While Status Quo is known for Boogie Rock , this track leaned more into Arena Rock and Pop Rock .
While "Euro" often denotes a generic style of electronic remix, Status Quo has released several official updated versions of the track: 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 While Status Quo is known for Boogie Rock
Its "You're in the army now" refrain has made it a staple in sports stadiums and military-themed media. The song was originally written and recorded by
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.