“ If You Love Me, Baby ” ( eng. If you love me baby ) is a song written by Charles Singleton and Waldense Hall. Also known by the names “Take Out Some Insurance on Me Baby” or (on many albums) simply as “Take Out Some Insurance on Me Baby”. It was recorded by many performers, the most widely known recording of a cover version of the song, made by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles (who took the name The Beat Brothers for this record) in 1961.
| If You Love Me, Baby | |
|---|---|
| Single by Tony Sheridan and The Beat Brothers | |
| Side "A" | Ain't she sweet |
| Released | May 29, 1964 |
| Recorded by | June 24, 1961, Studio Rahlstedt, Hamburg , Germany |
| Genre | rock'n'roll |
| Duration | 2:52 |
| Song author | C. Singleton , W. Hall |
| Label | Polydor Records NH 52-317 (UK) |
Content
Tony Sheridan and The Beatles Version
A cover version of the song was recorded by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles on June 24, 1961 in Hamburg at Studio Rahlstedt during the period when The Beatles played at the Top Ten Club . The record for Polydor Records was produced by Bert Kempfert . First released in 1962 in Germany on the album My Bonnie , reissued in the UK in 1967. Also released on the single " Ain't She Sweet " in 1964 (as a b-side ). Released on The Beatles' First album (Polydor Records Ltd, UK 236.201.).
Release Songs
Singles
In 1959, Jimmy Reed released the record 'Take Out Some Insurance', the first mentioned cover version of the song.
- “ Ain't She Sweet ” / “If You Love Me, Baby (Take Out Some Insurance on Me, Baby)” - was released on May 29, 1964 on Polydor NH 52-317 (UK).
- “ Sweet Georgia Brown ” / “Take Out Some Insurance on Me, Baby (If You Love Me, Baby)” - released June 1, 1964 on Atco 63102 (US).
Albums
- The Beatles' First , released August 4, 1967 in the UK .
- In the Beginning (Circa 1960) , released May 4, 1970 in the United States .
- Very Together , released in October 1969 in Canada .
Record Members
- Tony Sheridan - lead vocals
- John Lennon - Rhythm Guitar
- Paul McCartney - rhythm guitar
- George Harrison - Solo Guitar
- Pete Best - Drums
- Stuart Sutcliffe - Bass
- Karl Hinze - Recording Engineer
- Bert Kempert - producer
Literature
Tony Sheridan's abstract for The Beatles' First (Polydor Records Ltd., UK 236.201)