Janis Ian was catapulted into the spotlight in 1966 at the age of 15, when her soul-wrenching song 'Society's Child' became a hit. An intimate portrait of an interracial relationship, 'Society's Child' climbed the charts despite the fact that many radio stations across the country refused to play it because of its controversial subject matter. However, this was only the beginning of a long and illustrious career.