[1] A cover by British rock band Status Quo, simplified as "In the Army Now", was internationally successful in 1986.
In 1986, British rock band Status Quo covered "In the Army Now" on their 1986 album of the same name.
It reached the top of the charts in German-speaking Europe as well as Ireland, whilst peaking highly in Norway, Spain and Sweden.
All profits from this updated version were donated equally to the British Forces Foundation and Help for Heroes charities.
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.