Anyone discovering Guthrie's music should start here. The basics are covered. I loved Track 23, Going Down the Road Feeling Bad, because I love the Grateful Dead and this song was so strong an inspiration on Garcia.  Three versions of "This Land is Your Land" may seem excessive,  but each is unique in its own way and serve to balance this CD. I'm buying  vols. 2, 3 and 4 now, as soon as I have the money. Great sound quality, by  the way...