Buddy Tabor was personally introduced to me by my daughters boyfriend last year while at party just outside Whitehorse.  Impressed me then, so I ended up with Anthology I, II and III.  I would hate to have to pick which one of the three is a favourite... for they all have superb songs on all of them.  Actually, I don't really dislike any of the selections on any of the CD's, but must recommend at least three or four songs from this Volume.  Abandoned Cars and Broken Hearts is a great song to introduce Buddy to any potential purchasers.  It could have easily been penned by any of the great folk singer/songwriters, as could Texas Blue Radio, 1952, Mr. Basketball Shoes (yeah, I thought it was an odd name for a song, until I heard it.  The title fits!),  Earth & The Sky, River Hymn, and Blinding Flash of Light.    He was also a very accomplished guitarist.

Overall, an exceptional selection of songs.  Unfortunately, Buddy died In February of this year (2012), and will be missed by all his fans in Alaska and The Yukon.  Do yourself a favour and try one of these music selections, or better yet, try the whole set.
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