Fred Small started out his career as a lawyer, moved to folk music, and then became an unitarian-universalist minister, before resigning to serve as Minister for Climate Justice at Arlington Street Church, Boston, and Director of Faith Outreach for Climate XChange. This multi-faceted career has lent an unusual depth to his songwriting.

Some songs, such as “At The Elbe” and “Denmark 1943”, cover parts of history oft forgotten, and the connections between people often thought of as enemies. Others, such as “Scott And Jamie” and “I Will Stand Fast” highlight the plight of those hurt by society. These are protest songs intended to make the listener feel empathy for the subject.

He was hailed by Pete Seeger as “one of America’s best songwriters”