Captain Jack

Captain Jack

About Captain Jack

"Captain Jack" is a song by the German eurodance group Captain Jack, consisting of rapper Franky Gee and singer Liza da Costa. It was released in July 1995, as the lead single from their album, The Mission. The song is based on an old army tune and was a great success in many countries, particularly in the Netherlands and Hungary, where it topped the chart. "Captain Jack" also reached the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, the song peaked at number 14 in February 1996. It sold to platinum in Garmany and gold in the Netherlands and Norway. "Captain Jack" was nominated to the 1997 Echo Awards for the most successful national dance single. 


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2005
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Hey yo Captain Jack
(Hey yo Captain Jack)
Bring me back to the railroad track
(Bring me back to the railroad track)

Running to the railroad track
Run along with Captain Jack
Run to peace camp back
Run along with Captain Jack
Badadadeedado, left right, right left
Badadadeedado, run along with Captain Jack

Forward march!

Hey yo Captain Jack
(Hey yo Captain Jack)
Bring me back to the railroad track
(Bring me back to the railroad track)
Gimme a gun in my hand
(Gimme a gun in my hand)
I want to be a shooting man
(I want to be a shooting man)
Left, right, left
(Left, right, left)
The military step
(The military step)
The air force rap
(The air force rap)
The seventeen is the best
(The seventeen's the best)
Go left, go right, go pick up the step, go left, go right, go left
(Go left, go right, go pick up the step, go left, go right, go left)

We are running to the railroad track
Run along with Captain Jack
Badeedado badeedado, run along with Captain Jack
Run into the peace camp back
Run along with Captain Jack
Deedado, badeedado, badeedadeedadeedado
Badadadeedado, left right right left
Badadadeedado, run along with Captain Jack

Company attention!
Forward march!

Hey yo Captain Jack
(Hey yo Captain Jack)
Bring me back to the railroad track
(Bring me back to the railroad track)
Gimme a bottle in my hand
(Gimme a bottle in my hand)
I want to be a drunken man
(I want to be a drunken man)
Left, right, left
(Left, right, left)
The military step
(The military step)
The air force rap
(The air force rap)
The seventy is the best
(The seventy is the best)
Go left, go right, go pick up the step, go left, go right, go left
(Go left, go right, go pick up the step, go left, go right, go left)

We are running to the railroad track
Run along with Captain Jack
Badeedado badeedado, run along with Captain Jack
Run into the peace camp back
Run along with Captain Jack
Deedado, badeedado, badeedadeedadeedado
Badadadeedado, left right right left
Badadadeedado, run along with Captain Jack

Hey yo Captain Jack
(Hey yo Captain Jack)
Bring me back to the railroad track
(Bring me back to the railroad track)
Gimme a woman in my hand
(Gimme a woman in my hand)
I want to be a fucking man
(I want to be a fucking man)
Left, right, left
(Left, right, left)
The military step
(The military step)
The air force rap
(The air force rap)
The seventeen is the best
(The seventeen is the best)

Forward march!

We are running to the railroad track
Run along with Captain Jack
Badeedado badeedado, run along with Captain Jack
Run into the peace camp back
Run along with Captain Jack
Deedado, badeedado, badeedadeedadeedado
Badadadeedado, left right right left
Badadadeedado, run along with Captain Jack

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Captain Jack

Captain Jack is a German Eurodance group that formed in Germany in 1995. The group is best known for the single, "Captain Jack", which reached the top 10 in many countries in Europe. more »

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Written by: UDO NIEBERGALL, VOLKER WEBER, RICHARD WITTE

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Captain Jack" is a mix of Eurodance and military pop, combining fast-paced electronic music with military-inspired lyrics and aesthetics.
Release Date
The song was released in 1995, making it one of the standout hits of the mid-90s dance scene.
Band Formation
The band Captain Jack was formed in 1995 by Udo Niebergall, originally featuring frontman Francisco Gutierrez and singer Liza da Costa. The song "Captain Jack" was their debut single.
Unique Style
It is known for its distinctive style: the song combines a catchy, upbeat dance tune with a quasi-military aesthetic, exemplified by the lyrics, which include various military calls and the refrain "Captain Jack will get you high tonight.”
Global Success
"Captain Jack" was a massive international success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries, including Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Norway. It also reached No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart.
Follow-up Album
The song's success led the band to release their debut album "The Mission" in 1996 which also includes other hits like "Drill Instructor" and "Soldier, Soldier".
Legacy
Today, "Captain Jack" is often considered a staple of 90s dance music and continues to be popular in nostalgia-themed clubs and parties.
Change in Role-Players
The original 'Captain Jack', Francisco Gutierrez, sadly died in a car accident in 2001. The band continued, however, with Bruce Lacy taking up the role.
Music Video
The music video for "Captain Jack" also adds to its military theme, featuring the band members in military-style clothing and performing military-like drills.
Song Context
Despite the military-like lyrics, the song is actually meant to be a fun, energetic dance track rather than a serious commentary on military life. The song was well received for its clever integration of dance beats and unique military-style lyrics.

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