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# Janis Ian wrote “Some People’s Lives” as a tribute to her friend
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/american-masters/extras/janis-ian-wrote-some-peoples-lives-as-a-tribute-to-her-friend-j65hcb/
- Published: 2025-05-30T16:15:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-26T16:33:56.000Z
- Description: Janis Ian wrote “Some People’s Lives” with songwriter Kye Fleming.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: American Masters, #ZZZ_Show_528da9a2-8dd6-4ae8-885a-d59d89b91574, #geo-us, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_42bec46a-2e42-4960-8bc2-5c3162133a4c, #extra

Janis Ian wrote “Some People’s Lives” with songwriter Kye Fleming, inspired by a restaurant owner they were friends with named Mary, who felt that she had not contributed anything to the world. They presented this song to Mary to show her how she had made an impact.