"Joan of Arc, They Are Calling You" is a 1917 song composed by Jack Wells, and with lyrics written by Al Bryan and Willie Weston.
It appeared in the contemporary musical production, ''This Way Out''.
The sheet music was published by
Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. in
New York, New York.
This song was written during
World War I
World War I (28 July 1914 11 November 1918), often abbreviated as WWI, was one of the deadliest global conflicts in history. Belligerents included much of Europe, the Russian Empire, the United States, and the Ottoman Empire, with fightin ...
.
The cover art is of a woman riding a horse, holding her sword in the air. She is leading troops toward a castle.
The lyrics are written in both English and French.
During World War I, it was common for French soldiers to carry an image of
Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc (french: link=yes, Jeanne d'Arc, translit= an daÊk} ; 1412 â 30 May 1431) is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of OrlĂ©ans and her insistence on the coronat ...
when going into battle. Although she was not canonized a
saint until 1920, Joan of Arc represented the devotion of the soldier who fought for
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan area ...
.
The lyrics of the song portrays the French soldiers' calling out to Joan of Arc. The chorus reads:
:"Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc,
:Do your eyes, from the skies, see the foe?
:Don't you see the drooping fleur-de-lis
:Can't you hear the tears of Normandy?
:Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc,
:Let your spirit guide us through.
:Come lead your France to victory;
:Joan of Arc, they are calling you."
References
External links
View the song MP3 and sheet music cover here
1917 songs
Songs of World War I
Songs about Joan of Arc
Songs with lyrics by Alfred Bryan
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