The third in this series of ' is not a straight re-release of the original LP from the '50s, but it is part of a newer five-disc series incorporating not only 's albums, but also tracks from similar projects from that era like his and albums. Regardless of where the source material came from, the resulting CD is a work of its own. Containing 27 of the story-songs that have become best known in coffeehouses and nurseries across the English-speaking world, the album presents the tracks in a stark, bare-bones manner with 's warm, cradling voice in the forefront, usually accompanied by his banjo or guitar, but occasionally completely . Familiar tunes like are all represented, as is a previously unreleased version of and a hilarious rendition of that plays more like a act ("I say Farmer, can you tell me where this road goes to?"/"Well, it ain't moved since I been here"). As the series continues, the listener's familiarity with the songs may diminish a bit, but the little gems that poke up through the topsoil are well worth unearthing. 's passion for keeping the tradition alive never gets too academic, and his genuine love of passing these songs on to new generations is infectious. For the liner notes alone, this series is a must-own for parents, historians, and fans of music. ~ Zac Johnson