Janis Ian Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JANIS IAN
Born: April 07, 1951 in New York City, New York
Janis Ian, an American singer-songwriter, was born on April 7, 1951, in New York City. Recognized for her powerful lyrics and emotive voice, Ian carved a niche for herself in the music industry with a career spanning several decades.
Ian's foray into music began early. At just 13, she wrote and recorded her first song, "Hair of Spun Gold." However, it was her controversial single "Society's Child (Baby I've Been Thinking)" released when she was 16 that garnered nationwide attention. The song, touching on interracial relationships, faced resistance from several radio stations but ultimately found commercial success, charting on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1975, Janis Ian released what would become her most iconic song, "At Seventeen." The introspective ballad, detailing the struggles of adolescence and societal beauty standards, received widespread acclaim. It earned her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1976.
In the 2000s, Ian continued her artistic endeavors and began focusing on writing. She penned an autobiography titled "Society's Child," which provides a detailed look into her life and the music industry during her peak years.
Ian's foray into music began early. At just 13, she wrote and recorded her first song, "Hair of Spun Gold." However, it was her controversial single "Society's Child (Baby I've Been Thinking)" released when she was 16 that garnered nationwide attention. The song, touching on interracial relationships, faced resistance from several radio stations but ultimately found commercial success, charting on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1975, Janis Ian released what would become her most iconic song, "At Seventeen." The introspective ballad, detailing the struggles of adolescence and societal beauty standards, received widespread acclaim. It earned her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1976.
In the 2000s, Ian continued her artistic endeavors and began focusing on writing. She penned an autobiography titled "Society's Child," which provides a detailed look into her life and the music industry during her peak years.
1979-The-Orphan (Sound), 2010/II-Joy (Sound), 1994-New-Year's-Rotten-Eve (in person), 1975-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1967-The-Smothers-Brothers-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1975-1979-Rock-Concert (in person), 1974-Rock-on-with-45 (in person), 1977-Happiness-Is-Loving-Your-Teacher (Music Department), 1973-Whistle-Test (Sound), 2013-Song-by-Song (in person), 1980-Day-of-Resurrection (Sound), 1980-Day-of-Resurrection (Music Department), 2001-Scotland,-Pa. (Sound), 1977-Kishibe-no-arubamu (Sound), 1970-Four-Rode-Out (Sound), 1970-Four-Rode-Out (Performer), 2004-Home-of-Phobia (Sound), Saturday-Night-Live (Sound), 1980-Lena (in person), 1989-Tokyo:-The-Last-War (Music Department), 1988-Angel-Casas-Show (in person), 2004-Mean-Girls (Sound), 1975-Saturday-Night-Live (Sound), 1995-Lauren-Hutton-and... (in person), 1993-The-Tonight-Show-with-Jay-Leno (in person), 1991-Querido-cabaret (in person), 1978-The-Alan-Hamel-Show (in person), 1976-The-Shirley-Bassey-Show (in person), 1975-Saturday-Night-Live (in person), 2002-Oz (Sound), Rock-Concert (Sound), 2012-Who-Is-Clinn-Rippy (in person), 1975-Dinah! (in person), The-Simpsons (Sound), 2008-Banda-sonora (Sound), 1999-Teaching-Mrs.-Tingle (Sound), 1998-Desert-Blue (Sound), 1981-Freedom (Sound), 1980-Foxes (Sound), 1979-The-Bell-Jar (Sound), 1973-Roberta-Flack:-The-First-Time-Ever (Sound), 1969-Sunday-Father (Sound), 1969-Sunday-Father (Music Department), 1979-The-Bell-Jar (Music Department), 2006-WoodSongs-Old-Time-Radio-Hour (in person), 2000-Barend-en-Van-Dorp (in person), 1993-The-Howard-Stern-Interview (in person), 1984-Ladybirds (in person), 1972-1975-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1967-1968-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person)
Theater Credits
Barbara-Cook:-A-Concert-for-the-Theatre - Music (April 15, 1987 - April 26, 1987)
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 320652A black and white publicity photograph of the musician, signed to a fan with birthday wishes Inscribed photograph signed: "To Robert-/Happy/birthday!/Janis Ian", in black felt tip, B/w 8x10. Janis Ian (b.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180816The musician signs "Keep your Integrity up!" on a photograph of her with a small dog Photograph signed: "Keep your/Integrity/up!/Janis Ian". B/w, 8x10. Captioned in lower margin. Janis Ian (b.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204438A photograph of the folk musician sitting with her guitar Photograph signed: "Janis Ian". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 6½x8½ (one surface). Janis Ian (b.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204440A shot of the actress at a piano performing in front of a large crowd Photograph signed: "Janis Ian". B/w, 10x8 overall, image 9¼x6½ (one surface). Janis Ian (b.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204441A black and white publicity photograph of the musician Photograph signed: "Janis Ian". B/w, 10x8 overall, image 9¼x6½ (one surface). Janis Ian (b.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 286639Color photo of Janis Ian picture with a dog and guitar Photograph signed: "Janis/Ian". Color, 8x10. Janis Ian (b. 1951) was only 15 and already part of the New York folk music scene when she first made the charts with "Society's Child", a song about interracial romance.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
