The Carter Family are, arguably, the most influential figures in American Rootsmusic. That influence is as palpable today as it has ever been.The power of theirmusic resounds in the work of artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, The EverlyBrothers, Alison Krauss, Steve Earle, Gillian Welsh to name but a few. The simple, but profound content of the songs contained here, and the beauty ofthe performances, cannot be denied. As a point of entry into the timeless musicof the Carter Family, this 50 cut collection is unbeatable.