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Yer baby's a comin' to town

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Kelly, John T Dailey, Peter F

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Dedication above caption title: Dedicated to my friend Marty Towle Boston, Mass.Summary: Using stereotyped language, the narrator anticipates seeing his girlfriend Hannah who lives in Alabama; although she's poor, he has the money that will enable them to be married; he anticipates the celebrations that will occur when he arrives and he and Hannah will be wed.Cover has drawing of a telegram addressed to Hannah "up north somewhere" dated Sept. 7, 1896, with the message: Yer baby's a' comin to town [signed] Pete.On cover: Sung with unprecedented success by Peter F. Dailey in "A good thing.
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Scores
Contributors:
Towle, Marty
Created Date:
1896
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American popular songs

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Music Division. The New York Public Library

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The New York Public Library