How I wrote 'At Seventeen' by Janis Ian - Songwriting Magazine
How I wrote 'At Seventeen' by Janis Ian - Songwriting Magazine
Dec 5, 2024
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On this date in 1975, JANIS IAN released the single AT SEVENTEEN (Jun 14, 1975) Janis wrote this song about feeling alienated while growing up. It was more about Janis' life between the ages of 12-14, but "17" fit better into the lyrics. Janis was 15 when she had her first hit song, "Society's Child," and had been on the road for two years by the time she was 17. Although her childhood was not typical, she knew what it felt like to feel out of place at a young age. "I never went to a prom, but I
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On this date in 1975, JANIS IAN released the single AT SEVENTEEN (Jun 14, 1975) Janis wrote this song about feeling alienated while growing up. It was more about Janis' life between the ages of 12-14, but "17" fit better into the lyrics. Janis was 15 when she had her first hit song, "Society's Child," and had been on the road for two years by the time she was 17. Although her childhood was not typical, she knew what it felt like to feel out of place at a young age. "I never went to a prom, but I
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"**At Seventeen**" by **Janis Ian** is a poignant and introspective ballad that explores the pain of feeling like an outsider during teenage years. Released in **1975** on Ian’s album *Between the Lines*, the song resonated with audiences for its raw honesty and vulnerability. It became one of Ian’s biggest hits and a timeless anthem for those who have ever felt overlooked. Here’s a closer look at the song’s history and some interesting trivia: ### 1. **Written as a Personal Reflection** - Janis
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"**At Seventeen**" by **Janis Ian** is a poignant and introspective ballad that explores the pain of feeling like an outsider during teenage years. Released in **1975** on Ian’s album *Between the Lines*, the song resonated with audiences for its raw honesty and vulnerability. It became one of Ian’s biggest hits and a timeless anthem for those who have ever felt overlooked. Here’s a closer look at the song’s history and some interesting trivia: ### 1. **Written as a Personal Reflection** - Janis
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