Song of The Day: J. Geils Band – Love Stinks (1980)

Unfortunately, yet another respectable rockstar left our world.

Guitarist John Warren Geils Jr., also known as J. Geils, a member of the eponymous American rock band, The J. Geils Band, was found dead on April 11.

Born in 1946, the mechanical engineering-student formed The J. Geils Band in the late ‘60s, along with Danny Klein, Magic Dick Salwitz, Stephen Jo Bladd, and Peter Wolf, with Seth Justman. The band, heavily influenced by R&B and soul music, released a total of 11 studio albums. They are famous for rock classics like “Must of Got Lost”, “Freeze-Frame”, their cover of the song “Lookin’ for a Love” by The Valentinos and of course, “Love Stinks”, which is my choice for song of the day.  

To remember J. Geils and all he did as a musician and a member of The J. Geils Band, I give you “Love Stinks” – a catchy, fun, simple, highly enjoyable track, coming from the band’s 1980 album of the same name. The song deals with the uncertainty, heartbreak and constant turbulence that surround relationships and love in general. Singer Peter Wolf says “…You love her, But she loves him, And he loves somebody else, You just can’t win” – words that can relate to everyone. Many people love listening to this song on Valentine’s Day, jokingly!

Enjoy this lovely track and let’s all remember J. Geils and the good old times!

RIP!

Music Video:

Enjoy this live performance as well:

“Love Stinks” Lyrics

P.S.

Joan Jett did a cover of the song for the soundtrack of the 1996 movie “Mr. Wrong”.

References:

“Love Stinks” Lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/jgeilsband/lovestinks.html
“Love Stinks” Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Stinks_(song)
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