In the Army Now
Status Quo
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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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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.
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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.
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Arrival of SongStatus Quo's version of "In The Army Now" was released in 1986. It quickly became one of their biggest hits.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, making it their highest charting single in the UK since their 1975 hit "Down Down".
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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.
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Global SuccessThe song also achieved substantial international success, reaching the top 10 in multiple countries including Ireland, Norway, Switzerland and Australia.
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Music VideoThe music video for "In The Army Now" features the band members undergoing military training and using a variety of military equipment.
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Anti-War MessageThe song is often considered to have an anti-war message, with lyrics describing the harsh realities and hardships of being a soldier.
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Re-released VersionStatus 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.
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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.
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Album Release"In the Army Now" is a song by British rock band Status Quo, from their 1986 album of the same name.
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Cover VersionThe song is a cover of the original "In the Army Now" by Boöl & the Gang, a group from Holland.
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Chart PerformanceThe song had considerable success in the charts, reaching number two in the UK Singles Chart.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of "In the Army Now" tell the story of a soldier's life, particularly the hardships and realities they face.
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Non-English VersionsIt was translated into other languages and recorded by several artists across the world, increasing its popularity.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Re-RecordingThe band re-recorded the song in 2010 to raise funds for Help for Heroes and the British Forces Foundation charities.
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ControversyThe song's military-driven theme stirred slight controversy, being perceived by some as glorifying war and militarism.
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CollaborationsOther versions of the song have featured The Corps of Army Music and The Soldiers, contributing to its militaristic theme.
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Genre"In the Army Now" is often classified as pop rock, a genre that combines elements of rock music with more mainstream pop.
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Worldwide SuccessThe song hit the top ten charts in several countries including Ireland, Australia, Germany and Switzerland.
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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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