Centerfold

Unfold the story of The J. Geils Band's massive 1981 number one hit, "Centerfold"! Driven by an unforgettable keyboard riff, this power pop classic from the Freeze Frame album conquered charts worldwide. Its catchy melody and memorable lyrics made it an iconic synth-rock staple.

Released as the lead single from their chart-topping 1981 album Freeze Frame, "Centerfold" spent six weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This incredibly successful track, powered by Seth Justman's iconic synth hook and Peter Wolf's narrative vocals, perfectly blended power pop, pop rock, and synth-rock elements.

With its infectious beat and instantly recognizable melody, "Centerfold" became The J. Geils Band's signature song and a defining track of early 80s rock. This power pop/synth-rock anthem's story of high school crushes and surprising revelations remains a beloved classic rock radio fixture.

SONG MEANING: The song tells the story of a man looking through a men's magazine and being shocked to discover that his innocent high school crush ("My angel is the centerfold") is the centerfold model. It expresses his surprise and perhaps conflicted feelings upon realizing the girl he remembered innocently has pursued this career path.