a) I can't help with this one-- yes, it's a retelling of all the Prodigal Son stories but with somewhat of a twist! b) the Josephus and Bohinkus that I know is from I believe the old Dick and Beth Best's Song Fest (with the yellow cover) and, as already said, to the tune of Auld Lang Syne c) no resemblance between this and Dock Boggs' Prodigal Son (I believe I'll go back home) or Uncle Dave's or the Carter Family's; all of which are fairly serious songs.