“I had a vague idea of the song's impact in the '60s, but that was tempered by the hate mail and threats I was receiving. It was only about ten years ago, when I finally put it back in my show because so many people were asking for it, that I understood 'Society's Child' real impact.”
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Janis Ian
Janis Ian is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and profound lyrics. Born on April 7, 1951, Ian's musical career began in the 1960s, and she gained significant success with her song 'At Seventeen' in 1967, which made her a representative figure of the youth rebellion culture. Ian's musical style is diverse, ranging from folk to pop and rock. Her song 'At Seventeen' won the Grammy Award in 1967, making her the first teenager to receive the award. more