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 320652Publicity photograph of Janis Ian, inscribed with birthday wishes to a fan as "To Robert-/Happy/birthday!/Janis Ian", signed in black felt tip. Ian is known for addressing controversial themes in her music throughout her career.Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180816Photograph signed by Janis Ian includes the inscription "Keep your/Integrity/up!/Janis Ian". Ian, known for her impactful songs, has addressed various controversial topics throughout her career and won a Grammy for "At Seventeen".
Price: $120.00
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204438Photograph of Janis Ian shows her sitting with her guitar. It is signed with "Janis Ian". Ian, known for addressing controversial topics in her music, gained fame with "Society's Child" and won a Grammy for "At Seventeen".
Price: $140.00
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204440Photograph of Janis Ian performing at a piano in front of a crowd, signed with "Janis Ian". Ian, a prominent figure in the folk music scene, is known for addressing controversial topics throughout her career and won a Grammy for "At Seventeen".
Price: $140.00
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204441Photograph of Janis Ian, signed with "Janis Ian". Ian gained fame at 15 with the song "Society's Child" and has addressed various controversial topics throughout her career, winning a Grammy for "At Seventeen".
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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JANIS IAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 286639Color photograph of Janis Ian with a dog and guitar, signed as "Janis/Ian". Ian gained recognition at 15 with "Society's Child" and has addressed controversial topics throughout her career, winning a Grammy for "At Seventeen".
Price: $140.00
