Centerfold (2021-22) J. Geils Band 2/28/24

In the middle of the disco era (1975-83 or so), there was always room in the clubs for a danceable Rock & Roll tune...and today's Great Song of 1981-82 not only filled the bill, it was a guaranteed floor filler!

"Centerfold," the first single release from the J. Geils Band album "Freeze Frame" was a stylistic departure for he group: more New Wave than straight Rock...and the subject matter--a man discovers his high school crush is now a centerfold in a girly magazine--was more fun than risque. In fact, at first, he's shocked and saddened by the discovery...but later on, he changes his mind.

The video--which is also a lot of fun--follows the plot perfectly.

"Centerfold" quickly became J. Geils' biggest hit, and it was a MONSTER, spending 6 weeks at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, and 4 weeks on top in Canada.

The song also became a fun "go-to" song in films (like Charlie's Angels: "Full Throttle"), and especially on TV, where it was used in episodes of "The King of Queens," "My Name is Earl," "The Office," "Glee," and "The Goldbergs."

"Centerfold" by the J. Geils Band, A Great Song not just of 1981-82, but, arguably, of the entire decade! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqDjMZKf-wg

Tomorrow: Eric's heart.