Take Out Some Insurance

Jimmy Reed

About Take Out Some Insurance

"Take Out Some Insurance" also known as "Take Out Some Insurance on Me, Baby (If You Love Me, Baby)", "If You Love Me, Baby (Take Out Some Insurance on Me, Baby)" or on many releases simply as "Take Out Some Insurance on Me, Baby" or "If You Love Me", is a blues song released in 1959 by Jimmy Reed and credited to Jesse Stone. The copyright registration for the song lists its title as "Take Out Some Insurance on Me, Baby".


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If you leave me, baby, say you won't be back
That would be the end of me, 'cause I'd have a heart attack
You better get some insurance on me, baby, take out some insurance on me, baby
'Cause if you ever, ever say goodbye, I'm gonna haul right off and die

Darlin', how I love you, long as I got breath
If we part, I know sweetheart, it would worry me to death
You better get some insurance on me, baby, take out some insurance on me, baby
'Cause if you ever, ever say goodbye, I'm gonna haul right off and die

Don't get no sick and accident, 'cause I'm healthy as can be
Now, if ya got any sense, you'd take the hint and get a Penn Life, on me
You don't know me, baby, like I know myself,
I couldn't live if you should give your love to someone else
Better get some insurance on me, baby, take out some insurance on me, baby
'Cause if you ever, ever say goodbye, I'm gonna haul right off and die

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Jimmy Reed

Mathis James "Jimmy" Reed (September 6, 1925 – August 29, 1976) was an American blues musician and songwriter, notable for bringing his distinctive style of blues to mainstream audiences. Reed was a major player in the field of electric blues, as opposed to the more acoustic-based sound of many of his contemporaries. His lazy, slack-jawed singing, piercing harmonica and hypnotic guitar patterns were one of the blues' most easily identifiable sounds in the 1950s and 1960s, and had a significant impact on many rock and roll artists who followed, such as Elvis Presley, Billy Gibbons and the Rolling Stones. more »

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Written by: Jesse Albert Stone

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10 facts about this song

Origin
"Take Out Some Insurance" is a song written and performed by Jimmy Reed, an influential American musician known for his work in the blues genre.
Release Date
The song was originally released in 1959, part of the postwar electric blues era.
Chart Performance
Despite not making a considerable impact on the US charts initially, it gained popularity over time through covers by other artists.
Song Title
The title "Take Out Some Insurance" is sometimes referred to as "Take Out Some Insurance on Me, Baby," which adds to the sentiment and charm of the song.
Sound and Style
This song features Jimmy Reed's distinctive laid-back, slurring vocal style, and it remains a quintessential example of his harmonica-dominated mix of blues and rhythm and blues.
Modern Popularity
Today, "Take Out Some Insurance" is recognized as one of Jimmy Reed's signature songs and represents his unique contribution to the development of the blues genre.
Impact on other Artists
"Take Out Some Insurance" has been covered by various artists, including great bands such as The Beatles during their Hamburg days. This added to its global recognition and acceptance.
The Beatles' Cover
The Beatles' version of "Take Out Some Insurance" was later released on their "Anthology 1" compilation album in 1995.
Record Label
The song was released under Vee-Jay Records, one of the first successful African American-owned record companies.
Legacy
The song's legacy continues as it is still played and beloved by blues enthusiasts worldwide, further highlighting Jimmy Reed's influence on the blues and rock 'n' roll music scene.

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