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"At Seventeen" appears on Janis Ian's seventh studio album, Between the Lines. Columbia Records released it as the album's second single in July 1975. Ian composed the lyrics drawing inspiration from a New York Times article and incorporated a samba instrumental. The song is classified as a pop and soft rock ballad that has been recognized by critics as an anthem-like composition. Though initially hesitant about performing it live, Ian eventually promoted the track at multiple venues, and it subsequently appeared on various compilation and live album releases.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
A social outcast's experience in high school.
| Producer | Brooks Arthur |
