The song was originally written and recorded by the South African-born Dutch duo Bolland & Bolland .
A signature element added by Status Quo that was not as central in the original Bolland & Bolland version.
While Status Quo is known for Boogie Rock , this track leaned more into Arena Rock and Pop Rock . в® Status Quo & Euro - In The Army Now (Remix) в®
Status Quo famously altered the lyrics from "Smiling faces on the way to 'Nam" to "Smiling faces as you wait to land," removing the direct reference to the Vietnam War. Notable Official Remixes and Updates
Status Quo released their version on August 29, 1986 , as the title track of their 17th studio album. It became a massive international success, reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and topping charts across Europe. The song was originally written and recorded by
While "Euro" often denotes a generic style of electronic remix, Status Quo has released several official updated versions of the track:
A "pro-soldier" version was released featuring the Corps of Army Choir . This version reached No. 31 in the UK, with all profits donated to charities like Help for Heroes . Status Quo famously altered the lyrics from "Smiling
New high-energy dance remixes, such as the Adamon & Bella Kri Remix , have recently been released to bring the classic vocals to modern club audiences. Musical Characteristics The classic version is defined by its: