"You're in the Army Now" is a song by the South African-born Dutch duo Bolland & Bolland, released in 1982. The song spent six consecutive weeks on the top of the Norwegian singles chart.[1] A cover by British rock band Status Quo, simplified as "In the Army Now", was internationally successful in 1986.
"You're in the Army Now" | ||||
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Single by Bolland & Bolland | ||||
from the album The Domino Theory | ||||
B-side | "The Domino Theory Theme" | |||
Released | 1982 | |||
Length | 3:15 | |||
Label | TELDEC | |||
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Producer(s) |
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Bolland & Bolland singles chronology | ||||
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Charts
Chart (1982) | Peak position |
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Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[2] | 1 |
Norway (VG-lista)[1] | 1 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[3] | 2 |
South Africa (Springbok Radio)[4] | 9 |
Status Quo version
"In the Army Now" | ||||
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Single by Status Quo | ||||
from the album In the Army Now | ||||
B-side | "Heartburn" | |||
Released | 22 September 1986[5] | |||
Genre | Arena rock[6] | |||
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Label | Vertigo | |||
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Producer(s) | Pip Williams | |||
Status Quo singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"In the Army Now" on YouTube |
In 1986, British rock band Status Quo covered "In the Army Now" on their 1986 album of the same name. Their version peaked at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart. It reached the top of the charts in German-speaking Europe as well as Ireland, whilst peaking highly in Norway, Spain and Sweden.
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-soldier version.[7] This version charted at no. 31 in the UK Singles charts upon its release. All profits from this updated version were donated equally to the British Forces Foundation and Help for Heroes charities.[citation needed]
Track listings
7-inch single
- "In the Army Now" (Bolland/Bolland) – 3:52
- "Heartburn" (Patrick/Parfitt/Rossi) – 4:44
12-inch maxi
- A1. "In the Army Now" (military mix) – 5:55
- B1. "Heartburn" (Patrick/Parfitt/Rossi) – 4:44
- B2. "Late Last Night" (Young/Parfitt/Rossi) – 2:58
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications and sales
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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France (SNEP)[31] | Gold | 500,000* |
United Kingdom (BPI)[32] | Silver | 250,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Other cover version
The song was adapted for the 2012 musical An Officer and a Gentleman, based on the 1982 film; the title and chorus were changed to "In the Navy Now" to fit the plot.[33]
See also
References
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