"Joan of Arc, They Are Calling You" | |
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![]() Cover of sheet music for WWI song "Joan of Arc, They are calling you" | |
Song | |
Language | English and French |
Published | 1917 |
Songwriter(s) | Composer: Jack Wells Lyricist: Al Bryan and Willie Weston |
"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. [1] It appeared in the contemporary musical production, This Way Out. [2]
The sheet music was published by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. in New York, New York. [3] This song was written during World War I. [1]
The cover art is of a woman riding a horse, holding her sword in the air. She is leading troops toward a castle. [3] The lyrics are written in both English and French. [4]
During World War I, it was common for French soldiers to carry an image of Joan of Arc 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. [5] The lyrics of the song portrays the French soldiers' calling out to Joan of Arc. The chorus reads:
"Joan of Arc, They Are Calling You" | |
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![]() Cover of sheet music for WWI song "Joan of Arc, They are calling you" | |
Song | |
Language | English and French |
Published | 1917 |
Songwriter(s) | Composer: Jack Wells Lyricist: Al Bryan and Willie Weston |
"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. [1] It appeared in the contemporary musical production, This Way Out. [2]
The sheet music was published by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. in New York, New York. [3] This song was written during World War I. [1]
The cover art is of a woman riding a horse, holding her sword in the air. She is leading troops toward a castle. [3] The lyrics are written in both English and French. [4]
During World War I, it was common for French soldiers to carry an image of Joan of Arc 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. [5] The lyrics of the song portrays the French soldiers' calling out to Joan of Arc. The chorus reads: