Status Quo - In The Army Now Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who were the original artists of 'In The Army Now'?

   'In The Army Now' was originally performed by the South African-born Dutch duo Bolland & Bolland. The song was released in 1982 and achieved significant success in Norway, spending six consecutive weeks at the top of the Norwegian singles chart.

2. When did Status Quo release their version of 'In The Army Now'?

   Status Quo released their cover of 'In The Army Now' in 1986 as part of their album of the same name. This version gained international success, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and topping charts in various countries including Germany, Ireland, and Sweden.

3. What changes did Status Quo make to 'In The Army Now' in 2010?

   In 2010, Status Quo released a new version of 'In The Army Now' featuring the Corps of Army Choir. This special release had altered lyrics with a pro-soldier theme. It charted at number 31 in the UK Singles charts and the profits were donated to the British Forces Foundation and Help for Heroes charities.

4. What was Francis Rossi's opinion about working on the 'In The Army Now' album?

   Francis Rossi mentioned that he faced pressure from the record label to work with Rick Parfitt, but not with bassist Alan Lancaster. Despite initial reluctance to work with Lancaster due to past conflicts, they eventually recorded the album which included 'In The Army Now'.

5. How did Rick Parfitt describe the album 'In The Army Now'?

   Rick Parfitt observed that while the title song was great, the album contained too many fillers. The album includes notable covers like 'In The Army Now' and 'Speechless', adding depth to its tracklist despite some perceived excess in content.

6. What cultural impact did Status Quo's 'In The Army Now' have?

   Status Quo's version of 'In The Army Now' became iconic and was later adapted for the 2012 musical 'An Officer and a Gentleman', where the title and chorus were changed to 'In the Navy Now' to better suit the plot of the production.