In the Army Now

Status Quo

About In the Army Now

"In the Army Now" is a song by the South African-born Dutch duo Bolland & Bolland, released in 1982. The song spent 6 consecutive weeks on the top of the Norwegian singles chart. The song was also later recorded by the British rock band Status Quo on their 1986 album, In the Army Now, and their version peaked at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart.


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2012
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A vacation in the foreign land
Uncle Sam does the best he can
You're in the army now
Oh, oh you're in the army, now

Now you remember what the draft man said
Nothing to do all day but stay in bed
You're in the army now
Oh, oh you're in the army, now

You'll be a hero of the neighborhood
Nobody knows that you left for good
You're in the army now
Oh, oh you're in the army, now

Smiling faces on the way to 'Nam
But once you get there no one gives a damn
You're in the army now
Oh, oh you're in the army, now

Hand grenades flying over your head

The sun's flying over your head
If you want to survive you're out of bet
You're in the army now
Oh, oh you're in the army, now

Shots ring out in the dead of night
The sergeant calls : "Stand up and fight!"
You're in the army now
Oh, oh you're in the army, now

You've got your orders to shoot on sight
your finger's on the trigger but it don't seem right
You're in the army now
Oh, oh you're in the army, now

Night is falling and you just can't see
Is this illusion or reality
You're in the army now
Oh, oh you

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Status Quo

Status Quo, also colloquially known as The Quo or just Quo, are an English rock band whose music is characterized by their distinctive brand of boogie rock. more »

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Written by: Ferdinand D. Bolland, Robert J. Bolland

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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22 facts about this song

Band Introduction
"In The Army Now" is a song performed by the English rock band Status Quo. The band was formed in 1962 and have released over 60 chart hits in the UK, more than any other rock band in history.
Song Origin
"In The Army Now" is actually a cover of the song of the same name by the Dutch duo Bolland & Bolland, released in 1981.
Arrival of Song
Status Quo's version of "In The Army Now" was released in 1986. It quickly became one of their biggest hits.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, making it their highest charting single in the UK since their 1975 hit "Down Down".
Album Release
"In The Army Now" is also the title track from their 1986 album. The album peaked at number 7 on the UK Albums Chart.
Global Success
The song also achieved substantial international success, reaching the top 10 in multiple countries including Ireland, Norway, Switzerland and Australia.
Music Video
The music video for "In The Army Now" features the band members undergoing military training and using a variety of military equipment.
Anti-War Message
The song is often considered to have an anti-war message, with lyrics describing the harsh realities and hardships of being a soldier.
Re-released Version
Status Quo re-released a new version of "In The Army Now" in 2010 to raise funds for Help for Heroes, a British charity that provides support to servicemen and women wounded in the line of duty.
The Record Breaking Success
"In the Army Now" has been one of the most successful songs of Status Quo, selling around 300,000 copies in UK as of 2015.
Album Release
"In the Army Now" is a song by British rock band Status Quo, from their 1986 album of the same name.
Cover Version
The song is a cover of the original "In the Army Now" by Boöl & the Gang, a group from Holland.
Chart Performance
The song had considerable success in the charts, reaching number two in the UK Singles Chart.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of "In the Army Now" tell the story of a soldier's life, particularly the hardships and realities they face.
Non-English Versions
It was translated into other languages and recorded by several artists across the world, increasing its popularity.
Music Video
The music video for the song, filmed in 1986, includes scenes of the band performing in a desert setting interspersed with footage of military equipment and actions.
Re-Recording
The band re-recorded the song in 2010 to raise funds for Help for Heroes and the British Forces Foundation charities.
Controversy
The song's military-driven theme stirred slight controversy, being perceived by some as glorifying war and militarism.
Collaborations
Other versions of the song have featured The Corps of Army Music and The Soldiers, contributing to its militaristic theme.
Genre
"In the Army Now" is often classified as pop rock, a genre that combines elements of rock music with more mainstream pop.
Worldwide Success
The song hit the top ten charts in several countries including Ireland, Australia, Germany and Switzerland.
Impact
"In the Army Now" is one of Status Quo's most well-known songs and has been used in various films and commercials.

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