J Geils Band - Freeze Frame | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@TonyTheBassPlayer1]

Ok I know you have to see this comment because I got here first. This band was probably the greatest live bar band of the 1970's and they took that show to the arenas. They had two live records and on each one there is a track you have to hear and definitely not the studio versions or any other live versions. These are the definitive versions of these two songs and they are ICONIC on Classic Tracks radio. The first is from Blow Your Face Out and the track is Mustve Got Lost (Peter does this crazy intro rap that is legendary). The other is from Full House Live and is a twofer called Wammer Jammer/Hard Drivin Man. Wammer Jammer is probably the best harmonica solo ever recorded live. ESPECIALLY THAT VERSION. I'm begging Jamel please do those two tracks. I can't wait to listen to them with you. You are going to LOOOOOOVE those two tracks.

[@wurlabyscott]

Listening to some Loudness and this popped up, good old album.

[@TonyTheBassPlayer1]

And this is Wammer Jammer/ Hard Drivin Man from Full House Live. kzbin.info/www/bejne/moqwlaCmraZlnKs

[@boomer37]

The guy at the very end, top of the pyramid, red hand is J. Gyles. It’s “ his band”

[@MikeStojanovic]

@@TonyTheBassPlayer1 I'm just a bit disappointed he started with their late 80's stuff. Their 70's material is so much raw'er and direct. Just so much material, people are unaware of. Once you hear, you're like, "oh, yeah.".

[@donaldblack5892]

AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A PARTY!! J GEILS BAND ROCKS!!

[@Nonnie335]

I forgot how much I liked that song!! Man I miss being in the 80’s... but not being a teenager 😂

[@bobdonovan34]

There's a bunch of songs that remind me of the roller skating rinks in the 80's. This one for sure.

[@ahill8686]

Same. Particularly this and Centrefold by J Geils and Mickey by Toni Basil.

[@craven1927]

Jump by Van Halen for me

[@BennoWitter]

Dire Straits - Skateaway is another roller skating song.

[@bethshadid2087]

Late 70s early 80s were the bomb for great skating songs especially when you spent almost every Friday night and Saturday there 😁.

[@sueraikow4721]

Song that most reminds me of skating, for sure.

[@rightbraincreative]

From the same era... the Breakup Song by the Greg Kihn Band

[@louisb5563]

They just don't write 'em like that anymore...

[@ad9aggie]

Also "Jeopardy", then he could do Weird Al's version "I Lost on Jeopardy."

[@louisb5563]

@@ad9aggie RIGHT! That would be a good back to back reaction! 😃👌

[@johnny85er]

I was in Jeopardy was good too. AND the weird al parody as well :)

[@johnny85er]

@@ad9aggie ya beat me to it 🤣

[@agognon]

Huey Lewis and the News - "Heart of Rock and Roll", "Heart and Soul", "I Want a New Drug", "Power of Love", "If This Is It", "Hip To Be Square"

[@sailor213100]

I've said that months ago and some people say theyr gay or something, i think he'd like that band.

[@derwoodbowen5954]

The J Geils Band always were fun. Saw them live twice and both times it was a blast.

[@paull4968]

J Geils Band is a group I have seen dozen times. The greatest live band in the land!

[@jerry-ny7hs]

they were a great live band. The played with Stones on in 1981 on the first of many farewell tours . I saw them at Candlestick in SF George Thorogood opened ,then J. Geils and Rolling Stones . Was one of my favorite concerts.

[@cathyaudette1060]

They were a very fun band! I always turn up a J. Geils song when it comes on the radio!

[@wildmandon1]

"Centerfold" is on this same album Freeze Frame. Another hit from this album is "Flamethrower".

[@hotwiredTARDIS]

ohhhh man Flamethrower is so funky

[@Deborahtunes]

"Flamethrower" was my favorite. I bought it on a 45...

[@tonyarenee531]

The 80's was all about fun!!!!! I saw them in 1982 Shreveport LA........ I was 14!!!!!!! I love all their music they just have so much funnnnn!!!!! I miss these days

[@ebtbmb]

My dad used to be a DJ for a radio station that played rock in the late 70s and early 80s. He literally got to see all the biggest bands in concert and he said the J Geils Band had the best energy and put one the best shows he's ever seen. That always stuck with me considering he saw everyone from Aerosmith to Journey to Boston.

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

RIP J geils I swear this was my favorite song when I 12 years old ♥️

[@WriteousBible]

East End Skating Rink in Memphis, Tennessee early 80s and J. Geils Band = my childhood

[@larryryan3367]

Saw these guys in 81' still in my top 5 bands I have seen live.

[@billsabo7943]

Saw them many times. Best was a reunion tour for Y2K on New Years Eve. They played 4 hours until about 1:00 am in Detroit at the Palace. Stopped at midnight had champaign for everyone and flipped the ball watch on. Just a fantastic live band. Guaranteed fun time.

[@bobschenkel7921]

Got to see J. Geils one time, and fun was the operative word, great show. So much energy. One of the best bands to come out of Boston, ever.

[@valj4817]

I just went back in a time machine to the Eighties, in my bedroom, playing this on a vinyl single.

[@mikeziegler7008]

The dude that reminds you of Jeff Lynne has a cool name. They call him Magic Dick. Damn fine musician!

[@MotorMcMatt]

Etched in my mind is Peter Wolf shouting “Play it, Dickie”! Guy was a monster.

[@jasonremy1627]

Two words: Whammer Jammer.

[@funwithmadness]

I met him a couple of years ago at a harmonica seminar and got the chance to chat with him for about 15 minutes. He's an awesome guy. He did a short set later in the seminar with a pick-up band. Of course he played Whammer Jammer. The best part is the band didn't know it but they still did a fantastic job following his lead.

[@rb7007]

Reminds me of being 15 years old again. Almost forgot about this one! 👏

[@extdiso]

If you want to hear some great harmonica, listen to “Whammer Jammer” from the “Full House” album!

[@sofiamorales2495]

Yes man......fine

[@vcdholo]

Whammer Jammer Let me hear ya Dickie!

[@darylburt403]

Blow your face out, baby!

[@risa74]

This was the favorite song to roller skate to at the skating rink in the 80’s! Such good memories and fun times associated with this song!

[@jeraldbennett9289]

Another one with paint was Little Miss Can't Be Wrong by the Spin Doctors. Seeing this video reminds me of that one, and vice versa

[@tracycartwright3340]

YES!!!!!

[@dilligaf6544]

Damn, I was looking something else up. I forgot J. Geils passed away in 2017. R.I.P.

[@brentlee1043]

At age 71

[@karlnitz1126]

A concert tour in 1970 they Empty out Magnums of Champaign into the crowd... As stated before, they where the epitome of Rock and roll party bands.

[@jacklafary3398]

grew up with these guys. another favorite from my childhood. love these guys.

[@MadSlantedPowers]

Listened to this album a lot back in the 80’s. “Rage in the Cage” was my favorite song on the album.

[@molsongrrrl]

I love that song! Also Piss on the Wall.

[@sipesthebest128]

Flamethrower was also great...

[@molsongrrrl]

@@sipesthebest128 yep. Honestly I love the entire album!

[@vcdholo]

I hear ya and I think the only good song on this album. The rest is too poppy.

[@glennawhiteman742]

This is my favorite by them! Yes that's how the video is....it came out in the first year or so of MTV, So all the artists were trying all kinds of effects to make their videos cool.

[@fscottgray9784]

Early 80s they were popular.

[@selfrealeyes]

I just heard this one in the grocery store the other day, had me b-boppin down the aisle. 😆 I remember playing this album as a teenager & how my younger brother would always ask me to rewind it so he could listen to "Rage in the Cage," again.

[@Mona.555]

You said they looked like they were ready to party..... The 80’s was a party! So FUN 🤩

[@janethernandez724]

Yes! Took me back to high school! Fun song, fun times! Peace! ✌🏼☮🎵

[@raymondreid4987]

Their bass player got so much funk. He has a stand up bass and he would climb up on it and rock the hell out of it.

[@becksullivan4796]

How about John Mellencamp Hurt So Good and Huey Lewis Heart of Rock and Roll. You have made this lock down a little easier to take. Thanks

[@stantheman9072]

Yeah man, some Huey Lewis from Jamal would be prime time.

[@bethdealmeida6789]

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[@crazymonk8]

Their earlier music and especially their live shows were amazing! I think there is a live show from Boston area in the 70s floating around that is amazing. Glad you're getting to this great band.

[@kloggenhopper]

They were so good to see live. I saw them over a dozen times. Long live woofa goofa with the green teeth! To be down near the front of a J Geils concert was like no other. Jamel, You would of dug it. " Wild man" isn't a #1 song but I think it gives you a good idea of them. Thanks for all you do.

[@sunsungoaway]

My memory of this song is the second time I went to Disneyland, in 1982. We drove up from San Diego and I was about 3 months pregnant. While we were waiting in line for the People Mover ride, there was a place to eat across the way and all of a sudden a little stage came up out of the ground and the band on it played this song. I thought that was pretty cool

[@Sherrodja]

Great song of my teenage days...blast from the past.

[@davidleeroth784]

Just a good time band singing a catchy tune back in the 80s. Loved the era. They always sime good tunes. Rip Peter Wolf

[@Jimbodisfan]

I later found out that the J. in J. Geils stood for Jerome, who passed away last year. There are some great songs on their 1981 album *Freeze Frame*, of which my favorite is "Rage in the Cage".

[@williambill5172]

An OLD classic Geils song was "First I Look at the Purse"! - thanks again and always my brother!

[@metheus108]

That was back when they were doing more blues and soul covers. That one from the Contours, "Serves You Right To Suffer" originally by John Lee Hooker, "So Sharp" by [X] and the Blazers, a lot of good stuff.

[@marknestell5897]

One of my favorite bands of 70s n 80s

[@pseudoty]

What a great song to start off your day with! Back to happier times in the world. Thanks Jamel we all needed this one but just didn’t know it.

[@terrimobley6067]

This was fun and SO cool back in the day! Memories

[@WilliamTheMovieFan]

Whammer Jammer by the J. Geils Band. That song is an often overlooked gem that rocks! Check it out Jamel.

[@mitchellpeters2471]

Rage In The Cage, Flamethrower, Angel In Blue, House Party, Do I want You. Can't go wrong with these guys.

[@richardstewart1989]

Back in the early 70's these guys were the ultimate party band. J Geils is the guitarist always wearing sun glasses. Peter Wolf is the charismatic singer. If you like harmonica music ( and I know you do) Magic Dick is one of the best ever. You have been hitting the radio friendly MTV video songs so far. It's time you graduate to the more party side of the band. Please react to some of these: Whammer Jammer (crazy good harmonica). Looking for a Love, Must of got Lost, Give it to Me, House Party, Southside Shuffle, First I Look at the Person, Servers you right to Suffer. I love this band thanks for the reactions.

[@TroyShaw]

One of my favorite songs. That whole albums kicks ass so much.

[@jeffphillips9588]

Come Back - J Geils is another fire song by them. Thanks for your fun reaction to Freeze Frame!!

[@detomaso_6235]

Try their other popular songs Whammer Jammer, House Party, Musta Got Lost (the LIVE version). Thanks Jamel!

[@brucegrossman3531]

Reputa the Beauta

[@Kickstart500]

Open up the door bitch! ..it’s woovah goova wit the green teeth! Lemme IN!

[@metheus108]

Yes, definitely need to do some of their earlier stuff too. The 80s stuff was big and is fun, but some of their soul covers would be good to react to also

[@maryannerazzano7692]

Musta got lost live is awesome!!

[@vcdholo]

@@brucegrossman3531 Flip me down your long hair.

[@crackerjack9320]

Great musicians, in it for the fun! Miss those days...

[@ajlebleu2617]

I remember going roller skating and hearing this. And I think there was a dance that came from this.

[@shawnski001]

Yaaaaay!!!! I have been waiting for this one! Many thanks! Played the heck out of this in High School when it came out.

[@kevindaniels2078]

I had this record as a kid back in the 80s, played it all the time!

[@toniannalimena3580]

Here it is!! Great Jamel!!! I love love this song!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@kbusby4824]

Flamethrower as well by J. Geils.

[@shyphyre]

Which was the B-side to the freeze frame single.

[@kbusby4824]

@@shyphyre Maybe it's time to play B-sides. Just ask Blue Oyster Cult.

[@shyphyre]

@windsorbear I always thought it was, until recently.

[@billo6938]

From 1980 on this was a pop band. Prior to that they were a rock, rock & roll, R&B, soul, funk, blues band. My favorite song is Give It To Me from the album Bloodshot. Also, they were possibly the greatest live band, a guaranteed party at each show.

[@angier5775]

My family and friends had toga parties during this time. J Geils was go to music. Especially “Flamethrower” when we would do the two lines and dance down the middle of it, alá The Stroll / Soul Train. Good times!! 🥳🤩

[@jenniferday1967]

You have been playing a lot of my favorites to dance to from the 1970/80s.

[@14gilbertst]

In the late '70s every keg party was blasting their live album, Blow Your Face Out, and I specifically remember 'Ain't Nothin' But a Houseparty' cranking full blast.

[@rosegroat9873]

J. Geils Band was awesome in concert!! Best concerts ever!!

[@edgewin1]

love this song. our school band rocked this

[@missgmoma]

Awesome group! Peter Wolf, the singer always brought a lot of energy into the songs & was a great performer. They made a lot of good songs together. My favorite is “Centerfold “

[@joefav76]

I really like hearing your analysis of these songs and bands! Spot on and fun!

[@juniorjohnson9509]

One of the best party bands ever! Was lucky to be living in B-town when they were hot.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

J, you're catching these guys in their 80s MTV phase. Try something from Full House or Blow Your Face Out to find out who they really were. Whammer Jammer, Hard Driving Man, Must of Got Lost (with intro), Give it to me, First I Look at the Purse, Nothing but a House Party... all jams.

[@rmacbobco]

That's the J. Geils I loved but you know, I don't begrudge them the MTV years. Everybody needs a buck.

[@michaelkeefe8494]

@@rmacbobco agreed... Good enough for zz top, eh?

[@rmacbobco]

@@michaelkeefe8494 yup

[@kennethtilton6137]

I've often described J. Geils Band as "party band"...good music to keep a party popping.

[@squigtonianmayhem4602]

They always had a good time, known as a fun band. Been like that for years.

[@slimbodynomite5701]

Love this band and song . I also love your channel. This band always had a ton of girls at every show. They also quit on top of their game. Love you keep up the good work.

[@joemoe765]

Musta Got Lost with intro. J Geils Band. You'll flip! So good!

[@bramh4149]

I love all your reactions man. I don't know how to send requests other than comment here so I have a band that pretty much no else has done and I know you will absolutely love. The band's name is The Tragically Hip, and they are Canadian rock royalty, but are not very well known outside of Canada. But they have 13 albums, and if you do New Orleans Is Sinking, you will love it, and your Canadian fans will give you multiple requests for songs of theirs. Keeping their great music alive is a goal of mine so I would love to see you be the spark for that to happen. You won't regret it if you do. Their lead singer, who tragically passed in 2017 has an amazing life story too.

[@Edward.c889]

As a Canadian I wholeheartedly agree

[@jamesbeshears6717]

I did New Orleans is Sinking for karaoke one night around the time of Katrina. Went over really good 🎶✌🎶 The really cool thing is that the band's name describes....ME !🎶✌❤😷🎶

[@anthonyblakely399]

Every generation has musicians that are transcendent and innovative. They bring a change to a genre of music With excellent catchy groove with superior artist play their instruments to perfection.....with The White Average Band as their ancestors or god.....Down To The Bone...change the face of Jazz and makes Groove and Funky......oozing with toe tapping "Groove." Take a Listen their song "Zodiac."

[@dirtyrivrc]

This song was huge with the roller rinks Love it

[@scotttrainer9704]

You come away from their concerts energized with a bounce in your step.

[@DerGlaetze]

The good ol 80s! So much fun!

[@louisb5563]

Another MTV classic & fav! ✌😎

[@NOLAgenX]

Thanks for the reaction! J Geils really did put out alot of fun music. Appreciate the memory lane trip!

[@ronstegall2312]

Look for Boomtown Rats " I don't like mondays!" Enjoy

[@traviscook5768]

I love that song for some reason lol

[@inspirationworks8357]

@@traviscook5768 I hope not for its inspiration... Great song, though!

[@bethshadid2087]

Oh man reminds me of summer between 8th and 9th grade.....jumping around on the trampoline singing this and making poses mid air. Also Centerfold 😁.

[@ramondwilliam1307]

I was in junior high when this song came out lol. Back in the day memories.

[@EverlastingHobnocker]

I was about 8 or 9, and unnerved by all the paint. Even now they don't look like they enjoy that

[@eileendobbs8009]

I saw them in concert in the late 80s. Fun concert. Great live band. For a great older J Geils check out Give It To Me

[@kennethhoke2584]

As i recall the title Freeze Frame referred to the popularity of photography in the 80s. This was before the age of digital photos and animation, back when snap shots and video production had to rely on the creativity of the photographer not the computer. Not saying it was better but it was so much harder to get quality images. The digital camera has made everyone a photographic genius. I loved that song and album.

[@MrDuncanquasar]

Flamethrower is another good one. Actually played it on the R and B stations back in the day

[@707Berto]

Saw them in 1981 opening for the Rolling Stones.

[@jasonremy1627]

The saxophone player is Magic Dick. He plays a mean harmonica. If you want to hear him at work, listen to "Whammer Jammer". It's a master class in harmonica playing by Magic Dick.

[@AnthonyL0401]

"Is this video messed up?" The answer is YES, but it is also the original video as is. Hey, it was 1981 (or 82)!

[@braintrustslayton8755]

Freeze Frame is used in profesional photography. The thing/person being photographed moves in various ways, and a fast-frame camera snaps pics. This produces pics like people floating in air, because of being taken in mid-jump

[@jamiedejean1263]

"Come Back" is one of my faves by J Geils Band

[@jeffreymckinney3243]

This one got me missing the 80's. By far the best decade to grow up in. And I'm not being biased.

[@bradabendroth4942]

I think you’d enjoy Give it to Me by them. The instrumental jam at the end of the song is funky. It’s from 1973. No idea why these guys are not in the rock and roll hall of fame

[@debbeborders5762]

Always loved J. GEILS Band. Please react to "First I look at the purse."

[@davidavi8554]

God, I miss the 80s.

[@paulr.3220]

Thank you for another J. Geils tune. Whammer Jammer, Whammer Jammer........................and crank it UP.

[@davidelliott6683]

My favorite song by them "my angel is a centerfold "

[@jeffkuenzli3574]

This was one of my faves as a kid😄🎶👏👍👍👍

[@mattshaw6180]

Their 60s & 70s music was way more blues/funk than this. You HAVE to try "Give It to Me"!

[@tommarin3468]

And House Party.

[@ronaldhorsley1600]

@@tommarin3468 its woober goober with the green teeth .. B i t c h let me in !!!

[@markdowse3572]

FREEZE FRAME was released in 1981. Get your facts correct.

[@mattshaw6180]

@@markdowse3572 My facts are correct; "Freeze Frame" shows the New Wave and pop influences they had started to highlight with 1980's "Love Stinks." From their first LP in 1970 through "Sanctuary" (1978), they were centered around blues, r&b, and funk influences. I saw them several times in New England between 1977 and 1981 and their shows kept pretty faithful to the 70s vibe, not the 80s pop so much.

[@markdowse3572]

@@mattshaw6180 I was not talking about distant references. The release date was 1981.

[@sonnyd1222]

Peter Wolf is one of the most entertaining front men live in concert you would ever see back in the day. His live J Geils Band 1977 "Musta Got Lost" full rap about Reputa the Buta was so great. Since I know you love your feel good music, definitely check out their "Do I" video. It's fun from start to finish & musically just so great.

[@kimmorris6801]

1981 or 82 super cool then! We jammed on the dance floor!

[@Rcasca1]

This is one of the bands I always wanted to see live but never got the chance to..