Janis Ian "At Seventeen" (lyrics)

Janis Ian wrote her biggest hit, "At Seventeen" at the age of 23. The inspiration to write the song came after she read a New York Times article about a young woman who thought her life would improve after a debutante ball, and her subsequent disappointment when it did not. Peaking at #3 in America, the record sold over a million copies and earned a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio