In the Army Now (song)


"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. It also achieved largest success in German-speaking Europe, France, Norway, Spain and Sweden.

Track listings

; 7" single
  1. "In the Army Now" – 3:52
  2. "Heartburn" – 4:44
; 12" maxi
A-Side
  1. "In the Army Now" – 5:55
B-Side
  1. "Heartburn" – 4:44
  2. "Late Last Night" – 2:58

    Charts and certifications

Bolland & Bolland version

Status Quo version

Weekly charts

Chart Peak
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Year-end charts

Chart Position
Austria 11
Switzerland 25

Certifications and sales

Other cover versions

In September 2010, Status Quo released a new version of the song with the Corps of Army Choir through their label Universal/UMC as a special release. The lyrics were changed to a pro-war version. All profits from this updated version are donated equally to the British Forces Foundation and Help for Heroes charities. This charted at no. 31 in the UK Singles charts upon its release.
The song has also been adapted for a musical based on the film An Officer and a Gentleman, which has changed the title and chorus to "In the Navy Now" to fit in with the plot.