Channel Title: Janis Ian Channel Description: Janis Ian is a "songwriter's songwriter" famous for her hits "Society's Child", "Jesse", and "At Seventeen." With 10 Grammy nominations in 8 different categories, her most recent Grammy win was 2013 Best Spoken Word. Multiple platinum albums worldwide, sold-out concerts from Japan to Ireland, numerous published science fiction stories, author of her own award-winning autobiography as well as a book of poetry, and now, a children's book and CD "The Tiny Mouse”. In the forefront of the digital revolution, the author of "The Internet Debacle" (2002), insisting downloading could save the music industry from itself. Check out more on the official website: http://www.janisian.com/ Download Janis’ music: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan <video> Resist - Janis Ian (Video by Carol Waechter) Description: "Resist" by Janis Ian. Listen here: http://ffm.to/resist.oyd From the forthcoming album 'The Light At The End Of The Line.' Pre-order the album here: https://ffm.to/thelightattheendoftheline.oyd From Janis: "For me, 'Resist' is the logical outgrowth of 'Society's Child' and 'At Seventeen'. It speaks to the same issues, in a completely different way. And while I played the acoustic and sang lead, credit to Randy Leago for playing and singing everything else on this track, arranging, and co-producing. There are a couple of 'Easter eggs' buried in there too, if you can hear them!" * Lyrics below at the end. Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan RESIST (Janis Ian) She is. She is. She is. She is. She is. She is She is. She is. She is too short too fat too skinny Too tall too plain too pretty Too hot too wet too sticky Too… picky Oh, what an ugly girl. Oh, what an ugly girl. Put her in high heels, so she can’t run Carve out between her legs so she can’t come Get her a dress, for easy access Tell everybody that she’s just like all the rest How long? How long, how long, how long How long? How long, how long, how long Tell me I’m ugly so I’ll buy your crap Tell me you want me ‘cause I don’t talk back Tell me I carry the original sin Tell me I’m holy when I cover up my skin Tell me that my body bears a permanent stain Tell me we can marry if I give up my name Call me your baby so I never grow up Tell me you love me when you only want to fu-fu-fu- Funny how I whisper and you think it’s a roar You ask me to the table then you seat me on the floor You want me to be sexy. You want me to be pure. I cannot be your virgin and I will not be your whore. Resist. Resist resist resist. Resist. Resist resist resist. It’s a funny kind of thing, when you sing a little song and you get a couple people to sing along It’s the power of community. Authenticity changes your reality I know it’s hard to believe when they’re yelling in your ear and it’s the only voice you’re able to hear But you raise up your fist and you learn to resist and you say “I will not disappear” I will not disappear. I will not disappear. I will not disappear, I will not disappear. I will not disappear. Resist. Resist resist resist. Resist. Resist resist resist. Resist, resist, resist. Resist, resist, resist, resist Resist </video> <video> The Love We Leave - Eric and Ulrika Bibb Description: Words & music by Janis Ian & Jon Vezner Lyrics below. Visit Eric Bibb's website: https://www.ericbibb.com Visit Eric Bibb's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ffJQUuz5hNVs6GON_fFgg Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! THE LOVE WE LEAVE (Janis Ian/Jon Vezner) The love we leave may be forever Only time can tell Every memory’s a treasure waiting on the shelf A bright bouquet for rainy days when we’ve got time to dream Never know just who we touch with the love we leave The hand you hold in time of trouble never will forget and when that hand no longer trembles, it will pay the debt ‘til every hand of every man is held a hundred-fold Never know just who you touch with the hand you hold I wish the love I leave could be forever in my children’s song and in the sparkle of their children’s laughter long after I’m gone Through goodbye tears and we-lived-heres that make up memories We never know just who we touch with the love we leave With the love we leave </video> <video> A Thousand Years - Janis Ian (Video by Shirley Cason) Description: Written by Janis Ian & Russ Taff Vocals, acoustic guitar: Janis Ian All other instruments, arrangement: Shirley Cason For more about Shirley Cason, visit: https://www.shirleycason.com Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> Emmanuel - Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea, Deana Carter Description: From Janis: My co-writer Kye and I were sitting around one day, trying to decide what to work on, and I said "Hey, I've never written a round! Let's write one." Kye replied that it wasn't possible, and I said "What, all the rounds we know are songs that mysteriously and magically become rounds?" She went on to do something else and I sat down and sketched out this melody, bringing it back to her about 15 minutes later and saying "This is a round. I promise it'll work." Then we dealt with the problem of a Jew and a Christian trying to write a holiday song that wasn't denomination-specific, which was neatly solved by Kye suggesting we concentrate on "Emmanuel". About a month later, Brooks Arthur (who'd engineered "Society's Child", produced and engineered Between the Lines, Stars, Aftertones, including "At 17") was going to be in town. We'd been looking for a project we could do together, and here it was, ready-made. I called Kathy Mattea, who'd been my first friend in Nashville, and Deanna Carter, who'd just finished writing "Memphis" with me (later recorded with Willie Nelson), and asked if they'd sing it with me. Then I enlisted Randy Leago to play percussion. We dropped into a local studio, Brooks engineered and produced, and here it is for your holiday enjoyment, complete with photos from all over the world - including my living room and old back yard! Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> Swannanoa Description: "Swannanoa": Worlds and music by Janis Ian Performed by Janis Ian (vocals, guitar), Nuala Kennedy (vocals, Irish whistle), and John Whelan (accordion.) Arranged by John Whelan. From the album "The Light at the End of the Line". * You can download this recording free, along with the sheet music and lyrics, at janisian.com. SWANNANOA Swannanoa, I can hear you call my name upon the wind If I fall behind, don’t worry You will see my face again You will see my face again Swannanoa, I am longing for my home so far away I will carry you within me from the cradle to the grave From the cradle to the grave And the mountains, and the mist and the white clouds they kissed And the sweetgum’s perfume in my hair When these hard times have passed I will see you at last Swannanoa, I’ll be home to stay Oh my darling, I’ll be home to stay REPEAT LAST SECTION Copyright Local Stranger Music. International copyright secured. All rights reserved; used by permission. Archival photographs provided by Janis Ian. All rights reserved; used by permission. Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> The Light At The End Of The Line Description: The Light At The End Of The Line A film by Peter Cunningham Lyric: (Janis Ian) It’s the end of the line and I know it’s been rough Oh, but time after time, it was always enough You were there when I laughed You were there when I cried You are there as I tell you “Good-bye” It’s the end of the line and whatever they say, I was yours, you were mine Just a heartbeat away Close enough to be kissed Far enough to be missed From the cradle to silver and grey In due time, there will be someone else who will see all the good in your heart, even though we’re apart Oh, how I’ve loved your heart In the blink of an eye, all that’s left is the past and the memories fade ‘til there’s silence, at last But the song will remember The spark will still shine It’s the light at the end of the line There’s a light at the end of the line THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE LINE It's the end of the line, and I know it's been rough Oh but time after time, it was always enough You were there when I laughed, you were there when I cried You are there as I tell you goodbye It's the end of the line, and whatever they say I was yours, you were mine - just a heartbeat away Close enough to be kissed, far enough to be missed From the cradle to silver and gray In due time there will be someone else who will see all the good in your heart, even though we're apart Oh, how I loved your heart In the blink of an eye, all that's left is the past and the memories fade 'til there's silence at last but the song still remembers, the spark will still shine It's the light at the end of the line There's a light at the end of the line From the Grammy nominated album "The Light At the End of the Line". Words & music by Janis Ian. Photographs by Peter Cunningham; portrait by Gerard Viveiros Additional photo by Merka Oser Fletcher Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> Janis Ian - Summer In New York (video by Carol Waechter) Description: Janis Ian - Summer In New York. A video by Carol Waechter. From the album The Light At The End of The Line coming January 21, 2022. Pre-order/pre-save here: https://ffm.to/thelightattheendoftheline.oyd From Janis: Summer is my favorite time to be in New York. Despite the heat and humidity, there’s a hum to the city you don’t find any other time of year. Chess and congas, ice cream vendors and free outdoor concerts… it’s magical. Growing up in New Jersey, spending time in “The City: during the summer months was always a highlight. By the way, this was the very first video Carol Waechter, whose video of “Resist” has garnered so much press attention, ever created! Janis Ian: Vocal, piano Randy Leago: Clarinet Photos: Some rights were licensed from istockphoto and Shutterstock. Photographers so far as I know are Zhenyi Li, Matt Weber, Joan E. Biren, Kay Tobin/The New York Public Library, James Jowers, Andre Kertész, Elif Kiziloluk, Larry Froeber, Garry Winogrand, Bruce Davidson, Lajos GyÃrgy, Rennie Ellis, Leonard McCombe, George Cohen, Nat Norman, Harvey Stein, George Eastman House, David Gonzalez, Francis Gaffney Collection, Hazel Hanking, Bruce Davidson, James Jowers, Neil Libbert, Andrea Weiss, David McLane, Librado Romero, Inge Morath. Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> Janis Ian With Livingston Taylor and Tom Chapin: "Better Times Will Come" Live Description: Janis Ian performs "Better Times Will Come" from her new album "The Light at the End of the Line" with Livingston Taylor and Tom Chapin. Recorded live at Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, New Jersey on May 5, 2022. Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> "When He Was Here" - Janis Ian Description: "When He Was Here": Words and music by Janis Ian & Lance Cowan Performed by Janis Ian WHEN HE WAS HERE He got the new car, she got the kids They sold the house and lived apart I kept the memories of how it had been Kept every picture in my heart When he was here, she would smile They would laugh for a while She would ask, "Am I still your only one?" They would dance cheek to cheek by the light of our TV, and she never needed memories when he was here He found his freedom, she found a job and gave away the wedding gown Spent every weekend calling her old friends asking discreetly "What's he doing now?" Chorus The letters and the photographs are locked away for rainy days when we are brave I ask her did she taste forever in his kiss? Does it have to end like this? both of us just wishing he was here She would smile, they would laugh for a while Then she would ask, "Am I still your only one?" and they would dance cheek to cheek by the light of the TV, and we never needed memories when he was here I invited Lance to write one night after I saw him playing third-string at a local writer's night. He had an incredible song about the Holocaust that inspired me to go home and begin working on "Tattoo". This song is still one of my favorites; it says a lot of what I felt when my folks divorced, and I'd imagine what a lot of other people feel under the same circumstance. Copyright Taosongs Two (50%)/Forrest Hills Music Inc./Sony Publishing. International copyright secured. All rights reserved; used by permission. Archival photographs provided by Janis Ian. All rights reserved; used by permission. Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> Better Times Will Come - Janis Ian (Official Audio) Description: "Better Times Will Come" by Janis Ian. Out now: https://ffm.to/better_times_will_come.oyd From the album "The Light at The End of The Line" coming January 21, 2022. Pre-order/pre-save here: https://ffm.to/thelightattheendoftheline.oyd "Better Times Will Come" Credits: Produced by Viktor Krauss & Janis Ian Editing, mixing: Jared Anderson Andrea Zonn: Violin, BG vocals Diane Schuur: Scat solo, BG vocals Janis Ian: Lead vocals, rhythm guitars Jeff Coffin: Soprano Saxophone Jim Brock: Percussion Jim Hoke: Clarinet, baritone saxophone Jim Oblon: Electric guitars John Cowan: Lead vocals, BG vocals Maeve Gilchrist: Celtic lever harp Roy Agee: Trombone, banjo Sam Bush: Mandolin Steven May/BreviT: Percussion, synthesizer Viktor Krauss: Upright bass, resonator guitar, synthesizer, percussion Vince Gill: Acoustic guitar solo Follow http://www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> Janis IFMA Lifetime Achievement Award Film & Speech Description: In 2023 Janis was presented with International Folk Alliance’s Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as their Artist of the Year Award. As part of the presentation, IFA created a wonderful retrospective video of Janis’ career. You can see that and her inspiring acceptance speech right here! Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> Eric Bibb - Better Times Will Come Description: Eric Bibb does a singular version of this universal song for the Better Times Project! From Janis: I can’t remember the first time I met Eric; I do know that my parents were huge fans of Leon Bibb, Eric’s father, so it was a double joy when we all three met up at the Vancouver Folk Festival years ago. I had a wonderful time at the Bluebird Cafe with Eric and Danny Flowers, but hadn’t been in touch much since he moved to Sweden. Still, when I asked for help, he and his wife Ulrika came running – or rather, recording. At the end of his video, he says some lovely things about the song and my work. It literally brought me to tears. About that banjo, from Eric himself: “I’ve played it on an old Vega six-string banjo, which I bought years ago at Umanov’s down on Bleecker street. Mattie told me it might have once belonged to Rev. Davis, who used to borrow Janis' big Martin, I’m told.” (And yes, Rev. Gary Davis did indeed love to play on Janis' big Martin D-18.) Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> At Seventeen - The Story Behind The Song - Janis Ian Description: Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> Memphis - Janis Ian & Willie Nelson Description: I wrote this song with Deana Carter for my album "god & the fbi". Everyone said Willie would never record it with me, but we persisted and sure enough, one day the invitation came - come on down to Perdenales and record it in his studio! Chet Atkins played lead, we sang, and it was an unbelievably wonderful experience. This video was made by Dave, a fan I wish I knew more about, because it's stunning! Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and Janis with Berea College https://www.berea.edu/giving/funding-opportunities/the-janis-ian-archives-fund ! Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video> <video> Janis Ian - Married in London - Brighton 2011 Description: Janis Ian performing "Married In London" in Brighton in 2011. Follow www.bettertimeswillcome.com/ for hundreds of downloads from mp3s to coloring pages. Feel free to make your own version, because music is for everyone! Subscribe to this channel: http://smarturl.it/JanisSub Check out https://janisian.com and https://thepearlfoundation.com Janis Ian on iTunes: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan </video>

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Janis Ian is a "songwriter's songwriter" famous for her hits "Society's Child", "Jesse", and "At Seventeen." With 10 Grammy nominations in 8 different categories, her most recent Grammy win was 2013 Best Spoken Word.

Multiple platinum albums worldwide, sold-out concerts from Japan to Ireland, numerous published science fiction stories, author of her own award-winning autobiography as well as a book of poetry, and now, a children's book and CD "The Tiny Mouse”. In the forefront of the digital revolution, the author of "The Internet Debacle" (2002), insisting downloading could save the music industry from itself.

Check out more on the official website: http://www.janisian.com/
Download Janis’ music: www.smarturl.it/JanisIan

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