The J. Geils Band’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton

I only include studio recordings in my Top 20s, otherwise a bunch of tracks from the amazing Live: Full House album would have made the cut.

20. “Angel in Blue” (Freeze Frame, 1981)

19. “I Don’t Need You No More” (The Morning After, 1971)

18. “Sno-Cone” (The J. Geils Band, 1970)

17. “Make Up Your Mind” (Bloodshot, 1973)

16. “Ice Breaker (For the Big “M”)” (The J. Geils Band, 1970)

15. “Give it to Me” (Bloodshot, 1973)

14. “Pack Fair and Square” (The J. Geils Band, 1970)

13. “Hold Your Loving” (Bloodshot, 1973)

12. “Must of Got Lost” (Nightmares…and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle, 1976)

11. “Lookin’ for a Love” (The Morning After, 1971)

10. “One Last Kiss” (Sanctuary, 1978)

9. “Homework” (The J. Geils Band, 1970)

8. “Just Can’t Wait” (Love Stinks, 1980)

7. “First I Look at the Purse” (The J. Geils Band, 1970)

6. “Back to Get Ya” (Bloodshot, 1973)

5. “Detroit Breakdown” (Nightmares…and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle, 1976)

4. “Centerfold” (Freeze Frame, 1981)

3. “Whammer Jammer” (The Morning After, 1971)

2. “Hard Drivin’ Man” (The J. Geils Band, 1970)

1. “(Ain’t Nothin’ But a) House Party” (Bloodshot, 1973)

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