Status Quo, Army hit for charity

Rock band Status Quo are releasing a new version of their hit In The Army Now to raise funds for armed forces charities.

The song, in 1986 a number two hit, has been lyrically reworked and has backing vocals from the Corps of Army Music.

Francis Rossi band said, "We want people to celebrate what they do, say thank you and also support these vital charities".

In current weeks the track re-recorded is due to be released on 26 September.

The song will be donated to all procceeds to the Help For Heroes and British Forces Foundation charities.

Rossi added, "It seemed like the right time to do this. This release is intended to show our support for the Allied Forces around the world, but in particular, of course, the British Armed Forces".

A new video to accompany the song, which was filmed partly on location at the Kiwi Barracks in Wiltshire, sees the band being put through their paces in the drill square and getting to grips with some military hardware.

At the London Collage of Music the reworked song was recorded and produced by Pip Williams, who was responsible for the original version.