Excerpted articles with quotes by Seth Justman
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Circus, February 1974, on the band's new Ladies Invited LP
"Who are the mystery ladies mentioned on the acetate? PW replies 'You can, uh, just say
that, uh, we're all sweet guys, wonderful personalities, uh, some wear size eight shoes,
some wear size seven, and we all read Circus...And you can say that the album was
inspired by the power of ladies...be they pleasant, painful, or business experiences.
WE all just get nude and let inspiration come as it may.' One example of a tune that took
some harsh words from the critics was the reggae-influenced 'Give it to Me',
...despite the success of the number, the band came under the writer's darts for
jumping on the reggae bandwagon. 'That was so ridiculous,' fumed Seth, 'because
we had recorded reggae on our second album The Morning After. We had all been into
reggae for quite a while, but we weren't sure if our audience would understand
it and accept us doing it. Then there wasn't room for the song so we threw
it out. I don't think people should have come down on 'Give it to Me' just
because of the whole marketability of the song.'
Anyone who has missed the band's live performance has missed one of the filthiest, grittiest experiences of a lifetime...and Seth pounding and whirling in a bevy of rhinestones and furry boots."
E* comment: pounding and whirling? I would have loved to have seen that. But I was a mere
9 years old and probably could not have fully appreciated that scene at that time.
"Richard Julian's style is unique and soulful with a searing, insightful point of view. He's got that rare gift - he can write with great power and deliver it with humor." -
Seth Justman (J Geils Band)
Am looking for other articles on the band and music related quotables from Seth.
According to May 8, 1998 Goldmine Mag, "The first King Biscuit Flower Hour in February 1973 included performances by
Blood, Sweat and Tears, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Bruce Springsteen; it was
supposed to be on the J. Geils Band, but there wasn't enough interest
surrounding the group at the time to merit a full hour."
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