Miss Sharecropper - Take Out Some Time I Want To Rock

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Review by Brad Ferguson

Album Review: Take Out Some Time I Want To Rock by Miss Sharecropper Miss Sharecropper’s 1951 release, Take Out Some Time I Want To Rock, is a hidden gem that blends the sultry tones of jazz with the raw emotion of blues. Released under National Records, this album captures the essence of vocal-driven storytelling in a way that feels both timeless and refreshingly unpolished. It's not perfect—nor does it try to be—but therein lies its charm. The opening track, "I Want To Rock," immediately grabs your attention. It’s got this swinging rhythm that makes you want to tap your feet, but what really sticks with you is Miss Sharecropper’s voice. She doesn’t just sing; she commands. Her phrasing has an almost conversational quality, like she’s leaning over a smoky bar table, telling you her story directly. The horns punch through at just the right moments, adding layers without overshadowing her. You don’t forget this track easily because it’s impossible not to feel its energy. Then there’s "Take Out Some Time." This one slows things down, letting the listener breathe and settle into the mood. The piano here is understated yet hauntingly beautiful, setting the stage for Miss Sharecropper’s emotive delivery. There’s a vulnerability in her tone that sneaks up on you—it’s less about showing off technical skill and more about connecting on a gut level. By the end, you’re left wondering how something so simple can leave such a lasting impression. What strikes me most about this album is how genuine it feels. It doesn’t pander or try too hard to impress. Instead, it invites you into its world, warts and all. Sure, some transitions between tracks are a bit rough around the edges, but that only adds to its authenticity. Listening to Take Out Some Time I Want To Rock feels like stumbling upon a live performance no one told you about—a rare moment where music becomes personal. Here’s the thing, though: albums like this remind us that perfection isn’t everything. Sometimes, it’s the cracks and imperfections that make art resonate. And honestly? If Miss Sharecropper were alive today, I’d bet she’d laugh at the idea of being called “legendary.” But legendary she was—and still is. So, go ahead, take out some time, and let this record rock you. Trust me, you won’t regret it. P.S. Who knew a title could double as life advice?

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Artist: Miss Sharecropper
Album: Take Out Some Time I Want To Rock

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  • FLAC size: 90.6 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
I Want To Rock2:18
Take Out Some Time

Video

Miss Sharecropper (LaVern Baker) - I Want To Rock

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Catalog Numbers

9153

Labels

National Records

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Manufactured ByNational Records Co.
Published ByNational Music Pub. Co.

Notes

  • Recorded in Chicago, December 1950 or January 1951.
  • Vocal with Instr. Acc.; performed by Miss Sharecropper [LaVern Baker] (voc) with Red Saunders (d, ldr); Porter Kilbert (as); Leon Washington (ts); McKinley Easton (as on track A, bars on track B); Earl Washington (p); Jimmy Richardson (b); Sonny Blount (arr) [no credits printed on labels].

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A - label): 668
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A - runout): N-SC668
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B - label): 671
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B - runout): N-SC671
  • Rights Society: ASCAP

About Miss Sharecropper

Pseudonym for on 1951 recordings for National.

Name Vars

  • Miss Sharecropper

Aliases

  • LaVern Baker
  • Delores Williams
  • Bea Baker

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Back in 1951, a jazz and blues singer named Miss Sharecropper released an album called *Take Out Some Time I Want To Rock*. It was pure vocal magic, blending soulful jazz with a bluesy edge. The album, put out by National Records in the US, featured tracks like "I Want To Rock" and "Take Out Some Time." What makes it stand out? It’s one of those hidden gems from an era when music felt raw and full of heart. Not many people talk about it today, but it’s got this timeless vibe that still resonates.

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flaviogonzalezcardenas
flaviogonzalezcardenas
2025-03-15
a classic