In the Navy was released in 1979 by the American disco group Village People as the lead single from their album Go West. Its chant-like chorus, naval imagery and danceable beat helped it become an international hit and a lasting party anthem. Over the following decades the song appeared in films, television and sporting events, keeping the chorus familiar to new audiences. Today creators reuse the short hook as shorthand for anything nautical, military or proudly over-the-top, because the melody is recognised almost instantly.