so on. In the confines of the studio back in Cambridge, that's where they really went to work. Just relentlessly and tirelessly ripping through number after number, track after track until they got it right. One of the things that has bothered me for many years, is why they haven't been inducted into the rock & roll hall of fame. It just makes no sense whatsoever. Especially when you see acts like the Beastie Boys & Tupac in there. Seruously folks? Two acts that have absolutely nothing to do with rock music, or any kind of music in my mind. Anyway, what can you do? Not very much. It's the same story with great bands like "Foreigner" "Kansas" and many many more. Maybe one day the hall of shame will realize that Geils should have gotten in years ago. They've already been nominated five previous times. Even if that day ever comes, sadly the founding member of the band won't be there to say thank you folks. J. Geils, "John Warren Geils", passed away at home in 2017. He left a legacy of amazing music and great, underrated guitar work. They were all extremely nice men. Not without their faults, just like you and I. They weren't all from Boston, but once they arrived, they called it home. Most people think that their best period of music was the 1980's, when they struck it big with hits like "Centerfold" and "Love Stinks". Personally, I hated both songs. That's not who they really were. Their best music was made from 1970 to 1977 in my opinion. "The J. Geils Band" in 1970 to one of my favorites, " Monkey Island" in 1977 when they dropped the "J " and just used "Geils" as their name. Peace everyone...RIP John. One last thing: You never hear anyone talk about the album cover. I remember the guys saying if they thought anybody would even notice. And they were absolutely right! To this day I still don't think people get the joke. What I'm referring to is the name of the album, "Full House". Now, anybody who plays poker knows that a full house is three of the same card, plus two of the same card. Now, check out the cover of the albun.....

[@billo6938]

I'd like to suggest Chimes form their live album Blow Your Face Out. (Geils rhymes with miles, smiles, tiles, etc.) Thanks

[@lawrencecooper2361]

Growing up in Maine they were legends before making it big and still doing gigs at greaser bars. Peter Wolf had a genuine love for 50's R&R and they would dig up and do forgotten gems by people like Zelda Samuels. Then he got married to Faye Dunaway. Why not, he had paid his dues. Stephen Jo Bladd, the tightest drummer since Pretty Purdie. Magic Dick, one of a kind. J himself was pretty restrained but when he tore lose with a solo it was devastating. Saw them many times, always a party

[@bobsteinzig]

When Van got Ronnie Montrose to play with him he called J "I got me a cowboy"

[@joemoe765]

Pronounced J Guy ills So good!! Thanks dude!

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Full House has been a top 10 album for me for 50 years... And Blow Your Face Out is top 20. Some bands should only be heard live.

[@brianlane9534]

BOC is one.

[@rogerkelly7988]

J Geils band was huge in the 70s they have several more great songs your one of the few people to react to their music

[@aj_aka_alan]

Man I forgot how awesome this is. Thanks for the reminder.

[@daleflix]

I was at this concert in 1972 The Cinderella Ballroom, Detroit The concert was sold out, ie Full House.

[@GustavoRey-oo6zi]

That whole album is GREAT.

[@william7108]

Yeah I saw them live Holy Cross Field House Worcester Massachusetts when the band first came out they blew everybody away one guy was so blown away he started screaming stop stop stop he was freaking out a couple of his buddies had to help him out of the place the music was so intense yeah it can freak people out or just completely blow you away

[@richardmather1906]

That was what it was like every night seeing those guys.

[@richardhundley4371]

I've seen j geils 4 times in the early 70s. They were a great club band.

[@T.B0ne]

J Geils the G IS HARD, like saying GUY, Peace, Jam on...

[@thomasjurgensen2086]

To me that is their best album that was a good concert tour you should try to do the whole album it was great I saw them with Earth Wind and Fire in 1973

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

I wore this 8 track out.

[@martingradolph3445]

one of the greatest live albums ever

[@johnlillis1161]

Thanks Chod

[@FrogLegs313]

I was lucky enough toes them twice and they simply wore my ass out. They hit the stage and stayed at this level for an hour and a half to two hours non-stop.

[@richardhundley4371]

Seth Justman plays the organ here and also for a time with Santana. Great harmonica from "Magic Dick on his Lickin Stick".

[@damonhines8187]

Geils rhymes with aisles, as in what brides walk down.

[@maryellenazack4466]

Giles like SMILE

[@fritscaris2523]

I've seen them many times live but 1982 in Rotterdam the Netherlands in the Kuip they blow the Rolling Stones out of the stadium. Program was George Thorogoog the J Geils band and the Rolling Stones. The J Geils band need to come back 3 times and they could come back 5 times so good they played live. One of the top 10 live bands ever.

[@kurthooker4370]

Hey , Chod. This whole cd is great and you'd love the in between song chat on this one. What I wanted to say is that you should listen to this whole cd both sides all at once to get the whole impact / entertainement value of this cd.

[@tod3msn]

You are very perceptive picking up on the great musicianship of the keyboard player. Seth Justman, keyboards, was amazing to see with J Geils Band in concert. Seth would have two keyboards on opposite sides and he would play one and then the other and he had a mirror on one of his keyboards. He later assumed a major role in their songwriting and production and really had a lot to do with J Geils having a number one album "Freeze Frame" that spent 4 weeks at #1 and #1 single "Centerfold" that spent 6 weeks at #1.

[@maryriddell1080]

The G in Geils is a hard G

[@richardcranium5048]

Ain't No Doubt About It... Is maybe my favorite of about 100 absolutely amazing J Geils Band songs ... I just need a little immoral support, and if your momma don't like it, she can take me to court

[@Oinkette04]

Please please please try Whammer Jammer. You’ll be glad you did!😎

[@1960rlv]

Chimes off Blow Your Face Out. Dick, Seth and J back to back to back, exceptional. All their music is great, especially live.

[@steveryan9411]

Seth Justman the organist was only 21 years old when this was recorded.

[@TheHtctom]

If you like the keys then, check out J Geils "Chimes" Live.

[@rogeroran2911]

You digging this you have to listen to Muddy Waters live album, Breakin It Up, Breakin It Down. Has Muddy with Johnny Winter, and James Cotton. Best live album I’ve heard. Although this album is right there with it. Your ears will thank you.

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

J Geils Geils is pronounced with a hard G like Gary, gills , got ,give 👍

[@fldude46]

flamethrower will blow your mind by j.geils

[@salsonny]

Best Live Band ever. Seen them perform so many times. That whole album is off the hook.

[@davesnothere8859]

ever see rush?

[@mattshaw6180]

C'mon, Chod, it's "Guy-lls" rhymes with "Miles"; you ought to know that much by now! J. Geils was the guitarist, Peter Wolf was the frontman, Magic Dick on harp, Stephen Bladd on drums, Dan Klein on bass, and Seth Justman on keys. Try "Surrender" or "Somebody" from their _Monkey Island_ album for something harder.

[@clifton8929]

I know you're a big Van Morrison fan - Play some stuff off his 'IT'S TOO LATE TO STOP NOW' Live Album Cyprus Avenue, Listen To The Lion, Take your hand out of my Pocket, I Believe to My Soul. Great performances and a killer band. The only way to hear Van The Man is Live.

[@jnagarya519]

Check out lead singer Peter Wolf's "Long Line" LP.

[@angrywhitemale7163]

Most guys would play side one at a party back then. Me, I'd play the second. This song stands out as one of my all time favorites. It's a bit unknown, even through my old age group. One day I should figure out a way to suggest other songs, relatively unknown, but awesome examples of old blues based rock. Example- Thoughts on Rare Earth's live double album. Seek it out. Or this old song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qojHan-CqsZ9isk&ab_channel=Chicago-Topic

[@genethomsen2284]

Been following you for awhile, one group have not heard you react to is Savoy Brown. Great song by them is Hell Bound Train

[@bobsteinzig]

J was also a close friend of Van Morrison

[@richardcampbell2261]

I bet you haven't heard "House Party" yet from the album "Blow Your Face Out". These guys were the best live band of all time! Pick any of their Live Albums.

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

FIRST I LOOK AT THE PURSE and HOMEWORK kick off the album.

[@johnJohnson-vm7oy]

Good one! Now please play Fresh Air by Quick Silver Messanger Service.

[@clydekimsey7503]

Very good song, but the rest of the album is even better

[@gillesmorin9439]

Maybe you should try something special by Arleo Guthrie call Alice restaurant so funny and trippy !

[@whiskey0744]

It was the J Geils blues band

[@georgehenley749]

If you like Whammer Jammer you’ll like wet Willie-Macon Georgia greasy hambone blues. I don’t think anybody’s done it.

[@bobsteinzig]

the only band who could follow them was Peter Green's Fleetwod Mac

[@stephensuddick274]

You really need to listen to the song by J. Geils ( rhymes with miles) Monkey Island. So do all world leaders.

[@judithclinton7730]

Jerome geils is the guitar player

[@jodan4]

John Lee Hooker sang this.