The band released a demo titled 'In America' in 1986, which journeyman drummer Tony Destra reportedly played on. Labeled sometimes as a sort of 'younger sister' of band Cinderella ("whence they got their image, guitar player, and record contract" as recounted by one critic), the quartet managed to break through in a big way. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1988, was one of the most successful premieres of the 1988-89 season, selling more than one million copies and bringing more than 625,000 fans to their 130+ shows. They also won Metal Edge Magazine's 1988 Reader's Choice Award for Best New Band. Highlights of their early work include the top 40 rock hit "Long Way to Love" and the fan favorite "Girlschool".
Sadly, the band appeared saddled with the reputation of having peaked too early. After the release of the band's second album in 1989, titled 'Boys in Heat' and bringing in notable producer Neil Kernon, Davidson departed, and he formed the band Blackeyed Susan. Though appearing at first to be a fatal wound to the group, he was replaced by Las Vegas native Tommy Paris, who had a very similar vocal style. Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde and Poison drummer Rikki Rockett guested on the band's third album, 'Bite Down Hard', which was released in 1991. However, the popularity of glam metal was on a decline around the time of the album's release due to the rising popularity of the 90s alternative or grunge movement. Britny Fox disbanded in 1992.
As referred to before, Michael Kelly Smith was previously in an early version of fellow Philadelphia glam metal band Cinderella until his dismissal, and later Tony Destra also played with them. Also, drummer Adam West, formerly of Tangier, played for Britny Fox briefly between the time of Tony Destra and Johnny Dee.
Britny Fox reunited in 2001 with the same line-up before their disbandment, and they released a fourth studio album, called 'Springhead Motorshark', in 2003. While well-received by fans, the album picked up mixed critical reviews. The band had summer U.S. and European tours in 2007 and 2008. Guitarist Tommy Krash and drummer Henry Now joined at that time. As of late 2007, Britny Fox reformed under original bassist Billy Childs. The other former members of this line-up were lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jamie Fletcher, lead guitarist Greg Polcari, and drummer Henry Now.
Bassist Billy Childs had a minor but billed role in the horror film Incest Death Squad (2009). Childs is currently playing bass in the North American Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out.
In 2010, "Dizzy" Dean Davidson unsuccessfully attempted to reunite the surviving members of the original line-up.
On April 25, 2015, the band announced that they had reunited with bassist Billy Childs, drummer Johnny Dee, long-time singer/rhythm guitarist Tommy Paris and new lead guitarist Chris Sanders as their line-up and that they are recording a new album. This lineup played six shows in 2015 and eight shows in 2016, but none since. Their last performance, on a Monsters of Rock cruise in October 2016, ended with several dozen mostly middle-aged women dancing wildly to the song "Girlschool". In a 2017 interview, Childs stated that the album project had been abandoned, but he stopped short of saying that the band had broken up. In 2018, Sanders joined Britny Fox's rival band Ratt.
Line-Ups
(1985–1987) Dean Davidson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Michael Kelly Smith – lead guitar, backing vocals
Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
Tony Destra – drums, other percussion
(1987) Dean Davidson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Michael Kelly Smith – lead guitar, backing vocals
Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
Adam West – drums, percussion
(1987–1989) Dean Davidson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Michael Kelly Smith – lead guitar, backing vocals
Billy Childs – bass, keyboards, backing vocals
Johnny Dee – drums, percussion, backing vocals
(1990–2006) Tommy Paris – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
Michael Kelly Smith – lead guitar, backing vocals
Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
Johnny Dee – drums, percussion, backing vocals
(2007) Tommy Paris – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
Greg Polcari – lead guitar, backing vocals
Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
Henry Now – drums, percussion, backing vocals
(2008–present) Jamie Fletcher – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Greg Polcari – lead guitar, backing vocals
Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
Henry Now – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Discography
=Studio Albums=
Britny Fox (1988)
Boys in Heat (1989)
Bite Down Hard (1991)
Springhead Motorshark (2003)
=Live Albums=
Long Way to Live! (2000)
Live at Froggy's (2001)
=Compilation Album=
The Best of Britny Fox (1988)
Extended Versions (2006)
=Singles=
" Long Way to Love" (U.S. #100)
" Girlschool" (U.S. #81)
" Save the Weak"
" Dream On"
" Louder"
=Demos=
In America (1986)
The Bite Down Hard Demo Sessions (2003)
Long Way To Love
Britny Fox Lyrics
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You let the love grow in my mind
In the morning sun, I see your face
I can feel your love and your embrace
You fell in love right from the start
It has to last from falling apart
In the morning sun I see your face
Long way, long way to love
Long way, long way to love
Your fire's kept warm in my heart
You feed the flame from going out
In the morning sun, I see your face
I can feel your love and your embrace
Long way, long way to love
Long way, long way to love
Long way, long way to love
Long way, long way to love
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Long way, long way to love
Long way, long way to love
Long way, long way to love
Long way, long way to love, yeah
The lyrics to Britny Fox's song Long Way To Love are about a deep and lasting love between two people. The singer describes seeing the love in his partner's eyes and how it has grown in his mind. He talks about the warmth of their love and how it sustains him even when they are apart.
The chorus repeats "long way to love," which could mean that their love has taken a long time to develop, or that it requires effort to maintain. The second verse reinforces this idea, with the singer acknowledging that their love has to last and be protected from falling apart.
Overall, this song celebrates a committed and enduring love, and the joy and comfort it brings to the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the love deep in your eyes
I can sense the genuine love you have for me through your eyes
You let the love grow in my mind
You have allowed your love to enter and thrive in my thoughts
In the morning sun, I see your face
Every day, I wake up and I see your beautiful face illuminated by the morning sun
I can feel your love and your embrace
I can physically feel the warmth and love you provide for me through your embrace
You fell in love right from the start
You have loved me deeply from the very beginning of our relationship
It has to last from falling apart
It is important for our love to endure any trials that may cause it to disintegrate
Your fire's kept warm in my heart
Your passion is consistently kept alive in my heart
You feed the flame from going out
You continuously fuel our love to prevent it from fading
Long way, long way to love
Achieving true love is an arduous journey that we must both take together
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of excitement and joy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEAN MICHAEL DAVIDSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tallguysrc
The fact that it's 2020 and this Music still is better than stuff today says enough.
Kenneth Byrd
@cinnaminson 06 ok
Katie Paulman
because theres no emotion in music now, just lyrics.
Gerald Sharp
@cinnaminson 06 Ha! 🤣🖕
V3ntilator
You lost me when you said "fact". No upvote for that reason. Britny Fox is one of the best hard rock bands ever. Only "Cancel culture" clan says "fact" on Youtube.
Abel Montalvo
@cinnaminson 06 this is some good garbage
305 Dade County_GrabberBlue Martinez
Man I'm so fortunate to have grown up in the 80's and been a part of this genre of music.....real talent...real musicianship...no pre-recorded or sampled bullshit ...just straight up in your face music from real musicians that know how to play instruments and write music and songs that 30 years later are still significant here.
fractalign
It’s better than the Beatles that’s for sure !
donald jackson
i couldnt have said it better myself 80s ROCKED
David
Amen brother!