Centerfold
J. Geils Band
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Does she walk? Does she talk? Does she come complete? My homeroom homeroom angel Always pulled me from my seat She was pure like snowflakes No one could ever stain The memory of my angel Could never cause me pain Years go by I'm lookin' through a girly magazine And there's my homeroom angel on the pages in-between My blood runs cold My memory has just been sold My angel is the centerfold Angel is the centerfold My blood runs cold My memory has just been sold Angel is the centerfold Slipped me notes under the desk While I was thinkin' about her dress I was shy I turned away Before she caught my eye I was shakin' in my shoes Whenever she flashed those baby-blues Something had a hold on me When angel passed close by Those soft and fuzzy sweaters Too magical to touch To see her in that negligee Is really just too much My blood runs cold My memory has just been sold My angel is the centerfold Angel is the centerfold My blood runs cold My memory has just been sold Angel is the centerfold It's okay I understand This ain't no never-never land I hope that when this issue's gone I'll see you when your clothes are on Take you car, yes we will We'll take your car and drive it We'll take it to a motel room And take 'em off in private A part of me has just been ripped The pages from my mind are stripped Oh no, I can't deny it Oh yeah, I guess I gotta buy it My blood runs cold My memory has just been sold My angel is the centerfold Angel is the centerfold My blood runs cold My memory has just been sold My Angel in the centerfold My blood runs cold My memory has just been sold My angel is the centerfold Angel is the centerfold My blood runs cold My memory has just been sold Angel is the centerfold
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Written by: Seth Justman
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Centerfold" was released by The J. Geils Band in 1981 as part of their album "Freeze-Frame."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a massive hit in the U.S, remaining at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for six consecutive weeks in early 1982.
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International SuccessAs a testament to its global appeal, "Centerfold" also reached No. 1 in several other countries including Canada and Australia.
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GenreDespite the band's roots in the blues-rock scene, "Centerfold" was more of a pop-rock tune that helped define the 1980s' music scene.
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HistorySeth Justman, the band's keyboard player, wrote the song about his teenage fantasies. Its narrative follows the shock of a young man who discovers his high school crush as a centerfold model in a men's magazine.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Centerfold" was heavily played on MTV, contributing vastly to the song's success. It is amusingly set in a faux-high school and featured a "sheet music fight" instead of a food fight.
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Pop CultureThe song's widespread popularity led to its inclusion in many movies and television series, including "Grown Ups," "Family Guy," and HBO's "The Sopranos."
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Cover VersionsIn testament to its enduring appeal, "Centerfold" has been covered by several artists over the years, including Pink Spiders and The Bodines.
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Band’s Most Successful SingleDespite their notable discography, "Centerfold" remains the J. Geils Band’s most successful single to date.
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Song RecognitionIn recognition of its cultural impact, VH1 listed "Centerfold" as No. 52 on its list of the 100 Greatest Songs of the '80s.
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Band BreakupIronically, despite the success The J. Geils Band enjoyed because of "Centerfold," tensions that arose from its success led to the band's breakup in 1985.
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