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)
Plenty of Love
Britny Fox Lyrics
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I fell for her right on sight, with a wink and her smile.
I've been searching for a long time honey, for a girl like her.
She's got what it takes for me to make my world.
You're the girl that I need.
You make me feel at ease.
I'll satisfy all your needs.
I got plenty, (he's got plenty) plenty of lovin' for you.
Don't you know I've got plenty (he's got plenty) plenty of lovin' for you.
She gave me her number, I said I'll give her a call.
She's not just a hot little number, cause she's the belle, the belle of the ball.
I've been thinkin' about you, every day and night.
I'm gonna take you far away, to make your love feel right.
You're the girl that I need.
You make me feel at ease.
I'll satisfy all your needs.
I got plenty, (he's got plenty) plenty of lovin' for you.
Don't you know I've got plenty (he's got plenty) plenty of lovin' for you.
I got plenty, (he's got plenty) plenty of lovin' for you.
Don't you know I've got plenty (he's got plenty) plenty of lovin' for you.
The lyrics of Britny Fox’s “Plenty of Love” is an ode to a girl the singer met at a club. The girl made an immediate impression on him with her smile and wink, and he fell for her right on sight. He had been searching for a girl like her for a long time and she has everything he needs to make his world complete. The singer feels comfortable in her presence and promises to do everything he can to satisfy her needs. The girl gives him her number, and he promises to call her.
The lyrics show the singer's deep attraction to the girl and his desire to make her happy. He promises to take her far away to make her love feel right. That line indicates that the singer thinks he can provide the girl with the love and satisfaction that she has been searching for. He tells her "Don't you know I've got plenty (he's got plenty) plenty of lovin' for you," reaffirming his feelings for her.
In conclusion, Britny Fox's “Plenty of Love” is a song about the singer's attraction to a girl he meets at a club. He is enamored by her and feels that she could be the one he has been searching for. The song conveys feelings of love and desire, and the singer promises to do everything he can to satisfy the girl's needs.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a club that I go to, where this girl drives me wild.
There's a club where I frequently visit and this particular girl always captures my attention
I fell for her right on sight, with a wink and her smile.
I instantly had an attraction to her when she acknowledged me with a charming smile and wink
I've been searching for a long time honey, for a girl like her.
I've been hunting for a girl with her kind of attributes for ages
She's got what it takes for me to make my world.
She possesses everything that I require to make my world complete
You're the girl that I need.
You're the girl that I'm hoping for
You make me feel at ease.
Being with you puts me at ease
I'll satisfy all your needs.
I'll make sure that all your needs are met
I got plenty, (he's got plenty) plenty of lovin' for you.
I have lots of affection and care to give you
Don't you know I've got plenty (he's got plenty) plenty of lovin' for you.
I hope you realize that I have an abundance of love to give you
She gave me her number, I said I'll give her a call.
She offered me her phone number, and I promised to give her a call
She's not just a hot little number, cause she's the belle, the belle of the ball.
She's not just a pretty face, she's the most attractive in the crowd
I've been thinkin' about you, every day and night.
Thoughts of you have been in my mind all day and night
I'm gonna take you far away, to make your love feel right.
I plan to take you somewhere further away to ensure that my love for you is reciprocated
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