Janis Ian was catapulted into the spotlight in 1966 at the age of fifteen, when her soul-wrenching song "Society's Child" became a hit. In this fascinating memoir of her more than forty years in the music business, Ian chronicles how she did drugs with Jimi Hendrix, went shopping for Grammy clothes with Janis Joplin, and sang with Mel Tormé - all the while never ceasing to create unforgettable music.--From publisher description.

Includes indexes.

Hair of spun gold -- God & the FBI -- Silly habits -- Society's child -- Haven't I got eyes -- Jesse -- Stars -- This train still runs -- At seventeen -- Love is blind -- Fly too high -- Arms around my life -- His hands -- When angels cry -- My Tennessee hills -- Stolen fire -- Days like these -- Through the years -- I hear you sing again -- Joy.