Fred's a prolific and eloquent songwriter, who has written a wealth of material in support of various progressive political and social movements, including feminist, gay/lesbian, environmental, peace, and disability. In addition to the very famous title track, an amazing lullaby written for a child of a lesbian mother and now anthemic for adults, children, and ""inner-children,'' this 1993 release also includes Rodney Kings' Blessing and The Marine's Lament, or the Pink Peril, which is a gently comic depiction of the tragedy inherent in the negative attitude toward gays in the military. This ""straight white guy with guitar'' -- with an uncanny ability to create moving, poetic vignettes which go straight to the heart of so many issues -- is truly one of the finest songwriters of our time."

Small,Fred