THAT KEYBOARD!| FIRST TIME HEARING J. Geils Band - Freeze Frame REACTION

[@CPny65]

I'm 17 and driving my brother, he was15, to his friends house. He puts this tape in as i pull to a stop sign, and he tells me his way is clear. As i start to pull through the stop sign the words FREEZE FRAME blasted through the speakers. I slam on the brakes to avoid what i knew was an oncoming car. There wasn't one; the road was empty, and my brother burst out laughing To this day, 40+ years later, he'll still bring it up.

[@RitaBowen1]

Yeah they never let you forget

[@tonythegoodman]

WoW..

[@maggienichols1482]

That’s a great story and memory for you and your brother ❤️😊

[@terryconnelly484]

Shrooms and marijuana will do that to you

[@RitaBowen1]

@@terryconnelly484 😂🤣😅😛

[@kevinsmith7041]

Check out a song by The J. Geils Band called, "Love Stinks". It was a pretty big hit for them, in the early 80s.

[@bethshadid2087]

Great song 😁🕊️

[@David_Theisen]

“Well I have the microphone SO YOU WILL LISTEN TO EVERY GODDAMN WORD I HAVE TO SAY!!!!”

[@cyndianderson7056]

My anthem. 😂😂 I never related to song so much as that one.

[@dawnbarnett7601]

Agreed 🤘 ... I Must Got Lost as well 😎

[@Hoxson1]

Spring Break 1981! oh yeah. Try "Flamethrower" from the same album

[@bertisjordan1085]

Both "Freeze Frame" and "Centerfold" were off the same album which was a huge hit!

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Not to mention Piss On The Wall.

[@paulwalsh2344]

Man the summer of '82 was just amazing !... so many hits and J. Geils Band was a super memorable part of it, hanging out by the car down by the lake after a swim at twilight with this playing on everybody's radio...

[@flatandsplat]

This song and Centrefold are both song I remember rollerskating to in the 80s

[@andreamaronn4510]

I was around 8/9 yrs old when this was released. They ENTIRE school bus would erupt into song when this came on the radio. Nostalgic. ❤️

[@matthewteague623]

Two must-hears for J.Geils to showcase their bluesy side. "Musta Got Lost" _with the long intro!!!!_ and also "Love Stinks", which has the most amazing opening lyrics of any song ever.

[@jasonremy1627]

The version from "Blow Your Face Out" is iconic

[@jovanisanfemio7641]

Bubble gum music at the end of their career!!

[@julieharden2433]

Musta Got Lost is probably my favorite J. Geils song.

[@crystalvision1111]

Yes to both! I also love " come back" by them, such a great song!

[@thomasbertsch7270]

​@@jovanisanfemio7641more commercial yes, but bubble gum. C'mon now

[@russellrofe4849]

"Musta Got Lost" is a really memorable hit by this band.

[@kimberlyvarvorines4933]

You have to hear Flame Thrower that is one of my favorites of theirs!💖🎶🎶🎶

[@VicMikesvideodiary]

Can we bring back roller skating clubs now? Flying down the arena with this song, colored lights flashing everywhere, and the sounds of arcade machines, 80's magic.

[@bethshadid2087]

I'm gain 😁

[@juliewhite7469]

🛼💖🛼💖🛼💖🛼💖🛼

[@jimo7593]

They were hands down the greatest house party band.

[@francisseidel8014]

That keyboard with the "flipped switches" was a Yamaha CS-80. One of the most iconic synthesizers of all time. Used by Richard Tandy in Electric Light Orchestra, Paul McCartney in Wings, Vangellis, Doug Johnson in Loverboy, Steve Porcaro in Toto, and so many more. Those flippy switches control the sound oscillators, filters, and other sound shaping parameters. It is a collectors item now and if you can find one that works it costs more than $35,000. When they die they are nearly impossible to fix because Yamaha used proprietary chips that no longer exist.

[@racafritz]

I didn’t have one at the time but, I did have a Roland Juno 106. To this day I regret selling it but, Sometimes you gotta give up something you love to be able to eat.

[@francisseidel8014]

@@racafritz - So many Juno 106 synthesizers are no longer functional too. Eating was definitely the right call. I still have my dead Kawai SX210 that I am trying to bring back to life and still kicking myself over letting a Yamaha CS-60 (little brother of the 80) get away - although it had the same proprietary chips and is likely dead now too.

[@maryreilly5092]

Very interesting and very cool.

[@mypl510]

This is just such a good time band! Fun!! Now you have to do "Love Stinks"!

[@Beachgirl1]

I love “Freeze Frame” but the B-Side “Flamethrower” is a true banger.

[@buzztp5119]

Millennials are like what's a B side ?

[@nickbarber3315]

Yeah it is

[@nickbarber3315]

@@buzztp5119 not true.

[@ronnix23]

@@nickbarber3315 despite being a B-side, it got to #12 on the dance chart, #25 on the R&B chart, and #30 on the rock chart. There aren’t many songs in the history of music that could say they went top 40 on those 3 charts. Flamethrower is a certified banger.

[@buzztp5119]

@@nickbarber3315 mostly true because they don't know what a 45 record is

[@tomwrobel279]

Make sure to hit "Flamethrower", also!

[@michaeldellobuono1858]

J. Geils was a great party band. Always fun music.

[@kbusby4824]

Next time you will have to bring the heat with Flamethrower by J. Geils Band.

[@merlball8520]

"Freeze Frame" is a rare popular song that has (or at least had, back in the day) a large contingent of people who hate on it, and I still love it. It's upbeat, fun, and well made. Some people just don't like to smile. Thanks for the reaction, and I'll continue to look forward to more.

[@nancysmith8626]

Exactly this!

[@thabilldozer]

I'm heading home to Boston in July. While there I'll be seeing Peter Wolf (the lead singer). We've been friends for almost 45 years.

[@jeffphillips9588]

Come Back- J Geils band. This is another fun upbeat banger from them that would love to see you react to! Thanks for reacting to this great one!

[@wassupinlasvegas9735]

Love Stinks was the first I saw of them back when HBO (perhaps?) played music videos before MTV came out. Love Stinks is sort of the anthesis of the first two songs you've heard in that it's propelled by a monster guitar hook. Fun video, too.

[@breese4425]

I’ll echo the sentiments- “flamethrower” is a banger! I’ve loved “love stinks”, too!

[@suzieredfoxfur6982]

My Cheerleading squad did a great routine to “Flamethrower “ Ahh memories

[@daverudbarg]

Yes!@

[@hopemullins5013]

The 80’s, when music was just fun!!

[@pal4204]

J. Guile's used to come into a store where I worked. I thanked him by saying "Thank You Mr. Guiles", and he said, "Oh please, call me John". He was just so nice! RIP!

[@adamsher2538]

At the end of their career, the J. Geils band was more pop and had a lot of success during this period. Early music was R & B, Blues influenced. A great live band. Listen to Musta Got Lost, Santuary, Houseparty, Love-itis, Chimes, Monkey Island, I Do. And so many more.

[@rodjohnson2632]

I agree! Everyone focuses on the pop hits of the MTV era, and don't know anything about their great early material. I think their best song is Monkey Island, although it's not one of their earliest songs.

[@muddhammer7834]

Hey Reputa the buuta, love it

[@Shrykespeare]

FORTY YEARS, I've loved this song. One of the coolest keyboard riffs of all time. Gotta love the J. Geils Band for cranking out classics like this. "Love Stinks" should be your next one. OR, if you like, you can do one of lead singer Peter Wolf's solo stuff, like "Lights Out" or "Come As You Are". Great tunes. I would also LOVE for you guys to do a song from the same time period (early 80s) with a rockin' rhythm that'll get your feet tappin - "Goody Two Shoes" by Adam Ant. Another classic. (To answer your question - the keyboardist's name is Seth Justman.)

[@michellespivey7395]

Gotta love Adam Ant! Stand and Deliver is my favorite.

[@paperbagfilms]

Memories of the roller rink… you had to “FREEZE”… hahaha

[@joeryan7024]

I was nine when this song came out and it was my favorite!!!💚💚💚 Picture a little kid doing the Carlton dance

[@h1dministries922]

These guys formed in my hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts, and crazy story... my mom's lifelong friend actually got this band to perform for her husband's 50th birthday party in their LIVING ROOM. This was probably 15 years ago and yes, the police were called!

[@BillGraper]

If I was an officer responding & realized it was the J. Geils band performing live, I probably would've joined the party! 🥳

[@andreadeamon6419]

I would've nicely have crashed the party and had a great time with you

[@jasonremy1627]

That's awesome!

[@traceymcintire7754]

Wicked cool! Massachusetts bands rock! Love Stinks is my favorite.

[@NoName-fx9zi]

Big living room?

[@KTRS]

I am flashed right back to high school, man. Huge album.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Me too. After decades of mental discipline to thoroughly repress all my memories of my high school years, dangitt!

[@KTRS]

@@dr.burtgummerfan439 😆

[@williamh4172]

Yep.

[@real_lostinthefogofwar]

Their song Whammer Jammer is a harmonica classic

[@Musicvegan01]

I liked "Flamethrower". There's also a rap version from 1983 by Felix & Jarvis. Both versions were used for breakdancing and were played on R&B radio stations. "Lights Out" (solo song by Peter Wolf) was played on R&B radio too.

[@kimberlytyda3575]

I was trying to remember what was on the flip side of that 45 I had! All I could recall was that I really liked the song. Flamethrower and Freeze Frame. 😁

[@fhat6924]

Yes

[@mkmstillstackin]

"Flamethrower" was awesome! and Oooh Yeah, I forgot about "Lights Out"! That was a really good one too. Thanks

[@David_Theisen]

Lights Out isn’t available on iTunes for downloading and that sucks big time!!!

[@TheLonMead]

I used to play "Insane, Insane Again" just for the reactions.

[@michaelwhite6740]

"Give it to me" and "Flamethrower" are both bangers!

[@shyphyre]

You must check out Love Stinks and Flamethrower next.

[@Asian_Jeremy]

“Centerfold” is still my favorite from them, “Freeze Frame” will always be my introduction to J. Geils Band. I hope you consider The Romantics, “Talking In Your Sleep” or “What I Like About You” both fun songs I think you’ll enjoy 😃

[@davidteller7681]

"Musta Got Lost" WITH INTRO live 'Blow Your Face Out'

[@magneto7930]

The J Geils Band were such a fun group with very catchy songs. J Geils was actually the guitarist, and Peter Wolf was the lead vocalist. You have now reacted to 2 of their biggest songs. You just recently reacted to Open Arms by Journey. "Centerfold" was the culprit that kept that song from going to number one.

[@haroldsockey6987]

Pat Travers - Boom,Boom out go the lights.

[@ericsmith6615]

Wife here..Wore this record out!!...J.Geils Band was known as a great party band in the eighties..Just Great 80's Rock and Roll..Thank you for enjoying and appreciating this Awesome jem!!..I'll still blast these guys!!

[@gistechrep3816]

Ain't Nothin' but a House Party!!

[@rray848]

Great band... Both of the songs you've done by them so far has been from the same 80s album. It was a great album... every song was a gem. If you want another from that album try "Flamethrower". It's got a funky beat and has some harmonica. They changed their sound for the 80s. You should really give their 70s stuff a listen. Most of the 70s stuff was at it's best with Live versions. My two favs are the medley "Wammer Jammer/Hard Driving Man" from their Live Full House album or their "Musta Got Lost" from their Live Blow Your Face Out album (you have to get the version with the intro included).

[@kennethhooper9569]

Flamethrower and Angel In Blue would be some great J Giles Band songs to do next.

[@tht8916]

Yes, it would.

[@leemcclements8889]

J. Geils was a hometown band for me here in Massachusetts! Always a good time seeing them back in the day! Flamethrower ..IMO...is their best.

[@tk72231968]

This was a great album...'Rage in the Cage' and "Flamethrower" still play in my brain when I think of this band.

[@amacampbell]

"Rage in the Cage" was my HS basketball team's theme in 1982.

[@amacampbell]

Or 1983 -- I'm an old.

[@haydendegrow945]

This song is a sing-along STAPLE in my family! Even my sister, who does not follow 80s music as much as the rest of us, knows this song! J. Geils Band is a fun group to listen to!

[@David_Theisen]

My oldest niece, she will be 36 this July, knows EVERY single word to Baby Got Back!!! LOL

[@kendrap-LvnHppnss6371]

Hey squad!😃...you should check out "Flamethrower" next.

[@bradsullivan2495]

Gotta also try some of their earlier stuff: "(Ain't Nothin' But a) House Party" "Looking for a Love" "Hard Drivin' Man" "Love-Itis" "Come Back" "Love Stinks" "Just Can't Wait" and a classic live cover version of Wilson Pickett's "Land of a Thousand Dances." I' be remiss if I also didn't include the iconic harmonica instrumental, "Whammer Jammer"

[@rickpetersen1745]

Brad you forgot "Musta got Lost. " This is Uber guba with the green teeth, saying open up the door bitch.

[@ewrekzz7360]

They rose to prominence on the backs of much more bluesy music, so they were beloved way before they put out this poppy stuff (which is good) - but their all time monster song is "Love Stinks".

[@soultrampamplification8425]

"Freeze Frame" and "Centerfold" were big radio hits, but far from J. Geils best music. "Looking for Love" and "Whammer Jammer" are what the band is really about. They were a wild bar band. The Hammond blasting through Leslie cabs was deafening live.

[@jasonremy1627]

Whammer Jammer may be the best harmonica piece ever. Magic Dick is an amazing player.

[@kenanthony1202]

Freeze Frame and Centerfold…..both equally awful, brutal….proof positive that lame pop songs can be radio hits

[@matthawkins8880]

@@kenanthony1202 but the video was awesome.

[@derwoodbowen5954]

Early J Geils sounds really different. I really like the older stuff. Whammer Jammer is a rollicking harmonica instrumental. I Must of Got Lost, First I Look at the Purse, So Sharp. If you want a weird, funny song, try No Anchovies Please.

[@markweatherford2579]

Whammer Jammer is Harmonica Heaven! You guys will love it.

[@victorduffany7723]

That's an alto sax. We are used to seeing the tenor sax such as in the Hall and Oates songs which is much larger. Then of course you have the baritone sax. A soprano sax is not only smaller than the alto sax but does not have the curve to the bell but is just straight.

[@rickswhiskeyjourney]

Soprano sax is what Kenny G uses.

[@chuckt1139]

That was a soprano sax and yes they do come in the curve version.

[@BigTroyT]

Sax player here: there were two different saxes in this video - an alto and a curved (rare) soprano sax - soprano saxes are normally straight like a clarinet (for example, Kenny G), but curved ones do exist.

[@eric81872]

Thank you so much for the video ! ☺♥

[@bobfather7355]

The switch from guitar based to keyboard based is what broke the band up. Consider J. Geils is the guitar player. Listen to live version of Musta Got Lost from blow your face out. Peter Wolf does an awesome freestyle open.

[@bobfather7355]

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[@ronparsons8786]

Musta Got Lost is a great song

[@jasonremy1627]

Ooba Gooba with the green teeth!

[@richardpedrazine731]

The band was John Geils on guitar, Peter Wolf on vocals, Richard Salwitz on harmonica and sax, Seth Justman on vocals and keyboard, Stephen Bladd on drums and Danny Klein on bass

[@jasonremy1627]

Magic Dick is an amazing harp player.

[@ZOSO900]

R.I.P. John Geils.

[@thekingscoffeevideos1594]

Flamethrower is crazy cool !!!

[@mg853]

J. Geils Band Live - Full House 'Whammer Jammer' immediately followed by 'Hard Drivin' Man'

[@nadzee7101]

Peter Wolf had a good solo song called "Come as You Are" it's worth a reaction.

[@BobbyCYeah]

Flamethrower was their best single by far

[@Strit1948]

Fun fact, the cover photo for this album was shot by a Detroit photographer named Tom Weschler. He also worked in the Bob Seger office for many years

[@markfadness9204]

"Freeze-Frame" (1982) was J. Geils Band 2nd biggest hit, peaking @ #4, immediately following the biggest record of their career, "Centerfold," which logged 6 weeks @ #1 ( first charted late 1981/ peaked in Feb. 1982). The band had been charting for 10 years before they had a huge success. Between 1971 - 1985, J. Geils Band charted 18 singles, with just the 2 mentioned hitting the Top 10.

[@debbiebock7966]

What I love about you two the most............You actually feel music! Greatest music ever, late 60's to mid 80's! Amber, you make me smile and cry, depending on the song! Love y'all!

[@bodynhand]

"Love Stinks" is my fav by them! It's in "The Wedding Singer" and is awesome as well as hilarious! :P

[@cesarnarro6013]

J GEILS BAND put out one of my favorite live albums ever " Full House" in 1972. Saw them live a couple of years later and they rocked. " You Got To Give It To Me " is a funky track by them that i really dig a lot.

[@kbusby4824]

Yes, that is a great suggestion.

[@laurakali6522]

As others have mentioned, this is 80’s J. Geils Band but they have some seriously awesome music from the 70’s. Homework, First I Look at the Purse, Musta Got Lost, Southside Shuffle and so many more. There is great late 70’s live concert footage you can find that shows just how great they were live, especially Peter Wolf, one of the best frontmen ever.

[@lauriemartin490]

That guy you see playing a "small saxophone" is arguably one of the greatest harmonica players of all time, "Magic Dick and his Lickin' Stick." He was a huge part of their earlier, more bluesy music. They were an amazing live band and their live album Full House was incredible from the first to the last note. My favorites were Live Whammer Jammer, Looking for Love, Serves You Right to Suffer, and Hard Drivin Man, but every song on that album was so good.

[@adamsher2538]

Full House and Blow Your Face Out are 2 of the best live recordings EVER.

[@Breeze87]

Flamethrower is a really good song 🎵!!

[@mrb4749]

Peter Wolfe a great singer and performer. Give it to Me, I Do and Love Stinks are very very good 👍

[@susancampbell6981]

Next do "Come Back", "Love Stinks", and "Flamethrower"......PLEASE 🙂

[@joeg3741]

Keyboards - Seth justman Drums. Stephen jo bladd Vocals. Pete wolf Guitars- J ( Jerome) Geils Harmonica/ Sax. Magic Dick

[@zenzombie72]

"Infectious" One of my alltime faves. That keyboard and brass section, of course, but then there's that bubbling bassline...

[@timoteo950]

I feel that I know your taste in music somewhat. I think your next J. Geils Band reaction should be "Flamethrower." I know you will like it.

[@mt0115]

Some earlier J Geils is great as well, the Bloodshot Album is great from “Ain’t nothin but a house party” to the last “give it to me” 😎

[@quinny6920]

This was huge when it came out!! I love most of what J Geils band does!! I love watching you guys daily!! Great job !!

[@donnacorey5682]

Was so in love with this song and the video back in the day. Saw them in 1982 on their Freeze Frame tour. I still have the t shirt I bought at the concert!!

[@kevintucker8909]

Be sure to dive deep with the J. Geils Band - not just the top 40 hits. A suggested song would be , "Serves You Right to Suffer ( a John Lee Hooker song that they do exceedingly well). It is on the 1972 album, "Full House." Try it out!

[@IisDeeps]

Yup, yup

[@davidcohen4595]

They were at their best on stage LIVE!

[@dalebroome8953]

Their best song is. Flamethrower is awesome

[@pollynicklas5220]

Musta Got Lost, Piss On The Wall, Love Stinks, Angel In Blue, I Do (official video), Just Can't Wait, and many more! O saw the Freeze Frame tour - it was my first "real" concert! It was the winter of '81/'82!! Great show!

[@dandankovic3827]

Hey I'm 57 and I grew up with with these guys. This stuff was what they did to be current in the 80's. You have to listen to must have got lost. Then your gonna want to hear more. J your gonna thank me. Raputa da beauta let down your hair and let me climb up your ladder o

[@butterflymama0838]

This is one of my favorite 80's song. So catchy and fun to dance to. Great pick & reaction!

[@Patrick-df5fo]

The keyboardist name is Seth Justman who became the lead singer of the band after Peter Wolf tried his hand at a solo career with his only real hit "Lights Out" which was originally titled "Dancing In The Dark" but at the same time, Bruce Springsteen came out with a song under the same title at the same time The band with Justman as lead only had a few semi-hits with "Concealed Weapons " & "Fright Night" which was the theme for the movie under the same name

[@williamhutton2474]

This is a great song, however my favorite is: It Isn't Nothing but a House Party. Started a lot of parties back in the 70's and 80's with that song. There are a lot of other good songs on the album Bloodshot.

[@russrollins9978]

I had that album! The record itself was red!

[@mt0115]

Bloodshot, what a great album.

[@ToABrighterFuture]

This might just be one of the most jargon-heavy songs to ever sell a million records. If you're familiar with still photography, there's a bit of an insider bonus, but the song's good, even if you don't know a focal length from an f-stop.

[@johnlillis1161]

im telling you do there stuff from 1975 it will blow your mind they are the GREATEST PARTY BAND EVER don't miss out on them lol

[@ken7531077]

Would I Lie To You - Eurythmics Return of the Mack - Mark Morrison Suga Suga - Baby Bash Heart of Stone - Taylor Dayne Send Her My Love - Journey

[@scottmcneill6333]

Watching you vibe to the music was the same thing we were doing back then. The music and the beat just set you to dancing and that's all we cared about. I hope you explore more of the early to mid 80's dance music. I miss it so much !!

[@jenniferjensen8538]

I would recommend you listen to "Flamethrower" next! That is a BANGER! It was a song played a lot at the roller skating rink back in the early 80s. It's VERY funky! 😁🔥

[@beatlesarebest]

They are WELL known for being a PARTY BAND , GREAT STUFF!

[@bradleyspear167]

Keyboard + sax + bass + drums (two sets) = Frankenstein by The Edgar Winter Group 1973 live video! Jay and Amber, you will love it! Jamel_aka_Jamal did a reaction video to this and then did a second one with his brothers so they could see it because he was so blown away with it.

[@WitnessingTyranny]

Oh yeah, if they haven't seen that yet they will love it!

[@aaradia]

Next song by them I would suggest is "Love Stinks." Fun one with a different take on the classic love song.

[@troyscruggs7532]

I am 53 yrs old and I grew up with this music, thank you for bringing me back to my youth. I love that y'all (yes from the South) love good classic music. Keep doing what y'all are doing!!!!!!!! Love y'all.

[@stevegabbert9626]

40 years ago, when a band would began this song, seats were sliding and people were getting up to dance. Total fun.

[@Denkar11]

Jay Geils lived in the town next to mine. He used to eat at a restaurant just down the street from my apartment, until he passed in 2017. RIP Jay.

[@palmirasanchez]

Yes I flashed back to high school too!!! Great song what an awesome memory

[@jasonremy1627]

J. Geils Band has some great songs. May I recommend "Musta Got Lost", the live version from the "Blow Your Face Out" album. The introduction story is so classic.

[@gordonbulcock2043]

They were great live. Always came out for 4 or 5 encores every show!

[@markatkinson6248]

As soon as the music hit, I could tell it was Freeze Frame, Love this song!!!

[@chapmaned24]

I love you guys so much. You have made this channel so much fun. Your reactions are absolutely insightful. Trust me when I say that both of you would have been fantastic VJ's for MTV back in the early 80's with Martha Quinn and all the others. I always look forward to watching this channel. And you can thank your friend who got you to listen to AC/DC's Thunderstruck!

[@anthonypallen7919]

Love these guys, such party and beer music lol

[@deathbymisadventure]

J. Geils, one of the best live bands, Detroit Break down, House party, Chimes, well really the whole live album ,Blow your face out.. is superb!!!

[@bryanburton6087]

Still one of the best concerts I've ever been to. Mr. Wolf and the boys are great fun. Thanks for the reaction.