LeeAnn T. (makaua) from PORTLAND, OR Reviewed on 12/30/2009...
Nice collection from Janis Ian's many compositions. Live version of "This Train Still Runs" is spirited and a bit telling, after all, she's been singing and writing professionally since she was in her early teens. A real survivor of our changing times and early crusader for equality.
CD Reviews
Great Album
EsqKnot | 10/19/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The title is true to the content: an absolutely essential collection of Janis Ian hits. And a perfect accompaniment to her autobiography, Society's Child. Highly recommend both."
Always enjoyable
Brillant Barbara | 09/30/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Janis is the most underated performer/songwriter today. This CD gives you a great overview of her talent."
Something for Everyone
Barbara Winters | 09/28/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This two cd collection has something for everyone. It's a great choice for the person new to Janis' music as it spans her entire career from age 10 with "Hair of Spun Gold" to her 50's with "Joy" and "My Autobiography" And for the collector of Janis Ian's albums/cds, this set has the never before published song, and my favorite, "I Long for You." It even has something for the child in your family or the kid in all of us, "Ginny the Flying Girl"! If you're like me and love to know the story behind the titles like, "God and the FBI, or "Tattoo," a great accompaniment to "The Essential Janis Ian", is her revealing book "My Autobiography: Society's Child." Check out Janis' tour schedule on her website,[...]and find a show near you. I know Janis would be thrilled to sign your cd and/or book!"