Joan of Arc (Madonna song)
"Joan of Arc" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Madonna from her thirteenth studio album Rebel Heart (2015). It was written by Madonna, Toby Gad, Maureen McDonald and Larry Griffin Jr., with production being done by Madonna, Gad, AFSHeeN and Josh Cumbee. The song's demo was leaked onto the internet on December 17, 2014, with twelve other tracks from the album. Its final version was released on February 9, 2015 with two other tracks on the iTunes store. "Joan of Arc" is the eighth track on Rebel Heart and has similarity to the demo version, but with a lift in its tempo during the chorus. It is a guitar-led pop and electro-folk ballad, with drums and guitars being added as the song's instrumentation.
On the song, Madonna compares herself to Joan of Arc to explain that even strong people have a heart and can break down.
Madonna performing "Joan of Arc" as part of her special concert in Melbourne, Tears of a Clown
Rebel Heart is the thirteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released by Interscope Records on March 6, 2015. She worked on the album throughout 2014, co-writing and co-producing it with various musicians, including Diplo, Avicii and Kanye West. The album also features guest vocals by boxer Mike Tyson and rappers Nicki Minaj, Nas and Chance the Rapper.
For the performance of "Living for Love" on the Rebel Heart Tour, Madonna wore a long cape similar to the one worn during the Brit Awards.
Madonna performing Rebel Heart's third single, "Bitch I'm Madonna", on the Rebel Heart Tour. The song became her 46th number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
In Australia, Madonna tied with U2 as the artist with the most number-one albums since the establishment of ARIA in 1983.
Madonna performing album track "Devil Pray" during the Rebel Heart Tour.