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.
Tell
The J. Geils Band Lyrics
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Close your eyes like you do
And tell your daddy
What's a-troubling you
Don't try to make it by yourself
You will need some help from someone else
So hard to get through the night
Tell your daddy to help you through
Don't wait, don't hesitate
Throw away your troubles and communicate
Let your daddy help you through
If you take all that sadness to heart
And bear it all from the start
You'll need somebody to help you through
It don't matter where you go
If life's little luck don't seem to flow
Tell your daddy, tell your daddy
I'm here for you
The J. Geils Band's song "Tell" is a soulful ballad in which the singer tries to comfort his lover, asking her to confide in him and let him help her with her problems. The lyrics speak about the need to rely on others when times are tough, rather than trying to go it alone. The song is an uplifting and optimistic message to all those struggling with sadness and difficulty in their lives, telling them that help and support are always available if they are willing to ask for it.
The lyrics start with an invitation to lay one's head on the singer's pillow and close one's eyes. This intimate image creates a sense of comfort and safety, as though the singer is offering a protective haven for his lover. He encourages her to confide in him and tell him what's troubling her, so that he can help her through it. The message is that it's okay to ask for help when things get difficult, and that support and compassion are always available.
The song also touches on the idea that it's easy to get stuck in grief and sadness, but that communication and reaching out to others can help. By sharing our burdens with others, we can lighten our load and find the strength to move forward. The overall message of the song is one of hope and positivity, reminding us that no matter what challenges we face, we don't have to face them alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay your head on my pillow
Rest your head on my pillow and feel comfortable and safe
Close your eyes like you do
Relax and trust me as you would normally do
And tell your daddy
What's a-troubling you
Open up to me and share what is bothering you
Don't try to make it by yourself
You will need some help from someone else
Don't struggle alone as you will require assistance from someone.
If your day don't seem just right
So hard to get through the night
Tell your daddy to help you through
When you are struggling to make it through the day or night, reach out to me for help.
Don't wait, don't hesitate
Throw away your troubles and communicate
Let your daddy help you through
Don't delay or be afraid to open up and communicate, I am here to help you overcome your problems.
If you take all that sadness to heart
And bear it all from the start
You'll need somebody to help you through
If you let your sadness overwhelm you and you try to manage it alone, you will need support from someone to get through it.
It don't matter where you go
If life's little luck don't seem to flow
Tell your daddy, tell your daddy
I'm here for you
No matter where you are in life, if you feel that luck is not on your side, don't hesitate to speak to me, as I am here to support you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: J. Cale
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@haer00hairoo
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
꿈을 안고 왔단다 내가 왔단다
슬픔도 괴로움도 모두 모두 비켜라
안 되는 일 없단다 노력하면은
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
뛰고뛰고 뛰는 몸이라 괴로웁지만
힘겨운 나의 인생 구름 걷히고
산뜻하게 맑은 날 돌아온단다
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
꿈을 안고 왔단다 내가 왔단다
슬픔도 괴로움도 모두 모두 비켜라
안 되는 일 없단다 노력하면은
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
뛰고뛰고 뛰는 몸이라 괴로웁지만
힘겨운 나의 인생 구름 걷히고
산뜻하게 맑은 날 돌아온단다
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
쨍하고 해뜰 날 돌아온단다
@newpianotutorials
RIP J Geils ...
@android1anator
NPT Music that trick of kakyoin with the coin was just dirty
@internalscreaming9538
NPT Music i thought you were talking about the jojo character
@boring5718
RIP Avdol too
@internalscreaming9538
Boring i legit thought he was dead.
@boring5718
He is though
@richardbetz5531
R.I.P. J. Geils (1947-2017)
@RickOnTheDrums
Goodbye now.
@dnloke7172
;-; Rest in Peace
@evilkanyevel6956
Bruh he died by a Chariot of the Silver variety in the 70’s - 80’s