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Janis Ian

Summary

Janis Ian rose to fame as a teen in the 1960s with "Society’s Child" (1966), a groundbreaking song about interracial love. She reemerged with "At Seventeen" (1975), an iconic anthem on self-worth. For six decades, she overcame sexism, homophobia, and illness, leaving a lasting musical legacy. Featuring Joan Baez, Jean Smart, Arlo Guthrie, Lily Tomlin, and others.

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