Ingredients of a well-rounded CD

It's not unusual to find singer-songwriter CDs that include one or two of the following types of songs.  Finding a CD with all five of the following ingredients is unusual, however.  June Tabor's "A Quiet Eye" is well worth repeated listening, as it contains:

• a strong cover of a Richard Thompson tune, "Waltzing's For Dreamers."
• a well-sung version of a folk classic, "The Water Is Wide."
• an effective version of a '30s standard, "I'll Be Seeing You."
• lyrics that convey pride in one's nation while also providing social commentary on the state of things in "A Place Called England."
• a moving rendition of a song popular during World War I, "It's A Long Way To Tipperary."  When you can remember exactly where you were when you first heard a song, the song obviously has made an impact upon you.  Nearly 15 years ago, I was headed to a meeting at work and was about to veer off onto the last Missouri exit when Tabor's version of "...Tipperary" started playing on KDHX.  The two to three minutes of it I heard before arriving at work were enough to convince me that I needed to buy the CD ASAP.  

Even if singer-songwriter music isn't your cup of tea, "A Quiet Eye" is worth buying for anyone in your life who appreciates well-written, well-sung, and well-covered songs.