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Janis Ian (born Janis Eddy Fink; April 7, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter who was most commercially successful in the 1960s and 1970s.
In honor of The Janis Ian Archives opening in 2024, Berea College and Janis are putting on a weekend-long event (October 17-20, 2024) that mirrors the archive tour experience; bringing in musical artists and famous friends to create a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Aug 25, 2007 · Janis Ian - At Seventeen (Live, 1976)
Janis Ian is a "songwriter's songwriter" famous for her hits "Society's Child", "Jesse", and "At Seventeen." With 10 Grammy nominations in 8 different categories, her most recent Grammy...
May 13, 2024 · Janis Ian is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who wrote multiple popular soft rock songs in the late 1960s and ’70s, most notably ‘Society’s Child (Baby I’ve Been Thinking)’ (1966).
In the mid-60s, Janis Ian, a tiny teenage Jewish singer-songwriter from New Jersey scores a hit ("Society's Child," 1966) about an interracial relationship. The song launches her illustrious career but also ignites controversy, and she plunges into an emotional tailspin–only to emerge from the ashes with an even bigger hit ("At Seventeen ...
Mar 8, 2022 · It's called The Light At the End of the Line and with it, she ties the bow on a long, prolific career as a singer-songwriter that began when she was just 14 years old. Janis Ian is a...
Jan 17, 2022 · On a recent morning, Janis Ian spoke expansively from her work space in Florida about a 50-year career marked by literary lyrics, social activism and major hits. Just one subject...
The “news from Janis” featured her duet with Willie Nelson, and a few special cassettes for core fans. You can visit the last version of that site for articles, lectures, free downloads and a more in-depth look at Janis, her work, and her life. Also be sure to visit the Better Times Will Come and Pearl Foundation websites.
Janis Ian is a singer and songwriter whose career has gone through three distinct stages. She had an initial burst of fame as a teenager with a precocious gift for social and political commentary as documented on her self-titled 1967 debut album and its hit single "Society's Child."
