“Be Home Early Tonight, My Dear Boy”

Description

The singer's has worked hard all his life, and occasionally goes to town for fun. But his mother regularly tells him, "Be home early tonight." Once, when she is sick, he goes out partying and returns to find her dead. He warns against ignoring mother

Recordings

• Kelly Harrell, "Be at Home Soon Tonight, My Dear Boy" (OKeh 40505, 1925; on KHarrell01)

References

1. Randolph 851, "Be Home Early Tonight, My Dear Boy" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Randolph/Cohen, pp. 534-536, "Be Home Early Tonight, My Dear Boy" (1 text, 1 tune -- Randolph's 851)
3. BrownIII 27, "Be Home Early" (1 text)
4. Spaeth-WeepMore, pp. 174-175, "Be Home Early Tonight, My Dear Boy" (1 text)
5. Roud #7451
6. BI, R851