Vesta Tilley sings \"I'm Following in Father's Footsteps\" on Edison Gold Moulded Record 13571 (two-minute black wax cylinder), recorded around 1906.
The words and music are by E.W. Rogers (published 1902).
Here is the opening spoken introduction: \"I'M FOLLOWING IN FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS SUNG BY MISS VESTA TILLEY EDISON RECORD.\"
To follow in your father's footsteps is
A motto for each boy,
And following in father's footsteps is
A thing I much enjoy.
My mother caught me fair one evening
Up west out on the street.
She said, \"Where are you going?\"
But I answered, \"Don't ask me--
I'm following in Father's footsteps--
Following the dear old dad.
He's just in front with a nice big girl.
Well, I thought I'd have one as well.
I don't know where he's going.
When he gets there, I'll be glad.
I'm following in father's footsteps--
Yes, I'm following the dear old dad.\"
At Margate with papa I toddled out
To have a good old swim.
I didn't know the proper place to bathe,
So left it all to him
I found myself amongst some ladies.
I laughed, and so did pa
Till ma yelled, \"Percy, fie--for shame!\"
Said I, \"It's all right, ma,
I'm following in father's footsteps--
Following the dear old dad.
He's just out there with the fair Miss Jupp
To show me how to hold girls up.
I'm going to hold her next time.
So when he drops her I'll be glad.
I'm following in father's footsteps--yes,
I'm following the dear old dad!\"
Vesta Tilley's real name was Matilda Alice Powles. She was born on May 13, 1864.
At the age of 11, At age 11 she adopted the stage name Vesta Tilley.
She died on September 16, 1952.
Vesta Tilley \"I'm Following In Father's Footsteps\" Edison cylinder 13571 British Music Hall
