The band started as an acoustic blues trio in the mid 1960s with singer and guitarist J. Geils (born February 20, 1946; died April 10, 2017), bassist Danny Klein (Dr. Funk) and harpist Richard Salwitz (stage name Magic Dick). The band formed under the name Snoopy and the Sopwith Camels while Geils was attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute for a couple of semesters. In 1967 the band switched focus, starting to play electric guitar and bass and recruiting drummer Stephen Jo Bladd and fast-talking ex-disc jockey singer Peter Wolf, born Peter Blankenfeld, both from Boston. The following year Seth Justman joined as an organist, and the group signed to Atlantic Records in 1970.
The J. Geils Band first received FM radio airplay with the live single "First I Look at the Purse", then had several hit singles in the 1970s, the most successful of which was "Must Of Got Lost" (1974). Later in the 1970s, the band signed with EMI America Records.
The band had good success covering soul singles. Besides the well-known aforementioned "First I Look at the Purse" from The Contours, they covered the more obscure "I Do" from The Marvelows and "Ain't Nothing But a House Party" from The Showstoppers.
The group's commercial fortunes improved in the early 1980s, first with the humorous "Love Stinks", then with their great success with the Freeze Frame album which included "Centerfold" (#1 for six weeks on the Billboard Hot 100) and then the title cut (#4). Wolf left the group in 1983 for a solo career not long after, over disagreements about whether to continue to take the band in more of a popular direction, or continue with the purist tradition.
The band went on to record one more album of new material, You're Gettin' Even While I'm Gettin' Odd, after Wolf left. He was not replaced, and Seth Justman took over most of the vocal duties. The album produced only one single - "Concealed Weapons", a song about breasts - and was not a success. The band toured in support of the album, but never again recorded anything new. The group then disbanded in 1985 after contributing the title song to the 1985 horror film Fright Night.
The group was not reunited with Wolf until 1999, and subsequently broke up again when ticket sales proved extremely disappointing. Wolf continues to tour with his own backup band, and the rest of the Geils band makes occasional appearances. Since the semi-retirement of the band, Geils has been restoring sports cars in Massachusetts.
On 22 May 2006, the six original members had a surprise reunion, the first time they had all played together in over 20 years, at bassist Danny Klein's 60th birthday party at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston.
Since 2009 they are reunited once more.
The band disbanded in 2017 after the death of bandleader J. Geils.
Homework
The J. Geils Band Lyrics
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I'm wastin' my time by goin' to school
The way you got me holdin' your door
I can't do my homework anymore
I can't do my homework anymore
Oh baby, I said you got me so blind
I'm walkin' 'round in circles, I could loose my mind
I can't do my homework anymore
Now baby your as sweet as you can be
Everything you do keep on sending me
Just the kiss of your lips or the touch of your hand
Everything you do is really grand
Oh baby, oh, now what can I do
I'm walkin' round in circles in love with you
The way you got me holdin' your door
I can't do my homework anymore
Now baby your as sweet as you can be
Everything you do keep on sending me
Just the kiss of your lips or the touch of your hand
Everything you do is really grand
Oh baby, oh, now what can I do
I'm walkin' round in circles in love with you
The way you got me holdin' your door
I can't do my homework anymore
I can't do my homework anymore
I can't do my homework anymore
I can't do my homework anymore
I can't do my homework anymore
The J. Geils Band's "Homework" is an upbeat rock song that tells the story of a student who is unable to focus on his studies due to being infatuated with his romantic interest. The lyrics suggest that love and lust are a distraction that can sometimes be more important than education. The way the singer describes being unable to focus on his studies and constantly walking in circles in love with his crush gives the song a fun and lighthearted feel.
The chorus, where the singer repeats the phrase "I can't do my homework anymore," emphasizes the theme of distraction and the inability to focus. The song's message is relatable to many students who have felt the pull of romance or other interests that can sometimes get in the way of their academic pursuits.
Overall, "Homework" is a catchy and fun song that captures the excitement and chaos of young love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, you know I may be a fool
I acknowledge that I might not be the smartest, but I am head over heels for you.
I'm wastin' my time by goin' to school
I am so in love with you that I can't focus on my studies.
The way you got me holdin' your door
You have such a hold on me that I can't even concentrate on simple tasks like opening doors.
I can't do my homework anymore
My love for you has become such a distraction that I am unable to complete my schoolwork.
Oh baby, I said you got me so blind
Your charm and beauty have completely blinded me to anything else.
I'm walkin' 'round in circles, I could loose my mind
My emotions are causing me to lose my sense of direction and focus.
Now baby your as sweet as you can be
You are the epitome of sweetness and perfection.
Everything you do keep on sending me
Every little thing you do has a profound effect on me.
Just the kiss of your lips or the touch of your hand
Just a simple gesture from you can make my day.
Oh baby, oh, now what can I do
I am at a loss for what to do because my love for you is all-consuming.
I'm walkin' round in circles in love with you
My love for you has me spinning in circles.
I can't do my homework anymore
My love for you has taken over my life and I am unable to focus on anything else.
I can't do my homework anymore
I am so consumed by my love for you that I am unable to focus on my responsibilities.
I can't do my homework anymore
My love for you has become such a distraction that I am unable to complete my schoolwork.
I can't do my homework anymore
My love for you has taken over my life and I am unable to focus on anything else.
I can't do my homework anymore
I am so consumed by my love for you that I am unable to focus on my responsibilities.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TOBIAS LUETZENKIRCHEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@freelonmorris3659
Heard this song when I was 12.Was an instant JGeils fan.Such a great band and put on great great shows!
@angiecosmos8971
This song give me the chills. So sublime. So timeless. J. Geils is a brilliant guitarist. So soulful.
@raymccraine2449
This is Wooba Gooba with The Green Teeth. Let me in!! I've seen J Geils live more than any other Band. They blew the roof off!!
@jameshardy7260
My all time favorite J. Geils song.
@malena2467
I adore this song ‼️
@multipletelephoneextension8483
First time I heard this since September 1980!
@seagullsummer3856
The first time I heard, loved it. Three decades later, the feeling for it hasn't changed. Didn't know it was a cover though.....one of Boston's best bands.
@sjc9393
Worcester
@TheKitkatgold
LOVING this !! Reminds me of my first boyfriend back in the stone-d age ! Thank you !
@madeleinehague648
Fantastic cover by J. Geils Band. Early Fleetwood Mac (Spencer, McVie, Fleetwood, Green) did a great version too. 'Love this song. Original by Otis Rush and Al Perkins.