The J. Geils Band - Give it To Me (Full Version w/ Lyrics)

"Give it To Me" surprisingly did not chart in the Top 10, reaching #30 on the Billboard charts when it was released on The J. Geils Band's 1973 album Bloodshot. The main reason why this song most likely did not reach #1 on the charts is only because of it's "suggestive lyrics" .Keep in mind, this was back in 1973 when most hit songs did not have lyrics that were so blatant like these here. Yes, I know Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" came out the same year and it did chart higher, but I still think this song is much funkier!




Nonetheless, this song has always been one of the Geils most beloved tunes. Their live versions of this song reach epic proportions...I have seen them perform this live...it is the best, bar none! The funky breakdown starting around 2:55 that lasts through the rest of the song is one of the best breakdowns in rock and roll history. Each band member gets to shine as Magic Dick solos with his incomparable harmonica licks. Then J.Geils himself does a killer guitar solo right after. And if you can't notice Danny Kleins' disgusting bass line throughout all of this then you should just quit while you're ahead! It's such a memorable groove, not to mention one you can't get out of your head!

"Give it To Me" is my favorite party track ever. I love the reggae influence in the first part of the song. It's important to note that a rock band using any reggae sound back in 1973 was close to unheard of as Reggae was just beginning to gain substantial appeal in the U.S due in large part to Bob Marley becoming more and more noticed.

This song goes to show how ahead of their time the Geils crew was. The organ solo that transitions the reggae part with the breakdown/outro is awesome too and has a 1960's hippie psychedelic sound in it. So sit back, relax and enjoy this gem by Boston's very own, not to mention my beloved hometown as well, The J. Geils Band! Not many songs get Funkier than this one!

Lyrics:

Now don't touch the knobs 'cause I think
We're going to have some fun with this one here
Oh yeah!

You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me


You're so slick hun, know every trick now
You know I want it, I want it so bad
You know I need it, I can't believe it
So come on baby, Please relieve it

You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me (Mmm, hmm)
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me

Now you've been bugging me, Every night now
You say you want it, You want it right now
I can't get to it, I can't get through it
So come on baby, Please

You've got to get it up (give it up)
You've got to get it up (give it up)
You've got to get it up (give it up)
You've got to get it up (give it up)

You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me
You've got to give it to me

Why keep me cold
When it's so warm inside
Come on baby
Your love is too good to hide"

Category:

Music

Tags:

• J. Geils Band
• Give it To Me
• Bloodshot
• 1973
• 1970's
• Music
• Classic Rock
• Reggae
• Breakdown
• Funk
• Magic Dick Music

[dugitomi]

Memphis Train, 5 minute version, by Mr. Rufus Thomas, may he rest in peace, has been officially recognized as the song with the best groove on the planet. this song is good for a reggae cum r&b cum rock song with a decent groove. the instrumental jam needs some soul. and as for reggae, Johnny Nash wrote, recorded and released 'I Can See Clearly Now' in 1972 and it was a Billboard #1 song in the usa. I remember and i had the 45. so, i think the american public was ready for reggae in 1973.

[Princeboy99]

@dugitomi That's all fine and great. Nash's "Clearly Now" can't be overlooked. Great classic. I would never deny that. But...seriously?! That song compared to this is ridiculous. This song blows that song out of the water. This song has so much more depth and directions than his. It's a million times more funky than that song. I don't care what you say. This song was definitely before it's time

[Doobie1975]

Great song, glad to see the full version on here (don't like the single version at all)

[Princeboy99]

@Doobie1975 Amen to that. The single version completely takes away ALL of the creative mastery of the great J. Geils Band! This version clearly shows just how amazing all of the members are on their respective instruments. They kick sooo much ass live in concert. This song is ALWAYS my favorite to see live!!!! Best party song ever!

[RoryNights]

Wonderful! Love this song :)) Thanks so much for the full version. I don't know why it wasn't coming up in the search results.. but we're connected now!! Awesome song from J. Geils! Going in my J. Geils playlist, thanks again Princeboy :))

[Princeboy99]

@RoryNights No problem Rory! Sorry it takes me so long to get back people on here but I figured better late than never. Have you seen the Geils boys lately!? I just saw them in Boston at the end of August right on the Boston Harbor at the Bank of America Pavilion!! They were so good! As usual! And they played "I Do" and this was the first time I've seen "I Do" live! Seen them 4 times now and they never did "I Do" and that's one of my favorites by them!

[Princeboy99]

This song is my all-time favorite party song! I LOVE the J. Geils Band!! Boston's very own

[dugitomi]

@Princeboy99 you didn't understand my point. i was saying that Memphis Train by the late Rufus Thomas, may he rest in peace, has a real groove and sanctified soul and beats J Geils. Funk? Funk what? but seriously, where do you think 'funky' music started? if we can agree that funk is connected to R&B and R&B is connected to the blues, where do you think this music came from? The Charles River? No, it came from Mississippi Delta. You want funk? Listen to Charley (Charlie) Patton. He invented it.

[dugitomi]

@Princeboy99 i agree, Give It to Me is better than I Can See Clearly Now. i remember a radio edit which was around 4 minutes and cut the useless disorganized 'jam.' i was 13 and remember it well. it wasn't really ahead of anything. what do you remember from 1973? Fripp & Eno No Pussyfooting was ahead of the times. NY Dolls were the times. Allman Brothers' Mountain Jam w/Duane, RIP. a 33 min. masterpiece of direction, soul, purpose, and groove. Memphis Train w/Rufus Thomas, RIP, is a real groove.

[sauquoit13456]

Happy Birthday John Geils; born on this date in 1946. {Feb. 20th}

[catcorner59]

Saw them in concert at Cleveland Stadium in 1980 with Bob Seger, Eddie Money and Def Leppard! A rock blowout for sure! Ah, that was back in the days when we could smoke and drink at concerts and nobody cared! Concerts these days sure are different!

[hotstuffandicecream]

the 8 track was pink.....still got it

[telestrat2112]

I was lucky enough to see them at cobo hall detroit mid 1970s.Everyone was on their feet dancing.they were not like seeing a rock band.It was like going to a party. they were very loud.no body in cobo hall could sit still. I will never forget that night and i am over 50 years old now.long live j.geils band. j in detroit.

[telestrat2112]

I live in detroit, saw them live at cobo hall mid 1970s. trust me buy full house album ,you will not regret it.

[joyann1102]

why keep me cold when it's so warm inside....how sexy is that...love it

[rondy702]

Had the original red vinyl many moons ago and wore grooves in that thing. This song is still so fresh to me. Where did house-party bands go. Put this on at a house party and we were dancin', laughin'; partying, getting laid. Defiitely the way to do it, nowadays i'm sure they have their own stuff, but give me J. Geils if I was ready to set the party on fire!