“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

I was a teenage boy when her song at 17 came out, and I could not believe that every song on that album was beyond great. her song writing is far above bob Dylan. and all my guy friends were listening to led zeplin, black sabath, and so on. and they would laugh at me ffor listening to her music. but the song that she wrote were not from this world.

Janis Ian, James Taylor, Carol King, Neal Diamond, Jim Croce, and Harry Chapin all wrote such deep, rich songs that told wonderful stories.

"I'll not write another line...for my true love is gone"....so haunting.

All her songs are hauntingly beautiful and yet heart-wrenching. I love the double-entendre of “morning” and “mourning.” “It’s a long, long time ‘til mourning lays wasted on the dawn.” Wow!

The sensitivity of Janis' lyrics are truly unique. Thanks for posting this masterpiece.

I haven't heard this song for about 30 years or more. And now I'm in tears. So beautiful. So sad. Such a story teller.

Incredible how effortless she makes it look, whenever she sings she just stares off, seemingly deep in thought

She reminds me of Gordon Lightfoot only female. I grew up listening to her, what a beautiful voice and story telling skill.

A true Mistress of Music, a poetess and storyteller.

Absolutely brilliant, what a lady. Had the pleasure of joining her concert in 2015 in Netherlands, and she was still going strong!!

I have this very album on vinyl to this very day tea and sympathy is my favorite I dedicated it to the love of my life when he passed. it still brings me to tears.its beautiful. and puts me in mind of him.forever my dear autry.love jodi

None like her !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! absolutely the best female vocalist/poet to ever appear !!! I'll say it over & over.

I first heard this album 40 years ago, it's still as fresh now as it was then!

When a voice, a mic, and a guitar are all you need to move an audience.

By far my favourite Janis Ian song!!

I don't want to ride the milk train any more I'll go to bed at nine, and waken with the dawn And lunch at half past noon Dinner prompt at five The comfort of a few old friends long past their prime Pass the tea & sympathy For the good old days long gone Let's drink a toast to those who most Believe in what they've won It's a long long time 'til morning Plays wasted on the dawn I'll not write another line, For my true love is gone And when the guests have done I'll tidy up the room I'll turn the covers down And gazing at the moon Will pray to go quite mad And live in long ago When you and I were one, so very long ago Pass the tea & sympathy For the good old days long gone Let's drink a toast to those who most Believe in what they've won It's a long long time 'til morning Plays wasted on the dawn I'll not write another line, For my true love is gone And when I have no dreams To give you any more, I'll light a blazing fire And wait within the door, And throw my life away "I wonder why?" they all will say And now I lay me down to sleep, Forever and a day Pass the tea & sympathy For the good old days are dead Let's drink a toast to those who best Survived the life they've led It's a long long time 'til morning, So build your fires high Now I lay me down to sleep, Forever by your side

You can tell songwriters who read poets. Right away. The directness of emotion and reality all at once.

Just beautiful.. also as it’s now a cold January ..she has a gorgeous about 2 min song “In the winter “ which is a gem .. Thank you Janis for such thoughtful lyrics and your gorgeous singing ..❤

30 years easily since listening to Between the Lines - my god, remembered every word and every emotion from all those years ago. So beautiful and real both in the syrup of the memories but the beauty of the time she takes me back to. She really was the voice that told me, in all that teenage angst, that I was not alone. I am admonishing myself now for letting it go.

At University in 1975 I was woken in the night by someone in the next room playing this song at full volume. I've been haunted by it ever since. A welcome haunting! And what a spine-tingling performance this is.

My favourite of Janis's songs. Beautiful.

It gives me chills. I love her music

Amazing how the words just seem to fall out of her mouth. Simply genius lyrics and songwriting.

Beautiful song Janis Ian thank you my mom passed and I am dedicating this beautiful words for her, I saw you live singing and playing at the Town's Crier thank you Sylvia Zuniga

She wrote is for me all those years ago!

And now, slowly, over so many years, that day got here, didn't it..

Beautiful song, very lovely lady. This song had me in tears.

Thanks for posting. I've listened to this song many times, but it's great to see her singing it live for the first time.

I'm Russian and never knew anything about this song/singer. But I'm in tears now! The storytelling is just so strong. The picture of the old woman sitting without a purpose or love in her life... man... I cry. I even went and found what those 'milk trains' were in 30-60s' England. I cried of the nostalgia about the thing I've never seen.

I always love to see these biscuits from the time period. They bring back so many memories of a decade that gave us so much in the way of varied and beautiful, memorable sounds.

this song just get better every time i play it that once a week

such a beautiful song.

So much emotion , beautiful.

Awesome talent and artistry.

I met Janis on October 6, 1997, at Juanita's in Little Rock. I was surprised how short she is; if she's five feet tall, she's no more. I managed to get her to autograph my copy of Between the Lines.

I saw this particular show (with the Hebrew subs) and recorded it on an audio cassette which I heard again and again when I was hospitalized. It acompained me for a long time. Seeing it brings many old memories

Janis is such an authentic wordsmith and damn fine guitar player. Thanks Nancy S. for bringing this album over to my first apartment in C.S. Colorado. Her music always reminds me of the cold Victorian house you lived in downtown and they feeling of winter in Colorado.

Had the privilege of seeing Janis Ian in concert in South Africa way back in the day

This artist makes magic in my mind and transports me back in time to a place I'd almost forgoten...Thank you

another level

Thank u . Big janis fan. A real talent.

Thanks for sharing this treasure with us! One of my all time Janis favorites. Mimi

Never known her before. It brought tears thinking of my beloved brother.

The Delivery of those lyrics is superb and captivates everytime without fail .Janis Ian is such a talented lady 🎶🎤🎸✨👌

Between the Lines....one ALBUM that impacted my soul

Great choice and share -- and her winning smile balances the deep poignancy.

I love this woman and her voice and songs.

That was amazing

Lovely. I recall. I was 20 when this came out and loved it then as much as I love it now.

2023 she is still sublime.

fantastic song & singer ,... always loved her .. bravo

Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!

What a song!!! What a performance!! Love her so much.

Absolutely perfect, a beautiful ballad done seemingly effortlessly, simply a vocal and guitar yet fills the hall and takes the audience, like me, to a place Janis wanted, what a magical artist!

thank you for this wonderful song your great

"The comfort of a few old friends well past their prime'

None like her !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! absolutely the best female vocalist/poet to ever appear !!!

Many thanks to you & Janis ! + JOHNMARY

I love this beautiful song...

just love her song for 20 years

One of her best

Tears every time I hear it

Dont know her nor her songs, but when i accidentally listened to this. WOW. just wow.

Evocative!!! Beautiful! Annie H

Loved you then...still do. Thank you Janis!

The subtitles are in Hebrew - probably this was aired on the Israeli TV. Thank you so much. Janis amazes me with her huge heart and talent, and of course, her magical voice - every time.

🙏❤️☝️ too cool for school

How does an artist, with such intelligence, awareness, and yes, sympathy, survive in this hard, cold world ? such an ironic gift and curse, to be so talented, an so observantly present.

This is good stuff. Truly good stuff.

Masterful.

,Thanks JANIS, Just lovely

the best break up album of all time....

Happy 60th Birthday to you, Janis.

I wonder why her songs aren't on Sirius "The Bridge" which is a songwriters channel like James Taylor, etc. I guess because a lot of her songs are sad. But she should be on there. My wife knew of her, I just remember her songs but not the name of the singer. Masterful singer.

I love you daddy and miss so much it hurts but I Knowyou at peace love Kimberly

I have always loved you!

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Nearly all of Janis's songs strike a chord so deeply in me ... some bring me almost to the point of tears! She is simply 100% wow!

Wish she had a duet with john denver...

If you can listen to this without a slight tear perhaps you are deaf.

@phatcracker2007 Yes, the last verse is. A lot of Janis Ian's early music is incredibly sad. She's cheered up with time.

That's the slow down in ireland

yup, sinking fast.

PLZ INCLUDE LAURA NYRO, SADE, AMY WINEHOUSE, DONNA SUMMER, TAYLOR DANE, & MORE(GETTING TOO OLD TO REMEMBER ALL)

Had a girlfriend when i was 19, she was a huge fan and I wasnt, she left

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Hi does anyone know what kind of Martin she's playing? Thanks!

Had a girlfriend when i was 19, she was a huge fan and I wasnt, she left me with my metal, how things change

With MIDI automation it’s difficult to change tempo and meter the way she does here. Not impossible, but it goes against the grain.

Whod'da thought?

Sounds a Scottish song

A movie by the same title dealt with Gay son.

Love this song and love Janis, but it sounds like it's about suicide?

I first heard this album 40 years ago, it's still as fresh now as it was then!