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)
Louder
Britny Fox Lyrics
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Ooh you gotta drink a lot
Push you to the edge
If you wanna think a lot
Skirts hiked high.
Don't you know the perfect scenery
Tonight make me everything I wanna be
Louder - cuz you like it
Louder - cuz you need it
Louder - only way to feel the same as me
Louder - cuz you like it
Louder - cuz you need it
Louder - give it up for me
Cutting into you
Take the knife willingly
Volume right through you
Other spaces no one sees
Legs so right
1st prize in my gallery
Tonight make me everything I wanna be
Feel the sexuality
She come a runnin'
She's such a usin' machine
She's got it comin'
She's got it comin' all the way for me
The lyrics to Britny Fox's song Louder paint a picture of a hedonistic, pleasure-seeking lifestyle. With references to blasting music and drinking to excess, the song celebrates living life loud and on the edge. The line "Skirts hiked high" hints at a sexualization of women and the objectification of their bodies.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "Louder" multiple times, creating a sense of urgency and excitement. The lyrics suggest that the only way to truly experience the same level of intensity as the singer is to turn up the volume and let the music take over. The line "Cutting into you, take the knife willingly" adds a dark, edgy undertone to the song that speaks to a willingness to take risks and push boundaries.
The final verse of the song further underscores the theme of sexual desire and conquest. The line "She's such a usin' machine" implies a manipulative and amoral approach to relationships, while the final line "She's got it comin' all the way for me" suggests a sense of entitlement and ownership over the female subject.
Line by Line Meaning
CD's on ten
The music is blasting on maximum volume
Ooh you gotta drink a lot
In order to fully enjoy the experience, you must consume large amounts of alcohol
Push you to the edge
The music and atmosphere will push you to your limits
If you wanna think a lot
To fully understand the meaning behind this, you have to be in a state of intoxication
Skirts hiked high.
The female attire is revealing and seductive
Don't you know the perfect scenery
The perfect atmosphere has been created for this type of experience
Tonight make me everything I wanna be
The night is about fulfilling desires and fantasies
Feel the electricity
The excitement and energy in the air is palpable
Louder - cuz you like it
The music needs to be louder to fully appreciate and enjoy it
Louder - cuz you need it
The music is a necessity to fully immerse oneself in the experience
Louder - only way to feel the same as me
The volume of the music is the only way to truly understand how the singer feels
Louder - cuz you like it
The enjoyment of the music is directly related to the volume
Louder - cuz you need it
The music is a drug and the listener needs it to feel alive
Louder - give it up for me
The singer is demanding that the music be played louder as a sign of respect and admiration
Cutting into you
The music has a powerful effect on the listener
Take the knife willingly
The listener is voluntarily succumbing to the power of the music
Volume right through you
The sound waves from the music penetrate the listener's body
Other spaces no one sees
This is a private and exclusive experience that not everyone can understand
Legs so right
The women in attendance are physically attractive and sexualized
1st prize in my gallery
The singer views the women as trophies to be won
Feel the sexuality
Sexuality and sexual tension are a major component of the experience
She come a runnin'
The singer has attracted the attention of a woman
She's such a usin' machine
The woman is sexually promiscuous and willing to fulfill the singer's desires
She's got it comin'
The singer expects to receive sexual pleasure from the woman
She's got it comin' all the way for me
The woman is willing to fulfill the singer's sexual desires completely
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY CHILDS, TOMMY PARIS
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