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How Janis Ian wrote “Society’s Child”
Janis Ian was inspired to write “Society’s Child” after observing an interracial couple on her bus.
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Janis Ian wrote “Some People’s Lives” as a tribute to her friend
Janis Ian wrote “Some People’s Lives” with songwriter Kye Fleming.
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Why Janis Ian’s song “At Seventeen” was so universally beloved
Janis Ian’s song “At Seventeen” spoke to audiences of all kinds and had a universal relevance.
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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Trace the life and music of “Society’s Child” folk icon and LGBTQ+ advocate Janis Ian.
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Calder’s aesthetic revolution concerned a somewhat taboo topic in the art world - fun.